HSCG40-17-Q-P30004_A00001_(continued).doc

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Amendment Number A00001 14A. This Amendment is issued to answer the following questions submitted in response to this solicitation:

QUESTION #1: WORK ITEM 4: Hull Plate, Renew

3.2.1 Initial measurements. The Contractor shall conduct initial waterborne, shaft alignment readings.

Can these readings be taken on shore in the cradle?

Answer: As long as the shaft readings are taken as soon as reasonably possible, readings can be taken on shore in the cradle.

QUESTION #2: WORK ITEM 4: Hull Plate, Renew

3.2.4 Pre-welding requirements. The Contractor shall follow the DDEC disconnect procedures in accordance with Textron Service Bulletin 001(Pre Welding Requirements) as listed in Coast Guard Technical Publication 3355, prior to any welding.

Use Textron Service Bulletin 001(Pre Welding Requirements) or the current MLB-47 T14000.0 REV'D 04/30/15? Is this up to the contractor now?

Answer: USCG will have unit personnel disconnect the DDEC system.

QUESTION #3: WORK ITEM 13: Propulsion Shaft, Remove, Inspect, and Install

3.11 Renew. The Contractor shall furnish and supply and renew all fasteners, hardware, lockwire and isolators. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, TP 3359 and Coast Guard Drawing 47B-MLB 243-010.

Which Isolators are being discussed here. Is contractor to renew just the prop shaft coupler bushing isolators, just the red gear and prop shaft coupler isolator plate, or both?

Answer: Both

QUESTION #4: WORK ITEM 17: Various Piping, Inspect

3.2.2.1 Renewal. Contractor shall renew port & stbd de-icing fittings and adapters; port r/w tree fittings & stbd r/w tree fittings, adapters & valve.

Does this include both the ¾ & 1 ¼ 3000# weld on half couplers?

Does this include the barbed hose end fittings as well?

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Amendment Number A00001 Answer: Yes it would include all fittings, and adapters.

QUESTION #5: WORK ITEM 26: Exterior Non-Slip Pads, Renew

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to renew the exterior (slip resistant) pads and reapply the RADHAZ markings on the open bridge and aft main deck non-slip pads & deck.

3.3 Renewal. The Contractor shall renew the exterior nonskid pads listed in GFP- (Non Skid Pads Designated for Renewal) in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 47B-MLB 634-010 and Technical Publication 4993. Contractor shall renew port & stbd recovery well steps anti-slip tape.

Does the Contractor supply the step pads called out in paragraph 3.3, or does the Non-Skid Pad kit contain them?

Answer: The Non-skid kit does not include the recess deck steps non-slip tape.

QUESTION #6: WORK ITEM 32: Main Diesel Engine, Remove and Install

3.2 Removal. The Contractor shall remove engine in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 47B-MLB 201-010, Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 3358, and TP-3918A, TP-3918C and SFLC Std Spec 0000.

Port or Starboard Engine?

Answer: Both Port and Starboard

QUESTION #7: WORK ITEM 33: Main Diesel Engine, Align

3.2 Cardan shaft alignment. The Contractor shall align the Cardan shaft between the engine output coupling and the gearbox input coupling in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 47B- MLB 201-010, Coast Guard Drawing 47B-MLB 243-010, TP 3358, TP 3359, TP 3918A, and TP3918C.

Port or Starboard Engine?

Answer: Both Port and Starboard

14B. Specification Revision 1 dated 20 October 2016 is attached.

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Amendment Number A00001

14B. The date and time established for receipt of proposals remains October 31, 2016 at 12:00 PM EST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

(END OF AMENDMENT NUMBER A00002)