QUESTIONS_AND_RESPONSES.doc

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

1.

Does the government object to the davit being unshipped in whole and trucked to our repair facility for overhaul? The Davit must be repaired on site.

2.

Can the government provide a list of the structural fasteners intended to be replaced per 3.1.5 including quantity, diameter, pitch and length? Most if not all fasteners will be provided by government, in the event the government doesn't provide the contractor shall submit CFR and shall renew all structural fasteners with 300-series stainless steel fasteners.

3.

Can the government provide a notional schedule of cutters and their homeports for overhaul and replacement so contractors can adequately estimate transportation costs for materials and supplies? Unfortunately, we do not have a schedule of which cutter will require overhaul/renewal at a particular time. Pages 2 and 3 of the Solicitation list the homeports where the overhaul or renewal will take place.

4.

Is the intent of the contractor provided test plan to regurgitate the information contained in paragraph 3.7.3. The contractor shall in writing how it intends to complete test required paragraph 3.7.3.

5.

Does the government object to completing the tests prescribed in 3.7.3, in the presence of a government representative, prior to the commencement of any work?

Contractor may conduct a no load operational test, in the presence of government representative. Prior to commencing work and provide CFR with results.

6.

Please provide a schedule including dates locations of the work that needs to be done for the base and all option years. At present, we don't have a schedule of dates - this is why we are requesting that you provide a FFP cost for each travel location.

7.

Does the contractor have to provide test weights? If so, how many/much? Contractor shall provide water bags to conduct test.

3.7.3.2 Static Brake Test Load. Conduct a static brake test using 150% of the Safe Working Load (SWL) of 11,000 lbs or (16,500 lbs plus or minus 25 lbs) hold the load for a minimum of 5 minutes and inspect the brake for slippage or creep. Conduct test with a 50-50 weight distribution.

3.7.3.3 Dynamic Test Load (DTL) tests. Conduct the following dynamic test using 125% of the Safe Working Load (SWL) of 11,000 lbs or (13,750 lbs plus or minus 25 lbs) while the system is operated in the normal power mode and the hydraulically-stored energy mode (emergency operation). Conduct test with a 50-50 weight distribution for each operation mode.

3.7.3.3.2 Luffing speed test at 125% SWL. Record luffing speeds from the fully-retracted to the fully-extended positions and then from the fully-extended to fully-retracted positions at 125% SWL (13,750 lbs plus or minus 25 lbs).150% 8,250

8. In reviewing the solicitation, under Factor II, Past Performance, are you looking for just the contact information or written reference letters that respond to the questions provided in the solicitation about our company’s performance?

We’re looking for complete contact information as well as any narrative you'd like to provide regarding the type of work/services you provided under those contracts. We are not requiring written reference letters at this time.