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A. Questions/Answers to Request for Clarification with regards to dry-dock & repairs of CGC PATOKA (WLR-75408 )

0001 Question: D-37 Fuel Oil Tank Repair – Barge, paragraph number 3.2; 3.3.1: Please confirm the location of the welds to be inspected for the fuel oil tank in the barge? Are they the internal weld connections to the tank only or exterior as well?

Answer: Between Frames 75-90 there is a separated structural stiffener allowing the top side of the fuel tank/ barge buoy deck to bow and flex (Interior).

0002 Question: D-37 Fuel Oil Tank Repair – Barge, paragraph number 3.2; 3.3.1: Upon ship check it was found there to be some type of heavy coating on the exterior of the tank. Is this material to be removed in-way of welds? What is the material and does it need to be reapplied if removed?

Answer: All repairs will be between the overhead which includes interior fuel tank overhead and buoy deck. The only coating on this tank top is zinc.

0003 Question: D-37 Fuel Oil Tank Repair – Barge, paragraph number 3.3.2: state, repair the cited FOT welds… however there is no request for providing a CR price to accomplish. No way to properly price out. Please clarify scope of work?

Answer: After inspection, renew up to 15 Linear Feet of weld repairs. If additional weld repairs are required, submit a “Condition Found Report” and ask for a “Change Request.”

B. This Solicitation is not extended.

NOTES: ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN PROPOSALS.

A. THE SOLICITATION PERIOD IS NOT EXTENDED.

B. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS CITED IN THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION REMAIN THE SAME.