QUESTION_ASKED_FOR_SMILAX.doc

QUESTION ASKED FOR SOLICITATION HSCG85-17-Q-P45253

QUESTION #1 - The following references could not be found on the CD of references. Please provide the required references.

68CGB 1201-1, Rev C: Deck Fittings and Spuds

180TE 4302-001, Rev A: Strut and Stern Tube Details

180TE 4301-010, Rev A: Shaft Alignment

180TE 1602-002, Rev - : Exterior Doors

70CGB 0103-001, Rev 1: Outboard Profile and Deck Plans

70 CGB 0103-002, Rev A: General Arrangement

ANSWER: DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED AND WILL BE SENT OUT SHORTLY

QUESTION #2- Work Item 49, U/W Body, Preserve (100%) – Tender is listed. There is no Work Item 49 in the specification package. Please delete the reference to this work item.

ANSWER: This has been corrected in the attached Rev-1 Spec

QUESTION #3 The following references were supplied with the incorrect revision. Will the revisions of the drawings supplied be correct in estimating the repairs required?

WI 41 reference 180TE 8201-010, Rev B (Rev A was provided)

WI 25 reference 180TE 1106-001, Rev – (Rev A was provided)

ANSWER: Correct References will be supplied QUESTION # 4 – The pricing schedule does not include Work Items 43 and 44. Will the government re-send a corrected pricing schedule?

ANSWER: A CORRECT SECTION BE WILL PROVIDED

QUESTION #5 - Paragraph 3.1.5 discloses hazardous materials in the area of work for this item, but the square footage is not included in Work Item 18, Lead Based Paint and Asbestos Containing Material, 100% Abatement, Perform. Will the Government Makes changes to Item 18 and release it in an Amendment?

ANSWER: This has been corrected in the attached Rev-1 Spec.

QUESTION #6 - Paragraph 3.1.5 discloses hazardous materials in the area of work for this item, but the square footage is not included in Work Item 18, Lead Based Paint and Asbestos Containing Material, 100% Abatement, Perform. Will the Government Makes changes to Item 18 and release it in an Amendment?

ANSWER: This has been corrected in the attached Rev-1 Spec.

QUESTION#7 - Table 1 lists the fixtures to be provided by the contractor and installed onboard the USCGC SMILAX. Work Item 40 is an OPTION item to be activated at the discretion of the government. These fixtures historically have a long lead time. Will the government consider making this item a DEFINITE item so that the material can be ordered at the start of the availability vice during some point in the availability? The issue here is that the fixtures may not arrive in time to be installed if they are ordered too late.

ANSWER: It will be left as an OPTION item but a note was added in section 4 (NOTES) of this WI stating that the Government would make the decision on whether or not to activate this WI within the first 30 days after the start date of the contract.

QUESTION #8 - The Table in paragraph 1.1 lists 24 each 802-921865 Zinc Anodes – Bolt on at 6” x 12” x 1.25”. The part number 802-921865 is not recognized. Is this a ZHS zinc anode? Please identify

ANSWER: All Zincs are ZH/23 and this has been corrected in the attached Rev-1 Spec QUESTION #9 - Paragraph 3.1.4, Interferences lists the spud well liners and spud well liner retainer brackets as interferences. The government has not provided a reference which provides information on mounting, number or materials for these components. Please provide the applicable references

ANSWER: There is no available reference DWGS specifically for the Spud Wells onboard The tender however as stated within the solicitation for this contract, a site visit to the vessel is highly recommended QUESTION#10 - The references paragraph indicates that the government will accept question until December 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST. The bidder’s question form that was supplied by the government (see this form above) indicates that questions need to be submitted no later than December 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST. Since ship checks are to be scheduled prior to December 9th, please revise the bidder’s question form to match the solicitation

ANSWER: CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT