QUESTION_ASKED_FOR_SMILAX2.doc

QUESTION ASKED FOR SOLICITATION HSCG85-17-Q-P45253

QUESTION #3 from Amendment 0001 –

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:

WI 41 reference 180TE 8201-010, Rev B (Rev A was provided) – This reference has been updated by 4302-10 which is on the CD provided.

WI 25 reference 180TE 1106-001, Rev – (Rev A was provided) - The correct reference drawing 180-Te-82-1-10-1_B.PDF is attached QUESTION # 1 : Paragraph 1.1of the work item generally describes the requirements for the contractor to clean the sewage piping system and renew the tank level indicator (TLI) probe. Paragraph 3.1.4, Interferences lists the toilets, and vacuum accumulators as interferences. During the ship check the contractor noted that the piping connection from the toilets to the sewage tank is completed using hose and not piping.

The normal cleaning method for sewage piping is to chemically clean the system.

Is it the government’s intention to have the contractor clean the hoses installed in the sewage system?

ANSWER: Yes. The contractor is required to clean these sections of sewage piping utilizing alternate methods that do not damage/deteriorate the Rubber/Poly connection hose QUESTION: #2 Paragraph 4.1 of the work item describes the propeller details as “Manganese Bronze alloy, 4 blades, 46” diameter x 42” pitch”. The reference drawing describes the propeller details as “Manganese Bronze, 5 blade, 46” diameter x 39” pitch. Please correctly identify the propellers installed onboard the vessel

ANSWER: SMILAX does in fact have (2 Ea.) Manganese Bronze alloy, 4 blades, 46” diameter x 42” pitch Propeller Blades. The wrong DWG was pulled in D-Spec when the initial Spec was created. The correct reference drawing (180TE 4400-005 Rev - Propellers, SMILAX) is attached