HII-NNS_RFP_Bidders'_Question__5_020515.docx

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

(NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER) 16 January 2015

NAME OF OFFEROR: NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING DATE: 12-Jan-15

NAVSEA SOLICITATION NUMBER: N00024-15-R-4300 QUESTION# 5 (RFP) REVISED

SHIPS: USS MONTPELIER SSN 765/USS COLUMBUS SSN 762

SPECIFICATION NO: RFP PARAGRAPH NO.: SECTION E

TITLE: PAGE NO.: 70

QUESTION:

Will the Government include the following clarification in any contract resulting from this solicitation and subsequent proposal submittal?

CLARIFICATION OF "INSURANCE AND LIABILITY" CLAUSE

The following clarification applies to paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the “Insurance and Liability” clause in Section I:

The risks of loss and damage assumed by the Government addressed in paragraph (b)(1) include, but are not limited to, losses or damages which are consequences of defective workmanship or defective materials or equipment, or workmanship or materials which do not conform to the requirements of the contract. The contractor is responsible for the inspection, repair, replacement, or renewal of such defects themselves.

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE--- (SPACE BELOW FOR GOV'T USE ONLY) ANSWER:

Yes. The clarification is included in Solicitation N00024-15-R-4300 and will be included in any contract resulting from this solicitation.