2.1.3 J-5 RFC Answers AMDNT 3.xlsx
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- N0040627R0004
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This file is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document containing responses to an offeror's Request for Clarifications (RFC) submitted during the solicitation period for USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 Mid-Term Availability (MTA). The Q&A addresses 12 clarification requests received between October 1-5, 2026, with answers provided on October 2, 5, and 6, 2026, across three amendments to the solicitation.
Key technical clarifications addressed include: vessel operating draft specifications (expected 9 meters), alternatives to electrical shore power using portable generators (approved if amperage requirements are met), mobile phones as alternative to telephone cable lines (acceptable if basic requirements are met), tank cleaning and gas-freeing scope limited to only those marked with "X" in Enclosure 2.2.1, Woodward Governor maintenance specifications with accompanying photographs, motor capacities for various pumps and fans (ranging from 1/3 HP to 100 HP), and exterior platform preservation requirements on the 04 level with staging on the 03 level. Administrative matters addressed include confirmation that oil replacement for the cargo crane is contractor-furnished material per specification 7.5.1.e, and denial of the offeror's request for proposal submission deadline extension, with the Government maintaining the compressed timeline due to accelerated award schedule requirements to allow mobilization before the Period of Performance begins.
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| RFC No. | Received | Answered | WI No. | Para. | WI Title | Question | Answer | |
| 1 | 10/1/26 | 10/2/2026 | ||||||
| Amendment 0001 | 0003 | N/A | TAKE-SWI-APPROACH BERTHING AND MOORING REQUIREMENTS | For planning of the afloat repair works, please confirm the vessel's lightest achievable operating draft (Forward/Aft/Mean Draft) after deballasting and cargo/fuel consumption, while maintaining safe stability and operational requirements. | Expect nine (9) meters. | |||
| 2 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | ||||||
| Amendment 0001 | 0011 | 7.1.1 & 7.1.25 | GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP | 7.1.1 Electrical Shore Power: Since our proposed Third Party Port does not have the capacity to provide Electrical Shore Power as required in the work specifications, we would like to propose to provide portable generators that can meet the requirement. This is the same service that we have provided in the previous availabilities of T-AKE ships. Please confirm if this is acceptable. |
7.1.25 Crane, Forklift and Transportation Services: Since the ship will be berthing at Third Party Port, crane charges will not be charged on per lift but on a per day basis. We will provide crane daily at the port during the whole duration of the PoP. This is the same arrangement as what we have provided in the previous availabilities. 7.1.1: This is acceptable if it still meets all amperage requirements.
7.1.25: The Government requests more information prior to answering. How will we break the per lift charges down to a daily rate? Do you see any reason why this would require additional funds?
| 3 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | 0012 | 3.1.1 – 3.1.3 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | Since our proposed Third Party Port does not have the existing telephone cable lines, we would like to propose to provide mobile phones as an alternative. This is the same arrangement as what we have provided in the previous availabilities. Please confirm if this is acceptable. | This would be acceptable, provided it meets the basic requirements of the work item. |
| 4 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | 0021 | ENCLOSURE 2.2.1 | CLEAN AND GAS FREE TANKS VOIDS COFFERDAMS AND SPACES | Kindly confirm that not all tanks listed in Enclosure 2.2.1 will be cleaned and gas freed. Only those tanks with “X” on the “Arrival Condition” column will be opened, cleaned and gas free. Please see snippet below for sample. |
| Yes; only the Tanks with a “X” Next to them will be cleaned, gas freed, and surveyed. | ||
| 5 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 |
Amendment 0001
10/6/2026 Amendment 0003 (Photos) 0251 3.3.1 WOODWARD GOVERNORS Please provide us with the following information:
-Governor model -Part number -Required quantity to carry out maintenance
If possible, please also provide photos of the governor, as this will help us identify the correct model and prepare an accurate quotation. Please refer to the attached example image for reference. The 5th Governor (spare) will need to be serviced as well.
Photos of Woodward Governors from the ship for the MDG No. 1 through MDG No. 4 are below (PDF also available). Photos of the Spare Governor will follow.
| 6 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | 0504 | 2.1 & 2.2 | NO. 2 LTFW & NO. 1 CSW PUMP MOTOR OVHL | Kindly provide the motor capacity, either in HP or kW, for our pricing reference. | This will be under the 60HZ. |
| 7 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | 0505 | 3.1.1 | MMR VANE AXIAL FANS M1, M2, M3, M4 OVERHAUL REPAIRS & PRESERVATION | Kindly provide the motor capacity, either in HP or kW, for our pricing reference: |
-Vane axial Fan M1, (2-66-8) -Vane axial Fan M2, (2-66-8) -Vane axial Fan M3, (2-66-8) -Vane axial Fan M4, (2-66-1) -Vane axial Fan M1, (2-66-8) M1 is 100HP -Vane axial Fan M2, (2-66-8) M2 is 75HP -Vane axial Fan M3, (2-66-8) M3 is 15HP -Vane axial Fan M4, (2-66-1) M4 is 75HP
| 8 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | ||
| Amendment 0001 | 0651B | 2.3 & 2.4 | GAUGE CALIBRATION | Please provide the references 2.3 and 2.4 for the list of items that need calibration: |
-2.3 USNS DREW (T-AKE 10) 2.5 Year SMS Calibration List Mechanical
| -2.4 USNS DREW (T-AKE 10) 2.5 Year SMS Calibration List Electrical | This information will be provided in Amendment 0001. | ||||
| 9 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | 1054 | 3.1 | HIGHLINE SPANWIRE ASD FAN SHROUD AND AIR BLOWER PRESERVATION | Kindly provide the motor capacity of ASD fan motor (blower) for stations 1, 3, and 5, either in HP or kW, for our pricing reference. | They are driven by 1/3 HP Motor. |
| 10 | 10/2/26 | 10/2/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0001 | SF33 | N/A | Solicitation Due Date | We would like to respectfully request an extension of the deadline for the submission of offers for the subject solicitation. |
For MTA packages of similar scope and complexity, we are normally provided approximately one (1) month to prepare a comprehensive and competitive proposal. However, for this solicitation, the proposal preparation period is limited to only fourteen (14) days, which presents a significant challenge in completing the necessary technical, commercial, subcontractor (OEM), and supplier evaluations required for an accurate submission.
| In view of the above, we kindly request your consideration of an extension to the proposal submission deadline to allow sufficient time for proper preparation of our offer. | Thank you for your request. Solicitation extension requests are not being considered currently. Due to the compressed time frame we must award before the Period of Performance begins, an accelerated award schedule has been established to give the successful Offeror sufficient time to mobilize for production. | |||
| 11 | 10/5/26 | 10/5/2026 | ||
| Amendment 0002 | 0503 | N/A | Cargo Crane Inspection (1 Yr) | We would appreciate your advice on whether the oil replacement is required. Additionally, could you please advise if the Government is able to furnish the oil for this purpose? |
7.5.1.e. Annually
| 20. | Replace the Swing Drive Gear Oil. | ||||
| 21. | Replace the Winch Gear Oil. | ||||
| 22. | Replace the Hydraulic Oil. | The oil will need to be replaced as stated in the WI. The oil will be Contractor Furnished Material (CFM). | |||
| 12 | 10/5/26 | 10/5/2026 | |||
| Amendment 0002 | 0183 | N/A | Exterior Platforms Foundations Preservation | For estimation purposes, kindly furnish photographs and arrangement drawings of the external platforms mentioned in the work specification for our assessment of staging requirements and other related accessory works. Additionally, please confirm the total number of platform/ locations to be preserved. | The exterior platforms will be the port/starboard embarkation decks for the lifeboats on the 04 level. This will require sectional staging on the 03 level for any area that will need to be cropped and renewed. For estimating purposes, assume two (2) sections needed on each side approximately ten (10) ft high and big enough to hold two (2) contactors. No pictures are available at this time. |
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