2.1.3 SOL AMDNT 5 - J-5 RFC Answers.xlsx
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This is a Request for Clarification (RFC) Answers document containing 17 questions and government responses related to the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 Mid-Term Availability (MTA) ship repair contract. The questions were submitted between October 1-8, 2026, with answers provided within 24 hours of each submission. Key clarifications address berthing and mooring requirements (9-meter draft expected), electrical shore power (portable generators acceptable if amperage requirements met), IT services (mobile phones acceptable as alternative to cable lines), tank cleaning scope (only tanks marked with "X" in Enclosure 2.2.1 to be cleaned and gas-freed), and equipment specifications for maintenance work including Woodward Governors, motor capacities for vane axial fans (ranging from 15-100HP), air compressors (Start Air Compressor S/N 1601124 and Ship Service Air Compressor S/N 270777), and Material Handling Equipment serial numbers.
Additional clarifications address contractor-furnished materials requirements (such as replacement oils for cargo crane inspection and hydraulic systems), exterior platform preservation work (two 10-foot staging sections per side on lifeboats embarkation decks), gauge calibration scope, and firefighting/life-saving equipment inspection reports. One question regarding solicitation deadline extension was denied, with the government noting an accelerated award schedule was established to allow successful offeror sufficient mobilization time before the Period of Performance begins. A clarification error regarding air compressor quantities was corrected mid-process, changing the requirement from one to two each of Start Air Compressors and Ship Service Air Compressors requiring overhaul.
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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. | ||
| 13 | 10/7/26 | 10/7/2026 Amendment 0004 | 0501 | N/A | SPERRE Air Compresors Overhaul | We would appreciate it if you could provide the serial number(s) of the air compressor(s) intended for this scope of work. |
| 3.1.1 | Main Machinery Room 5-66-0 One (1) Start Air Compressor. | |
| 3.1.2 | Propulsion Motor Room 5-75-0 One (1) Ships Service Air Compressor. | Serial Number For Start Air Compressor from our Database is 1601263 will confirm with ship. |
Serial number for Ships Service from our database is 270795, will confirm with ship.
| 14 | 10/7/26 | 10/7/2026 Amendment 0004 | 0165 | N/A | Low Profile Non-Slip Weatherdeck Preservation | We would appreciate your advice on below points: | |
| 1. | Kindly advise the which total area quantity to consider. |
Para 3.1 stated 5600 + 550 + 750 + 750 + 4300 + 7500=19,450ft2 while para 3.2 stated 21,000ft2.
| 2. | Kindly confirm the quantity 10,000ft2 in para 7.10 is the area quantity for blasting. | ||||||
| Assume approximately 21,000 sq/ft for painting and 21,000 sq/ft for blasting. | |||||||
| 15 | 10/7/26 | 10/7/2026 Amendment 0004 | 0563B/0577,0565B,0567A,0568A,0575X,0656 | N/A | Various Firefighting and Life-saving work items | Kindly provide the last inspection/service reports for the following work items: |
0563B/0577 - SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILLING STATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (2YR)/(15YR)
0565A - FIXED GAS FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TEST (1 YR)
0567A - FIXED FOAM FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TEST (1 YR)
0568A - WATER MIST-SPRAY-SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TEST (1 YR)
0575X - WATER MIST FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM - INSPECTION AND TEST (1 YR)
| 0656 – ANNUAL LIFERAFT CERTIFICATION | CFR’s 0095, 0096, 0097, 0098, & 0144 show the last inspection/Service reports. | ||||||
| 16 | 10/8/26 | 10/8/2026 Amendment 0005 | 0666 | N/A | TAKE-CCSI-ABS ANNUAL SURVEY - TANK INSPECTION | Equipment – Aerial Work Platform (1YR) |
With respect to the above-referenced work item, the Contractor respectfully requests the following information:
Please provide the equipment serial number of the subject MHE (Material Handling Equipment).
Please provide the engine type of the subject MHE, including the manufacturer and model number.
| This information is required to support accurate planning, parts identification, and vendor quotation for the inspection, testing, and certification scope. | ERROR:#VALUE! | ||||||
| 17 | 10/7/26 | 10/8/2026 Amendment 0005 | 0501 | N/A | SPERRE Air Compresors Overhaul | We would appreciate it if you could provide the serial number(s) of the air compressor(s) intended for this scope of work. |
| 3.1.1 | Main Machinery Room 5-66-0 One (1) Start Air Compressor. | |
| 3.1.2 | Propulsion Motor Room 5-75-0 One (1) Ships Service Air Compressor. | Small miscommunication, it states in the work item they are #1 compressor's but it will actually be #2 compressors .We will be needing #2 Ship Service and #2 Start Air Compressor's overhauled, information is as follows: |
#2 Ship Service Air Compressor Type: HV27270A S/N: 270777
#2 Start Air Compressor Type: HL27160 S/N: 1601124
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