Request_for_Spec_Clarification_(1)_Response.docx

N32205-15-R-1006

USNS LENTHALL (T-AO 189)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: __ _______

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___905______________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___3.2.1.______________

TITLE: __ Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data:___________________

QUESTION: Cathodic Protection Marine is not the Manufacturer, can this please be removed from the spec?

Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data:

3.2.1 Cathodic Protection Marine

Distributor: Allied Marine Services, Inc.

John Hautala Sales Engineer Tel: 410/643-6313 jhautala@amsgroup.net

Cathodic Protection Marine is incorrectly listed as the OEM of the MGPS System. They are NOT a manufacturer, only a re-seller. This is a Canadian company that may have provided a part or service in the past, (I’m guessing?) but is not the OEM. By having Cathodic Protection Marine’s contact information listed as source information the shipyard said they would be obligated to use them. I am requesting that Cathodic Protection Marine be removed from the spec and that replacement parts be opened to technically acceptable parts based on past performance and also Like Kind Quality of competitors parts. We have a history of successfully supplying replacement parts that meet and exceed the original parts on this class of vessels. We are an American Company (small business) that is more than qualified to supply replacement parts and would be excluded from full and open competition if this is not removed or at least add my name and contact information as a qualified supplier.

Cassie Corbett Wilson Walton International 3349 Rt. 138, Bldg C, Suite E Wall, New Jersey 07719

(T) 732.681.0707 (F)732.681.6118 Cassie@wilsonwalton.com | www.wilsonwalton.com

ANSWER:

Please see attached revised Item 905A

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