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USNS Rappahannock N32205-15-R-1009

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

Question 008 7/2/15

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0601

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.1

TITLE: Liferaft Recertification

QUESTION:

Para. 3.1.1 indicates manufacturer as SMR technologies. Crewsaver rafts manufactured by SMR technologies are no longer serviceable due to the unavailability of spare parts.

Crewsaver rafts manufactured by successor companies (I.E Inflatable Survival Systems, RFD Beaufort, Survitech) are serviceable.

Please confirm the manufacture and or manufacture dates of the rafts.

ANSWER: Liferafts are serviceable; there are various ABS/USCG approved representatives located within the area of the Pacifc Northwest and the Southern Pacfic areas of the United States. Contractor is to research and locate ABS/USCG approved representatives. 2010-2012 is the manufactured date.

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