Question_0022.doc

USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198)

RFP NO. N32205-16-R-4010

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

Question No. 0022 Date: 09/26/16

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 501

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Auxiliary Boiler Maintenance, Inspection, Grooming and Test (USCG)

QUESTION:

1) Please provide the current hours of the engines and the years the engines have been in service? We need this information so we can follow the manufacturer's service recommendations.

2) Specifications state to remove the old fuel from the tanks and supply new diesel fuel with a fungus inhibitor to the fuel. Please provide the capacity of the fuel tanks.

ANSWER:

The specification number and title are 501 – Auxiliary Boiler Maintenance. The question (1 & 2) do not make sense for this work item and cannot be answered.

Work Item 501 is very specific on what work needs to be performed and can be bid as is.

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