Q A_FORM_ZEUS_ROH_DD_16-R-4503_(6).docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-R-4503

USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

QUESTION 33:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0518

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.3.2

TITLE: STEERING GEAR RAM LEAK

QUESTION:

Sperry has indicated that they cannot support hydraulics for this item despite being listed as the Tech Rep. Please advise.

ANSWER:

Sperry is required to verify operation and calibration of the electrical steering control system in all modes. They do not have to support the hydraulic portion of the work item.

QUESTION 34:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: RFP

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: NA

TITLE: Bid Submittal Date

QUESTION:

The Labor Day Holiday is Monday, September 5th and the Proposal is due on Tuesday, September 6th.

Request an extension to the bid due date due to holiday impact (several vendors are on vacation and do not return until 9/6). Please consider bid due on Thursday 9/8 or Friday 9/9. (Vessel Arrival is not until 12/1)

ANSWER:

The bid closing date remains 06 September 2016.