RFP-RFQ_Q_and_A_9.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-R-4506

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.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _______________________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0101____

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___4.2.1_________________

TITLE: _Government Furnished Material (GFM) _________

QUESTION:

Regarding the 110 M^2 Aluminum 5083 H111 Planking Material to be provided by the Government, will there be a standard size? If so, please provide dimensions and quantities, or clarify. Also, since we have been told that the rolling or shaping of this material is done using a proprietary method, can the Offeror assume that all planking material will be arrive in already-shaped condition, ready for installation?

ANSWER:

Specific lengths have not been determined at this time. Contractor shall assume that the planking lengths will be sufficient to perform the installations of WI 101, enclosure 1 using 5 transverse weld seams and 3 longitudinal weld seams on each hull.

Planking will be delivered in flat sheets. Shaping will be required of the contractor.