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Solicitation Q: Section L-3 Submission of Proposal, Item 1.4.1(d) Material Availability Please clarify what is expected to be included by the Contractor in its proposal for this section?

A: The Government intends to amend the solicitation to remove this requirement. Contractors are instructed to disregard.

Q: Section L-2(c) Instructions to Offerors The referenced section indicates that the price is to be presented in EURO, while the Attachment J-6 and Section B show a price in USD. Please clarify if EURO or USD is to be used for the proposal.

A: The instruction in Section L-2(c) is correct, proposals are to be priced, submitted and evaluated in EURO, and converted to USD on day of award. The Government intends to amend Attachment J-6 and Section B to reflect the price in EURO.

0100 Series WIs Q: WI 0126 Side Shell Steel Deformation para. 7.2.1(b) Aft Eos In order to access for repair, is it necessary to remove CHT pipes, HVAC, 35 switchboard with related cables, and de-gousing cable?

A: The Contractor is responsible for identifying any interferences required for removal in performance of the WI.

Q: WI 0125 Main Deck Steel Repair Should the Contractor include in its proposal to renew the entire cabin ceiling and ceiling supports for the chief of staff cabin (2-52-2-L & 2-58-4-L) as it is probable that the existing ceiling might be damaged during dismounting for access?

A: MSC intends to amend this WI to include the renewal of the cabin ceiling in this space.

0300 Series WIs Q: WI 0304 Bulkhead Penetrations For access to installation of new passage MCT 6 and two piping passages it is necessary to dismount 10 pieces of cable.

1. To which systems do these cable belong and what are the approximate lengths of cable?

2. Does the insulation present on the old cables and on old bulkheads contain asbestos?

A:

1. MSC does not retain information related to all bulkhead penetrations for cables. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to investigate and determine estimated lengths of cable impacted by this WI.

2. MSC is unaware of any cable insulation containing asbestos.

Q: WI 0309 Clean Dip and Bake SSTG

1. Is normal stator varnishing impregnation sufficient or should it be mandatory to perform vacuum impregnation?

2. In which way is it necessary to perform huge access work (asbestos, pipe removal, cutting of sideshell, cutting of sponson sideshell) ?

3. Why is it required to be vacuum impregnated?

A:

1. Performance of the WI shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7.4.10 and reference 2.3 of the WI.

2. It is the contractors responsibility to determine the appropriate method of performing the requirements of the WI. Depending on the Contractors approach, access requirements may vary.

3. It is not required to be vacuum impregnated, in accordance with paragraph 7.4.10 and reference 2.3 contractors may dip and bake, or perform vacuum impregnation.

Q: 0310 SSTG Turbine and RED Gear Replacement (Para. 7.3.1.1)

1. Are drawings available of the Labyrinth packing rings? (2.30 & 2.35)

2. What is the number of sectors for each labyrinth ring?

3. Are the fins inserted or machined?

A: MSC does not have information beyond what is provided within the technical manual Ref 2.1 in the WI. For construction and fabrication details relative to labyrinth rings required by the WI (2.30 & 2.35) MSC will amend the WI to include a qualified equipment manufacturer source.

0500 Series WIs Q: WI 0514 Water Heating System Upgrades Is it necessary to install new cable trays and passages for the withdrawal of supply cables from load centers to the boiler?

A: The contractor shall determine if reuse of existing cable trays is applicable. In the event there are none available, the contractor shall install as required in performance of the WI.

Q: WI 0501 Hotel Steam Valve Replacement Are the house steam valves in the fire and engine room welded or bolted?

A: Reference paragraph 4.1 of the WI stating the valve is flanged.

0600 Series WIs Q: WI 0602 Habitability Modules Will the 40 containers containing GFM material related to the 0600 Item be delivered to the shipyard in one delivery or multiple deliveries?

A: The Contractor shall plan for multiple deliveries. The intent of the Government is to allow for receipt of all containers prior to the start of the availability.

0900 Series WIs Q: WI 0919 Line Shaft Bearing Alignment Please provide Contractors with the original load test report and the last report for both afloat & in dry dock.

A: MSC is researching the availability of this information.

Q: WI 0912 Stern Tube Steel Repair Please confirm that the WI 0912 is referring only to steel repair of the structures surrounding the stern tube, and not the stern tube itself.

A: The stern tube shall be replaced in accordance with paragraph 7.2.2 and 7.2.4 of the WI.

Q: WI 0919 Line Shaft Bearing Alignment Checks & Correction During the inspection of the shaft alley it was found that lower part of the bulkhead at frame 98 is heavily corroded, as well as the lower part of the four frames from frame 98 looking aft. Steel repairs in the shaft alley are not specified in any WI. Does MSC intend to release a specific WI to cover this aspect?

A: Correct no steel work repair in the shaft alley are specified in the work items. MSC will not issue a specific work item to cover this work. If additional steel work is required a change order will be issued to the shipyard.