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0000 Series Items Q: 0028 Provide Berthing Vessel, Pier & Force Protection Is it acceptable to propose an alternative solution to the berthing vessel/barge? (ie portable modules).

A: Submission of a proposed solution other than a berthing vessel that meets the minimum requirements of work item 28 would be taken as an exception to the requirements of the solicitation and render the initial offer ineligible for award.

0100 Series Items Q: WI 0102 Laundry Structural Fire Protection

1. With regard to space 3-32-4-Q, is there any access to the above space and if so, what is the location?

2. Through back space (void 4-31-2-U) is needed to approach with fire watch to carry out this item/inspect?

A: No there is no accessible access to the space above 3-32-4-Q.

Q: WI 0121 Steel Repairs Cargo Vehicle Elevator Para. 7.2.2 The specification does not clearly specify all locations where steel should be replaced. As in adjacent locations 2-118-0-Q (fan room) and 5-116-2-L (crew lounge) there are a lot of potential access works which are extremely demanding and risky to damage some parts.

Should the contractor include it its proposal the removal and dismount of all elements/machinery within those two compartments?

A: MSC intends to amend this work item and provide a UT report that identifies areas that will require steel replacement.

Q: WI 0126 Side Shell Steel Repair With regard to space 7-40-0 Air Conditioning Room #1, please confirm that shell plate to be renewed is not in the riveted plate area?

A: MSC will provide the missing reference in the work item that will identify steel repair locations.

0300 Series Items Q: WI 0310 1C Turbine and Reduction Gear Is the reduction gear going to be completely renewed or the shafts (high speed & low speed) only?

A: The reduction gear box will be replaced in its entirety as one unit.