J-8_RFC-003,_Answer.doc

N32205-17-C-4003

USNS PATUXENT (TAO-201)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.:

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

2.1.2

TITLE: Overhaul Emergency Fire Pump and Motor

QUESTION:

Reference 2.1.2 provides that if interior erosion of pump is found, contractor shall coat pump casing interior surfaces with contractor furnished epoxy ceramic coating. Contractor has found this to be a very expensive process. Should contractor include the cost of this coating in our bid or would this type of repair be covered by change order after the pump is opened and inspected.

This RFC also applies to items 507, 509, 510, 511 and 514 all of which include the same standard work item for repetitive repair requirements.

ANSWER:

As written in accordance with reference 2.1.2 MSFSC SWIRR #31 the Contractor shall include the cost of coating the interior of the pumps in their bid price. As this is a standard item it is used on a variety of pumps.

For Further Clarification it is the Government’s intention to coat (if necessary) the pumps in the following Work Items;

WI 502 - OVERHAUL NO.1 & NO.3 JACKET WATER PUMPS & MOTORS

WI 503 - OVERHAUL EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP & MOTOR

WI 507 - OVERHAUL NO.2 CFW PUMP & MOTOR

WI 509 - OVERHAUL NO.1 MSW PUMP & MOTOR

Furthermore it is NOT the Government’s intention to allow coating of the pumps in the following Work Items;

WI 510 - OVERHAUL NO.1 ME LUBE OIL SERVICE PUMP

WI 511 - OVERHAUL NO.4, NO.5 & NO.6 CPP PUMP

WI 514 - OVERHAUL NO.1 DFM Cargo Pump

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