J-8_RFC-009-Answer_WI_203.doc

N32205-17-C-4003

USNS PATUXENT (TAO-201)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0203

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2

TITLE: Resilient Mount Replacement

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.2 requires the new mounts to be “checked” for tightness DURING sea trials. Based on the locations it appears staging will be required to access some of the mounts.

Will the staging be allowed to remain during sea trials?

Will all the mounts be accessible at sea?

Executing this work during sea trials could cause the completion of work to exceed the performance period since staging removal and touch up painting would have to occur after the completion of sea trials. Will the government extend the period of performance to support this work after sea trials completion?

ANSWER:

Staging shall be removed prior to sea trials and contractor shall be required to verify the tightness on mounts that are accessible without the need of staging during Sea Trials. Final touch up painting shall be completed prior to staging removal. Government will not be extending the period of performance for this work item.

Work Item 203, paragraph 7.2 has been revised as follows;

7.2 Contractor shall verify tightness of mounts.

7.2.1 After Dock Trials, contractor shall check the mount hold down bolts for tightness and retighten as required.

7.2.1.1 Staging removal and touch up painting shall be complete after Dock Trials and prior to Sea Trials.

7.2.2 After ten (10) hours of engine operation and during sea trials, contractor shall check the mount hold down bolts for tightness and retighten as required on mounts that are accessible without the need of staging.

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