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N32205-17-R-4004

USNS HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188)

ATTACHMENT J - 8

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: ___

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______206_________________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ___7.3 THRU 7.4____________________________

TITLE: __STARBOARD PTO COUPLING AND CLUTCH; OVERHAUL_______

QUESTION:

1.) Paragraphs call out alignments to be accomplished using laser alignment equipment. Tech Rep states that laser alignment is not feasible. Please advise with specific alignment method and provide the references for alignment procedures to be accomplished.

2.) In accordance with Tech Rep with non-laser alignment method being accomplished; the alignment tools required to accomplish alignment is supplied from ships force. Please confirm that alignment tools are provided by ships force or government.

ANSWER: A Laser alignment is required as our N-7 division is trying to establish a baseline for the ship. The contractor however may use the old style dial indicator alignment procedure.

N32205-17-R-4004

USNS HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188)

ATTACHMENT J - 8