RFC_019_ANSWERED.doc

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USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

RFC # 019

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _______________________________________________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___017__________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___7.1.27.1.5_________________

TITLE: __Handling Ship’s Stores____________________________

QUESTION:

Stores are to be removed when directed by the MSCREP.

What is the required storage period for frozen and chill stores?

ANSWER:

WI 017, section 7.1 states that storage of frozen and chill stores will be required “throughout the availability period”. Removal of frozen and chill stores will correspond closely to the crew’s move off (normally within 3 days of arrival). Return of the stores will correspond closely to crew’s move on (defined in WI 013, section 7.2.8).

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