RFC_015_Response.pdf

N3220518R4013

USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188)

ATTACHMENT J - 8

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

RFC __015_

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _______________________________________________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____0517___________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:________7.1.1_______

TITLE: _NO. 1 AND 2 CENTRAL FRESH WATER COOLING PUMPS; OVERHAUL

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.1.1 of the work items directs that the pump casing will remain on the ship. Paragraph 2 of standard item 087 as listed in paragraph 2.2.1 of the work item and invoked by paragraph 7.1 of the work item requires sandblasting of the pump casing and paragraph 3 of the standard item requires weld build up and machining of the pump casing. Please clarify the intent with respect to the pump casing.

ANSWER:

The Pump casings are for central fresh water pumps the housings are not expected to have damage. The casing should stay on the ship any damage to the casing including damage requiring weld build up or deterioration requiring sandblasting the MSCREP will issue a change to cover the additional work.