RFC_043_REV.doc

N3220519R4017

USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

RFC 043

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0003

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.4.7

TITLE: APPROACH, BERTH AND MOORING REQUIREMENTS

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.4.7 requires mooring calculations to show facility construction capable of withstanding wind speeds of seventy-three (73) to one hundred thirty-six (136) miles per hour. Since it is highly unlikely the Government would choose to leave their ship moored to a pier during a Category 4 hurricane, we request this paragraph be modified to require withstanding wind speeds of up to seventy-three (73) miles per hour in order to handle all wind conditions up to hurricane force.

ANSWER:

See revised WI 0003.

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