RFC_045.doc

N32205-19-R-4017

USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

RFC 045

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0508

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 5.2, 7.9, 7.10

TITLE: SSDG TUNE UP AND REPAIR

QUESTION:

Item 508, Paragraph 5.2 states; “The contractor shall shall remove and properly dispose of all waste lube oil and chemically treated jacket cooling water…”

Paragraphs 7.9 and 7.10 require the contractor to “Run the engines…” The specification is void of the information or requirement to refilling the lube oil and jacket water systems prior to operation.

Will Ships Force be responsible for procuring the lube oil and coolant fluids and accomplish the refilling of the SSDG engines? If not, please provide the quantity and type of lube oil and coolant fluids required.

ANSWER:

The ship will provide all engine fluids.

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