J_-_8_Request_for_Spec_Clarification_-_15.doc

USNS SPEARHEAD (T-EPF 1)

N3220519R6714

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

#15

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: __DETYENS SHIPYARDS, INC.____________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __WIs 204 and 205_________________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___7.1_________________________

TITLE: __MSC PROVIDED REPRESENTATIVES________________________

QUESTION:

Are the scopes and schedules of the government’s service representatives available so that the contractor may evaluate the actual impact that their work may have on the full project prior to submission of the pricing?

ANSWER:

WI 204 – SSDG maintenance; current estimates put engine hour service at 1000 hour interval for the support required.

WI 205 – MPDE maintenance; current estimate put engine hour service at 12000 hour interval for the support required. Contractor will need un-interupted access to the main engine for approximate 2 week intervals.

Point of contacts have been provide in the SOW for both WI’s to allow contractor to plan and schedule with OEM prior to execution or bidding/pricing. The purpose of these WI’s are to allow the contractor to control the schedule of work and for the government to provide the OEM.

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