Chain Fall Solicitation Questions 1-5.docx

Chain Fall Solicitation Questions:

1. Will the Government accept any of the services done on site at the Naval Foundry?

a. No, due to on-going production and we cannot sanitized for loading of chain falls.

2. By “calibration” do you mean load test?

a. Calibration is being replaced with “load testing” in all situations in the SOW.

3. What are the Chain fall mounting type?

a. They all have a hook and latch mechanism that hooks onto an object/gear. In most case we utilize shackles to hook onto the chain falls.

4. Is there a NAVFAC P-307 and ASME B30.16 certifications and should we require proof of compliance?

a. Proof of certification is needed.

b. For example showing the load test amount (125%) and duration (10 minutes).

i. Signature for the testing personnel or company.

c. There is a CDRL for certifications.

5. Should SOW Section 1.2 include some type of load testing clarifying language? Example: “the test load shall be +0/-5 percent of the nominal test load as per NAVFAC P-307

a. An example is if you have to load test a 5 ton chainfall. The load test range shall be within 125% to 120% of the original capacity of the chainfall meaning that the range of test loads shall be within 12,500 lbs to 12,000 lbs. Hence that (+0%/-5%).