S-1 Request for Specification Clarification.pdf

This is a template form for submitting specification clarification requests to the Surface Ship Advance Planning Division of NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command), the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair (SUPSHIP). The form is designed to facilitate communication between contractors and government planners regarding technical specifications on surface ship construction or conversion projects.

The form captures essential request information including the date of request, ship/hull number, item number, specification paragraph reference, and associated solicitation details. Contractors complete the upper section with their question or clarification request, providing contact information for both the planner and contractor point of contact. The lower section, restricted for SUPSHIP use only, includes spaces for technical review, serial number assignment, and approval routing through multiple review levels: planner review, supervisor review, Code 230 review, and Advanced Planning review. The form also tracks whether the clarification results in specification changes, drawing or reference changes, requirements changes, or material changes, and includes a dedicated section for the government's response to Code 400 (the technical authority). This template enables structured documentation and tracking of specification questions during naval shipbuilding programs.