Response_to_Industry_Questions_for_RFQ_W912DS.pdf

Response to Industry Questions for RFQ W912DS-18-T-0013

The following Questions and Answers are for informational purposes regarding solicitation W912DS-18- T-0013.

Request for Quotations (RFQ) W912DS-18-T-0013 incorporates the following questions and answers:

Question 1. In regards to item 1.02, can you define the exact areas of the vessel that will be painted? and the method of paint preparation necessary for these areas, power tool or blasting?

Answer 1. The Contractor shall mechanically abrade (rough up), not sandblast, and paint the exterior of the vessel’s hull from the main deck to the keel.

Question 2. In regards to item 2.08, can you provide pictures of the muffler to be replaced and the surrounding areas? Will it be necessary to cut a hole in the vessel to remove and install it?

Answer 2. It may be necessary to cut a hole in the main deck to install the new muffler, depending the dimensions of the new muffler selected. Please note, the Contractor will provide a separate price quotation under this work item for any metal work and interference removal that may be necessary to remove the existing silencer, install one (1) new silencer and restore the main deck and restore interferences and decking. Offerors are recommend to visually inspect the vessel’s machinery arrangement in order to accurately inform their bid.

Question 3. In regards to item 2.11, can you provide pictures of the existing Boiler Stack?

Answer 3. As requested pictures of the existing boiler stack has been attached.

Question 4. In regards to item 2.09, can you provide pictures of the areas of exhaust that will need blankets replaced?

Answer 4. Pictures of the areas of exhaust are attached.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced as heretofore changed remains unchanged and in full force and effect.