Description
Item descriptions 1 and 2 are amended to include the following requirements: WEIGHT OF MESH MATERIAL SHALL BE BETWEEN 6-12 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD. VINYL TEX OR EQUAL BACKING. BACKING SHALL BE GRAY OR BLACK COLOR. REVISED ITEM DESCRIPTION 1: RB-HS SET OF 3 COVERS (REFERENCE RB-HS DRAWING FOR SIZES) 105 SETS, MESH COVERS, COLOR LIGHT GRAY, MARINE QUALITY POLYESTER OR VINYL MESH WITH FLAME RETARDANT AND UV INHIBITORS, MESH MATERIAL SHALL BE POROUS WITH A THREAD COUNT BETWEEN (9-13) X (12-16) PER SQUARE INCH, WEIGHT SHALL BE BETWEEN 6-12 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD, AREA BETWEEN STRANDS SHALL BE 40 PERCENT OR GREATER, HALF INCH HEM WITH VINYL TEX OR EQUAL BACKING. BACKING SHALL BE GRAY OR BLACK COLOR. SNAPS AND STUDS ARE TO BE SIZE 5/8 INCH OR EQUAL METRIC SIZE STAINLESS STEEL, 14 EACH 5/8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL BUTTON SOCKET SNAPS INSTALLED, 16 EACH 5/8 INCH # 8 - 3/8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL SCREW STUD FURNISHED WITH EACH SET; REVISED ITEM DESCRIPTION 2: RB-S SET OF 6 COVERS (REFERENCE RB-S DRAWING FOR SIZES) 400 SETS, MESH COVERS, COLOR LIGHT GRAY, MARINE QUALITY POLYESTER OR VINYL MESH WITH FLAME RETARDANT AND UV INHIBITORS., MESH MATERIAL SHALL BE POROUS WITH A THREAD COUNT BETWEEN (9-13) X (12-16) PER SQUARE INCH, WEIGHT SHALL BE BETWEEN 6-12 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD, AREA BETWEEN STRANDS SHALL BE 40 PERCENT OR GREATER, HALF INCH HEM WITH VINYL TEX OR EQUAL BACKING. BACKING SHALL BE GRAY OR BLACK COLOR. SNAPS AND STUDS ARE TO BE SIZE 5/8 INCH OR EQUAL METRIC SIZE STAINLESS STEEL, 24 EACH 5/8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL BUTTON SOCKET SNAPS INSTALLED, 28 EACH 5/8 INCH # 8 - 3/8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL SCREW STUD FURNISHED WITH EACH SET. The following answers are provided in response to questions: 1. The reference to the 1-1/2 inch vinyl tex backing. Putting a backing on a cover like this is very common, it reinforces the holding of the snaps. Normally we use an 1-1/2 inch poly pro webbing. I called several suppliers and no one was aware of any product called vinyl tex. Answer: Poly pro webbing meets the vinyl tex or equal backing requirement per item descriptions 1 and 2. 2. We would appreciate it if you could clarify the weight of the mesh. The specifications mention that the mesh needs to have a minimum 8 oz per square yard polyester mesh; however, the specifications later say that the weight of the mesh must be between 6-12 ounces per square yard. We would appreciate it if you could let us know what the difference in the two different weights is. What weight specification is required? Answer: The weight of the mesh shall be between 6-12 ounces per square yard. Reference item description changes made in this Amendment. 3. What specific Flame Retardant standard/certification does the mesh need to meet? Answer: There is no specific flame retardant standard/certification requirement. The level of flame retardant provided shall comply with Industry Standards for the mesh material. 4. Regarding item description, it states half inch hem with vinyl tex backing. I understand this to be for reinforcement purpose and recommend Mil Spec Herculite (vinyl laminated). Answer: Mil Spec Herculite meets the vinyl tex or equal backing requirement per item descriptions 1 and 2. 5. If I am reading the solicitation correctly then we will send one set each as samples. For the remaining numbers, I am reading that each set must be individually packaged to facilitate easy shipping from the USCG warehouse. Am I reading this correctly? Answer: Yes, that is correct regarding both the samples, and packaging for remaining sets. 6. What is Vinyl Tex Backing? Answer: Provide backing normally used with polyester or vinyl mesh. 7. Does the Vinyl Tex Backing need to be Flame Retardant? If so, what specific Flame Retardant specification/standard does it need to meet? Answer: No. 8. What is the required weight of the Vinyl Tex Backing? Answer: No required weight but should be suitable for mesh material weight. 9. What is the required color of the Vinyl Tex Backing? Answer: Gray or black.