QNA 1_Final_13Jun24.pdf

QNA 1_Final_13Jun24 Questions and Issues Tracker

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ELIN Pricelist Is there a quantity requirement for each of the 77 configurations listed on the price sheet?

This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as the end users do not know exactly at this time which quantities they will need or when they will need them.

Therefore, the specific quantities cannot be identified at this time and are not listed on the price sheet.

RFQ N/A

The instructions note that all items should be priced FOB CONUS destination, should bidders assume that the destinations are most likely to be NAS Fallon, Ft Chaffee, Cp Atterbury, and Stennis Missile Base?

Or are there other destinations that should also be considered? Just to confirm, shipping costs for quantity 1 of most items is very likely to be the same as or substantially higher than the ‘project/order’ shipping costs for multiple units. Such as; 3-D threat vehicle targets can typically be loaded 2-3 per flatbed, but a single unit will also involve cost for an entire truck. Very often the LTL shipping cost for 1ea and 4-6ea of steel targets will not be substantially different due to density and delivery location. Is it okay to quote with FOB Origin freight terms? Is it possible to use First Destination Transportation?

Shipping will no longer be pre-priced for each item and will be negotiated individually for each Delivery Order. ELIN 078 has been added to Attachment 3 for non-prepriced shipping. Shipping will remain as FOB Destination.

NA NA Do we need to quote all line items, or can we choose only the line items that suit us best?

In order to be considered a complete quote, all items on the ELIN pricelist must be completed.

An incomplete price quote will not be considered for award.

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It appears we need to provide pricing for the next five years, is that correct? How locked in are we if raw material prices increase over the life of this contract?

Yes, that is correct, pricing is for the total five year ordering period and cannot be changed throughout that period.

PD Para 4.1.8

Section 4.1.8 of the Product Description states:

"...and targets shall be painted matte/flat white to prevent corrosion."

QUESTION: Do all surfaces of the target need to be coated, including the back and cut edges?

yes, Attch 1, Para 4.1.8 has been edited accordingly.

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PD Para 4.2

Section 4.2 of the Product Description states: "Contractor shall use plasma, water jet, or laser cutting to cut the targets." Thermal cutting (laser and plasma) of AR500 severely degrades the hardness of the steel in the areas of which the heat is applied.

The ballistic impact effect in the heat-affected zones will have significantly higher penetration & deformation influence on the target face. This will cause lower target life cycles and increase the chance of abrasion and laceration injury to personnel handling and maintaining the targets. QUESTION: Provisioned with the above information, is the thermal cutting of target faces still acceptable?

Targets will be Cut Using the Water Jet Method to prevent the Target from Heat Stress which could result in degradation of the Abrasion Resistant material. Plasma and Laser Cutting have been removed from Attch 1, Para 4.2.

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Section B. Steel Reactive and Knockdown Targets, Pg. 2 Targets A033 and A034 are classified as reactive targets. If "stabbed" deep enough and struck with munitions classified as "small arms" or less, we don't see these targets reacting to hits.

QUESTION: What properties of Targets A033 and A034 classify them as "reactive"?

The Reactivity of the Stabber is the "Report" from the impact of the Bullet

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Section B. Steel Reactive and Knockdown Targets, Pg. 4 & Section 4.1.2.1 of the Product Description describe the required mechanics of the return system for Targets A038-A041.

QUESTION: Will the gov't supply a preferred mechanical design for this system or is the design of the system the responsibility of the awarded?

ELIN 038 has been removed from Attch 1, Para 4.1.2.1, Attch 2, Para B, and Attch 3 ELIN

Pricelist

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Section C. Ballistic Steel Replicated Shooting Vehicle Targets QUESTION: Are design suggestions considered by the gov't to increase the life cycle and lessen the maintenance interval of the targets?

Other than specifications already contained in the solicitation, the the Government is not suggesting any other design approaches and is looking for and will consider all approaches quoted.

NA NA QUESTION: Are the rocket assemblies built to specific dimensions or scaled to the general dimensions of the primary target vehicle?

The rocket assemblies can be scaled to the general dimensions of the vehicles

NA NA Do you require the final products to be painted/powder coated? "matte/flat black" and "matte/flat white" paint.

See Attch 1, Product Description Para 4.1.8

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NA NA For the silhouettes on slide 1- do you require holes if they are going to be welded to the mounts?

no

ELIN Pricelist A004 Does item A004 required a “stabber” if it is going to be welded to the mounts? no

Attch 2 Target Specs Targets A004 thru A009, and any additional targets that don't have holes. Can we put 3/8"-1/2" holes into target for coating purposes? Would place in stabbers if the target has them.

No

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A013 - verify radius. Listed as 4", should it be 6"? yes 6" is correct. Attachment 2 Specifications edited accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Targets A033 and A034 - Attachment 2 Page 11 states "Reactive Targets" - are these targets meant to have moving parts or be stationary? stationary

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A034 - verify target dimensions - width listed as 18", is that correct, by scale it seems like it should be 9? yes 18" is correct

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A036 -Need dimensions of target to include size of cutouts, the t-box, the head, and centermass circle.

A036 T-Box, 4" hor-3" vert-1.5" wide / Head 5" /Target body, 12"Wx24"L / Head swinger plate, 5"Wx4"L / chest hole 4" / chest swing platet 4" circle. Dimensions added to Attachment 1 and Attachments 2 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Targets A037 thru A043 (7 total) - need actual dimensions for targets.

A037 Target body 12"Wx24"L, swing plate 4".

(Note: ELIN 038 was removed from all attachments), A039 4"-R / 8"w / R-6" / 9-3/8" and narrow back down to 8"w at bottom of target. A040 top R-1.5" / 3"w / R-3" / 4"w / and narrow back down to 3" at the bottom of target. A041 R-2" / 4"w / R-4" / 5-3/8"w / narrow back doen to 4"w at bottom of target.

A042 180 degree swing / 6" plates. A043 has no specified dimensions. Attachment 1 and

Attachments 2 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A038 - need specs for air system. Is a motor acceptable vs a pneumatic system?

ELIN 038 is not needed at this time and has been removed from all attachments as previously noted

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A042 - Is this a reset (spring) or standard (180degree swing) dueling tree?

180* swing dueling tree with 6" plates.

Attachment 2 Specifications edited accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs All Targets in Section C - What are Bolt Size Diameters? No Dimensions are Specified

Attch 2 Target Specs Targets A049 & A050 - Can we do silhouette 2D Missiles? If not, what are specifications/dimensions for them? silhouettes are acceptable

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Attch 2 Target Specs Target A054 -Can we do silhouette 2D Machine Gun and 2D Mortar Barrel? If not, what are specifications/dimensions for each? silhouettes are acceptable

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A055 - What are the Maximum and Minimum widths for the adustable base?

30-1/4" - 42-1/4" W. Attachment 2 Specifications edited accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A055 - What is the bracket size (dimensions of lumber)?

lumber is a Standard 2" x 4". Attachment 1, Product Description, para 4.1.4 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stands A057 thru A062 - What are the dimensions/wall thickness, tubing thickness, and material? If it's black pipe, is it schedule 40 or 80?

A057 can be schedule 40 3/4" black pipe, A058 / A059 / A060 / A061 / A062- all 1/4" thickness, mild steel. Attachment 1, Product Description, para 4.1.4 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A058 - What is the description/function of this stand? adjustable width target stand

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A059 - What are the dimensions on this stand, what is the bracket size (dimension of lumber)?

Tubing thinkness needs to accomodate 2" x 2" Lumber. Attachment 1, Product Description, para 4.1.4 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A060 - What is the description/function of this stand?

Q20 fixed width target stand. Attachment 1, Product Description, para 4.1.4 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A061 - Need all required dimensions. Is the dimension on the tube the same for the 24" and the 36" post?

2"x2" X 1/4" Angle Iron. Attachment 1, Product Description, para 4.1.4 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A061 - What is the function/purpose of the L shaped cut out on the angle iron?

that is the View of the Angle from an overhead prospective

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A062 - What are the dimensions on the plate and the hole pitch? stand only required 20" forward leaning pitch

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Base A065 and A066 - What are the actual dimensions/specs on the angle iron and brackets?

Tubing thinkness needs to accomidate Standard 2" x 4" Lumber, 2'x2"x1/4" angle iron

Attch 2 Target Specs Target Stand A067 - Is there a hinge reference top or bottom? What are the tube and plate specs? What is the actual angle of the legs?

hinge material 1/4" mild steel, bottom hinge reference, 1" tube, hanging target plates in pic are for reference only

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A069 - Is the plate 3/8" or 1/2"? 3/8" AR500 steel. Attch 1, Product Description, para 4.1.5 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A070 - Is the target supposed to be 2/3 the size of the standard IPSC Target? If not, what are the dimensions? yes 2/3 the size of a standard IPSC target

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A070 - Can we use the same stand and mount as Target A075, just with a different sized silhouette? no

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A071 - Need to Verify the thickness of the target. Listed as 3/8", but listed as high velocity.

yes should be 1/2". Attch 1, Product Description, para 4.1.5 updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A072 - What are the radius and thickness of the spinners? 6" and 8" target plates

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Attch 2 Target Specs Targets A073 thru A076 (4 total) - need full target dimensions.

ELIN 075 identifies full target dimensions

ELINs 073 and 074 have been removed from all Attachments.

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A076 - What is the function of this target? steel frame for gong targets

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A076 - Are the rings on top just for lifting? steel tabs to keep the belted rubber gong strap centered inside the target frame

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A077 - How thick is the rubber on the target face? a minimum of one half inch thickness. See Attachment 1, Para 4.1.6

Attch 2 Target Specs Target A077 - Is the bullet box/trap 3/8" or 1/2" thick? 1/2" AR500 steel. See Attachment 1, Para 4.1.6

Attch 2 Target Specs ALL Bases/Stands - what are the specs/dimensions for all the angled and round stock pieces?

The Government may require custom made Bases or Stands in the future where the exact dimensions are not yet known. For Bases or Stands required that do not already contain specifications in Attachments 1 and 2, a custom ELIN (079) has been added as a non-prepriced

ELIN that may be negotiated as needed for each individual Delivery Order. Attachments 1 (Product Desc., Para 4.1.9 and Attch 2, ELIN Pricelist (079) have been updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs ALL Vehicle Targets - What is the dimensions/specs of the 3 pieces of angle on each side (24 total) for each target?

The Government may require custom made Vehicle Targets in the future where the exact dimensions are not yet known. For Vehicle Targets required that do not already contain specifications in Attachments 1 and 2, a custom ELIN (079) has been added as a non-prepriced

ELIN that may be negotiated as needed for each individual Delivery Order. Attachments 1 (Product Desc., Para 4.1.9 and Attch 2, ELIN Pricelist (079) have been updated accordingly.

Attch 2 Target Specs

For the sake of longevity of the target and cost effectiveness to the government, would it be possible to utlize bolt on brackets instead of welds and hang the targets? This will reduce material fatigue issues, potential failures, and make low cost end user maintenace possible.

no

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General Will there be a minimum order quantity per target type (ELIN) ordered?

(higher volume = lower unit pricing)

As this will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, there will not be a minimum order quantity for each ELIN.

However, as stated in the RFQ (Page 2), the first order issued with the IDIQ will meet or exceed the Guaranteed Minimum dollar amount stated.

RFQ General For Item No 1 on the Solicitation (SF1449), what quantities of each target type (ELIN) is the Net Amt based on? Also, is Item No 1 a cumulative total for all 5 years of the contract?

Yes, as stated on Page 3 of the SF 1449, the maximum contract value will not exceed $600,000.00 for the life of the contract (5 years)

General Technical

Target Specifications: Can the government provide more specific details or examples of the "60 different types, styles, and thicknesses of targets" required?

For instance, what are the desired dimensions, shapes, and weight tolerances for each target type?

Other than specifications already contained in the solicitation, the the Government is not suggesting any other design approaches and is looking for and will consider all approaches quoted.

General Technical

"Or Better" Materials: While AR500 steel (or better) is specified, can the government elaborate on what other ballistic steel grades would be acceptable?

Providing examples will ensure the proposed materials meet the government's performance expectations.

The Government considers AR550 to be higher quality

General Technical

Target Graphics Requirements: The document mentions providing graphics for each target. Can the government clarify the purpose of these graphics, their required level of detail (e.g., 2D line drawings, 3D models), and the preferred file format for submission?

As stated in solicitation provision 52.212-1, the purpose of the graphics, product literature, certifications, photographs, etc. is to "…describe quoted items in sufficient detail to allow the Government to properly evaluate all items' conformance…". No preferred file formats are noted.

General Technical

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) specifics: While NDT is mentioned as an acceptable testing method, can the government specify which NDT methods (e.g., ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection) they prefer or require for ballistic steel verification?

Brinell hardness test Certification from Vendor (See Attch 1, Product Description, Para 4.1.7)

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Paint Specifications: Attachment 1 requires "matte/flat black" and "matte/flat white" paint. Can the government please provide the required paint specifications (e.g., MIL-STD numbers) to ensure compliance with any durability or environmental standards?

The Government does not have any MIL-STD for the paint.

The document mentions electronic invoicing through WAWF, but does not specify payment terms (e.g., Net 30 days). What are the standard payment terms for government contracts under this solicitation?

The default/standard payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise quoted by the vendor.

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Competition Insights: Can the government disclose the number of anticipated quotes being solicited for this RFP?

While not always available, understanding the level of competition can inform bidding strategies.

No

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