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Questions and Answers from the Government’s Request for Proposal Solicitation HQ072721R0001 Note: All questions have been revised to be made anonymous and in the form on the question. Our intent is to provide the most honest and accurate answers as possible regarding the facts and the Government’s intent. With that being, said should any conflict arise between this document and the solicitation, the solicitation prevails/overrules. We hope you find this helpful.

Exhibit 1: DMEA ARMS Foundry Equipment List Q1. Is preventative maintenance (PM) required for the items in rows: 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 and 44? If so, please identify the vendor.

A. Preventative maintenance is not required for items in rows: 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 and 44.

Exhibit 2: DMEA Gases and Chemicals List Q2. TAB: Gases – Please identify the sole-source vendor for Helium 30% / Oxygen 70% (row 19) and Oxygen 20%-Helium 80% (row 29).

A. See updated Exhibit 2 (2021 Jan 25); Air Liquide (row 19) and Air Liquide (row 29) Q3. TAB: Gases – (Column F): Please identify the “size” desired.

A. See updated Exhibit 2 (2021 Jan 25) Q4. TAB: Chemicals – (Column D): Please identify the sole-source vendor for the items in rows: 23, 43 and 45.

A. See updated Exhibit 2 (2021 Jan 25); Tosoh SMD (rows 23, 43, 45) Q5. 5. TAB: Other – Please identify the sole-source vendor for (row 5): Grease, NSK PS2, .8 Grams, Orange Tube A. See updated Exhibit 2 (2021 Jan 25); Distributor was updated to “Competitive” but the Manufacturer is sole-source

Exhibit 3: Equipment Vendor & Recall List for PAS Lab Q6. Please identify the vendors not set out in column G A. See updated Exhibit 3 (2021 Jan 25) Q7. What are the serial numbers for all items?

A. See updated Exhibit 3 (2021 Jan 25) Q8. Please identify the frequency of calibrations not identified in column F A. See updated Exhibit 3 (2021 Jan 25) Q9. Who is the PM vendor for the Mantis Microscopes?

A. CPM Labs.

Exhibit 4: Equipment Vendor & Recall List for ICM-SL Q10. TAB: MEBD.SEGIT – Please provide the model and serial number for the items contained in rows 4, 5, 17, 18, 19 and 20.

A. See updated Exhibit 4 (2021 Jan 25); expanded rows 4-5 into 4-8 for the Dewar Temperature System and for rows 17-20 updated data for the Irradiators. Changes are made in red.

Exhibit 6: ARMS Foundry Equipment Recall List Q11. Please confirm if the frequency identified in column K is weekly (i.e., 52 times per year) or if it is annual (i.e., once every 52 weeks).

A. Annual, once every 52 weeks.

Q12. Please provide the manufacturer and model identification numbers for the equipment listed below:

A. The following items can be found in the updated Exhibit 4 file:

a. TAB MEBD: Dewar Temperature System 2 = is now split into Dewar Temperature System II Environmental Chamber (row 6), Control Unit (row 7), and Mobile Test Fixture (row 8)

b. TAB MEBD: JLS High Dose Irradiator and Xetex Model 520A monitor = is now “High Dose Irradiator” (row 20) d/e/f. TAB MEBA: Thermocouple Input Device (TC DAQ), USB-BAS = see rows 108 to 110. All are manufactured by Measurement Computing with same model# 193816F-01L. They can be differentiated by their DME# (column A) or CID# (column B).

Note: for TAB MEBA, the following rows were highlighted in gray and no longer need support:

Row 11: Test System (CID# 1503) Row 26: Chamber, Environmental (CID# 1695) Row 42: Chamber, Environmental (CID# 1764) Row 115: Chamber, Environmental (CID# 1982) Row 126: Tektronix Curve Tracer The following items can be found in the Exhibit 6 file:

(Line 56 CID 1258)

(Line 61, CID 1268)

(Line 60, CID 1266)

(Line 3, CID 1034)

(Line 33, CID 1184)

(Line 62, CID 1276)

(Line 63, CID 1277)

Exhibit 8: Manufacturing Sustainment Training and Certification Requirements Q13. Please identify the ‘Outside Vendor(s)’ previously used.

A.

Vendor History

DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Training Regulations: 22 CCR 66262.63(a)(4) and 66265.16

Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations: 49 CFR 172.704(a)

24 Hour Hazmat Technician Emergency Response Regulation: 29 CFR 1910.1200(q)

Hazardous Waste Generator Training Regulation: CA Title 22

Exhibit 9: Past Purchase History of CPC Materials Q14. TAB – CPC Part Numbers and Purchase History: Please identify the quantities desired by the Government for all items contained within this Exhibit.

A. Forecast of all CPC Part Number in “Purchase History” tab in Exhibit 9 are in Exhibit 2 Column H, including gases and chemical. All other items listed in “CPC Part Numbers” tab include supply and some spare parts, DMEA don’t provide forecast, best estimate is expected from proposal.

Q15. TAB: Cylinder Rental & Fee:

Q15a. What is the Hazardous Material fee?

A. Fee charged by some gas company (i.e. Matheson Tri-Gas) to maintain gas bottles onsite; all gas bottle rental terms were negotiated between current sustainment contractor with gas companies.

Q15b. Are cylinder rentals annual or monthly?

A. Listed rental cost is monthly cost Q15c. Are four (4) Cylinder rentals the correct quantity?

A. Exhibit shows the rental history; and the detail and quantity are not expected to be changed for the upcoming contract; cylinder rentals are expected to be with the same 4 companies. If any particular item is in question, please be specify which one.

Exhibit 11: Silicon Wafer history, Requirement & Approved Vendors List Q16. Please provide the full specifications for CPCs 900253, 900260, 900265, 900436, 900630, and 900679.

A. See Exhibit 11 (2021 Jan 25) zip file.

Exhibit 12: ARMS Foundry Certification Requirement Q17. What items are to be quoted here, if any?

A. All items on exhibit 12 except item #4 (Shutdown Toxic Gas Checksheet) and item#7 (Wet Bench Sink Status Post PM) are to be quoted.

Attachment 15: PWS Q18. The Performance Work Statement does not include a reference to waste removal services. Does the Government want Offerors to propose support for waste removal services? If so, will the Government provide details so these services may be sourced from a vendor?

A. DMEA is evaluating other option for the waste removal services. For the proposal, please include this item as a separate task order with estimate cost. DMEA will make final decision on including this item or not before final contract award.

Attachment 15: PWS, Sections 3.3.3.2 and 3.3.5.2 Q19. The Equipment Maintenance Supplies referenced in the Performance Work Statement include “… hardware, electrical, electronics, adhesives, batteries, fasteners, lighting, pumps, pipes, hose, tubes, fittings, valves, sensors.” These supplies do not appear to be referenced in the attached Exhibits. Can the Government provide more specific information about the nature of these supplies to confirm their possible cost impacts?

A. Expense for supplies, materials and parts for maintenance/repairs vary annually. An additional PDF (History 2017-2019 of Supplies Material and Parts) has been provided for tool maintenance support costs. The table below provides approximate historic costs for the past 3 contractual years:

Attachment 18, Section 11, Factor C Q20. The Instructions to Offerors state that Offerors shall provide “… a break out of all proposed labor positions, rates, labor hours, material, and any other cost-related information required for performance, including subcontractor quotes or travel costs, if any.” Is it acceptable to submit this break out in a spreadsheet (Excel format), which would include all the details and formulas, and which would be submitted as an attachment to the Cost Proposal volume (PDF format), which would contain a narrative explaining the spreadsheet as well as summary tables?

A. Yes, excel format is acceptable.

Attachment 19 Q21. The Evaluation Factors for Volume IV: Cost contain a reference to “Factor J.” Will the Government please confirm that this reference should be to “Factor C”?

A. Yes, please see the revised Attachment 19.