Pre-Solicitation_PD_comments_19_April.xlsx

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Responses to Pre-Solicitation Questions concerning 28 January 2013 Purchase Descriptions.

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Comments on RAT Hot Weather Marine Corps. Boot RAT PD 12-02
Draft 28 Jan 2013
ItemSectionPageCommentResponse
13.4.3 Gusset91)Figures 2A and 2B do not show the gusset of the boot so the desired construction can be observed.Figures 2A and 2B have been updated in PD dated 19 April 2013.
2)With a fabric gusset a leather eyelet stay lining will have to be added to assemble the gusset to the upper.The gusset will be leather as provided in the udpated PD dated 19 April 2013.
23.4.4 Boot Lining91) The minimum moisture vapor permeability of 1000 grams per sq meter is incorrect. It should match the 640 grams that is in the component requirement TABLE II.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for correction.
2) The bond strength requirement between the lining and insole board does not list an ASTM method or a method is not listed in section 4.0 of the PD. What is the test method and can DLA Lab perform this test currently?This is a not a testable component. Bond strength must be maintained through the life of the boot.

3 3.4.13.3.1 Rubber Compound Requirements, Table VI 13 The 5 iron midsole requirements need to be for a non-oil resistant rubber. Requirement remains as stated in the draft PD and the updated PD dated 19 April 2013.

4Table IX Thickness of leather uppers151) Add inside eyelet stay since the gusset is fabric. (SEE QUESTION 1)Please see response to question #1.
2) If the ankle strap is changed to webbing it should be dropped from this table.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

5 3.6.2 Skiving 15 If the ankle strap is changed to webbing it needs to be removed from this section. Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

6 3.8.2 Seam Stitch Strength 17 No definition of what parts to test. The entire upper is subject to test.

7 3.8.2.1 Gusset Seam Strength 17 Need a better definition of which seam to test. Only one seam exists on the gusset and is therefore subject to test.

8Table XVII End Item Tests261) Weight is listed as 2.10 lbs, need to update section 3.3.1 it currently shows as 2 lbs.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
2) Shock attenuation for the rear foot is listed as 14.0g it should be 12.0g.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
9Webbing ankle supportn/aIn the presolicitation notice in the Synopsis section of the notice it lists modifications to the design. One modification is changing the ankle support strap from leather to nylon webbing. This change needs to be defined in the PD including placement and material width requirements.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
10PU Midsole Table V13Meramec currently manufactures a 0.40 to 0.50 cushion midsole. Is the PD going to reflect a 0.40 to 0.60 density?Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

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Comments to RAT Temperate Weather Marine Corps. Boot RAT PD 12-01
Draft 28 Jan 2013
4/16/13
ItemSectionPageCommentResponse
13.4.3 Gusset91)Figures 2A and 2B do not show the gusset of the boot so the desired construction can be observed.Figures 2A and 2B have been updated in PD dated 19 April 2013.
2)With a fabric gusset a leather eyelet stay lining will have to be added to assemble the gusset to the upper.The gusset will be leather as provided in the udpated PD dated 19 April 2013.
23.4.4 Boot Lining91) The minimum moisture vapor permeability of 1000 grams per sq meter is incorrect. It should match the 640 grams that is in the component requirement TABLE II.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for correction.
2) The bond strength requirement between the lining and insole board does not list an ASTM method or a method is not listed in section 4.0 of the PD. What is the test method and can DLA Lab perform this test currently?This is a not a testable component. Bond strength must be maintained through the life of the boot.

3 3.4.13.3.1 Rubber Compound Requirements, Table VI 14 The 5 iron midsole requirements need to be for a non-oil resistant rubber. Requirement remains as stated in the draft PD and the updated PD dated 19 April 2013.

4Table IX Thickness of leather uppers161) Add inside eyelet stay since the gusset is fabric. (SEE QUESTION 1)Please see response to question #1.
2) If the ankle strap is changed to webbing it should be dropped from this table.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

5 3.6.2 Skiving 16 If the ankle strap is changed to webbing it needs to be removed from this section. Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

6 3.8.2 Seam Stitch Strength 18 No definition of what parts to test. The entire upper is subject to test.

7 3.8.2.1 Gusset Seam Strength 18 Need a better definition of which seam to test. Only one seam exists on the gusset and is therefore subject to test.

8Table XVII End Item Tests301) Weight is listed as 2.10 lbs, need to update section 3.3.1 it currently shows as 2 lbs.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
2) Shock attenuation for the rear foot is listed as 14.0g it should be 12.0g.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
9Webbing ankle supportn/aIn the presolicitation notice in the Synopsis section of the notice it lists modifications to the design. One modification is changing the ankle support strap from leather to nylon webbing. This change needs to be defined in the PD including placement and material width requirements.Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.
10PU Midsole Table V13Meramec currently manufactures a 0.40 to 0.50 cushion midsole. Is the PD going to reflect a 0.40 to 0.60 density?Please see updated PD dated 19 April 2013 for clarification.

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