M67854-16-R-5004._CREK._Questions_and_Answers-2._FINAL._26_Feb_2016.pdf

M67854-16-R-5004: Cooling and Refrigeration Expeditionary Kit (CREK):

Questions and Answers (2) - Amendment#0004

(Q1) Request extension of RFP to 31 March 2016:

(A1) Your request for an extension was considered; however, the Contracting Officer has determined that the proposal deadline will remain unchanged.

(Q2) Clarification on the following items:

(Q2a): Molex, Manufacture Number 11-01-0097, Hand Crimp Tool for 2.36mm Diameter, Standard .093” Pin and Socket Crimp Terminal 22-24 AWG

“Extensive reseach with brand manufacturer (Molex) indicates that Molex crimper (part # 11-01-0097) meets DFARS clause 252.225-7015, however, the three terminals used with this tool are now obsolete and discountinued (i.e. Molex terminal part # 02-09-2137, 02-09-1137, 02-09-1139) Molex is recommendng the USG use Molex part # 63811-1000. Recommend your techical SME's discuss tool selection and required capabilities directly with Molex Product Manager, Mr. Larry Schultz,

630.527.4239 - Office. Bottom line: we can not move forward with CREK design and bid until the

Contracting Officer makes a decision if this part number substitution recommended by Molex meets form, fit, function. Request Contractor Officer decision by 2-23-2016”

(A2a) In regard to your questions related to potential substitutions for Molex part numbers 11-

03-0044; which you have written as “Part# 11-01-0044” and 11-01-0097, the decisions regarding substitutions must be made by the offeror. The Government will not provide advance determinations as to substitutions planned by offerors.

(Q2b) Molex, Manufacture Number 11-01-44, Extraction Tool

“Extensive reseach with brand manufacturer (Molex) we believe the Molex extraction tool

(part # 11-01-44) is missing two leading zeros and the correct part # is (part # 11-01-0044). Molex is recommending that the USG review its required and intended use for both the crimper and extraction tool, and inconjuction with current Molex MiniFit products. Recommend your techical SME's discuss tool selection and required capabilities directly with Molex Product Manager, Mr. Larry Schultz,

630.527.4239 - Office. Bottom line: We can not move forward with CREK design and bid until the

Contracting Officer makes a decision if this part number substitution recommended by Molex meets form, fit, function. Request Contractor Officer decision by 2-23-2016”

(A2b) In regard to your questions related to potential substitutions for Molex part numbers 11-

03-0044; which you have written as “Part# 11-01-0044” and 11-01-0097, the decisions regarding substitutions must be made by the offeror. The Government will not provide advance determinations as to substitutions planned by offerors.

(Q2c) Uniweld, Manufacture Number NTB118, Crossbow Rachet Tube Bender, Sizes 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, ¾” 7/8”, 1-1/8”” O.D. “Through ongoing review and manufacture research, we have determined that one item (Uniweld, Manufacture Number RTB118) in Appendix B is not DFARs clause 252.225-7015 compliant. Additionally there is no suitable sustitute. We do however have an alternate recommendation that the Government may consider which would potentially meet the requirement.”

(A2c) In regard to Uniweld Part Number RTB118, Crossbow Ratchet Tube Bender, Sizes 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, ¾” 7/8”, 1-1/8”” O.D, the Government has determined that this tool is manufactured in the United

States. Accordingly, this part is shall be procured by the contractor.

(Q3) “The CREK design and appendix tool listings identify several bottles that would contain liquid but the RFP does not clearly identify which position or orientation of the case is considered upright. We would request that the Contracting Officer identify the upright case orientation so we may ensure all applicable liquid containers are designed and placed in an upright position”

(A3) The following items “Shall Remain Upright” IAW Product Description:

(1) Item#287/ DYE: 8oz Bottle: PN 117075, CAGE 14846 Y/ General Tool Case (GC)/ Shall remain upright

(2) Item#288/ CLEANER: Dye: PN 700013, CAGE 14846/ General Tool Case (GC)/ Shall remain upright

(3) Item#310/Appendix A/ VACUUM PUMP OIL: PN PRO-SET VPOP, 16fl oz, 2X3.375X9.5/

Recovery/Evacuation Tool Case (RC) / Shall remain upright (estimated weight)

The depth of the Pelican containers for the RC case has been determined to allow for the bottle to remain in its natural upright position when open end of the bottle is facing the lid of the tool case and the latches and wheels are parallel to the desk/ground. The “upright position” of the GC case will be determined by the offeror.

(Q4) Amendment 2, dated January 14, 2016, added the two below DFARS clauses:

(1) 252.204-7008 – Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

(December 2015)

(2) 252.204-7012 – Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

(December 2015)

(A4) DFARS Subpart 204.7304(a) requires these two clauses be included “in all solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items.”

(Q5) As the RFP is directing the repurposing of two 1660 cases, it is imperative the Contracting Officer provide the below dimensional data for the legacy Pelican case use:

(1) Interior (LxWxD):

(2) Exterior (LxWxD):

(3) Lid Depth:

(4) Bottom Depth:

(5) Total Depth:

(6) Interior volume:

(A5) The CREK RFP only states to use one (1) Pelican 1660; which will hold the Recovery/Evacuation Tool

Case (RC) configuration. Configuration for this case can be easily found on manufacture’s website or contacting Pelican directly.