17R1217_Amendment_0003_USMC_Pack_System_Responses_to_Industry_Questions.pdf

M67854-17-R-1217

Amendment 0002 USMC Pack System

Government Responses to Industry Questions

Question Document

1 Paragraph 3.9.1.2.6 reads "Buckle, side release. The 1.0-inch side release buckle shall be

National Molding P/N 5000, 5707, 5709 or equivalent." Per supplier, correct National Molding

P/N should be 5000, 5707, 7640.

Specification

2 Paragraph 3.9.1.2.21 reads "Buckle, side-release. The 1.0-inch side release buckle shall be

ITW P/N TSR 1.0- inch 150-0100 or equivalent." Per supplier, correct ITW P/N is 810-1057 for the body and 810-1058 for the latch.

Specification

Paragraph 3.9.4.5 reads "Webbing, nylon. The 0.75-inch webbing shall conform to MIL-W-

17337, except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.12.9 and Tables IV through XI when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.8.4."

Our concerned is that width specified do not exist in webbing specification MIL-W-17337. We believe that the spec should be MIL-W-4088.

Specification

Paragraph 3.9.4.7 reads "Webbing, nylon. The 0.5-inch webbing shall conform to MIL-W-

17337, except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.12.9 and Tables IV through XI when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.8.4."

Our concerned is that width specified do not exist in webbing specification MIL-W-17337. Specification

5 Attachment 02 (CAD Drawings) - Drawing and Part list for Sub Belt 2-6-0965 are missing. RFP

RFP

7 Are substitute materials allowed to be used on the PDM's? RFP

On PL2-6-0892, Sheet 5, FN 37, Material Specification indicates

PARA 3.9.4.1 which in DTL 17001A0001 is Webbing 1.0-inch. Per 2-6-0926-60 Back Pocket

Bottom Inner pattern this part is 3.9.7.2 Cloth, Nylon 500D.

Can this be clarified?

9 Due to us receiving the pattern package on 4/28/2017, we would like to request an extension on the proposal submission date. Please advise if this possible.

RFP

Drawing 2-6-0894 USMC Pack

a. Sheet 1 Front view, FN #2 Main Upper shows ten (10) bartacks per webbing (FN 36)

b. Sheet 4 Section C-C indicates eight (8) spaces at 1-1/2 inches between bartacks which means nine (9) bartacks per webbing.

c. Pattern dated March 24, 2017, FN #2 (2-6-0925-1) Main Upper shows eleven (11) bartacks per webbing

Which one of the above is correct?

Drawing

Drawing 2-6-0891 USMC Pack

a. Sheet #7 Section FF-FF/GG-GG indicates the use of Thread Size F (FN 58), given the thickness of the thread causes distortion in the buttonhole.

Will you consider Thread Size E for FN 58? Drawing

6 CLINs 3 and 16 have the NSNs incomplete.

DTL-17001A0001 dated April 18, 2017, page 58, paragraph 4.6.5 End Item fit examination reads, "The gauges shall be constructed in accordance with drawings 2-1-2242; 2-1-2243; 2-

6-1100; and 2-6-1110 through 2-6-1140.

Are these drawings available? Can you please provide?

13 If we could not find trims/fabrics in color Coyote 498, can we use an alternate color? Specification

Page 42 of the solicitation reads as following:

L.3.2.1.3 Manufacturing Capability

"The information shall substantiate the Offeror's ability to produce and deliver 500 USMC Pack Systems and 1,000 parts per month with the ability to ramp up production and delivery to 1,000 USMC Pack Systems and 1,500 parts per month all conforming to the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 requirements"

The monthly requirement for parts is from 1,000 to 1,500 per month. In order to work on schedules we need the breakdown per part. Can you provide the monthly quantity for items listed from 0002 thru 0018?

ITEM NO ITEM QTY Components 0002 Main

Pack, Assembled 500

0003 Main Bag 1,800

0004 Frame 18,000

0005 Hip Belt, Complete 1,800

0006 Shoulder Harness Assembly 14,800

0007 Sustainment Pouch 3,240

0008 Hydration Pouch 3,240

0009 Assault Pack 47,602

0010 Assault Pouch 3,800

0011 Replacement Plastic Internal Stiffener 1,800

0012 Hydration Carrier 32,700

0013 Hydration Bladder 47,500

0014 Hydration Tube Kit 41,500

0015 Hydration Bite Valve with Cover 1,800

0016 Sub Belt 6,000

0017 Sternum Cinch (Purchased Mystery) 19,802 0018 USMC Pack 15 Past Performance Questionnaire

We plan to use a subcontractor for this solicitation are they also required to send Past

Performance Questionnaires.

Hardware Equivalent:

Specification DTL-17001A0001 provides requirements for all Hardware (Buckles, Triglide, etc.) and it references ITW, National Molding or equivalent. Can we consider using an equivalent for the submission or do we need to get your approval first. If yes can you provide the contact information for approval.

Specification

17 2-6-0964 Pattern Sub-Belt Assembly and 2-6-0965 Sub Belt Assembly - can you please provide the needed documents

Patterns

19 Since this package has a short turn around - specifically for the PDM's - are we allowed to use alternate materials as long as the construction can be verified.

RFP

Due to us receiving the pattern package on 4/28/2017, we would like to request an extension on the questions regarding the solicitation deadline. Please advise if this possible. RFP

We are preparing a bid on the USMC Pack System M6785417R1217 and noticed on the presolicitation that this would come out as a Total Small Business Set

Aside. We do not see within the solicitation a statement that says this is a small RFP business set aside, other than the NAICS code and the size standard on page 33.

Can you confirm this is a total small business set aside and direct us to the location in the solicitation where this can be found?

The ANTICIPATED monthly delivery schedule for CLINs 0002 through 0018

RFP is provided in the Delivery Schedule Attachment to Amendment 0001 and is based upon the contract minimum of 7,255 spare components.

21 Attachment 05 -Delivery Locations does not include shipping to address for the following items :

Item 0003 Main Bag Item 0005 Hip Belt

Item 0011 Replacement Plastic Internal Stiffener Item 0018 Sternum Cinch This information is needed for costing purposes.

Attachment 5

Delivery

Locations

22 Attachment 04 of RFP (Item No. 0003), page 3 of RFP (CLIN 0002), and page 17 of RFP (D.1.3.) do not correspond to each other.

RFP and

Attachment 04

23 Mesh MIL-C-8061. Please advise if the mesh reference below requires the infrared spectral reflectance:

Para 3.9.7.5 Cloth, mesh. The raschel knit nylon cloth shall conform to

MIL-C-8061 Type II

RFP

24 Packaging - Is the Pack System and Spare components required to be packed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag?

RFP

25 Are RFID required for cartons and pallets? RFP

Response

Shoulder Harness PL2-6-0906 FN 8 references the incorrect paragraph. PL2- 6-0906

FN 8 shall be paragraph 3.9.1.2.16. Specification will be updated at time of contract award.

Paragraph 3.9.1.2.21 is correct. 150-0100 and 810-1057/1058 are different buckles.

Paragraph 3.9.4.5 references the incorrect specification. Paragraph 3.9.4.5 shall read, "Webbing, nylon. The 0.75-inch webbing shall conform to MIL-W- 4088, Type

Ia, Class 2, except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.12.9 and Tables IV through XI when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.8.4. Producer colored, textured yarns may be used."

Paragraph 3.9.4.7 references the incorrect specification. Paragraph 3.9.4.7 shall read, "Webbing, nylon. The 0.5-inch webbing shall conform to MIL- PRF-5038, Type

IV, except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.12.9 and Tables IV through XI when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.8.4. Producer colored, textured yarns may be used." Specification will be updated at time of contract award.

Sub-belt drawings and parts list are attached to Amendment 0001.

Yes, IAW Paragraph 4, Section M.2.1.2, End Item Dimentional & Fit Examination, "

Should a specified item or material not be commercially available at the time of

PDM submission, the Offeror may provide a written corrective action with the proposal submission detailing its plan to comply with the requirement for FAT and production. This absent item/material will not be considered a defect if the corrective action plan demonstrates that the FAT and production units will meet the requirement that is absent in the PDM. Any item or material not meeting the specified requirement and without a corrective action plan will render the proposal unacceptable."

PL2-6-0892 FN37 incorrectly identifies the pattern # and nomenclature. PL2- 6-0892

FN37 should be pattern #2-6-0926-59 Superman Tab. Additionally, Section K-K FN38 should be FN36 and FN36 should be FN38. Section L-L FN 38 should be FN36.

The Government extended the proposal submission date to 30 May 2017.

The pattern # 2-6-0925-1 is correct. There are eleven (11) bartacks which create ten

(10) usable columns of PALS.

Referencing drawing 2-6-0894, the use of either size E or F thread is acceptable for the buttonholes shown in View D-D.

NSNs for CLINs 0003 and 0016 are updated as follows: CLIN 0003 : NSN 8465-01-

600-7911

CLIN 0016: Small, NSN 8465-01-615-5120; Medium, NSN 8465-01-615-5140;

Large, NSN, 8465-01-615-5141.

Gauges constructed in accordance with drawings 2-1-2242; 2-1-2243; 2-6- 1100;

and 2-6-1110 through 2-6-1140 are not applicable to this solicitation.

See response to Question #7.

Per RFP paragraph L.3.2.2, "Offerors shall submit up to five contracts (prime and major subcontracts in performance or awarded) during the past five years that are relevant to this solicitation's requirements." Past performance submissions for subcontractors is permitted but not required.

Paragraph 3.9 of the Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment Specification

DTL-17001A0001 states, "The contractor shall select the materials that meet all applicable specifications, standards, and patterns specified herein when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.6 and 4.7. All part or component manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order, not by preference. Parts and components are determined to be equivalent solely by the Government. During determination of equivalency, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this document where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure the supplies conform to prescribed requirements." See Section M.2.1.2, End Item

Dimentional & Fit Examination- Paragraph 4.

Sub-belt patterns are attached to Amendment 0001.

FAR Clause 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside has been added to

Amendment 0001.

See response to Question #7.

There will not be an extension for questions, however, the Government has extended the proposal submission date to 30 May 2017.

The ANTICIPATED monthly delivery schedule for CLINs 0002 through 0018

RFP is provided in the Delivery Schedule Attachment to Amendment 0001 and is based upon the contract minimum of 7,255 spare components.

The addresses for CLINs 0003, 0005, and 0011 are anticipated to be a Continental

United States Address.

Page 3 of RFP, CLIN 0002 should read "Main Pack Assembled, NSN 8465-01-

0602-6934, (Hip Belt, Shoulder Harness Assembly, and Main Bag attached to the Frame with Sternum Cinch and USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit, User Level included)".

Attachment 04 Configuration Definitions was revised to provide corrected configurations on 2017_05_19 (see attached to Ammendment 0003).

"The mesh cloth, paragraph 3.9.7.5, will not be required to meet the IR spectral reflectance requirements. The mesh cloth shall conform to all other physical requirements (3.11)."

Only USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kits are required to be placed in a re-sealable plastic bag. Packaging for other pack parts should ensure ease of accountability for differen types of parts if shipped all together. Refer to RFP Section D for more packaging and marking instructions.

RFID tags are not required.