17R1217_Amendment_0005_USMC_Pack_System_Responses_to_Industry_Questions.pdf

M67854-17-R-1217 Amendment 0005 USMC Pack System Government Responses to Industry Questions

Question Document Response 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 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.

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

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 3.9.4.5 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 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

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.

5 Attachment 02 (CAD Drawings) - Drawing and Part list for Sub Belt 2-6-0965 are missing. RFP Sub-belt drawings and parts list are attached to Amendment 0001.

RFP

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

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."

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?

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.

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

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

6 CLINs 3 and 16 have the NSNs incomplete.

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.

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

(10) usable columns of PALS.

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

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

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?

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.

13 If we could not find trims/fabrics in color Coyote 498, can we use an alternate color? Specification See response to Question #7.

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

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.

15 Past Performance Questionnaire We plan to use a subcontractor for this solicitation are they also required to send Past Performance Questionnaires.

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.

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

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.

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

Patterns 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.

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 See response to Question #7.

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

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

The addresses for CLINs 0003, 0005, and 0011 are anticipated to be a Continental United States Address.

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

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).

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

"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)."

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?

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

RFP

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.

25 Are RFID required for cartons and pallets? RFP RFID tags are not required.

Drawing # 2-6-0892, Sheet 2, Section AA, Zone B 6-7 shows Finding No. 14, outer bottom and does not specify what the other layer should be.

Drawing # 2-6-0892, Sheet 3, Section NN, Zone D 3 shows Finding No. 22 bar-tacked to Finding No. 14. Drawing # 2-6-0892 does not show finding # 55, inner bottom, which we assume is the missing layer referenced above. Is this assumption correct and do we sew Finding No. 55 to 14 and bartack through both ply?

RFP

Drawing # 2-6-0892 Sheet 3, Section N-N incorrectly shows construction of the bottom. Two layers of 500 denier nylon (FN 14 & FN 55), with the coated sides facing each other, are used to create the bottom of the Assault Pack. The 1" webbing (FN 22) is bartacked through both FN 14 and FN 55. The grommets (FN 50) are cinched through both FN 14 and FN 55 and will be covered by FN 22 as shown on Sheet 1, Bottom View (B4).

The 2 x 2 ½” loop (2-6-0296-53) sewn to Pattern Part # 0926-45-ZIPSTRIP is not secure surrounding the slit. Drawing # 2-6-0892, Sheet 1, Zone H 4, Finding No.

40, shows the loop being sewn to Pattern Part # 0926-45-ZIPSTRIP around the perimeter, but it does not show how to stabilize the loop within the slit. Please provide clarification on the proper way to secure the loop.

RFP

It is not required to affix the loop to the nylon cloth other than is specified by the stitching shown in the drawings. Edges created by the "X"shall be prevented from raveling using common best practices.

PL2-6-0891, Finding No. 2 shows the POUCH TOP material to be 3.9.7.3, Cloth Nylon Mil-C-43128, in DTL-17001A0001 (18 Apr 2017). The Pattern 0924-1- LID shows the POUCH TOP material to be 400 Denier ACKCLOTH,

3.9.7.4 in DTL-17001A0001 (18 Apr 2017). Please clarify the correct type of cloth to be used.

RFP

The drawings are correct. The material used for drawing 2-6-0891 FN2 shall conform to MIL-C-43128.