M67854-22-R-1006 Solicitation Questions and Answers.xlsx
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| # | QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
| 1 | Are there samples available of the Hip Belt Assembly and the Should Harness that we could access? | No Samples are available. These are new items/sizes. |
| 2 | Who was the previous producer of this item? | There are no previous producers. These are new items/sizes. |
| 3 | Is there an estimated price per item? | No estimated prices are available. These are new items/sizes. |
| 4 | Regarding fiberglass stiffener, Part List Description calls for 10 3/4" length and spec defines length as 8 1/2". Drawing number PL2-6-1270 FIND #40; Spec DTL-17001A0001 w/change 4 - Paragraph # PARA 3.9.3.6; Spec Page 29. Please advise which length is correct. | The cut lengths stated in PL2-6-1270 for both Find No. 40 and 44 are correct. Paragraph 3.9.3.6 of the FILBE specification incorrectly identifies only a single cut length of 8.5". |
| 5 | Regarding Buckle release strap, Part List calls for Paragraph 3.9.4.6 (2" webbing) we believe it should be Paragraph 3.9.4.5 (3/4" webbing). Drawing Number PL2-6-1270 FIND #36; Spec DTL-17001A0001 w/change 4 - Paragraph # PARA 3.9.4.6; Spec Page 30. Please advise. | PL2-6-1270 Find No. 36 incorrectly identifies the material specification paragraph. PL2-6-1270 Find No. 36 Material Specification should be PARA 3.9.4.5 for the 0.75" nylon webbing. |
| 6 | Is there a possibility that due date for questions can be extended until March 4th? | No extension to the question period can be provided. |
| 7 | Based on drawings the back panel final inside dimension ends up at 11-1/4" wide by 11-5/8" tall, the plastic insert FIND # 38 dimension is 11-1/2" wide by 12" tall so it does not fit inside. We recommend adjusting dimension at least to the final internal back panel dimension 11-1/4" by 11-5/8". Drawing Number 2-61260 & PL2-6-160 FIND #38. Please advise. | The Plastic Stiffener (Find No. 38) dimensions are correct. The bartacks through the load lifter webbing (Find No. 9) should also go through the Plastic Stiffener (Find No. 38) as shown on Drawing 2-6-1270, Sheet 1, Zone F7. |
| 8 | Please confirm if configuration is correct in order to provide correct pricing. Shoulder Harness Assembly - Assembly includes Frame. Hip Belt is sold as a component without the Frame. | Frames are not part of this solicitation. The Frame is shown for reference of how the Short Shoulder Harness attaches to the Frame. Attachment onto the Frame will be used by the Government for interoperability/compatibility examinations. |
| 9 | Please confirm if this Solicitation required RFID Labels. | Identification and instruction label should conform to Type VI, Class 15 MIL-DTL-32075. No RFID. |
| 10 | Drawing 2 - 6 - 1271 sheet 1 of 3 (Hip Belt Assembly Small USMC Pack) on zone D6 show 1" distance between FN8 (1" webbing). Pattern 1274 - 4 (FN3 Back Side Piece) show 3/4" distance between FN8 (1" webbing). According to our evaluation, pattern 1274 - 4, 3/4" distance between FN8 (1" webbing), is correct. Please advice if this is correct. | Pattern 1274-4 is correct. The distance between the pieces of 1" webbing (Find No. 8) should be 3/4". |
| 11 | Page 55 reads as follows: i. Evidence of any enforceable commitments in place between the Offeror and the participating small businesses. Each participation percentage shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments. Can you elaborate what is to be provided on this section, do you require supplier commitment letters? Please advise. | Item (i.) on page 55 of the Solicitation refers to providing evidence of the information outlined in items (a. through h.) on page 55 in reference to the Small Business Subcontracting Plan verification of information. Supplier commitment letters are acceptable. |
| 12 | Page 55 reads as follows: The Government’s Small Business Participation objective for this acquisition is 15%. Offerors are encouraged to exceed this percentage and seek meaningful levels of participation in each small business socioeconomic program consistent with efficient contract performance. Is the 15% requirements only for the Small Business Category or is this also required on all sub-categories (WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB)?. On our current Government contracts we have the following statutory goals from SBA. Meeting a 15% on these sub-categories would not be possible. Also now that HUBZone and WOSB require active certification from SBA many suppliers have lost their HUBZone and WOSB classification. Please advise. | The 15% requirement is only for the Small Business Category overall. |
| 13 | Buckle non slip and Oval ring allow for an equivalent besides the recommended ITW Waterbury part number . Are we required to submit equivalent samples and/or equivalent supplier product information during the bidding process in order to use it? Spec Page 25/27. Spec DTL-17001A0001 w/change 4 - Paragraph # 3.9.1.8.1 /3.9.1.2.1 | Substitute materials are not allowed on the PDMs unless an extenuating circumstance exists. If a required material/hardware is not used in construction of the PDMs, the alternate material/hardware must be explicitly identified in the proposal as being such. Additionally, it shall be stated that the offeror both understands the requirement and intends to meet the requirement for first article and full-rate production. Failure to comply will result in a defect being scored accordingly. |
| 14 | P53. For proposal samples do you need labels in Green 474 with all verbiage or can we use generic white labels with the solicitation # and contractor name only? If Green 474 with all verbiage is required are you able to provide the NSNs for the belt and the harness? | Only the Solicitation # and Offeror's Name are required for the PDM labels. Any additional information printed on the labels will not count for or against the proposal. See answer to Question #13 regarding label color. |
| 15 | Are there individual polybag specs, sizing, thickness that should be followed? | No polybags required for PDM submissions. Refer to MIL-STD-2073-1E for future contractual packaging. |
| 16 | Is off-white/cream considered natural for components where natural color is specified? Please clarify what constitutes natural. | "Natural" indicates that no artificial colorants have been added. The natural color of HDPE is a milky-white. |
| 17 | On the 500D and the 1000D fabric, is there a preference between Piece Dyed or Solution Dyed? | As per the FILBE specification, the 1000 denier textured nylon duck cloth shall conform to MIL-DTL-32439 Type I, Class 3 and the 500 denier textured nylon duck cloth shall conform to MIL-DTL-32439 Type III, Class 3. |
| 18 | If a color is not specified on the spec, are you able to clarify whether a color, specific metal, etc. is preferred? Buckles are an example of this. | Refer to Paragraph 3.9.1 of the FILBE Specification for hardware color of Class 1 - Coyote 498 components. |
| 19 | For the proposal samples, are we able to sub out alternate colors if needed due to supply chain shortages (except for the Coyote colored fabric)? A letter may be provided documenting areas if and where supplemented. | See answer to Question #13. |
| 20 | P53. For the proposal, please confirm that certificates of compliance with testing are required for the 500D and 1000D fabric only. | Offerors shall provide a list/table/matrix and certificate of compliance of ALL materials used in the fabrication of the Source Selection Samples and reference to an appendix of the written technical proposal(s) test data. The list/table/matrix does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be submitted as an appendix. The list/table/matrix may be incorporated in the final contract and be used for quality assurance purposes. The Offeror shall ensure the source selection samples submitted are in compliance with the design, construction and material as described in the technical data package, inclusive of the statement of work and attachments 001 and 002. |
| 21 | P17. Based on the verbiage, is it possible that you may ask for 60,111 units 90 days after FAT approval? Are you able to clarify the monthly maximum output required for the 5-year term? Noted that the maximum is 2,500 Small Hip Belts (CLIN 0003) and 2,500 Short Shoulder Harnesses (CLIN 0004) within 60 days of receiving production authorization/FAT approval. Noted that the Contractor will maintain this production capacity and delivery capability throughout the 5-year term. | In accordance with SOW paragraph 5.2; The Contractor shall be able to produce and deliver a minimum production quantity of 1,200 Small Hip Belts (CLIN 0003) and 1,200 Short Shoulder Harnesses (CLIN 0004) and up to a maximum of 2,500 Small Hip Belts (CLIN 0003) and 2,500 Short Shoulder Harnesses (CLIN 0004) within 60 days of receiving production authorization. The Contractor shall maintain this production capacity and delivery capability throughout the period of performance. Production quantities for CLINs 0003 through CLIN 0004 shall be delivered to the CONUS location(s) specified in the resultant delivery order(s). |
| 22 | P24-32. Are you able to clarify on the rights in technical data? Can you please clarify how it is applicable for this solicitation and potential contractors? Is this similar to an NDA? We would make this item to government spec for the government and would not share or use the technical data in the future, unless provided by future clients. | On page 29, The Contractor asserts for itself, or the persons identified, that the Government's rights to use, release, or disclose the technical data should be restricted as indicated by the Contractor. Any technical data provided from the Government to the contractor, is the property of the Government, and not available for use with other ventures. |
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