BSS_Industry_Questions_Gov't_Response_Final.pdf
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- Columbia Class Bearing Support Structure
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- N00167-19-R-0006
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This document contains a draft request for information related to the Columbia Class Bearing Support Structure. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is seeking potential sources to fulfill the requirement for manufacturing the Bearing Support Structure inseparable assembly, a key component of the Columbia Class submarine propulsor. Interested offerors are requested to provide comments and recommendations on the draft statement of work, solicitation sections B, E, F, L, and M, as well as answers to industry questions. Offerors should also demonstrate manufacturing capability and schedule compliance, disclose any barriers to proposal submission, and recommend an incentive fee structure. Responses are limited to ten pages and are non-binding. No further government response or notification will be provided. All submissions will be reviewed to inform revisions prior to release of a formal solicitation.
BSS Industry Day Questions with Responses
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Industry_Day_Questions.pdf | ||
| Draft_L&M_CLB_BSS_RFI.pdf | ||
| Draft_-_SOW_CLB_BSS_RFI.pdf | ||
| Draft_Sections_B,_E,_and_F_for_Bearing_Support_Structure_RFI.pdf |
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Item # Question/Comment
Will the information provided in response to RFI/RFP such as welding and/or proprietary information be provided to the general public?
Is the pre-prototype BSS work being performed by WDI a full component with all welding joints?
3 Will the supplier be required to specify the joints?
4 Are the drawings part of the deliverables?
If there is a deviation from manufacturing plan and the plan must be approved by the Government, will there be an onsite Government personnel with authority to approve the deviation to allow continuation of work vs. delays to occur?
6 Is your initial intent to award one contract?
Will the RFP stipulate what type of process, so that Industry will know what type of award?
8 Will using different weld joints require NAVSEA approval?
9 For future solicitation would you envision a 5 year IDIQ for 1 BSS per year?
10 If so-process needs to be capable of 1 BSS per year?
11 Will the RFI slides be provided with the RFI?
12 Is the 90/10 share ratio final?
13 Will there be any radiography "RT" requirements on any welds?
Are lifting and handling fixtures designed? Or will Awardee be responsible for designing and manufacturing?
15 Can there be a standard weld repair note(s)/provision on the drawings?
Can alternate material product forms be permitted for monel? (Plate, forge, bar, ect.)
17 Why monel material?
18 Will manufacturing weld joints be submitted for approval?
Will the contractor be responsible for the fixtures and will be it part of the deliverable? Can it meet the internal safety requirement?
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