Attachment 12 - Questions and Answers 20R0009 Final.pdf

N00167-20-R-0009 – Propulsor Demonstration Hardware Q/A

Question 1: Would NAVSEA consider a 3 week extension to the due date for this proposal to allow the bidders more time to quote the three sample delivery orders plus delivery order 1?

Answer 1: NAVSEA is extending the due date from 27 Jan 2020 to 10 FEB 2020 at 1200 ET.

Question 2: Section L.4.2.2 – We are unable to access the CPARS reports referenced in Section L.4.2.2. Could NAVSEA please confirm that it is acceptable that they not be included in the proposal? Also, could NAVSEA also confirm that any CPARS reviewed by NAVSEA for this proposal will only look 3 years into the past?

Answer 2: The solicitation was updated to state that if a CPARS report is not accessible by the Offeror, the Offerors shall notify the Government in its proposal and complete Attachment 7 so that the Government can review the reports in CPARS. In the event that the Offeror does not have any CPARS reports, the Offeror shall submit Attachment 8 – Past Performance Questionnaire. For this proposal, recency is defined under M.1.2.6 as, “Past efforts will be considered “recent” if they were performed for at least six months during the past three years prior to the due date of proposals.”

Question 3: Section L.4.1.4 Subfactor D – Could NAVSEA please describe how the bidder is to prove (sic) evidence the person has a security clearance outside of confirmation from the bidders

FSO?

Answer 3: The solicitation has been updated to reflect that “Level of Current Security Clearance” shall be included in the resume instead of “Evidence of Current Security Clearance.”

Furthermore, Section L4.1.1 has been revised to state, “The offeror shall provide evidence in its proposal that it possesses the facility security and safeguarding clearances listed in Section 6 of the SOW and Attachment 9 -DD254 to be eligible for award.”

Question 4: One of the tasks for which we will need to quote for this solicitation includes the ZTP2. The drawing for that part (8541632) includes other drawings which appear to be parts of the system, and will be required to ensure we are quoting accurately. Can you please send us the referenced drawings 8541629 and 8541631?

Answer 4: Drawings 8541629 and 8541631 have been provided to the companies who requested access to drawing 8541632 and uploaded to Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6480c4a5c3f847a58e2d3909f1e13ad6/view?keywords=propulsor%20demo nstration%20hardware&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&date_filter_index=0&inactive_filter_values=false&organizat ion_id=300000188).

Question 5: Would NAVSEA consider a fifteen (15) day extension to respond to the referenced solicitation?

Answer 5: NAVSEA is extending the due date from 27 Jan 2020 to 10 FEB 2020 at 1200ET.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6480c4a5c3f847a58e2d3909f1e13ad6/view?keywords=propulsor%20demonstration%20hardware&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&date_filter_index=0&inactive_filter_values=false&organization_id=300000188 https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6480c4a5c3f847a58e2d3909f1e13ad6/view?keywords=propulsor%20demonstration%20hardware&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&date_filter_index=0&inactive_filter_values=false&organization_id=300000188 https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6480c4a5c3f847a58e2d3909f1e13ad6/view?keywords=propulsor%20demonstration%20hardware&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&date_filter_index=0&inactive_filter_values=false&organization_id=300000188 https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6480c4a5c3f847a58e2d3909f1e13ad6/view?keywords=propulsor%20demonstration%20hardware&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&date_filter_index=0&inactive_filter_values=false&organization_id=300000188

Question 6: Could NAVSEA answer a few questions regarding Sample Delivery Order 3, drawing FOUO 8541632 ZTP2 y Rev B Dtd 12-16-2014 FOUO.pdf:

a. Are the weld joints expected to have complete penetration?

Answer: Yes, all welds are full penetration.

b. Note 407 is not clear could further clarification be provided?

Answer: Weld joint “E” shall be offset 60 degrees as shown relative to weld joint C (sheet 13).” The welded joints/split lines on item 2-1 (sleeve) should be located 60 degrees circumferentially offset from the weld joints/split lines in item 2-2 (cone).

c. Will any sort of handling tools be provided to the contractor? Or will the contractor have to develop handling tools?

Answer: No handling tools will be provided. Fixtures required for handling the part in manufacturing will be developed by the contractor.

d. Can the contractor further subdivide the casting into multiple parts and take advantage of welding more piece parts?

Answer: No. The part shall be manufactured in accordance with the drawing, including subdivision of the stock material.

Question 7: What is the rpm for the prototype propeller for the purposes of balancing?

Answer: Balance requirements are defined by note 10 of dwg PM16003. “The Completed Propeller shall be balanced on rotating balance equipment within limits defined in ISO-1940- 1:G6.3 Static/Single Plane. Adding counterbore to the HUB FWD face is permitted for balance correction.”

Question 8: What is the rpm for the ZTP2 for the purposes of balancing?

Answer: Balance shall be conducted in accordance with Technical Manual S9245-A5-TRS-010, section 5-3.1 ‘Balance Inspection.’