HYSHMA N0016722R0027 Questions and Answers Round 1_Final.docx

Post-Solicitation Industry Questions Round 2

Question 1. SOW 5.3.1.1: Classified drawing DWG 324531100, Rev B, CLB FWD Assembly, dated 9/15/2021, (CONFIDENTIAL) in Reference 3.2 was not provided. We cannot evaluate the required material items 12 through 15, 17, 39, and 40 without this drawing. Request this classified drawing be provided.

Answer 1. Classified drawings will be sent via FEDEX/USPS.

Question 2. SOW 5.4.1: Classified drawing DWG V2455000S, Rev A, VCS Propulsor Backfit IAH AOS Finished Hydroshape Definition, (CONFIDENTIAL) in Reference 3.5 was not provided. We cannot evaluate the installation or requisite components without this drawing. Request this classified drawing be provided.

Answer 2. Classified drawings will be sent via FEDEX/USPS.

Question 3. SOW 5.4.1.2: Is the shared use of Government owned Milling machines permitted?

Answer 3. Shared use of Government-owned milling machines is permitted Question 4. SOW 5.4.1.4: The contractor is required to fabricate and deliver the composite instrument covers. This section calls out References 3.8 - 3.13, defining the covers but does not provide enough detail to understand what the vendor is required to fabricate. The provided one (1) sheet cover page for the drawings does not include dimensions or tolerances. [Is] there [any] additional drawing[s] available which [contain] the required information for manufacturing these components?

Answer 4. Drawings listed as References 3.17-3.25 have been added as part of Solicitation Amendment 2 to N0016723R0027.

Question 5. Reference 3.5. DWG 324531124 – Rev A; Columbia Class Vent Insert, dated 10/13/2020 (UNCLASS-Distro C) was not provided. Request this drawing be provided.

Answer 5. DWG 324531124 – Rev A; Columbia Class Vent Insert, dated 10/13/2020 (UNCLASS-Distro C) has been uploaded into SAM.gov, as part of Solicitation Amendment 2 to N0016723R0027.

Question 6. 5.3.3 Blocks. Is there a procedure for screwing the buttons into the HYSHMA block (i.e. pilot holes and clearance holes)?

Answer 6. Currently, there is no procedure in place for screwing buttons into HYSHMA blocks.

Question 7. 5.2.4 and 5.3.2.1iii. The contractor shall prepare the painted surface. What does this preparation process involve?

Answer 7. Both assemblies (forward and aft outer structure) will be provided already painted. The painted surface preparation referred in the Statement of Work comes from the related paint drawings (which NSWCCD provided). Dwg P24531100, CLB Class FWD Assy Paint, Note 604 states:

“When referenced to this note, the specified surface is to be coated with HYSHMA per reference 3 [FWD Assy drawing]. HYSHMA shall not be applied to painted surfaces that have not fully cured. No HYSHMA shall be applied to painted surfaces that have exceeded a 14 day overcoat period without proper reactivating procedures being followed. Paint shall be reactivated as follows:

Existing paint on all surfaces shall be prepared by lightly hand sanding areas with 80-120 grit sand paper or by abrading using either a palm sander and 220 grit sandpaper or plastic surface conditioning pads (ex. Scotch-Brite “Greenie” 396 pad, Scotch-Brite “Brownie” #7440 pad) to degloss the paint. Ensure the surface is clean IAW reference 1 [Paint core document] prior to HYSHMA installation.”

Question 8. It was brought to our attention that there are two different SOW’s in the package[,with] one start[ing]on page 14 of the Solicitation dated 1 Dec 2022. The other is a standalone document labeled “FIRST ORDER” – STATEMENT OF WORK. Just want to understand the purpose of the two different SOW’s?

Answer 8. As referenced in Section L 4.4, the Base Statement of Work on page 14 is provided for pricing CLINs 0001-0002, and 0003AA-0003AQ and serves as the scope for the entire solicitation. The First Order Statement of Work is provided to show that the initial order will only be for SLINs 0003AA-0003AC and travel. It will be used on the award of the First Order.