N00016725R0001P00002 QA Response.docx
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This is a Question and Answer (Q&A) response document from Round 2 of solicitation N00016725R0001 for Propulsor Duct Machining services. The document addresses vendor inquiries regarding missing technical documentation, drawings, and specifications needed to prepare accurate proposals. Key responses clarify that Amendment 2 includes all previously missing work instructions, procedures, required fixtures, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The government confirmed that multiple drawings have been provided, including the CLB Class AOS Assembly Kit Drawing, Lifting & Handling Plug drawing (V24557300), and the Columbia Class Propulsor Preservation Instruction Core Manual (P24500000), along with drawing 324551110 and associated mono-detailed drawings. The government corrected vendor confusion regarding drawing number 324551100, noting it is not associated with this solicitation.
The Q&A response addresses critical acquisition details impacting vendor cost estimation. Regarding Government Furnished Material (GFM), the government indicated that casting will be available post-contract award with finalized details prior to award, rather than the previously stated February 27, 2026 (VCS) and April 27, 2026 (CLB) dates. For the Columbia-Class Aft casting, the government specified an expected weight of 60,000 to 70,000 pounds as shipped from NFPC, with approximately 0.125 inches of excess on all surfaces and additional excess around flange areas. The government clarified that vendors must review provided drawings to identify required Bill of Materials (BOM) components, as no BOMs are included in the solicitation package. The resultant contract will combine Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) pricing structures.
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N00016725R0001 Q&A round 2
1. We have not received the following:
a. Work instructions, procedures, and required fixtures that are already generated
b. Updated BOM
c. We need copies of the CDRLs listed in Section J All available work instructions, procedures, and required fixtures that have already been generated are included as a part of Amendment 2, along with all CDRLs. No BOMs are provided as part of this solicitation, vendors must review drawings to identify required parts.
2. We do not have a copy of the CLB Class AOS Assembly Kit Drawing. The SOW lists this drawing as “ref F” was not provided. With that said we need confirmation on how many of the following kits do we need:
a. Columbia Class AOS Assembly Accessory Kit (DWG: 324557000)
b. Columbia Class Fastner Kit AOS FWD ASSY Attachment (DWG: C24553000)
c. Columbia Class Threaded Plug Alignment Pin Thread Insert (DWG: 324557007) A copy of the CLB Class AOS Assembly Kit Drawing, as well as all other kit drawings, have been included as part of Amendment 2.
3. The below is called out on the AOS Virginia Drawing but we do not have a drawing for it
a. Lifting & Handling Plug (DWG: V24557300) (QTY 5) – We need a copy of this drawing Drawing No. V24557300 has been included as part of Amendment 2.
4. A4 manual (Ref. 1-2.o) Drawing Number P24500000: Columbia Class Propulsor Preservation Instruction Core Manual is referenced but not provided.
Drawing No. P24500000 has been included as part of Amendment 2. Please make sure to view the attachment in Adobe Acrobat to view all contents of the drawings.
5. Please confirm that all 11 of the CDRLs listed under Section J will be included with the Amendment.
All required CDRLs have been included as part of Amendment 2.
6. Question answer #16 states: “The first VCS Government Furnished Material (GFM) date is estimated to be February 27, 2026, and the first CLB GFM date is estimated to be April 27, 2026. All other follow-on dates are unknown at this time.” Please confirm these dates are accurate as the bid is not due until March 2, 2026.
The Government Furnished Material (GFM) casting will be available to the vendor after contract award. Details will be finalized prior to contract award.
7. Please provide Columbia Class Aft as-casted weight, height, and maximum diameter, so that an actual cost may be estimated. Absent this information, only parties that have worked with this part before can accurately bid.
The COLUMBIA-Class Aft casting is expected to weigh between 60,000 – 70,000 lbs as shipped from NFPC, with approximately .125” of excess on all surfaces and additional excess expected around the flange areas.
8. NAVSEA has yet to provide drawing number 324551100 and all mono-detailed drawings referenced (Items: 3-14, 16-36). No technical requirements and quantities exist to date with the information posted on SAM.gov. Please provide this information for accurate quoting.
Drawing No. 324551100 is not a drawing no. associated with this solicitation. Drawing No. 324551110 is uploaded, and drawing No. 324557000 and all mono-detailed drawings references as included as part of Amendment 2.
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