Qustions_and_Answers.docx

MK-85 MOTOR TUBES

N00174-18-R-0034

Question: 14 May 2018 - What is the maximum part weight and which part is this?

Answer: 14 May 2018 - The maximum part weight is 80 pounds and that is for energetic item 4 (Figure 6 in the statement of work)

Question: 14 May 2018 - Would a German National be able to come on site as our manufacturer is in Germany?

Answer: Yes, however It takes approximately 30 to 40 calendar days to process a visitor request to have access to the restricted area.

Question: 14 May 2018 - Would it be possible to arrange a site meeting with your personnel?

Answer: A site visit will take place after contract award with the successful Offeror.

Question: 22 May 2018 - Good morning, can we get an extension on the bid as I don’t believe we will have your answers in time to submit our bid with the present response dates.

Answer: This is not possible.

Question: 22 May 2018 - Good morning. are we going to get the answers to our 6 questions in time to put our bid together?

Answer: Yes

Question: 22 May 2018 - Point 1.6: It says that the adaptor needs to fully support the object. Is it allowed the “grab” or pinch the objects by the end to avoid artifacts in the CT scan? Or is it required that the adaptor must also support the object in the middle section?

Answer: -Yes but it cannot damage the object (hardness noted in SOW). Adaptor does not have to support the object in the center.

Question: 22 May 2018 - Point 6.2.1: Free of artifacts should be clarified. From a physical standpoint every CT scan is just an approximation and will have to some extend have artifacts. Can you either provide a benchmark scan or define exactly the acceptance criteria?

Answer: -We would like to know what capability the proposed system has to compensate for Physics/Mathematic artifacts, Sample based artifacts, and Scanner based artifacts.

Question: 22 May 2018 - Point 8.7.: The texts suggest we are looking rather at an vertical inspection? Is that fixed or can we also consider an horizontal scanning mode?

Answer: -Horizontal scanning would be considered

Question: 22 May 2018 - Point 20.4.: Is it possible to get approval for installation through a team of mixed nationalities. It will be Germans and US citizens. Background checks and approvals can be obtained.

Answer: Yes Question: We are registered already in SAM so I assume we don’t have to send anything with "representation certifications" Please confirm.

Answer: If already registered in SAM, please state this on your proposal and affirm your Representations and Certifications are up to date.

Question: 31 May 2018 - Section 4.8 notes a useable height of 10’ inside the bay. Is this a fixed ceiling height, or is this dimension provided simply to allow room for other items (like overhead gantry systems)? We ask to see if system components like x-ray beacons can protrude higher than 10’ or not.

Answer: Yes, 10' is a fixed ceiling height. The system should not extend beyond 10'.

Question: 31 May 2018 - The floor layout drawing in Figure 1 shows the bay door width at 8’ … what is the height of this door? Is this the only door to bring the system into the bay area?

Answer: The height of the door is 8'. Yes, this is the only door to bring the system into the bay area.