ATTCH 0008_Questions Answers Rev2.pdf

Questions & Answers to Solicitation N00174-25-R-0006:

1. Should we submit a quote only for the parts that we are capable of manufacturing, or is it necessary to provide a quote for all the items in your package?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All CLINs (including step ladder pricing) in Section B of the RFP are required to be proposed on. If not the submission will be deemed incomplete and not eligible for award.

2. Are any or all of the CAD files available for these parts?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No CAD files are available, only drawing and ADL’s will be supplied.

3. Reference SUB-FACTOR 1: PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING

The Offeror shall describe the technical approach proposed to meet the requirements described in all applicable ADLs listed in Section 1.0 Table 1 of Section L) and the SOW. The Offeror shall identify risks, mitigation strategies for identified risks, and note any exceptions or waivers required to comply with the Technical Data Packages (TDP).

Question 1: Should the offeror include previously approved RFVs for an identical component that the offeror has manufactured?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: You may include them if the RFV’s were approved by the Government.

Question 2: If the answer is yes, will this count against the page limit?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please add as an appendix so it does not count against the page limit.

4. Reference paragraph 1.4 Industry/Commercial Standards of the Statement of Work

ASTM D3951 Standard Practice For Commercial Packaging

G-216-H002 ORDERS (NAVSEA)(MAR 2019)

(b) Ordering. Orders and revisions thereto shall be made in writing and be signed by any authorized Contracting Officer for activities cited in paragraph (i). Each order shall:

(3) set forth preservation, packaging and packing instructions, if any;

Question: Will all Packaging be Commercial or could it be different depending on the component?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All packaging can/should be commercial with the exception of the MK 14 Tank, which will need to be shipped in accordance with the ADL/TDP requirements.

5. Reference Section F- Deliveries or Performance in Solicitation:

CLIN Supplies/Service: Delivery Schedule and Production Rates

0010 MK 14 MOD 4 Tank Assembly

Production deliveries are due 105 days after approval of the First Article at a rate of up to 5,000 per month.

Drawing Reference:

423034 5" Cartridge Tank MK 15 (38 Caliber) Cover Assembly and Details

Question: Will the Government be supplying the Cover Assemblies and Gaskets for the MK 14 MOD 4 Tank Assembly?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, the Government will not be supplying gaskets. The only GFE being supplied is in Attachment 0002 – GFP List listed in Section J of the solicitation.

6. Section F DELIVERY INFORMATION in Solicitation: Advises that the Ship to Address will be provided on individual orders. According to the individual line items throughout the solicitation, FOB is Destination. Any idea of the location that these items will be shipped to?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: for MK12 pallets and Mk 14 tanks Ship to address is:

MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANT 1 C STREET MCALESTER, OK 74501-5000

For MK3 pallets and all other parts ship to address is: Crane Army Ammunition Activity 300 Highway 361 BLDG 3608 Crane, IN 47522

This information has been added in Section F of the solicitation and is included in this amendment.

7. The Statement of Work paragraph 2.5.1 states “All costs of destructive testing are considered as being included in the contractual unit price.”

Question 1: We understand that first articles that require destruct test and lot samples that require destruct tests are included in the cost, but does this also include the actual Destruct test itself?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will assume the costs of the destruct test for the Pallets (MK3 & MK12) and Tanks Mk 14.

Question 2: Will the Destruct Testing be performed at a Government Facility, or a third party facility?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Pallets (MK3 & MK12) and Tanks Mk 14 will all need to be tested at Navy’s PHST center at Picatinny Arsenal NJ. Contractor will have to deliver the FAT article parts to this location.

8. Section C, Statement of Work in Table 2. (Parts, NSN, ADL, Specification, Top Drawing): Who should be contacted to get a copy of specifications that cannot be located? Could not locate in the ASSIST Database or EverySpec.com the Specifications for:

MK 16 Pallet Adapters, MIL-DTL-21618 (Only located 'Notice of Validation' which says remains inactive for new design, but valid for use.)

Lid, MIL-PRF-68625 (Could not locate any documents.)

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Requested documents are listed as Distribution D and will be provided via DoD SAFE upon request.

9. Just to clarify, the amount listed beside each CLIN and the Net Amount field are not applicable to us because of the range of quantities listed in the stepladder pricing.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Correct. As stated above “All CLINs (including step ladder pricing) in Section B of the RFP are required to be proposed on. If not the submission will be deemed incomplete and not eligible for award.”

10. Do you anticipate placing one delivery order per year for each item or multiple delivery orders throughout the year?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The number of orders placed per year will be dependent on funding received.

11. Does the MK14 Cannister have a coating requirement? We do not see anything on the prints.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No coating requirements. Bare aluminum is acceptable.

12. MIL-DTL 18492 has a painting requirement called out; However the MK-14 Drawing does not. Do you anticipate this Contract will require painting for the MK-14 Canister?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No

13. Assembly number 389116, identified on the bill of material for the 8411302 as item 2:

Is there an assembly drawing available for 389116 and/or learn about how this fits into the SOW.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This component/part is the lid assembly which will be provided as GFE by the government to the contractors. If a drawing is still needed the government will provide.

14. This is regarding the past performance section of N0017425R0006. The company is currently performing a very relevant contract. I understand that only completed contracts are accepted on our Past Performance section.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There is nothing in the RFP that states only completed contracts can be used for Past Performance.

15. Do you have drawings available for P/Ns 2645677 and 2645678? These are subcomponents for drawing 2645676 (items 11 and 12).

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Requested documents are listed as Distribution D and will be provided via DoD SAFE upon request.