Question and Answers Round 5.docx

DDAA SPI Weapon Boxes RFI:

Question #1: Material information specific to the dimensions for Fig 1, Fig 2 and Fig 3 do not match to any dimensions provided in documents SPI AM11826290 or SPI AM12976814. Please clarify with specific dimensions. Furthermore, unlike document SPI AM9390000, which shows drawings labeled Fig 1, Fig 2 and Fig 3, there is no designation provided on documents SPI AM11826290 or SPI AM12976814. Please provide updated documents with respective “figures” appropriately labeled.

Answer #1: Please see revised schedule of supply all material numbers have been updated.

Question #2: Finally, the link provided for obtaining VCI tube and VCI barrier bag times out and will not open. Please provide preferred vendor contact for these items.

Answer #2: Omitted the bags from the material descriptions.

Question #3: Our understanding is that the requirement is for complete Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) kits (including the fiberboard box and associated packaging materials such as inserts, barrier bags, etc.) in accordance with MIL-STD-2073, rather than individual packaging components supplied separately. Please confirm if this interpretation is correct.

Answer #3: Correct Question #4: We did not see a requirement for submission of product samples with the quotation. Please confirm that samples are not required at the time of quote submission.

Answer #4: Not required Question #5: For SPI AM9390000, the barrier bags we need to supply, it states "SEE ARDEC DWG 13027484 FOR DETAIL." Are you able to provide?

Answer #5: Omitted the bags from the material descriptions.

Question #6: For CLIN 0001, Attachment 1 says that items 1-8 are needed, where 1 is assembled and items 2-8 are unassembled, assuming inside the box. It also says that cushioning must be made of fiberboard. Is this accurate? The detailed pictures of CLIN 0001 show foam cushioning being used.

Answer #6: See revised Schedule of Supply, if it applies it’s mentioned in the SPI.

Question #7: The description for CLINS 0001-0004 on Attachment 1 seems to be identical, yet the drawings seem very different. Is all this information, correct?

Answer #7: See revised Schedule of Supply Question #8: All CLIN descriptions say that foam will not be accepted, and that fiberboard must be used. I just want to make sure this is accurate.

Answer #8: See revised Schedule of Supply, if it applies it’s mentioned in the SPI.

Question #9: Can we expect the order quantities to match historical records of full quantities at time of order, or will orders be divided up into arbitrary amounts over the course of the year?

Answer #9: We do not know the amounts at this time so there is no way to know what the amounts will be at time of the delivery order.

Question #10: Do you require the VCI wrap and MIL-PRF-22019E WRAP?

Answer #10: No Question #11: Do you require tape for the SPIs where tape is required? I think you said, no, but want to clarify.

Answer #11: No Question #12: Do you still want to include the Bore Tubes for each of the SPIs?

Answer #12: No Question #13: For SPI AM11826290 - BLOCKING AND BRACING FOR ITEMS SHALL BE FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DRAWING ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 6. To be clear, is this a custom die-cut blocking piece made from double wall fiberboard pads, which seems to be aligned with the ASTM D4727, DW, GRADE 350? Do you have a picture of what you are looking for?

Answer #13: Yes

Question #14: For SPI AM9390000, It states to DESIGN AND FABRICATE / ASSEMBLE FROM SHEET STOCK AND OR DIE CUTS. BLOCKING IS TO IMMOBILIZE RIFLE IN THE BOX. BLOCKING SHALL BE FIBER BOARD, TYPE CF, GRADE 275, VARIETY SW / DW. SEE FIGURES 1 AND 2. To be clear, is this just a custom build-up referencing figure 1 &2 using, corrugated Fiberboard, Grade 275 (DW)?

Answer #14: Yes Question #15: SPI AM13028723 references a BOTTOM FOAM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - 1 EA. SEE PAGES 6, 7, AND 8, and TOP FOAM SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES - 2 EA. SEE PAGES 6, 7, AND 8; however, in the spreadsheet we are told not to use foam. What specific material is required to fabricate these support pieces. The SPI is not clear on this. – Answer #15: Follow the SPI. I agree the SPI is not clear on the type of foam so we can use pretty much any foam needed to meet the requirement. Looking at this picture in the SPI, it needs to be the consistency of foam used in the foam-in-place bags. It can’t be a soft foam as the weapons are heavy and they just sink into a soft foam.

Question #16: SPI AM 12976814, references FIBERBOARD BLOCKING AND BRACING (SEE DRAWINGS ON PAGES (4 – 8), ASTM D4727. To be clear, is this a build-up of ASTM D4727 Corrugated Fiberboard Pads?

Answer #16: Yes Question #17: On Clin 0001, AM13028723, the newest schedule calls for Operation numbers 1-4 and 8-10. This will include some bags and wrap but question2 2 and 10 says to omit bags and wrap. Are bags and wrap needed for Clin 0001?

Answer #17: No Question #18: Do Clins 0002-0004 still get shipped in a Level A wooden crate as stated under E. Packing?

Answer #18: Level a is not required; pack to level B which is just the fiberboard boxes.

Question #19: The SPI states that the blocking and bracing consists of two pieces. Is it one barrel blocking piece and one stock blocking piece or two barrel blocking pieces and two stock blocking pieces for each kit?

Answer #19: One of each.

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