QA_0004-_Part_3_(Sections_A_through_M)_RFP_W15QKN-15-R-0017.docx

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Part 3 of 3 Complete RFP (Sections A through M): W15QKN-15-R-0017 (Mortar Weapon Systems)

Question 1: We kindly request a fifteen (15) day submittal extension due to the extended holiday weekend, as we will not be able to kick off this proposal effort until Tuesday of next week.

RESPONSE: The Government will provide a (5) five business day extension due to holiday. An amendment to the RFP is forthcoming.

Question 2: With the Volume 1 page limitation and the required level of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) detail discussed in solicitation paragraph L.4.1.3 a., will the Government consider allowing an unlimited page appendix for contractors to present their complete IMS and/or allow the complete IMS to be presented as a MS Project electronic file attachment?

RESPONSE: The Government finds no issue with excluding the IMS from the total page count. An amendment to the RFP is forthcoming.

Question 3: Regarding solicitation paragraphs L.2.3.1 b. and L.3.1, are we correct in interpreting that the Government requires 10 paper copies of Volume V: Solicitation offer?

RESPONSE: Volume V will be deleted from PARA L.3.1. Only one copy of the Standard Form 33 (SF 33) and continuation sheets (Sections A through M) signed by a person authorized to enter into the proposed contract on behalf of the Offeror is required. An amendment to the RFP is forthcoming.

Question 4: In the updated Attachment 0002, Latest Drawing Revisions, two drawings are listed as REV Def. Will the Government please clarify the revision level of these drawings?

RESPONSE: The two drawings listed as REV Def, should have been omitted from list. An amendment to the RFP is forthcoming.

Question 5: Attachment 0002 lists many QAP’s, drawings and revision updates which are not included in the provided TDP. Will the USG provide all of the technical data listed in Attachment 0002?

RESPONSE: The drawings and QAPs should be uploaded to FBO for access. They were provided after the original upload of the TDP.

Question 6: As stated in section M.4.4.4, the RFP states that the USG will compute the total evaluated price by summing the weighted evaluated prices from section B. Will the USG provide the weighting factors and methodology used to calculate the total evaluated price?

RESPONSE: The Government reserves the right to not disclose the weighting factors used to calculate the total evaluated price. The methodology being used to calculate the total evaluated price was provided in Section M, paragraph M.4.4.4.

Question 7: Solicitation section B.3 states that a single unit price will be applicable to all FATs for the Ordering Periods 1 through 5 under that specific item. However Attachment 0003 has input for FAT for all five ordering periods. Will the Government please clarify this difference?

RESPONSE: The Government is requesting single unit price will be applicable to all FATs for the Ordering Periods 1 through 5 under that specific item. The separate cells in Attachment 0003 pertaining to FAT should have been merged into one cell. For example, cells E4, F4, G4, H4, and I4 should be merged into one cell, covering all 5 Ordering Periods. An Amendment to the RFP is forthcoming.