QA_007-_Complete_RFP_W15QKN-15-R-0017_r1.docx

Questions and Answers_007:

Complete RFP W15QKN-15-R-0017 (Mortar Weapon Systems)

Question 1: The current Parts list shows 1010‐01‐020‐5626 (Cannon, 60mm Mortar: M225), CLIN’s 100‐110. Our information shows this part to be obsolete and replaced by 1010‐01‐586‐2874. Is the intent for Bidders to find the obsolete part or to quote the replacement?

RESPONSE: NSN 1010-01-020-5626 is not the Cannon, it is the M224 60mm Combinations of Adopted Items (COAI), which is the legacy 60mm Mortar Weapon System that we may buy for FMS sales, it is also not obsolete.

NSN 1010-01-586-2874 is the M224A1 60mm Mortar General Drawing, which is the Light Weight 60mm Mortar Weapon System

Question 2: Section C.4.14 states "The contractor shall manage live-fire acceptance testing of both the bipods and baseplates in accordance with the TDPs that is deemed acceptable by the USG. This will include proposed location for testing, pre and post-fire inspections, ammunition storage/conditioning if utilizing non-USG test facilities, and personnel responsible for conducting the testing." Question: Are there contractor live fire first article testing required for any item other than baseplates and bipods?

RESPONSE: Yes the Cannon, 81mm, M253A1 PN 11581921 NSN 1015-01-620-0110