Q&A_RFP_W15QKN-17-R-0024_dated_20_APR_2017.docx

Questions and Answers

RFP W15QKN-17-R-0024

60/81mm Body Tube and Tail Cone Assemblies

Question 1: Print 9345348 Rev. N in note 4 states all surfaces must be painted except press fit surface, ends, and threads as shown. Is it the Government’s intent to have the ID of the part painted?

RESPONSE: The ID of the M721/M767 Body Tube Assembly should not be painted. Drawing 9345348 is missing the word "EXTERIOR" between "ALL" and "SURFACES" in Line 3 of Note 4. An amendment to the solicitation is forthcoming.

Question 2: MIL-DTL-32285 W Amendment 1 Section 3.2.6.1 was added that references a pull test which has been deleted from the print in 2011. Is it the Government’s intent to reincorporate the test?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE PROVIDED TO INDUSTRY ON 14 April 2017: The USG does not plan to reincorporate the pull test requirement, which was removed in an earlier drawing revision. The inclusion of any reference to pull testing in MIL-DTL-32285 w/AMD1 is an error that will be corrected in a future specification revision. An amendment to the solicitation is forthcoming.

CORRECTION: The pull test requirement is not being removed from the TDP. The pull test will be required during FAT in accordance with MIL-DTL-32285 w/Amendment 1. The pull test note will be added back to the drawing for clarity.

Question 3: Does the Solicitation only include machining of the components, and light assembly, or will we be handling the M776 Fuze & M27 Fin as well?

RESPONSE: This solicitation does not involve the machining or assembly of the M776 fuze or M27 fin. Drawing 9345348 contains the requirements, including the necessary subassemblies, for the M721/M767 Body Tube Assembly. Drawing 12982769 contains the requirements, including the necessary subassemblies, for the M721/M767 Tail Cone Assembly.

Question 4. In reference to solicitation W15QKN-17-R-0024 drawing # 12982769, M721/M767 TAILCONE ASSEMBLY, note #1 calls out the dimensions of the bolt but does not call out a material. What is the material?

RESPONSE: The hex head screw requirements, including material, on drawing 12982769 were updated. Please see 'Engineering Exceptions' on the 'Contract C Requirements' form for PRON P16C16 for the most up to date requirements. Please note that the hex head screw requirements are located in Note 2 of drawing 12982769, not Note 1.