Round_5_Questions_&_Answers_M1061_Solicitation_W15QKN-17-R-0041.docx

Round 5 Questions & Answers M1061 Solicitation W15QKN-17-R-0041

44) Is radiographic examination of shot distribution required for the First Article samples only or is it also required during the production phase?

Response: Answer: Both Radiographic inspection shall be inspected at for the following: first article, ballistic first article, and at a sampling level during LAP production.

As per DTL 13008598 and drawing 13008598, shot distribution shall be inspected on 100% of the component first article samples.

After the completion of component level First Article, during full rate production, the onus of ensuring shot distribution inspection falls to the LAP contractor as per DTL 13008600, where shot distribution is to be inspected 100% on ballistic first article samples (DTL 13008600, Table 1) and at VL-III frequency (R17J2008, para 4.4.2.5a) for the remainder of production. Per the DTL, to demonstrate compliance to shot distribution requirement, objective evidence from component acceptance is also permitted. (4.4.2.5a, note 2).

45) I couldn't find the information in the RFP or in the Q & A’s, but could you please confirm the duration of the contract?

It is stated Base + 4 option years.

Could you please confirm which is the expected contract duration, based on the assumption of contract award Sept. 30, 2017.

Or

Response: The information is located in clause 52.217-7 in Section I which reads as follows:

"The time period to exercise Option Year 1 will extend from the basic contract award date through twelve (12) months thereafter. The time period to exercise Option Year 2 will extend from the award of Option Year 1 through twelve (12) months thereafter. The time period to exercise Option Year 3 will extend from the award of Option Year 2 through twelve (12) months thereafter. The time period to exercise Option Year 4 will extend from the award of Option Year 3 through twelve (12) months thereafter."