Question and Answers 6 RFP W15QKN-21-R-0034.pdf

Questions and Answers #6 submitted in response to RFP W15QKN-21-R-0034

33. The page count requirements as the wording, Paragraph L.3.3.1, is a bit confusing in the solicitation when it speaks to required attachments. Can you please confirm if an attachment IS a required part of the RFP, that it will NOT count against the page limitations?

Paragraph L.3.3.1 ….. “Annexes, documentation and attachments that are submitted by the Offeror, which are not required as part of the RFP, will count against the page limitations……The following will not count against page limitations: volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, indices, acronym lists and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections).”

A: Annexes, documentation and attachments that are required by the RFP will not count against the page limitation.

34. Confirmation is requested that storage security for the 120mm MWS can be treated as a Sensitive Item.

A: Storage requirements shall meet DoD 5100.76M-Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives 17 April 2012. The M298 cannon assembly is considered an Security Risk Classification level III item per DoD 5100.76M.

Tritium items also have specialized storage security requirements.

35. Please advise on how to obtain access to the following Technical Manuals (TM):

-TM 9 -1015-256-13&P (M120A1 System Technical Manual) -TM 9 -2590-527-13&P (M326 MSK Technical Manual)

-TM 9-1015-250-10

-TM 9-1015-250-23&P

A: Technical Manuals will be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP).

36. Please advise if USG plans to issue an extension for W15QKN-21-R-0034 due to TDP issues, questions, etc. If so, how long will the solicitation be extended through.

A: The USG issued solicitation amendment W15QKN-21-R-0034-0001 on 21 September and extended the proposal due date to 15 October 2021.

37. Solicitation CLINs 0001 – 0007 all reference NSN: 1015-01-554-0749 which is the NSN for Drawing No. 12901293 only. Drawing No. 12901293 does not include MSK, Cargo Trailer, BII, DS, and AAL. This NSN reference conflicts with the description under CLINs 0003-0007; i.e.

“Includes production and testing of M120A1 components (M9A1 Baseplate, M191 Bipod, M298 Cannon, and M326 Mortar Stowage Kit). Includes storage, assembly, packaging, and staging into a complete M120A1 system of all contractor manufactured items and GFP (BII kit, DS tool kit, and AAL). Contractor will ship complete system as directed by USG.”

Question: For clarification purposes, please confirm pricing for CLINs 0001 - 0007 should be based on Description not NSN/Part No.?

A: Pricing should be based upon the description. The M120A1 is defined in SECTION C

- DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT as including the M326 MSK manufactured and mounted to the M1101/M1102 Trailer.

38. Solicitation CLINs 0008 – 0014 all reference NSN: 1015-01-292-3801 which is the NSN for Drawing No. 12900890 only. Drawing No. 12900890 does not include BAD, BII, DS, and AAL.

This NSN reference conflicts with the description under CLINs 0010-0014; i.e. “Includes production and testing of M121 components (M9A1 Baseplate, M191 Bipod, M298 Cannon, and Blast Attenuation Device). Includes storage, packaging, and staging into a complete M121 system of all contractor manufactured items and GFP (BII kit, DS tool kit, and AAL). Contractor will ship complete system as directed by USG.”

Question: For clarification purposes, please confirm pricing for CLINs 0008 – 0014 should be based on Description not NSN/Part No.?

A: Same as question 37. Pricing should be based upon the description. M121 is defined in

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT.

39. Solicitation CLINs 0027 – 0032 all reference NSN: 2590-01-551-7979 which is the NSN for Drawing No. 13016183 only. Attachment 0009 also reference drawing nos. 13016345 and 13016184.

Question: Request confirmation that pricing for CLINs 0027-0032 should include all drawing nos. 13016183, 13106345, and 13106184 as referenced on Attachment 0009, and not just the 2590-01-551-7979/13016183 as referenced on CLINs 0027-0032 of solicitation?

A: The 120mm Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) M326 Production CLINs require the Offeror to manufacture/provide all parts, assemblies, and installations identified in the uploaded drawings. (from response provided in Q&A #4, question 14)

40. The description for Solicitation CLINs 0046 – 0050 state “Staging for the M120A1/M121 Systems, M191 Bipods, M9A1 Baseplates, M298 Barrel Assemblies, M120/M121 BII and DS Tool Kits, other AAL Items, and associated GFE. Combine individual components into complete M120A1/M121 Systems. Includes storage, packaging, and staging.”

Questions: M120A1 includes the MSK and Cargo Trailer, making the size of the system significantly larger than the M121 System. Request clarification on how a contractor should price the M120A1 and M121 tasks on the same CLIN when the tasks are not comparable?

Would USG consider dividing these CLINs to create separate lines items for each system; i.e.

M120A1 and M121?

A: The USG has decided to separate the staging-only CLIN for the M120A1 and M121 Systems as follows:

CLINs 0046 – 0050 (existing) will be for the M120A1 System

CLINs 0058 – 0062 (new) will be created for the M121 System

The above changes will be reflected in forthcoming Amendment 0002, along with an updated Attachment 0001 – Price Matrix.

41. CLINs 0051 thru 0056

Question: Will USG provide an SPI for CLINs 0051 thru 0056; GFP Tables 3 thru 7?

A: SPIs have been provided as attachments to the solicitation for M120A1 BII, M121 BII, AMPV BII, and M120A1/M121 DS Tools. AAL will be provided in their individual packaging when received as GFP.

42. CLINs 0001 thru 0014:

Question: Will USG provide an SPI for each of the M120A1 and M121 Systems individually?

A: Yes, SPIs have been provided as attachments to the solicitation. NOR for new M121 System SPI was uploaded to SAM.gov on 17 September 2021.

43. While reviewing the requirement below, does this indicate that a Cost Accounting System (CAS) is required despite being a Fixed Firm Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract?

CDRL A010 Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) BLK 11: Shall be created and managed ACA.

C.3.10 Schedule Management: The contractor shall maintain an Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) (CDRL A010, DI-MGMT-81861B) and a Production Status Report (CDRL A011, DI-MGMT-81255) for the status of all delivery orders. The IPMR shall include key program events and activities that the contractor intends to monitor and control and be traceable to Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) activities. The IPMR shall be traceable to the SOW, reflect current contract status, and project future contract performance. The IPMR shall be updated as changes to either occur, and shall be provided to the Government.

A: A Cost Accounting System (CAS) is not required for this contract.

The referenced Statement of Work C.3.10 and CDRL A010 is for Schedule Management, that allows for the contractor to monitor and control key activities and events and be able to trace it back to the IMS.

44. Regarding the clause below, L.4.1.3.8, is the cost of this testing covered by the government or is it to be paid for by the offeror?

L.4.1.3.8 The Offeror shall provide the planned location (privately established test facility or a Government test facility) for conducting contractor live-fire testing of mortar weapon components. U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Government test sites include:

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) and Yuma Proving Ground (YPG). The Offeror shall describe the facility's suitability for meeting solicitation requirements and the management plan for coordinating testing at the facility. For contractor live-fire testing not utilizing Government facilities and personnel, the Offeror shall also describe the management plan to achieve or maintain the necessary training and certifications required.

A: Yes, the Offeror is responsible for the testing costs.

45. Attachment 0009/ Table 1 references M1101 / M1102 Cargo Trailer, Drawing No.

12450002 as GFP. Drawing 12450002 is not provided in TDP.

Drawing No. 13016184, Installation MSK calls out Drawing No. 13016185, Modification M110/2 Trailer, M326 Stowage Kit Installation, however Drawing No. 13016185 makes no reference to GFP Drawing 12450002.

Please provide confirmation that GFP Drawing No. 12450002 is the item that will be modified under Drawing 13016185.

A: The M1101/1102 Trailer (Drawing 12450002) is not needed for mounting of the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit. Only the MSK Installation drawing (13016184) is necessary.