Attachment 0018 W15QKN-21-R-0129 QA 27 Jan 2022.pdf

1. Question – Industry respectfully requests a three (3) week extension until February 15, 2022 to provide a response.

Government Response – At this time, the Government cannot extend the closing date of the solicitation.

2. Question - Requesting the following MIL-DTL-32411 to review in preparation of the proposal response for USG Solicitation W15QKN-21-R-0129.

Government Response: A copy of MIL-DTL-32411 can be downloaded from the following website:

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qaSearch.aspx

Further, unless otherwise indicated, copies of the specifications, standards, handbooks, or publications listed in the solicitation are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Any documents required by manufacturers in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.

3. What changes were made to drawing 8822498 from Rev P to Rev R?

Government Response - The drawing name/title was changed from “FUZE CAP HOLDER” ->

“CAP, FUSE HOLDER”

4. Question - For drawing 12977192E, some of the words are on different lines now. Does it matter which lines the words “Safety” in instruction 4 and “Pull” in instruction 5 appear on?

Government Response - All markings shall be in accordance with Detail A.

5. Question - On drawing 12977193H page 2, Detail A shows M6. However, M6 on page 1 is not applicable to Detail A. Also on page 2, on the top of the box, between the UN and 0131, there is a note that says See Detail B. Detail B is not applicable to the UN number. What should each of these be corrected to?

Government Response - ECP needed to add packing instruction to sheet 1 as follows: “P7 -

ATTACH METALLIC SEAL (8794342) AS SEEN ON SHEET 2.”

On sheet 2 in Detail A change “M6” to “P7”.

Also on sheet 2, add the following under Detail A: “APPLY AND SECURE

METALLIC SEAL IAW DRAWING 8794342. EMBOSS SEAL WITH “US” ON

ONE SIDE AND LAP FACILITY IDENTIFIER ON THE OTHER USING

APPROVED EMBOSSING TOOL.”

Reference to Detail B between “UN” and “0131” shall be ignored. This will be corrected on a follow up ECP.

6. Question - Need some corrections to MIL-DTL-32411A(1):

a. Page 7, Table II, Grommet, Paragraph Reference/Inspection Method still lists Note 4.

Should be para 4.3.4.13

Government Response - The Government confirms that the reference should be

4.3.4.13. This will be corrected on a follow up ECP.

b. Page 10, 4.3.4.1, Major 102, Conformance Criteria para should be 4.5.5

Government Response - According to paragraph 5 of ASTM B117: “5.1 The type and number of test specimens to be used, as well as the criteria for the evaluation of the test results, shall be defined in the specifications covering the material or product being exposed or shall be mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.” Therefore the sample size is 5 and will be on the actual part. Correction is not needed.

c. Page 12, 4.3.4.3, Major 106, Conformance Criteria para should be 4.5.5

Government Response - According to paragraph 5 of ASTM B117: “5.1 The type and number of test specimens to be used, as well as the criteria for the evaluation of the test results, shall be defined in the specifications covering the material or product being exposed or shall be mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.” Therefore the sample size is 5 and will be on the actual part. Correction is not needed.

d. Page 20, 4.3.4.17, all the Notes are missing.

Government Response - These are typos and will be corrected on a follow up ECP.

e. Page 21, 4.3.4.19, Major 101, Conformance Criteria para should be 4.5.5

Government Response - According to paragraph 5 of ASTM B117: “5.1 The type and number of test specimens to be used, as well as the criteria for the evaluation of the test results, shall be defined in the specifications covering the material or product being exposed or shall be mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.” Therefore the sample size is 5 and will be on the actual part. Correction is not needed.

7. Question - Specification A-A-208 for Ink is called out in MIL-DTL-32411A(1) as Rev. B. It is called out in the TDPL as A-A-00208 Rev. D. Which is correct?

Government Response - Specification A-A-208 Rev. B shall apply to this procurement.

Engineering exceptions for P21C40 and P21C41 will be updated at the time of award.

8. Question - Is note 4 on Dwg. 13019661 Rev D instructing the contractor to use A-A-1507 for the Separator (7553347-1) and Filler Ends (7553347-2) in place on the material referenced on Dwg. 7553347?

Government Response - No. An follow up ECP will remove Note 4 and all references to Note 4 on Drawing 13019661.

9. Question - Is the orientation of the Ammo Cans with each facing an opposite direction per the picture on 13019661 Rev D a requirement?

Government Response - Yes, the orientation shall be as shown on sheet 2 of the drawing. A follow on ECP will be used to make the requirement clearer.

10. Question - On Dwg. 13019660, is the requirement for 4, 1-unit desiccant bags required or 1, 4-unit bag?

Government Response - Either is acceptable as long as it fits in the specified space/location along with the humidity indicator.

11. Question - We are unable to locate drawing Dwg. 9347108 Rev G “Paint, (For Ammunition Containers)” in the TDP for Marine Configuration PRON P21C41, NSN 1375-01-608-6847.

This drawing is referenced in TDPL 13042036:19200, and on drawings 13032542, 13032548, & 13032549. Could the USG please furnish a copy of Dwg. 9347108 Rev G “Paint, (For Ammunition Containers)”

Government Response - Yes, the solicitation shall be modified to include Drawing 9347108 Revision G under Section J, Attachment xx (insert the correct number).

12. Question - Is there additional documentation required to be submitted along with unit pricing as mentioned in L.3.3.2 Price Volume? If so, please give details on what type of documentation is required- supplier quotes, spreadsheet calculations, etc.

Government Response – The Government cannot tell you company what to propose, or what to include in any proposal submitted.

13. Question - On TDPL 13042036 (Marine Pack), the unitization drawing listed is 1948- 4116/131D. Should this be 1948-4116-131B?

Government Response - It should be 1948-4116-131B. This was identified as Engineering Exception #1 under TDP P21C41 - Marine Pack when it was provided. Please refer to file ‘P21C41 (TDP Exceptions).doc’ and Engineering Exception #1 within the P21C41 TDP folder.

14. Question - Solicitation W15QKN-21-R-0129 includes FAR Clause 252.232-7002 PROGRESS PAYMENTS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES ACQUISITIONS, however it does not include FAR Clause 52.232-16 Progress Payments. Will the government add FAR Clause 52.232-16 Progress Payments to the solicitation?

Government Response – It is up to your company if you would like to propose progress payment.

15. Please advise if there are 3D models available for W15QKN-21-R-0129.

Government Response - 3D models are not available for W15QKN-21-R-0129.

16. For CLIN 0004, under PN 13042036 (Marine Pack) my vendor is asking if PN 7553302, Gasket, Cover can be extruded & spliced together or does it need to be a molded piece since the drawing does not specify. Please advise, thank you.

Government Response - The construction method is not specified, however if spliced together, the splice shall meet the tensile requirement and the ammo can seal shall not be compromised.

17. 1. Both Clins 0003 & 0004 contain PN 8794342, Seal, Metallic. However, both DWG 12977193 (Clin 0003) & DWG 13019660 (Clin 0004) do not specify which dash number to utilize. Please clarify which dash number(s) to use, either -4, -6 or -7.

Government Response - The dash number for the Metallic Seal is not specified because all three dashes on drawing 8794342 are acceptable to use.