Question Set 5 for RFP W15QKN-22-R-0008 - final.pdf

10MAR2022 Questions

W15QKN-22-R-0008

1. RFP page 32, SOW C.3.3.1.1 Process Control Documents: This SOW section requires the Contractor's Process Control Documents to be submitted for review. However, it does not indicate whether submittal is for Approval or for Information. If the Process Control Documents are required for approval, please provide the associated CDRLs and approval, revision, and final approval timeframes.

Government Response: Amendment 002 updated paragraph C.3.3.1.1.1 Phosphate and Painting Coating, under paragraph C.3.3.1.1, to include specific language stating “…the Contractor shall submit to the Government for review and approval all…”. Paragraph C.3.3.1.1.2 updated as follows : “…The Contractor shall submit the aforementioned documents, including revisions thereto, to the Government for review and approval in accordance with DD Form 1423 (DI- MGMT-81580). The submission shall include all data collected on qualification, testing and inspection as required in MIL-DTL-32692 paragraphs 4.4.4 and 3.7, and their respective subparagraphs, using the Process Control Documents submitted.” CDRL A007 already references C.3.3.1.1.1 and contains all associated timelines. CDRL A008 already references paragraph C.3.3.1.1.2 and contains all associated timelines.

2. MIL-DTL-326692 revNA, 3.4 Mechanical Properties: Can the USG provide evidence that the Mechanical Properties are achievable for the XM1128 Metal Parts?

Government Response: The Government will not provide evidence.

3. MIL-DTL-326692 revNA, 3.5 Projectile plane-strain fracture toughness: Can the USG provide evidence that Projectile Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness is achievable for the XM1128 Metal Parts?

Government Response: The Government will not provide evidence.

4. MIL-DTL-326692 revNA, 3.9.2 Ultrasonic wall thickness testing: The most recent ultrasonic calibration standards drawings were not provided with the solicitation and associated TDP.

Please provide the most recent ultrasonic calibration standards drawings.

Government Response: TDPL 13071733 (PRON: P22C12) Technical Data Package List for Projectile, 155MM: HE, XM1128 Metal Parts Assembly dated 09 DEC 2021 includes drawing 13071729 Rev -, Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Wall Thickness. There are no further revisions.

5. MIL-DTL-326692 revNA, 4.3.1.1 Heat treatment inspection lot: Can the USG please provide more definition to the term "any length of time" in MIL-DTL-32692 para 4.3.1.1 Heat treatment inspection lot?

10MAR2022 Questions

W15QKN-22-R-0008

Government Response: The stated “any length of time” requirement in MIL-DTL-32692 paragraph 4.3.1.1 means amount of time greater than zero.

6. MIL-DTL-326692 revNA, 6.11 Heat treatment based on mechanical properties failure: Will the USG provide a rework procedure for the contractor to follow?

Government Response: The Government will not provide a rework procedure as a rework procedure is the responsibility of the Contractor per Attachment 003 Quality Assurance Addendum Item 3 Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material, paragraph b.