Question Set 8 for RFP W15QKN-22-R-0008 - final.pdf

3 May 2022 Questions

W15QKN-22-R-0008

1. Will the Government tie pricing to the period of performance, not the Ordering Period, once the available annual capacity within an ordering period (“OP”) has been exceeded? As example, in OP 2 the maximum quantity is 5,000 units per month. Once the total orders placed in OP 2 exceed 60,000 units, the pricing transitions to the OP 3 pricing table.

This change will allow bidders to price Ordering Periods discretely and avoid pricing risks caused by the current construct and therefore reducing the bidder’s overall price to the Government.

Government Response: No, pricing shall be proposed for each unit range within each Ordering Period, delineated within Section B CLIN Structure of the released RFP.

2. Does the Government desire pricing at the 60,000-unit price quantity? The current pricing matrix contains a 30,000 – 60,000 range.

This would provide best-value pricing for the Government in the case where 5,000 units per month is desired, rather than being based on a range containing a much lower quantity and subsequent higher pricing.

Government Response: It is expected the Offeror to propose prices for each unit range as this is an ID/IQ, delivery requirement.

3. Will the Government shift the XM1128 Metal Parts production schedule ten months to align with the installation of the PBS Modernization XM1128 Production Line?

This will eliminate the need for multiple MSEs, FATs, and BFATs, reduce any production interruptions, and reduce the burden on Government resources.

Government Response: No, the Government will not change the schedule requirements.