RFP W15QKN-25-R-0004 - Industry Question Set 2 - 11 Apr 2025.pdf
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This document is an Industry Question Set 2 for RFP W15QKN-25-R-0004, dated 4 April 2025, containing responses to four key vendor inquiries about a mortar tail fin manufacturing solicitation. The document addresses critical proposal submission requirements, including a two-week deadline extension to May 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, and clarifies that proposals must comprehensively address all four fin types (60mm, 81mm, and 120mm) for different mortar variants. Vendors are explicitly required to propose designs for all fin configurations, with each technical factor needing an acceptable rating to avoid proposal disqualification.
The document further specifies key contract terms, including a minimum guaranteed amount of $2,093,689.62 per awardee, not per fin model. Critical compliance requirements include adhering to specified delivery timelines, with proposals exceeding 180 days for First Article Testing (FAT) being automatically deemed unacceptable and rejected. The solicitation emphasizes strict technical and manufacturing specifications, including precise material compositions, dimensions, and anodizing requirements for tail fin assemblies supporting High Explosive, Full Range Practice Cartridge, Illumination, and Smoke mortar items across different caliber variants.
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4 April 2025
RFP W15QKN-25-R-0004
Industry Question Set 2
Question 6
The published “updated offers due” is April 28, 2025. Due to the requirement to propose all 4 designs, and the fact that the TDP was not initially available, [Our Office] is requesting an extension of 45 days from the published proposal return date.
USG Response: Extension of two (2) weeks from the original due date will be granted. The new response date will be Monday, 12 May 2025.at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. An RFP amendment is forthcoming.
Question 7
On page #156 para M.1.3, “each awardee will be guaranteed a minimum amount of $2,093,689.62”. Question: Is this guarantee the total for all 4 Fin models or does it guarantee this amount for each model (total of $8,374,758)?
USG Response: A total minimum guaranteed amount of $2,093,689.62 will be provided to each awardees. $2,093,689.62 will not be provided for each mortar tail fin configuration
Question 8
On page #156 para M.1.3, it states “offerors will be afforded the opportunity to submit proposals for all three (60mm/81//120mm) of tail fin types”. Question: Does this mean proposing all fin types is optional and not mandatory? Please clarify
USG Response: Proposals must address all fin types. Each Technical factor and subfactor must be rated acceptable, so if an Offeror cannot meet the minimum requirements for all four, they would be deemed unacceptable overall.
Question 9
Question: Assuming an “acceptable” approach to developing the capability to support production quantities as defined on page #91, if establishing tooling and proposed automation lead times required for FAT and production quantities exceed the number of days (ACA) also specified on page #91, will that disqualify a proposal? Equipment and automation lead times could potentially exceed the specified timeframe to design, acquire, install and prove out.
USG Response: The Time of Delivery clause on page 91 states “Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, will be considered unacceptable and rejected.” So, yes, if an offeror proposes a FAT timeline beyond 180 days that would be rated as unacceptable and disqualify their proposal.
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