MS3314__MK3-0_Suspension_Lug_Questionnaire.docx

MS3314 and MK3-0 Suspension Lug Questionnaire PRODUCER: Interested companies who consider themselves capable of manufacturing the MS3314 and MK3-0 Suspension Lug are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government with the following information:

1. Has your firm ever produced the MS3314 and/or MK3-0 Suspension Lug or similar items? If yes, please describe:

a. What were the items and when were they produced?

b. Who were they produced for and in what quantities?

2. Describe your firm's current production lines that may have similarities to the production lines needed to produce the MS3314 and MK3-0 Suspension Lugs.

3. Does your firm have any previous or current Government production or research and development contracts? If yes, please describe briefly and state when and with what Government agency. Identify any performance issues and how they were addressed.

4. Describe your current major manufacturing processes and associated critical skills and equipment. With regard to the following critical skills –

a. Zinc plating in accordance with ASTM B633, Type II, class 2 or cadmium plating in accordance with SAE AMS-QQ-P-416

b. Heat treating in accordance with AMS-H-6875

c. Machining of class 3 threads in accordance with FED-STD-H28

d. Metal forging in accordance with SAE AMS-F-7190, Grade A

e. Magnetic Particle Inspection in accordance with ASTM E1444

f. Hardness testing in accordance with ASTM E18

g. Salt Spray testing in accordance with ASTM B117

h. Calibrated mechanical pull testing and impact testing

5. Please provide information for the following:

a. Portion of production processes currently established vs. those to be developed.

b. Would your firm require any additional facilities, new equipment, new tooling, or rehabilitation of existing equipment to produce all or part of the stated quantities? If yes, please describe these requirements.

c. Does your firm currently have all the subject matter experts (SME) necessary to produce these suspension lugs? Do any of your SMEs have experience manufacturing MS3314 and/or MK3-0 Suspension Lugs? Please explain significance.

d. How do you control the different manufacturing processes that would be used?

e. What quality controls do you use to ensure continuing conformance to product requirements?

f. If some work is expected to be subcontracted, identify the type of work and describe how this will be accomplished. Please provide names of subcontractors you plan to utilize.

6. Discuss the following with regard to your firm:

a. What is the current size and socio-economic status of your company for the NAICS identified? Small, Large, HUB, 8a, etc?

b. Facilities: size, age, condition, location, and historical uses.

c. Equipment: age, condition, efficiency, and tooling.

7. What would be your preferred, minimum, and maximum monthly production rate estimates? Please discuss any production limitations or capacity issues.