ATTACHMENT 0009 - W52P1J-22-R-0009 OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND USG RESPONSES.xlsx

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This document is a request for proposal for the production of the 40mm Systems Family of Ammunition for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. The solicitation is issued on a sole source basis to AMTEC Corporation and will result in a firm fixed price contract for the manufacture of various 40mm cartridges in accordance with government-owned technical data packages. Key cartridges include the M430A1, M433, M433E1, M781, Mixed Belt, M585, M583A1, M661, M662, and M992. Estimated base quantities specified are 442,424 for the Mixed Belt and 506,766 for the M781. Certified cost and pricing data will be required and the first article test may be conducted. The solicitation will consist of an evaluated base year and five option years. Proposals are due by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 and award is anticipated at that time. The solicitation is issued by the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island on behalf of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems.

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ATTACHMENT 0009 - W52P1J-22-R-0009 OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND USG RESPONSES (through 04 FEB 2022)
QuestionsAnswers
1CLIN 1001 – M430A1 a. Could not find TDPL 13021689:19200 dated 04 Mar 2021. i. Did not see a 13021689 zip file like the other TDPs.4A1A01MAM2 M430A1 - will be uploaded to SAM.gov. 3D models will be a separate zip file.
2CLIN 1003 – M433 a. Solicitation specifies TDPL 1308211:19200 dated 04 Mar 2021. TDPL dated 01 Mar 2021 was provided. Assume this is a typographical error. Please confirm.4A1A01MBM2 M433 - the correct date is 01 March as noted.
3CLIN 1009 – M992 Alternate a. File 4A1A01MHM2.pdf does not open. Assume this is TDPL 13058720:19200 dated 25 Feb 2021. The file downloaded the file again, but the same error was received.4A1A01MHM2 M992 - (ARDEC variant) will be re-uploaded to SAM.gov.
4CLIN 1013 – M433E1 a. Could not find TDPL 13064663:19200 dated 14 Apr 2021. i. There are several documents in the TDPLS subfolder of 13064663-4A1A01MGM2 including a Wirebound Box TDPL and an excel document titled “M433E1_TDPL_Sheet”, but we are not sure how this would tie back to the solicitation.4A1A01MGM2 M433E1 - Start with the exceptions file and everything should be traceable from there. Reference is made within the Exceptions file to the M433 TDPL. Joe Hamill can provide further guidance over the phone, if necessary.
NOTE: Also, for 4A1A01MFM2 Mixed Belt. Please note, the 3D models are listed separately due to file size. The zip file contains (3D) in the file name.
5In the newly uploaded zip files, we received 13014955-4A1A01MFM2 and 13014955-4A1A01MFM2+ (3D). These were previously received with no issues noted. Are they different than the originals?4A1A01MFM2 and the 3D models are unchanged. The files were mistakenly deleted, so they were reuploaded and therefore show a new date, but there was no change.
6The re-upload of 4A1A01MHM2 M992 - (ARDEC variant) - File 4A1A01MHM2.pdf still does not open. Can you please provide?TDPL for 4A1A01MHM2 is attached. There should have also been a TDPL provided that can be opened in “wordpad” that is identical.
7Contract C Requirements, 4A1A01MAM2, M430A1 (Metal Pallets) a. Engineering Exceptions for 9287856, states to change the Loctite No. to “234832”. Believe this is a typographical error and should be 234831. Please confirm.Loctite part number was a typo.
Attachment 0004 page 18 for Contract C Requirements for 4A1A01MAM2, M430A1 (Metal Pallets). There was a typo in the Loctite part number.

The change to DR 9287856 should be stated as:

DR 9287856 In Note 5 change from "Loctite No:30847 and Primer No: 12695" to "Loctite No: 234831 and Primer No: 88068".

The above will be included in the amended RFP.

8a Contract C Requirements for M385A1, M430A1 (Metal), M918, and Mixed Belt: a. 4A1A01MCM2 (M385A1) lists to apply ECP R08K2008 NOR No. 6 to MIL-P-70786. R11A01MDM2 (M918) and 4A1A01MFM2 (Mixed), state ECP R08K2008 NOR 7.

i. ECP R08K2008 was not provided with M385A1, Mixed, or M918.

ii. Is R08K2008 a typographical error in the Contract C Requirements and should have been R08K2006?

v. Also, assume it applies for all (4):

1. 4A1A01MCM2 (M385A1)

2. 4A1A01MAM2, M430A1 (Metal Pallets)

3. R11A01MDM2 (M918)

4. 4A1A01MFM2 (Mixed)

R08K2008 does not apply. R08K2006 NOR 6 applies to all metal pallet CLINS.
8bb. 4A1A01MCM2 (M385A1) lists to add ECP R08K2006-NOR 6. The 4A1A01MFM2 (Mixed) and R11A01MDM2 (M918) state R08K2006 NOR 7.

i. ECP R08K2006 NOR 5 was provided with the M385A1 and is written for MIL-A-70788.

ii. ECP R08K2006 NOR 6 was provided with Mixed and M918 and is written for MIL-P-70786.

iii. Neither ECP R08K2008 nor R08K2006 are listed in 4A1A01MAM2 (M430A1, Metal Pallet).

iv. Assume ECP R08K2006-NOR 6 applies to MIL-P-70786 and not R08K2008 as stated in the Contract C Requirements. Please confirm.

v. Also, assume it applies for all (4):

1. 4A1A01MCM2 (M385A1)

2. 4A1A01MAM2, M430A1 (Metal Pallets)

3. R11A01MDM2 (M918)

4. 4A1A01MFM2 (Mixed)

R08K2008 does not apply. R08K2006 NOR 6 applies to all metal pallet CLINS.
Attachment 0004 pages 22, 27 and 38 for M385A1, M918, and Mixed Belt. All instances R08K2008 ARE NOT APPLICABLE to this solicitation. That was a typo.

R08K2006 NOR 6 is applicable to all metal pallet clins.

Updates to Attachment 0004, which will be identified in the amendment to the RFP to be provided, are:

Page 18: M430A1 4A1A01MAM2. Add “MIL-P-70786: ECP R08K2006 NOR No. 6 Applies.”

Page 22: M385A1 4A1A01MCM2. R08K2006 NOR No. 6 is correctly listed as added. Delete reference to R08K2008.

Page 27: Mixed Belt. 4A1A01MFM2. Delete existing references to R08K2006 NOR 7 and R08K2008. Add “MIL-P-70786: ECP R08K2006 NOR No. 6 Applies.”

Page 38: M918. R11A01MDM2. Delete existing references to R08K2006 NOR 7 and R08K2008. Add “MIL-P-70786: ECP R08K2006 NOR No. 6 Applies.”

9 MIL-DTL-48683

a. There are changes under the current contract, W52P1J-17-C-0051, that aren’t contained in the solicitation. Do they apply or were they omitted intentionally?

i. Contract C Requirements from contract W52P1J-17-C-0051 not listed.

ii. ECP R20Q2034 not incorporated.

R20Q2034 applies to the Mixed belt and M918 CLINs.
Attachment 0004 pages 27 and 38 should list ECP R20Q2034 as being added to this solicitation.

R20Q2034 was provided as part of M918 TDP R11A01MDM2 but should have been included in the Sect C requirements section.

R20Q2034 should have been provided for the Mixed Belt TDP 4A1A01MFM2 and should have been included in the Sec C requirements section.

Updates to Attachment 0004, which will be identified in the amendment to the RFP to be provided, are:

Page 27: Mixed Belt. 4A1A01MFM2. Add: MIL-DTL-48683: R20Q2034 applies.

Page 38: M918. R11A01MDM2. Add: MIL-DTL-48683: R20Q2034 applies.

Other exceptions from W52P1J-17-C-0051 were correctly included in ECP R20Q2042 which was properly included in both TDPs and TDPLs. There is also language in the Section C Requirements for M918 and Mixed Belt regarding paint adhesion, as the ECP incorporated on 0051 had yet to be approved at time of TDP certification.
10General

a. As discussed with Joe Hamill, the Contract C Requirements have “ ÿ “ in various locations that appear to be an artifact from copy/paste. We will ignore the y with 2 dots wherever it occurs. Please confirm this is agreeable.

Correct, ignore all instances of “ÿ”. That is a remnant of one Computer program using different font than another when information is transferred into the contracting system.
11M918 / Mixed Belt

a. M918 Projectile Packaging drawings are not part of the TDPs.

i. This is mostly just a note. We have projectile packaging drawings and plan to pack the same as the current -0051.M918/MB Packaging: Currently, HCSDS 2156, provided with the M918 and Mixed Belt TDP, section 19 under special requirements states “Approved package drawing: 12624588.” Therefore, DWG 12624588 is attached.
12aM433E1

a. Contract C Requirements

i. Adds 13064663, Rev X. Believe this should be “ Rev – “. This drawing is listed as Rev. – in the excel document that was provided and is the revision we have from -0051 contract. Please confirm.

ii. At the end, states “DR 13064664 – Rev X is the current revision”. We don’t have drawing 13064664. Please clarify or provide drawing. a. Contract C:

i. Correct version of 13064663 is “Rev –“ meaning the original revision of the drawing. Page 31 should have an “X” under the “add” column, indicating the latest revision is added. It should not say “Rev X”.

ii. 13064664 does not apply. Change to page 33 provided in amendment.

12b b. Excel Document titled “M433E1_TDPL_Sheet” that was provided with the TDP.

i. This is being treated as reference since it’s not specified in the solicitation nor Contract C Requirements

ii. Drawing 9209205 lists Rev. W, but Rev. Y is current. We will use Rev. Y.

iii. Drawings 13095906 and 13095907 list Rev. X0 but Rev. XA is specified in Contract C Requirements. We will use Revisions XA.

ECP R20K2019 which is applicable to drawing 12999545, 2D Bar Code.

1. Listed in the Excel document but not incorporated by Contract C Requirements nor the TDPL 13008211:19200 (4A1A01MBM2). Does it apply? This is the only TDP that lists ECP R20K2019.

b. Excel File:

i. Correct, excel file is reference only.

ii. UPDATED CLARIFICATION . Comment was NOT about dwg 9209205 but rather 9219872 on the Sector gear as confirmed by E. Racine on 12/23. 9209205 should be rev Y, which is listed as being added in Section C. “X” indicates the latest revision.

iii. Correct, XA is the proper revision of dwg 13095906 and 13095907. This is listed correctly in section C. Mistake in excel file can be ignored (as its reference only).

iv. R20K2019 does not apply. 12999545 Revision J is applicable without any ECPs. Section C is correct. Mistake in excel file can be ignored (as its reference only).

12c c. Drawing 13095899, Escapement Housing

i. Additional modifications were made under contract W15QKN-13-D-0096 that aren’t specified in the solicitation.

1. Setback Pin hole tolerance changed from “Ø.101 + .002” to “Ø.101 + .003”. Is this acceptable?

2. Lead in chamfer for Setback Pin hole changed from “.015 ± .003” to “.008 ± .003”. Is this acceptable?c. Escapement housing: Rev XC applies and will be updated in amendment as a change to page 31.
12dd. Drawing 13095900, Top Plate

i. Additional modifications were made under contract W15QKN-13-D-0096 that aren’t specified in the solicitation.

1. Alternate tab location centered off of the Rotor Shaft hole added. Reference drawing 8886359. Is this acceptable?d. Top Plate: Rev XB applies and will be updated in amendment as a change to page 31.
12ee. M433E1 Cartridge Specification, “MIL-DTL-M433E1_CTG-M433E1_Spec_Systm_Cntrct_16DEC09”
i. Revision dated 09 December 2016 was provided. We have a more current revision dated 20 November 2019 that was provided under contract W15QKN-13-D-0096. Is 09 December 2016 the correct revision or should we use the more current revision? The difference is primarily the velocity that is required.e. Spec: The draft revision provided as part of this solicitation should be used. Any ECPs to finalize the spec, and other drawings, would be incorporated when applicable.
13M433

a. MIL-D-14978, M55 Detonator Specification

i. Contract C Requirements deleted ECP R07A2037. This ECP is incorporated under the current Contract W52P1J-17-C-0051 and is valid for the M430A1, M918, and M433E1 under the solicitation. Should ECP R07A2037 remain for the M433 as well?

1. Note, the ECP is not required since it adds verbiage to change classifications when delivering M55s complete in the M739A1 or M782 Fuze; however, it creates inconsistency between TDPs for the same M55 Detonator. M433

a. MIL-D-14978, M55 Detonator Specification, ECP R07A2037.

In order to minimize changes, no changes are being made at this time. Although inconsistent, since the ECP does not affect 40mm applications, there is no impact.

13a M781

a. Contract C Requirements states to add “SAP NOR 010” for R19G2013. Only NOR 009 was provided for Drawing 8799925. Request ECP R19G2013 NOR 010.

M781

a. NOR 009 is the correct NOR from ECP R19G2013 for DWG 8799925.

13bb. 8799925, M42 Percussion Primer
i. The Illumination rounds and M433 Cartridge all have an exception in the Contract C Requirements to delete Note 8. This exception is not listed for the M781. For consistency, recommend adding the exception to the M781.b. 8799925, M42 Percussion Primer, deletion of Note 8.

Language will be added to the M781 portion within Section C.

13cc. 13041214, .35 Cal Gas Check
i. R18S2030 was incorporated for Contract W52P1J-17-C-0051, but is not listed in the solicitation. Does R18S2030 apply for the solicitation?c. 13041214, .35 Cal Gas Check, ECP R18S2030.

R18S2030 changes are incorporated in revision B of drawing 13041214. Rev B was provided with the solicitation.

14 The December 27 response states “Other exceptions from W52P1J-17-C-0051 were correctly included in ECP R20Q2042 which was properly included in both TDPs and TDPLs.” in response to the question asking if Contract C Requirements from contract W52P1J-17-C-0051 applied for MIL-DTL-48683 (re-attached).

I do not see ECP R20Q2042 listed anywhere to be incorporated for MIL-DTL-48683 nor was ECP R20Q2042 provided that affects MIL-DTL-48683. The TDPs and TDPLs included ECP R20Q2042 only for drawing 9399382, Body Insert. Please advise. Note, if ECP R20Q2042 for MIL-DTL-48683 applies, we’ll need a copy of the ECP/NOR that affects MIL-DTL-48683.R20Q2042 NOR1 applies to MIL-DTL-48683. Please see the attachment.
15aM781 TDP
a. Contract C Requirements state the addition of MIL-DTL-155 Revision C; however, Revision B is the active, most current revision per ASSIST and IHS. Please confirm that the correct revision of MIL-DTL-155 should be Revision B.M781 TDP a. MIL-DTL-155 Revision C is the latest revision and available in ASSIST. It is dated November 2021, so may have only recently been posted. No change is needed to attachment 004.
15bb. Drawing 13022729, Fiberboard Box Packing and Marking, currently has ECP R21K2016 incorporated under contract W52P1J-17-C-0051 that is not included with the solicitation. The ECP corrected the block tolerance to add “+/-“ symbol for fractions that was missing. Should this ECP apply for the solicitation?b. R21K2016 NOR 001 will be added to this solicitation.
16aEPA Worksheet – Attachment 0002
a. Lists Base Plug part # as 8886332. Should this be updated to the new version 13063219?EPA Worksheet a. For all HV CLINS, base plug part number will be changed from “8886332” to “13063219”. Weight is unchanged.
16bb. Copper components – Only lists the Band (8864602) for projectile bodies, but excluded the Copper Liners for M430 and M433.b. Copper liner weights will be added for M430A1, M433 and M433E1. Weights of copper are: i. M430A1: 22g Dwg 12926813

ii. M433: 14g Dwg 9276544

iii. M433E1: 13g Dwg 13061662

17 ADC Requirements – Attachment 0006

a. Shows the same as the Draft where they only call out the top level cartridge (Main), all the rest are “Potential ADC’s”. Please provide clarification.

i. All “Main ADC’s” call out a packaging drawing (e.g. 8835104 for Illum rounds (although not consistent), 12928042 for M430, etc.). Lot numbers cannot be assigned to items such as this.Intent is for final format to be determined based on build configurations and submitted as part of sample ADC. John Roberson can further discuss.
18Transportation Data – Attachment 0007
a. Missing Hazard Class and compatibility code for M433E1 and M583 cartridges.Hazard Class and compatibility code for M433E1 and M583 cartridges will be added to attachment 007 in the forthcoming amendment.
19Contract C Requirements deleted MIL-STD-171, Rev F and substituted Rev E for some of the CLINs but not all. Was that intended or should Rev E be substituted for all CLINs? MIL-STD-171, Revision E

Round TDPL PRON M661 13017064:19200 4A1A01M4M2 M662 13019666:19200 4A1A01M5M2 M583A1 13008210:19200 4A1A01M7M2 M585 13017063:19200 4A1A01M8M2

M433 13008211:19200 4A1A01MBM2

M992 13019667:19200 4A1A01MEM2

M433E1 13064663:19200 4A1A01MGM2

M992 13058720:19200 4A1A01MHM2

MIL-STD-171, Revision F Round TDPL PRON M781 13022728:19200 4A1A01M6M2

M430A1 13021689:19200 4A1A01MAM2

M385A1 13025254:19200 4A1A01MCM2

Mixed Belt 13014955:19200 4A1A01MFM2

M918 13025252:19200 R11A01MDM2

M430A1 13023627:19200 T11A01M9M2 MIL-STD-171 Revision E should be substituted on all CLINS, which is consistent with the FY17 contract. Rev F has changed some requirements from MIL specs to ASTM specs, which are less robust. Therefore Rev E is preferred.

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