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SATS-SM

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Question and Answer Log

Question Number Document Document Reference Question/Comments Answer/Response Date Received Date Posted

1 DFP ECB-075 3.2.3 (Page 7) DFP states "The top of the highest drawer shall be no more than 48 inches to accomodate the shoulder height of 5 percentile ARMY female." When the storage media was mounted on the floor in the SATS container it was within this requirement. The issue now is the Sturdy and mobile configuration requires wheels (SECTION 3.1.3.1) underneath the storage media and this will cause the drawer height to exceed this requirement.

Will this be acceptable?

The 48 inche requirement was taken directly from the previous performance specification associated with SATS. However, current market research indicates that there are cabinets that approach drawer heights of 55 inches. Given that the 5th percentile female has an eye height of 59.1" and given commerciality of cabinets that have drawer heights of 55 inches, in an order to promote competition and utilize COTS, within 3.2.3 the top of the highest drawer shall be changed to say, "The top of the highest drawer shall be no more than

55 inches to accomodate the eye height of the 5th percentile Army female to allow her to view and retrieve items. The DFP shall be updated accordingly

27-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

2 If the contractor identifies discontinued items within the DFP how would the government like us to submit substutute, or proposed next generation item?

The DFP does not identify specific part numbers, only item descriptions. Paragraph 3.4.5 Tool Load states, "Each item is then described separately in greater detail after the list. Variation in design characteristics based on a supplier’s common practice is acceptable provided those variations does not hinder the operation of the tool, the operator of the tool, or require additional time to complete a task with that tool."

27-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

3 What is the packaging requirement for all five tool cases?

Packaging and Marking Requirements are identified within the RFP on pages 20 - 22.

27-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

4 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A174 (Page 76) Description is a 10 inch adjustable wrench. However, Length is listed as 19,5 inch minimum. Please clarify that it should read "9.5 inch minimum."

The 19,5 is a typo. The item shall be 9.5 inch minimum. The DFP shall be updated accordingly.

27-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

5 Do you have any pricing history on this kit, knowing that the components and the DFP may have changed.

In order to get pricing history, FOIA request should be properly requested to TACOM's FOIA Office. The electronic form is on

ACC-Warren procnet page and the link is http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/cfdata/acqform/foia.cfm

19-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

6 Does the Berry Amendment apply to items from

Supply Classes #51 and #52?

Yes, the Berry Amendment applies to Supply Classes #51 & #52. 19-Aug-15 4-Sep-15

7 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A148 (Page 69) Cutting tool is not manufactured in USA, however, TAA compliant Japan. Kit is assembled in the USA. Will this meet compliance? Otherwise, not available.

Market Research conducted by government indicated the cutting tool is made in the USA. See "http://store.snapon.com/Cut-Off-Tools-Cut-

Off-Tool-Air-1-HP-3--P746794.aspx" where it says "Country Of Origin

USA". That along with the kit being assembled in the USA would indicate Berry Compliance.

4-Sep-15 8-Sep-15

8 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A49 (Page 42) All products made in 1200 RPM rating are manufactured abroad. Due to compliance issues, will a RPM rating exceeding 1200 be accepted?

An RPM rating exceeding 1200 RPM would be acceptable. 4-Sep-15 8-Sep-15

Question and Answer Log

Question Number Document Document Reference Question/Comments Answer/Response Date Received Date Posted

9 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A48 (Page 48) DFP A48 requires a FSC 51 compliant item. Due to the fact that all items meeting the specifications are manufactured abroad, will a TAA compliant item be accepted? Please advise.

Market Research indicates that Berry Compliance is not required as this item would meet the description under one of the tools in the

Domestic Non-Availability Determination (DNAD) stated as Close

Quarter Angle Drills, Corded and Cordless. Therefore, a TAA compliant item would be acceptable.

4-Sep-15 8-Sep-15

10 I wanted to verify that the only required items for submission through the FBO portal would be a filled out and signed copy of the SF 1449, conformed contract, and amendments along with the attachment 0003 Price

Evaluation Sheet?

Correct 10-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

11 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A41 Suspect Typographical error: DFP STATES 1/4-26

BUT ASSUMING IT SHOULD READ 1/4-28; and

DFP STATES 9/16-16 BUT ASSUMING 9/16-18.

PLEASE CLARIFY.

Correct that this is a typographical error. 1/4-26 should read 1/4-28.

Also correct that 9/16-16 should read 9/16-18. DFP has been updated.

11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

12 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A61 Descripion asks for a 6 gallon tank. Was this inended to be a 5 gallon tank? In this style of eye wash 5 gallon seems to be a more available size. To date Company X has not been able to source a 6 gallon tank in his style of eye wash.

A 5 gallon tank would be acceptable. DFP has been updated. 11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

13 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A151 Suspect Typographical Error: DFP READS DRILL BIT

SIZE OF 299/64 BUT ASSUMING 29/64.

PLEASE CLARIFY

Correct that this is a typographical error. It should ready 29/64. DFP has been updated.

11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

14 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A42 Suspect Typographical Error: DFP STATES 3/5-16

BUT ASSUMING 3/8-16; ALSO, SIZE 55/27? #30

WIRE LISTED TWICE. PLEASE CLARIFY.

Correct that this is a typographical error. 3/5-16 should read 3/8-16.

Size 55/27 should read 5/32. The second #30 should have been #39.

DFP has been updated.

11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

15 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A89 DFP states handle length 44.5 inches. Is this the actual overalllength?

44.5 inches is overall length. Handle Length is 24 1/4" nominal. DFP has been updated.

11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

16 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A93 WILL THEY ACCEPT LONGER THAN 10" HOSE? A hose longer than 10" would be acceptable 11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

17 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A115 WE BELIEVE THE 5/16 PRICK PUNCH WAS SWAPPED

WITH THE 1/2 CENTER PUNCH IN THE DFP,

PLEASE CONFIRM

Correct. The prick punch should be 5/16". The center punch should be

1/2". DFP has been updated.

11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

18 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A118 WILL THEY ACEPT LONGER THAN 15 INCH. An overall length longer than 15" would be acceptable 11-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

19 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A170 Requesting verification of the finish: description says "Chrome"; these are impact sockets should they be black oxide?

Correct. These should be black oxide. This was a typographical error.

DFP has been updated.

14-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

20 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A171 Requesting verification of the finish: description says "Chrome"; these are impact sockets should they be black oxide?

Correct. These should be black oxide. This was a typographical error.

DFP has been updated.

14-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

21 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A175 DFP STATES Jaw Capacity: 4-3/8 inches minimum with 11" overall length. In order to get that capacity, the tool would need to be 18" in length;

Also we are having trouble finding a US source for this item. Does he government have a US source they could provide?

The original requirement was for a 18 inch with 4 3/18 inch opening.

That wrench became unavailable so it was switched to a 11" which should have a 3" nominal opening. DFP has been updated. Last U.S.

Source was Martin Tool 89311.

http://www.martinsprocket.com/docs/default-source/brochures---industrial-hand-tools/auto-wrench-flyer.pdf

14-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

22 DFP ECB-075 DFP ITEM A46 We cannot currently source a battery with 2 amp-hour.

Will a 1.5 amp-hour be acceptable?

A 1.5 hamp-hour would be acceptable. Paragraph 3.4.5 Tool Load states, "Each item is then described separately in greater detail after the list. Variation in design characteristics based on a supplier’s common practice is acceptable provided those variations does not hinder the operation of the tool, the operator of the tool, or require additional time to complete a task with that tool."

15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

Question and Answer Log

Question Number Document Document Reference Question/Comments Answer/Response Date Received Date Posted

23 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A49 We are unable to provide a source to meet these specifications in the United States.

Item is on the DNAD llist and therefore need not be Berry Compliant

(close quarter angle drills, corded and cordless)

15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

24 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A117 We are unable to provide a source to meet these specifications in the United States.

Market Research indicates Makita 9564P is made in USA. 15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

25 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A148 We are unable to provide a source to meet these specifications in the United States.

Kit can be assembled in US from PT430 and BEACUT discs https://store.snapon.com/Cut-Off-Tools-Cut-Off-Tool-Air-1-HP-3--

P746794.aspx http://k-imagecache.aldenhosting.com/~k5beacut/BEACutAbrasivesPriceList.pd f See answer to question # 7

15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

26 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A180 We are unable to provide a source to meet these specifications in the United States.

Market Research indicates St. Louis Pneumatic PN SLP-7138 is made in

USA. http://www.stlouispneumaticstore.com/store/p/68-3/8-Super-

Duty-Ratchet.aspx

15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15

27 DFP ECB-075 DFP Item A4 We are unable to provide a source to meet these specifications and meet Berry Compliance; will a

TAA compliant alternate be acceptable.

Market Research for Berry Compliance is an ever evolving task. Over time, it is discovered that more and more items are becoming non

Berry Compliant. Therefore, see http://torchwear.com/x-apron.php.

This would be a suitable substitute to meet the intended requirements and given the DFP states, "Paragraph 3.4.5 Tool Load states, "Each item is then described separately in greater detail after the list. Variation in design characteristics based on a supplier’s common practice is acceptable provided those variations does not hinder the operation of the tool, the operator of the tool, or require additional time to complete a task with that tool."

15-Sep-15 18-Sep-15