W56HZV-19-Q-0082_A0003,_Q&A.pdf

W56HZV-19-Q-0082

Questions and Answers

23 April 2019

1. W56HZV19Q0082, Section A.4 - If an offeror does not bid on DIS Phase 1 (W56HZV19Q0082) are they eligible to bid on Production Phase 2 (W56HZV‐19‐R‐0101)?

1. Answer: Yes; however, a Production Representative System Sample, using an ICVVA1 and XM813, will be required as part of the Phase 2 proposal submission.

2. W56HZV19Q0082, Section A.2.1 - If an offeror does not participate in DIS Phase 1 (W56HZV19Q0082), for any reason, will they be provided an ICVVA1 and an XM813 for Production Phase II (W56HZV‐19‐R‐0101)?

2. Answer: Companies that are not awarded Purchase Orders under Phase 1 will not receive GFP under the Phase 1 effort. If said companies are interested in submitting a proposal under Phase 2, they will be responsible for acquiring an ICVVA1 and XM813 for the Production Representative System Sample.

3. W56HZV19Q0082-0002 – C.4.1. - "The Government will provide labor and parts for all unscheduled maintenance, semi-annual scheduled maintenance, and annual scheduled maintenance for the vehicle." Is the GFP maintenance labor to be included in the NTE $150,000 bid or will it be provided by the USG by some other means?

3. Answer: The contractor is responsible for conducting PMCS on all GFP and operator level maintenance on the gun (included in NTE $150,000 quote). The Government will provide labor and parts for maintenance beyond PMCS on all GFP, and for maintenance beyond operator level on the gun, the contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer.

4. W56HZV19Q0082- Can the offeror defer to receive the GFE and the training until Phase 2 of this effort?

4. Answer: No, GFP and the associated training is only part of Phase 1.