W56HZV-20-R-0006 Question and Answers 30 Mar 2021.pdf

15. On TDPL 20190862, offeror would like to use a replacement for the M46146 adhesive as first approved under RFV980-D162 during contract W56HZV-14-C-0085 (M48) and several subsequent contracts (both M48 and HSFC), is this acceptable to the government?

A15. No, that variance was for a specific contract, a new variance will be needed for this effort.

16. On TDPL’s 20200676 and 20200674, offeror would like to use a replacement for the MIL-E-51483 plastisol as first approved under Z13-D025 and 980-0113-0001 during contract W56HZV-14-C-0085 and several subsequent contracts, is this acceptable to the government?

A16. No, that variance was for a specific contract, a new variance will be needed for this effort.

17. Concerning TDPL’s 20200676 and 20200674, offeror would like to use a replacement for the M46146 adhesive used to assemble the fines cloth to the liners, as first approved under Z13-D026 for contract W56HZV- 14-C-0085 and several subsequent contracts (both M48 and HSFC), is this acceptable to the government?

A17. No, that variance was for a specific contract, a new variance will be needed for this effort.

18. Regarding TDPL’s 20200676 and 20200674, offeror would like to change the welding process on parts 5-19- 7440, 5-19-7443, and 5-19-7444 to that approved under Z13-D024 and 980-D160, during contract W56HZV-14-C- 0085.

A18. No, that variance was for a specific contract, a new variance will be needed for this effort.

19. Please provide the correct revision level for TDP 20181206.

A19. Run Date: 12-DEC-18

20. Does the government intend to include Resistance to rough handling in the Classification of Characteristics for production conformance inspection in MIL-DTL-51194 for the M19 Filter’ A20. Required in TABLE 1.

23. For TDPL 20200144 will the government provide PL5-19-1819 which is called out on PL5-19-1828 but not provided in the solicitation package?

A31. Attached

24. Regarding the M93, TDP EH9TD020EH_TDPL20200278 Drawing 5-19-9431, EA-F-1473 and NOR Y21-0094- 002, added para 3.5.13 High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and Lightning. These requirements have been added before but removed with a waiver. These requirements are not compatible with the current designed, tested and qualified fan/s. The addition of these requirements will require the development of new fan electronics module which will add substantial time and cost to the program. Is it the government intent to keep these two requirements for this contract? Due to the limited facilities and test schedule for testing HEMP and Lightning (para 3.5.13, 3.5.14, 4.5.4.12, 4.5.4.13) can the FAT be done by analysis by a third party acceptable firm?

EA-F-1473, a detailed specification, is now PRF EA-F-1473, a performance specification. 5-19-9431 must meets the requirements of PRF EA-F-1473, if you feel a variance is needed, you can submit one. We would need to see any analysis to verify the item meets PRF EA-F-1473 before any approval.

25. Regarding the M93, can the Government confirm that the two sources for the blower that are included in Revision J meet the requirements, including HAEMP and lightning strike?

A33. What is the Part Number or Document with Rev J?

26. Also for TDPL 20200144, the First Article Test of Hose, Air Duct requires 20 samples to be tested of each length as detailed in MIL-DTL-14506 Para. 4.2.2, which reads “Sample. The first article sample shall consist of 20 hoses of the size or sizes specified and shall be manufactured using the same methods, materials, equipment, and processes as will be used during regular production (see 6.2)”. As there are four hose lengths (5-19-916-1, -2, -3 and -4) included in the M14 GPFU, will the government consider reducing the requirement to test only a single length hose while meeting all Physical Property and Mustard Resistance test requirements where these tests can logically be completed on one hose length? Physical property tests that require testing of various hose lengths will be maintained.

A34. Yes, one set of hoses, P/N 5-19-916, being tested is acceptable.

27. Also for TDPL 20200144, will the government provide P5-19-1820-1, P5-19-1820-2, P5-19-876-1, P5-66-230, P5-66-269 and P5-19-1757 which are called out on P5-19-1828 but not provided in the solicitation package?

A35. Attached

28. Regarding the IBCM Filter Set, TDP 20200812 Part Number 5-19-14296 Rev D, the suggested source has informed offeror that Part Number 5-19-14296 Rev D is obsolete and has been replaced with Part Number 855212438. Will the government update the solicitation to reflect the new part number?

A36. An ECP should be submitted with the information verifying the replacement.

29. Can the government confirm that they require the full spectrum of testing from section 4.2 (first article) of MIL-DTL-32101 for all potential manufacturers, given that some of the manufacturers have recently completed this testing? If the full spectrum of testing is not needed, what portion of the testing would be required?

A37. A full FAT will be required per section 4.2 (FAT) depending on the source of the carbon supply. Offeror should refer to section 4.2.2 for additional guidance for an alternative to a full carbon FAT. If the Offeror can provide the necessary documentation listed in section 4.2.2, then the FAT would be reduced to only the Phase I testing.

30. Regarding the M48A1 Gas Particulate Filter, both Tan and Green variants, TDPL’s 20200676 and 20200674, the top level drawing revision for part number 5-19-7443 has changed and the parts list is not in the TDPL. Will the government please provide this parts list?

A38. I am assuming you are referring to PL5-19-7439-10 & PL5-19-7439-20. Attached.

3a. M14 GPFU drawing package is missing the following:

a. PL5-19-1819 for the Installation Kit, GPFU, M37.

A3a. Attached.

4a. The M13A1 drawing package is missing the following:

a. PN 7056700/7056710 AND 7056700/7056708 for the Two Terminal Special Waterseal A4a. 7056700 Attached.

5a. The M59 drawing package is missing the following:

a. DUST COLLECTOR, 5-19-6153

b. TRANSITION, INLET, 5-19-6351 A5a. Attached.

1c. I was advise by my sales team that the following drawings or Parts Lists (PL) are missing from various TDP packages for W56HZV-20-R-0006:

ITEM #4 –DWG 5-19-1828

There is no Drawing 5-19-1828, everything you need is on PL5-19-1828.

ITEM #6 & ITEM #8- DWG C5-19-870

5-19-870 Rev K Attached

ITEM #7- DWG 11569673-2

This is no Drawing 11569673

ITEM #14 –PL 5-19-7443

PL5-19-7443 Rev F Attached

ITEM #15 –PL 5-19-7443

PL5-19-7443 Rev F Attached

ITEM #17 –DWG 5-19-6722

There is no Drawing 5-19-6722, everything you need is on PL5-19-6722.

ITEM #18- DWG 5-19-5582

5-19-5582 Rev M Attached

5. Solicitation Section B provides at CLINs 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214 and 0215, a TOP DRAWING NR: TDPL 20200098 for the M59 Gas Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU). This TDPL number was not part of the controlled documents available for upload.

Please provide as soon as possible.

A5. PDMS link to TDPL 20200098.

https://pdms.apgea.army.mil/pdms/tdpl/moreinfo.html?id=1967997

6. Solicitation Attachment 0002 shows TDPL 20180311 as the TDPL Number for the M59 Gas Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU) (NSN 4240-00-237-0223 / PN 5-19-6699 / M59 GPFU). This TDPL number is different from that provided in Solicitation Section B, CLINs 0211-0215. Please confirm the correct TDPL number for the M59 GPFU and provide access to that TDPL as soon as possible.

A6. The TDPL in Attachment 2 is TDPL 20200098.

7. TDPL 20180311 (referenced on Attachment 0002) was not provided by the government for upload by offerors. Was this TDPL number entry on Attachment 0002 an error? Is this TDPL number 20180311 required to be reviewed? Please advise.

A7. There is not an Attachment 2 TDPL 20180311.

8. A number of the Engineering exceptions list NOR 258-0015-001 as required for the TDPL’s. Will the government provide a copy of this document?

A8. 258-0015-001 Attached https://pdms.apgea.army.mil/pdms/tdpl/moreinfo.html?id=1967997

12. Drawing 5-19-18078 was included in TDPL20181199. Was this an oversight or does the government have an intended use for this material?

A12. There is no drawing 5-19-18078 in TDPL20181199. There is a drawing 5-15-18078, it is for Reference Only and not required.

14. On TDPL 20180230 the engineering exceptions require SPI P5-192300 rev F, can the government provide a copy of this document?

A14. P5-19-2300 Ref F Attached.

23. The following questions are in regards to TDPL 20191359 – M13 GPFU:

a. Will the Government provide QAP5-19-1662 which is listed on TDPL 20191359 but not provided in the solicitation package?

QAP5-19-1662 Rev E Attached

b. Will the Government provide drawing 12910415 Revision A which is listed on TDPL 20191359 but not provided in the solicitation package?

12910415 Rev A Attached

c. Will the Government provide drawing 7056700-7056708 (unknown revision) and specifications which is called out on drawing 5-19-1782 but not provided in the solicitation package?

7056700 Rev AA Attached. 7056700-7056708 is defined in 7056700 Rev AA

d. Will the Government provide drawing 7056700-7056710 (unknown revision) and specifications which are called out on drawing 5-19-1782 but not provided in the solicitation package?

7056700 Rev AA Attached. 7056700-7056710 is defined in 7056700 Rev AA

e. Will the Government provide drawing PPL5-19-3052 which is called out in PPL5-19- 3051 Remarks (B) Installation Kit Sheet 2 but not provided in the solicitation package?

PPL5-19-3052 Rev A Attached

f. Will the Government provide drawing P5-19-1782 (unknown revision) which is called out on PPL5-19-3051 Remarks (B) Sheet 2, Electric Air Heater but not provided in the solicitation package?

P5-19-1782 Rev G Attached

24. Attachment 0003 – Section D lists the packaging requirements for the filters. It references SPI P5-19-6868 revision B for the Hermetically Sealed Filter Canister (HSFC) filter, however SPI P5-19-6868 revision C is included with the TDP. Please confirm which revision level the government prefers.

A24. P5-19-6868 Rev C

25. Attachment 0003 – Section D references NOR Z13-0114-029 in regard to the M48 packaging, could the government provide a copy of this document?

Z13-0114-029 Attached

26. Attachment 0003 – Section D references NOR 980-0285-001 in regard to the M98 set packaging, could the government provide a copy of this document?

980-0285-001 Attached

27. Can the government provide a copy of the desired revision level of P5-19-14329, packaging instruction for the moisture indicator used on the M48 and M98 filters?

A27. P5-19-14329 Revision B, attached.

28. The following questions are in regards to TDPL 20200144 – M14 GPFU.

a. Drawing 5-19-1827 Rev. H was supplied in the TDP. It is understood that NOR 564- 0165-00 is associated with this drawing. Will the Government incorporate NOR 564-0165-00 into any resulting contract award?

A28a. 564-0165-003 attached.

b. Will the Government provide P5-70-23 which is called out on 5-70-23 and P5-19-1828 but not provided in the solicitation package?

P5-70-23 Rev D Attached

c. Will the Government provide P5-4-1002 which is called out on 5-4-1002 but not provided in the solicitation package?

P5-4-1002 Rev A Attached

d. Will the Government provide P5-66-232 which is called out on 5-66-232 but not provided in the solicitation package?

P5-66-232 Rev A Attached

e. Will the Government provide P5-9-159 which is called out on 5-9-159 but not provided in the solicitation package P5-9-159 Rev C Attached