WSDS QA 91-95.pdf

VENDOR QUESTION USG RESPONSE

91.As a follow up to question/answer #32 regarding NSF-61 requirements. We have been provided the following feedback from

NSF, when questioned about the NSF-61 requirements for anodized aluminum: “in 25-years of material audits that they have never tested anodized aluminum and are doubtful it would pass.” Based on that response, either (1) the FDA and NSF-61 requirements need to be deleted for anodized aluminum components, or (2) anodized aluminum components need to be replaced with stainless steel components.

Every one of our component suppliers have responded the same, that they cannot certify their anodized aluminum components to meet the requirements of NSF-61. Please advise if the NSF-61 requirements will be removed and if not, will the requirement be changed to stainless steel for those components. The cost of stainless is much higher so there is a substantial cost consideration and also weight increase to

All materials that come in contact with the potable water shall conform to either CFR Title 21, Parts 173-189 or NSF 61, with the exception of components made from anodized aluminum. Replacing aluminum components with stainless steel is not an option for this application. All anodized aluminum components shall be IAW MIL-PRF-8625, Type III (Hard anodic coatings), using a non-chromate bath or process, Class I (Non-dyed), with a nickel acetate seal. The WSDS ATPD 2425 will be updated to address this compliance requirement and the exception for anodized aluminum. All applicable drawings of the WSDS TDP will be updated to reflect this anodization process requirement.

92. Could the Government define "Level Surface?" Will the contractor have the latitude to stack Tricons (and to what level if so), or does

“level” mean “ground level?” ( REF. F1.3)

Level surface means ground level

93. Could you please clarify the packaging instructions for CLINs 1004-

7004 ( 350 GPM Fuel Pump Production), 1005-7005 ( 350 GPM Water

Pump Production), and 1006-7006 (50k Water Storage Bag Production).

Section D.1.2 states “The contractor shall preserve and package the special tool kit and all spares IAW the Government approved packaging data as generated and submitted by the contractor.” Specifically, are the spare pumps and the 50K Water Storage Bags to be packed in a

Tricon as they would be delivered in the WSDS system?”

The spares for storage bags and pumps will not be packed into Tricons. That is part of the packaging data development laid out in the contract. Once that packaging is developed and tested in accordance with MIL-STD-2073 and approved by the Government, that same information can be applied to section D for the spares that will be ordered on the contract. In other words, the packaging data created will be used to ship the spare parts as ordered on the contract.

VENDOR QUESTION USG RESPONSE

94. In reference to Amendment 0002, L.2. Method of Submission:

a. Note 5 which states that “… Offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for upload”. Knowing that the DoD SAFE Drop-Off site could be slow, can offeror upload the files as they get to upload even though complete proposal still not ready?

b. Note 4 states that once proposal file is uploaded by clicking Drop-Off

File , DoD SAFE Request for Drop-Off link will no longer be active. So if we want to upload another file or revised file then we need to request another link?

c. Note 6 states that offeror only upload files if ready to submit its Drop-

Off to the Government. But if we submit only few files which are ready for Drop-Off but not all remaining files are ready then we have to request another links for submitting the proposal?

a. Yes, the Government will accept proposal submittal in batches. Please make sure your company's name is somewhere on each document or file.

b. Yes, if you want to submit your proposal in batches, multiple drop-off requests are required.

c. Only final versions of your proposal should be submitted, and proposal submissions should be done within the same day.

95. Realizing that a request was previously made for a submission date extension, your consideration is kindly requested. Provided that the

Government ended the Q&A period 10 days earlier than originally communicated, coupled with the fact that there are questions asked that remain unanswered, and industry continues to see slower than normal responses from vendors due to COVID-19 impacts, we respectfully request that the Government consider extending the proposal due date by 30 days

The draft scope and drawings were first posted to Sam.gov on 12 Apr. A copy of the draft RFP and all attachments were posted on 26 Apr;

feedback/questions was requested at that time. The final RFP was issued 12

May with proposals originally due 14 June. Since then, a one-week extension has been granted.