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ETSSLS Solicitation W911QY19R0008 Questions & Answers

1. Can the drawing tree in the first 13 pages of the TDP be provided in Excel?

Answer: An Excel version of the drawing tree is provided with this amendment.

2. Can all the drawings in the TDP be provided in CAD format during the solicitation period? If not, will they be provided after award?

Answer: The TDP drawings are in Solidworks 2018 format. They will be available upon contract award.

3. Clause 52.209-3, "First Article Approval--Contractor Testing (Sep 1989) included on RFP page 31 specifies that "The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this contract…". This is in direct conflict with the delivery schedule provided on page 56 in Paragraph L.10.3.5 and with CDRL A002, which specifies that a draft of the first article test report must be provided within thirty (30) days after the first article test, and a final copy must be delivered within forty-five (45) days after the first article test.

Please advise to the correct timeline for submitting the first article test report.

Answer: Clause 52.209-3 has been revised to agree with Para. L.10.3.5.

4. Paragraph C.2.2 states, "The ETSSLS shall be built in accordance with the Government’s specifications, supplied Technical Drawing Package and supporting documentation. The ETSSLS shall be packed for shipment per the supplied ETSSLS Equipment packing plan (Attachment 0002). Pack-out equipment is defined in the ETSSLS Equipment pack-out list (9-2- 4832). The ETSSLS has been developed, tested, and certified based on this supplied information." Has a prototype been previously built, or are the certifications referenced based on engineering design analysis only?

Answer: Three (3) prototypes of the ETSSLS were built.

5. If a prototype has been previously built, please provide the name of the Contractor who built the prototype.

Answer: Prototypes were built by the Government and Berg Manufacturing, Inc. of Spokane, WA (CAGE: 4JKJ9).

6. If a prototype has been previously developed, built, tested, and certified by an entity other than the Government (i.e. a Contractor under a previous contract), will the Government consider adding a reference to FAR Part 9.5 in order to prevent unfair competitive advantage in this solicitation?

Answer: The ETSSLS is a Government design, initially developed by the Government. One (1) prototype was built by the Government. Due to limited Government production capacity and drawing workload, the Government contracted to have two (2) additional prototypes built by

Berg Manufacturing, Inc. (Berg) to support Government testing and prepare the final Technical Data Package (TDP) based on the initial Government design. The systems underwent Government-evaluated testing under the oversight of the Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Test Center/Aberdeen Proving Ground, during which design modifications based on test findings were incorporated into the final TDP.

Accordingly, although Berg provided the final TDP, it did not develop the underlying specification, and is not conflicted. FAR 9.505-2(a) & (b) make clear that TDP development is a basis for exclusion based on OCI only when the entity is solely responsible for development and may therefore skew the design to favor its product, which is not the case in this acquisition. To the extent that Berg has a competitive advantage, it is related to its participation in the developmental program, specifically identified by FAR 9.505-2(a)(3) as not implicating OCI.

7. Please provide the name of the Contractor(s) who built the TRICON units that will be supplied as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) under the contract resulting from this solicitation.

Answer: Initially the GFE TRICONs will be provided via a Defense Logistics Agency contract with Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS, Inc.), CAGE 1CAY9.

8. Does the Government intend to order all production units under CLINs 0006 and 0007 per year at one time, under one task order, or will the Government issue multiple task orders per year?

Answer: Orders will be dependent on unit deployment rotations, unit requirements, and funding.

As a result, multiple task orders may be issued per year.

9. In the event the Government will issue multiple task orders per year, does the Government intend that stepladder pricing will be cumulative across all task orders, or will each task order incur separate cost corresponding with only the stepladder pricing for the quantity of units ordered?

Answer: Stepladder pricing will be applied on the individual order level, as well as orders issued within sixty (60) days of one another. The solicitation has been revised to include Section H.

Paragraph H.1.1. discusses the application of stepladder pricing.

10. Please clarify the Key Personnel requirement listed in Paragraph L.10.3.5. Specifically, which labor categories should be used when proposing key personnel?

Answer: The identification of Key Personnel is left to the offeror’s discretion.

11. Section C.3.1 of the solicitation states that the GFE TRICON will be provided IAW drawing 9-1-1410 (Attachment 0006). Section C.3.2 states the ETSSLS DEI is to be manufactured IAW drawing 9-2-0356. However, both drawings require PN 9-2-4843 (Container I/O Pan Installation). Is PN 9-2-4843 installed as part of 9-1-1410 and provided as GFE or is it installed as part of the vendors scope IAW 9-2-0356?

Answer: 9-2-4843 will be installed as part of the contractor’s scope of work in accordance with 9-2-0356.

12. Likewise, drawing 9-1-1410 also lists PN’s 9-2-4714 & 9-2-4715 as sub-tier assemblies.

Please confirm that the GFE TRICON provided as 9-1-1410 will have 9-2-4714 & 9-2-4715 installed prior to vendor receipt.

Answer: 9-2-4714 and 9-2-4715 will be installed as part of GFE 9-1-1410.

13. Is it expected that the GFE TRICON containers (IAW 9-1-1410) will be provided new, used, refurbished, or as some combination of the three?

Answer: GFE TRICON containers may be provided new as well as refurbished.

14. Will container connecting couplers be provided in instances where three TRICON containers are assembled into a single Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for delivery?

Answer: Container couplers are provided as part of GFE.

15. Is contractor logistics supply support required for the first year of the contract as stated in section C.12.3 of the solicitation or for the duration of the contract as stated in section C.11.6?

Answer: Contractor logistic supply support is required for the duration of the contract.

Paragraphs C.11.6 and C.12.3 have been revised.

16. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing No. 9-2-0356, Note 1 states “For Packout Instructions See 9-2-0361”. Will 9-2-0361 be provided before the date for submission of proposals?

Answer: Offeror’s are instructed to refer to Attachment A0002 ETSSLS Packout Plan. Dwg 9- 2-0361 will be finalized as part of the logistics effort but is not anticipated to vary from Attachment A0002 other than in format.

17. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Waste Vent Box shown in 9-2-4714 SHT 4, Detail E and Section F-F. Will assembly, weldment or component prints be provided?

Answer: This item will be provided installed as part of GFE 9-1-1410

18. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing 9-2-4714 SHT 4, Detail D & Section G-G, Electrical Panel Recess Box. Will assembly, weldment or component prints be provided?

Answer: This item will be provided installed as part of GFE 9-1-1410

19. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing No. 9-2-4710 BOM part description for 9-2-4779 changed to STOP, FORMED ANGLE, DRYER CARRAIGE SLIDE, ETS LAUNDRY from STOP PLATE, DRYER CARRAIGE SLIDE, ETS LAUNDRY. The assembly shown on 9-2-4710 reflects this change but 9-2-4779 illustrates the old part. Will an updated drawing be provided?

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include updated dwg. 9-2-4779.

20. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing 9-2-4897, BOM Item 1, Part Number 44085K13, Screen material and Mesh size is not specified. When will this information be provided before the date for submission of proposals?

Answer: Mesh size: 120. Screen material: 316 stainless steel.

21. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing 9-2-4860 Sht 2 & 9-2-4860 Sht 4, Detail T, the Drain plug is shown in 4 locations. Will any additional specification for the drain plug location be provided?

Answer: Drain plugs will be provided installed as part of GFE 9-1-1410.

22. In ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing No. 9-2-4724 Sheet 1 40 amp circuit breaker for power out is deleted. Is circuit protection for power out required? If so, please specify the amperage for the circuit breaker.

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include updated dwg. 9-2-4724, as well as revised dwg.

9-2-4791.

23. In the ETSSLS_Attachment_001_TDP_30_Nov_2018 – Drawing No. 9-2-4724 Sheet 4 there is no 3-phase bus bar for main power in. Is more detail available regarding proper power distribution panel layout and assembly?

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include updated dwg. 9-2-4724, as well as revised dwg.

9-2-4791.

24. Drawing 9-2-4724 – Item 1 – Are manufacturing drawings available? If not, is the item restricted to purchase from CAGE Code 4JKJ9?

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include redlined dwg. 9-2-4724, as well as dwg. 1202153 for the Electrical Enclosure Assembly and dwg. 8961K420 for the Din Rail.

25. Will 3D models be made available for reference?

Answer: The TDP drawings/models are in Solidworks 2018 format. They will be available upon contract award.

26. Drawing # 9-2-4714 Container Modification: It is not clear what modifications are required as there is not a BOM on the drawing and dimensions and features are close to those on the 9-1- 1410 GFE container drawing.

Answer: The modifications in drawing 9-2-4714 will be implemented as part of GFE 9-1-1410.

27. Drawing # 9-2-4843 (container I/O pan installation): Are items 1, 2, & 3 on BOM required or included with the 9-1-1410 GFE container?

Answer: Item 1 will be included and installed as part of GFE 9-1-1410. Items 2 and 3 will be provided and integrated as part of the contractor’s scope of work.

28. Drawing # 9-2-4715 (ceiling and wall stud installation) does not have a BOM. The dimensions of stud locations are also missing. The 9-1-1410 drawing shows studs but does not call them out in the BOM or have them dimensioned.

Answer: The location of the stud may vary from container to container with a shift in the corrugation. The approximate locations are shown, studs are ¼-20 x 1” L.

29. Document # 9-1-1375 (technical specifications) is called out in note 3 on the drawing # 9-1- 1410 but is missing in the TDP provided by the Government.

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include Technical Specification, TRICON Container (T2), Expeditionary TRICON System, 9-1-1375.

30. Contractor Testing C.11: The Government is holding the contractor responsible for meeting all the FAT requirements. However, the contractor is building the first article according to the Govt furnished TDP. It is not clear why the contractor will be responsible if the first article does not pass certain test, for example, transit drop test in C.11.3. Please clarify.

Answer: The system as represented in the TDP has passed specified testing. The intent of contractor testing is to verify manufacturing practices.

31. Is ETSSLS required to have on-board water heater or would the hot water be provided on site?

Answer: There is no requirement for an on-board water heater with the ETSSLS.

32. The container drawing package does not show any wall or roof panels. Does the container come with wall and roof installation and skins installed?

Answer: The GFE container does not come with insulation and skins installed. The GFE container will have the studs preinstalled to the walls and ceiling.

33. Clause 52.235-15: Why is progress payment not included in this contract? Can progress payments be included in the award contract upon successful conclusion of first article test?

Answer: Given the commercial nature of the requirement, standard industry practices regarding financing, and the results of market research, the Government determined that the additional cost of administering progress payments was not warranted.

34. Note 3 on sheet 1 of drawing 9-2-4189 references sheet 2 of the same drawings however sheet 2 was not included as part of the provided TDP. Please provide sheet 2 of drawing 9-2- 4189 for review.

Answer: Reference to Sheet 2 is a drawing error. The TDP has been revised with a redlined dwg. 9-2-4189.

35. Drawing 9-2-4832 references drawings 9-1-1402 and 9-2-2023, however 9-1-1402 and 9-2- 2023 were not included as part of the provided TDP. Please provided drawings 9-1-1402 and 9- 2-2023 for review.

Answer: The TDP has been revised to include revised dwg. 9-2-4832 and dwg. 9-1-1402. The reference to dwg. 9-2-2023 was made in error: Tool box shall be procured using Zoro tools P/N G0760767 as provided in the description.

36. The Make Up Air Filter Assembly (Drawing 9-2-9007) mounts to the exterior surface of the container. The SOW for this project specifically notes that the container must be CARC painted.

The fabricated parts of 9-2-9007 and all other painted components that outfit to the exterior of the container specify “high quality, low VOC, two-component polyurethane enamel (PPG ESSS or equivalent)…” which is not specifically a CARC coating. Please clarify that the coating system specified on the drawings does not adhere to a CARC product or process.

Answer: Dwg. 9-2-9007 has the incorrect paint specification. The assembly should be CARC painted. The TDP has been revised with a redlined dwg. 9-2-9007, in addition to revised dwgs.

9-2-4729, 9-2-4730, 9-2-4731, 9-2-4814, and 9-2-9051.

37. This Proposal timeline was compressed due to the December–January Holidays. With this circumstance we request a 14-day due date extension.

Answer: The proposal submission deadline has been revised.

38. C. Statement of Work/General Scope: Is the contractor required to provide an ETSSLS operating manual? How does the contractor provide input to an existing manual?

Answer: A technical manual does not currently exist. The Government intends to develop the technical manual as part of a separate logistics effort at a later date.

39. C.12.4 & L.10.3.7. States “The Warranty will be evaluated against the requirements desired by the Government.” Please provide the Government’s desired warranty requirement and duration for the ETSSLS.

Answer: Per solicitation paragraph L.10.3.7., the Government’s minimum requirements are for a warranty against defects for ninety (90) days after acceptance.

40. For ETSSLS Attachment 0001 TDP, could you provide the complete model number or performance requirements for the source and discharge pump system(s)?

Answer:

Source pump: Gould P/N SP-10HM03N22T6PBQE as specified in dwg. 9-2-4813 Discharge pump: Zoller P/N M53 as specified in dwg. 9-2-4734

41. For ETSSLS Attachment 0002 Equipment Pack Out List is there a specific mfg. or model for the Source/Waste water tanks?

Answer: No. They can be procured from fabric bladder manufacturers with dwg. 9-2-9161.

42. C.3.1. Please clarify if the GFE TRICON already has the container penetrations. It is not clear when viewing Attachment 6, 9-1-1410.

Answer: The GFE TRICON already has the container penetrations

43. C.11.6. & C.12.3. Will first year logistics support (CLSS) be billed separately as Time & Materials purchases?

Answer: Logistic Support will be acquired separately as firm-fixed price purchases. Travel for logistics support may also be funded on a cost-reimbursement basis, if warranted.

44. L.5.1. & L.5.3. Is it required to hand deliver the Proposal Submission to the Contracting Office provided that all Volumes and copies are submitted on time in the instructed format?

Answer: The proposal submission is not required to be hand delivered.

45. L.9.1.4. Would a memory stick be an acceptable electronic format rather than CD/DVD- ROM’s?

Answer: No. CD/DVD-ROMs is the requested format.

46. L.10.1.1a. Section A requires an Executive Summary letter. Does each CD/DVD require its own summary letter copy or is the requirement for the Volume only?

Answer: A single Executive Summary for the entire proposal is required.

47. L.10.1.1b. Is it the intent that the “Statement of Compliance” be a summary of the substantive elements of the proposal and a demonstration of how each element meets the requirements of the solicitation? It is not clear exactly what is the expectation as to what is to be covered in the “Statement of Compliance.”

Answer: The Statement of Compliance is a statement indicating the offeror is in complete compliance with all the requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation as issued and amended. If the offeror has any objections, exceptions, contingencies, or additions to the solicitation, then the Statement of Compliance shall detail and analyze them.

48. L.10.1.6: If the Contractor creates an alliance with another party, which is not a subcontractor, but which is granted an economic interest in the profitability arising from an awarded contract as a limited, contract based, joint venture with the Contractor, limited also to the duration of the ETSSLS award contract, in exchange for direct technical resources to train the Contractor’s personal, inspect any work done by Contractor personnel, and as required supervise such personnel to assure all work related to the ETSSLS units is being done in a manner meeting all applicable requirements, and its know-how as necessary to perform all requirements of an awarded contract, which party is NOT performing any of the direct manufacturing and fabrication labor associated with the performance of any award under the solicitation, is that party considered a subcontractor for purposes of this section? Assuming such party is not treated as a subcontractor, does that party nevertheless required to meet the conditions set forth in the last sentence of this section?

Answer: Yes.

49. M.1.2 & M3.81. Under Evaluation Factors For Award, for Past Performance, is this factor a Pass/Fail rating or Relevancy rating?

Answer: The Past Performance factor will receive a confidence assessment rating, not a Pass/Fail rating, which will be based on the offeror’s recency, relevancy, and quality of submitted past performances.

50. For CLINs 0006 and 0007, the FOB point is Destination. However, estimated shipping costs are submitted separately in CLIN 0009. Please confirm that no shipping costs should be included in the price for CLINs 0006 and 0007.

Answer. No shipping costs should be included in the price for CLINs 0006 and 0007.