QandA W912CH-26-B-A010.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for federal contract solicitation W912CH-26-B-A010 regarding the Type V Airdrop Main Panel Assembly. The document addresses four key technical clarifications submitted by bidders regarding the Technical Data Package (TDP) and contract requirements.
The Q&A clarifies that the main panel assembly (part number 11-1-2781-2) is identical across all Type V platform sizes, with differences only in quantity; drawing 11-1-2780 Sheet 3 defines the complete 11-1-2780-8 configuration with all relevant subcomponents and hardware. The document confirms that drawing 11-1-2785 should reference Revision G (not H as initially cited in the TDP) as the current version. For storage and transportation purposes, Type III, Style B open crates (11-1-4200) should not be stacked more than two high due to their light-duty classification, though additional stacking validation would require formal testing per ASTM D4169. Regarding First Article Testing requirements, "two units" refers to two individual panels (11-1-2781-2) rather than two complete packages containing eight panels total; the expectation is that one panel will be completely assembled and inspected, with subassembly components from a second panel inspected before assembly, along with all fastener and material certificates of compliance. This Q&A document serves to resolve bidder ambiguities prior to bid submission for the five-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract with a five-year minimum of 426 packages.
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| Solicitation Amendment W912CH26BA0100004 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment W912CH26BA0100003 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment 0002 W912CH26BA0100002.pdf | ||
| Solicitation W912CH26BA010 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| QandA W912CH-26-B-A010.docx | DOCX document | |
| QandA W912CH-26-B-A010.docx | DOCX document | |
| IFB - W912CH26BA010.pdf | ||
| Exhibit A_CDRLs.docx | DOCX document | |
| First Article Waiver Worksheet.pdf |
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Q & A: W912CH-26-B-A010 – Type V Airdrop Main Panel Assembly
Question 1:
The main part number for this NSN is 11-1-2780-8. Table 1 drawing 11-1-2780revU only specifies assembly lengths for dashes -1 through -7, -15, -17, and -18 completely omitting the dimensions for the -8 configuration. There does not appear to be a drawing for part number 11-1-2780-8 to give dimensions and specs for the main panel assembly itself. Is there a missing drawing in the TDP file?
Answer:
Regardless of the Type V platform size, the main panel assembly is the exact same, the only difference is the quantity of panels required. 11-1-2780-8 is defined on drawing 11-1-2780 Sheet 3. It consists of a main panel assy (11-1-2781-2), side rail bushing (11-1-2792) and all the relevant hardware. The TDP provided is only to support the specific items specified in the 11-1-2780-8 table.
Question 2:
What is the proper revision for drawing 11-1-2785, Extrusion End Member? The TDP calls out 11-1-2785(H), but when the drawing is opened it is still 11-1-2785(G).
Answer:
Reference to Rev H is erroneous. Rev G, as is presented in the drawing itself, was confirmed to be the latest revision.
Question 3:
What is the maximum number of 11-1-4200 Type V Main Panel crates that can be stacked on top of one another for both static storage and transportation?
Answer:
Per ASTM D6049, Type III, Style B open crates (depicted but not specified in drawing 11-1-4200) do not have a load limitation ("no load or size restriction except as limited by handing methods") but are considered "light duty". Because of that latter classification and the gross weight and dimensions of a packed crate, packaging advises no more than a 2 high stack.
A proper stacking test per ASTM D4169 would have to be conducted to validate stacking beyond 2 high.
Question 4: Can you clarify if "units" in this scenario highlighted below represents "package" or "each", as there are 4 panels in each package.
“First Article Approval-Contractor Testing (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)
(a) The Contractor shall test 2 unit(s) of Lot/Item Panel Assembly Type V Main, P/N 11-1-2781-2 as specified in this contract” Answer: The Quality Assurance Provision that was provided with the TDP indicate that “Two samples of the Panel Assembly Type V Main, P/N 11-1-2781-2, shall be subjected to a first article inspection. The Main Panel First Article Inspection shall be performed on one completely assembled panel and the sub-assembly components of a second panel before assembly. Ensure that all fastener and material certificates of compliance are available for review. Ensure that commercially available vendor item screws and bolts are identified with the manufacturers symbol and grade.”
Two units in this case would just be two individual panels (11-1-2781-2). The expectation would not be that two packages of 11-1-2780-8 components/hardware (eight 11-1-2781-2 panels) would be inspected for FAT.
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