Custom Metal Fabrication Services for Tactical Shelters and Equipment

Amendment 3 Q: Sheet 1 carries a marked note that the U-Channel is not shown correctly in Detail A or the Top and Bottom views. Can the Government confirm/issue a corrected Detail A and Top/Bottom view for the U-Channel (Find No. 3, Dwg. 17-3-4854) before award, or advise which view governs in the interim? A: Drawing 17-3-4854 was revised and an updated drawing package was uploaded to the announcement. Side view in 17-3-4850, Detail B, shows the correct positioning of U Channel, 17-3-4854. Q: The U-Channel detail sheet specifies cross-section (2.00″ × 1.00″, .125″ wall) but does not dimension overall cut length. Please confirm the required finished length for the four U-Channel pieces called out on the weldment parts list (17-3-4851). A: Drawing 17-3-4854 was revised and an updated drawing package was uploaded to the announcement. Q: Drawing calls out Aluminum 6061-T6 and 6063-T5 per ASTM B221 throughout. Please confirm whether DFARS 252.225-7009 (specialty metals domestic melt/production) applies to this item, and whether mill test reports/certificates of conformance must accompany each delivery lot. A: Unless otherwise stated, DFARS 252.225-7009 would not apply for purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Mill test reports/certificates of conformance are only required if stated on a purchase order. Q: Removable panel spacer is specified as Nylon 6 (polyamide), off-white. Please confirm whether a specific commercial grade/durometer or flame-retardancy rating is required, or whether generic Nylon 6 stock is acceptable. A: For this product, generic Nylon 6 stock is acceptable. Q: Please confirm acceptable substitute/equivalent aluminum tempers or alloys (e.g., alternate 6000-series) in the event of raw-material supply disruption, and the process for requesting a material deviation. A: Material deviations should be requested in writing (email), with supporting documents (material data, mark-up of drawings) and will require acceptance by the product engineers (final customer). Q: Drawing calls for welding IAW ANSI D1.2. Please confirm whether a specific filler alloy (e.g., 4043 vs.

5356) is required or left to the fabricator's WPS, and whether WPS/PQR must be submitted for Government approval prior to production. A: For this product, the government does not require approval of WPS and PQR. Other products may have additional welding

requirements stated on the drawings or purchase order. Q: Please confirm the required weld inspection method and acceptance criteria — visual only per AWS/ANSI D1.2, or is additional NDE (e.g., dye penetrant) required on any joint? A: For this product, the government does not require additional NDE. Other products may have additional inspection

requirements stated on the drawings or purchase order. Q: Rivets (MS24243/5A304, MS24243/5A406) and rivet-mount nut (MS21075-4N) are called out by standard number only. Please confirm no additional finish/plating beyond the standard MS material finish is required. A: No additional finish/plating beyond the standard MS part finishes unless stated on drawing. Q: Please confirm whether any non-destructive inspection (NDI) beyond standard ISO 9001:2015 dimensional/visual inspection is required (e.g., ultrasonic, radiographic, or dye-penetrant), and identify the applicable acceptance standard. A: NDI beyond dimensional/visual inspection is not required unless called out on a drawing or required on a purchase order. Q: Is a First Article Inspection (FAI) required prior to release of production quantities? If so, please identify the required FAI report format and submission timeline. A: First article submission is not required unless requested as part of a purchase order. Q: Please confirm the exact ink product or acceptable equivalents for the MIL-STD-130 marking requirement (25-high Gothic characters, black epoxy ink) or confirm any commercial equivalent meeting MIL-STD-130 is acceptable. A: Unless the drawing states specific

requirements for ink, commercial equivalent meeting MIL-STD-130 is acceptable. Q: Please confirm required packaging/preservation level for shipment (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1) and destination(s)/CLIN structure. A: Unless requirement for MIL-STD-2073 packaging is stated in a purchase order, then commercial packaging is acceptable. Destination will be specified in the purchase order. (Most likely it will be Natick). Q: Please confirm total estimated quantity, delivery schedule, and whether the acquisition includes option quantities or is a base-plus-option/IDIQ structure. A: Sources sought posting is for market research only. Delivery schedule and contract structure not determined. Q: Please confirm the small-business set-aside status of this acquisition (e.g., WOSB set-aside vs. full-and-open with WOSB consideration) and applicable NAICS size standard. A: Small-business set-aside status – not determined. Sources sought posting is for market research only. Q: Please confirm the data rights/distribution status of Dwg. 17-3-4850 and subordinate details for purposes of subcontracting any detail-part fabrication. A: Dwg. 17-3-4850 is Distro A – Unlimited release Amendment 2 Update to ECU frame drawing package updated with a change of 17-3-4854. This part was redesigned recently during fabrication due to a few issues and inconsistencies. Amendment 1 Removed the requirement to specifically cost out fabrication of the ECU Frame Assembly per the attached drawing / technical data package (17-3-4850) as it is representative of current needs as well as any discounts provided for purchase quantities in excess of a single unit. SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide Custom Metal Fabrication Servies in support of the Soldier Sustainment Directorate Prototyping Branch.

Background: The Government (DEVCOM Soldier Center / Soldier Sustainment Directorate / Prototyping Branch) supports a variety of government managed specialty tactical shelter programs with unique metal fabrication