Attachment 4: Vendor Questions and Answers

Solicitation: N0025326R7006, DMISA Rings
Attachment 04, Vendor Questions and Answers
Amendment 0001
Question 1. Is this to manufacture new or to refurbish government furnished material? Answer 1. This requirement is for the refurbishment of existing government furnished material as defined in the Statement of Work and associated drawings.

Question 2. Which externally certified QMS standards are considered equivalent to ISO 9001:2015?
Answer 2. Upon review, the requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification, or equivalent certification from an external quality management system is removed. Factor 1, Technical Subfactor 2: Technical Quality is updated to “RESERVED”.

Question 3. [Regarding an external quality management system] May an Offeror satisfy this requirement through a proposed subcontractor or teaming partner that holds the required current third-party certification?
Answer 3. Upon review, the requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification, or equivalent certification from an external quality management system is removed. Factor 1, Technical Subfactor 2: Technical Quality is updated to “RESERVED”.

Question 4. [Regarding an external quality management system] Must the prime offeror also hold the certification?

Answer 4. Upon review, the requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification, or equivalent certification from an external quality management system is removed. Factor 1, Technical Subfactor 2: Technical Quality is updated to “RESERVED”.

Question 5. [Regarding an external quality management system] If an Offeror can satisfy this requirement through a proposed subcontractor or teaming partner that holds the required current third-party certification; must the certified subcontractor perform particular functions, workshare, or quality-control responsibilities? Answer 5. Upon review, the requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification, or equivalent certification from an external quality management system is removed. Factor 1, Technical Subfactor 2: Technical Quality is updated to “RESERVED”.

Question 6. [Regarding an external quality management system] If an Offeror can satisfy this requirement through a proposed subcontractor or teaming partner that holds the required current third-party certification; what proposal documentation is required to demonstrate the arrangement, such as the subcontractor’s certificate, letter of commitment, workshare description, and allocation of quality-system responsibilities? Answer 6. Upon review, the requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification, or equivalent