PNSY Zinc Plating Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding material specifications, hardness, and plating requirements for a part.

• Material and Hardness: The material is HY-80 per spec NAVSEA TM T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 (superseding MIL-S-16216). The Brinell hardness is 200-260 HB.
• Plating: Parts shall be plated everywhere except within the spline & keyway. An attachment specifies areas that should NOT be plated.
• Drawing Reference: An attached drawing, posted in the SAM notice, indicates areas not to be plated.

This Q&A clarifies material and plating specifications, which may impact how bidders prepare their proposals or understand the technical requirements of the opportunity.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation.

• Question 1 (Material & Masking): The material is HY-80 with a Brinell hardness of 200-260 HB. Parts shall be plated everywhere except within the spline & keyway. An attached drawing specifies areas not to be plated.
• Question 2 (Masking/Plating Scope): Plating is permitted in spline and internal diameters/keyways as long as critical dimensions are maintained within tolerance.
• Question 3 (Finish/Color): The required finish/color under ASTM B633-13, Type II, SC-3 is yellow chromate.
• Question 4 (Material & Hardness): The base material is HY-80, and the HRC is 15-26.

These clarifications provide specific details on material, plating, and finish requirements, which may affect how bidders prepare their proposals and understand the scope of work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a technical drawing detailing specific part dimensions and manufacturing specifications. It serves as a blueprint for the fabrication or modification of a component.

• Dimensions: Precise measurements are provided for length, width, diameter, and depth, with specified tolerances (e.g., +/- 0.001, +/- 0.002).
• Features: Details include chamfers, drilled and tapped holes (e.g., 1/4-20 UNC-2B), spotfacing, and bevels.
• Angles: Specific angles are indicated, such as 45 degrees and 79 degrees 30 minutes.
• Material/Finish: While not explicitly stated, the "DIA THRU" notation suggests a through-hole.
• Reference Points: Labeled points (A, B, D, G, H) and notes provide context for specific dimensions and features.

This drawing is critical for bidders to understand the exact physical specifications of the item being procured. It directly informs manufacturing capabilities, material requirements, and quality control processes necessary to meet the opportunity's technical requirements. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution or product conforms to all dimensions and specifications outlined in this drawing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 1, titled "PC-8 & 10 LOCKS," and contains detailed engineering drawings for a lock mechanism. It serves as a technical specification for potential bidders to understand the physical requirements of the lock.

• Detailed dimensional drawings of the lock mechanism, including overall dimensions, hole sizes, tap details, chamfers, and bevels.
• Specific callouts for features such as "DRILL & TAP -20 UNC-2B, DEEP SPOTFACE 5/8 DIA FOR FLAT SURFACE."
• Notes indicating specific surface treatments and dimensional tolerances (e.g., '+.000/-.001').
• A "DETAIL 9-CI LOCK" with a scale of 12"=1'-0", showing a specific configuration.
• Indication of "SIM TO OPP HAND" suggesting a mirrored version or related component.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to accurately assess their capability to manufacture or supply the specified lock. It provides the precise technical specifications necessary for quoting, design, and manufacturing, directly impacting proposal accuracy and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements for potential bidders and awarded contractors at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). It details what constitutes Critical Information and Indicators (CII) and the required countermeasures to protect this sensitive information.

• Definition of OPSEC: A process to protect sensitive information from exploitation by adversaries.
• OPSEC Plan Requirement: Specifies when an OPSEC Plan is required, to be signed by the Prime contractor and submitted to the contracting official.
• Contractor Responsibility: Outlines the contractor's duty to protect CII and sensitive information during the contract period, including prohibitions on publicizing information via newsletters, trade magazines, or social media.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Defines CUI and requires reporting of any attempts by unauthorized parties to solicit or obtain it.
• Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy: Details the policy regarding the use of PEDs, which are devices capable of recording, storing, or transmitting data. It emphasizes the need for coordination with sponsors and adherence to shipyard guidance.
• Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL): Provides examples of CII (e.g., PII, work schedules, equipment capabilities, critical infrastructure) and required countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive information online, shredding sensitive documents, removing badges).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security and information protection requirements that will be part of the contract. It highlights the types of information that must be protected, the procedures for handling sensitive data, and the consequences of compromise. Bidders should review this to assess their ability to comply with these stringent OPSEC and CUI safeguarding measures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on a federal contract in specific locations.

• Applicability: This WD applies to the towns of Eliot and Kittery in YORK COUNTY, MAINE.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour) and provisions related to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details applicable differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the WD.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to contract violations. The specific wage rates listed will directly impact the cost proposal submitted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "GFP Attachment," provides details on Government Furnished Property (GFP) related to Solicitation Number N3904026Q0056. It lists specific items that are provisioned for the program.

• Program Title: PC LOCKS
• Provisioned Items:
  • Line Item 1: PC-LOCK 8 (LOCK), Quantity: 79, Unit Acquisition Cost: $20.00, Model Number: 4403697-8.
  • Line Item 2: PC-LOCK 10 (LOCK), Quantity: 75, Unit Acquisition Cost: $20.00, Model Number: 4403697-10.
• Both items are marked as "No" for Serially Managed, Reparable, Use As-Is, and Upgradable?.
• Both items are associated with the ELMS Property System ID.

This attachment details specific government-furnished property (locks) that will be provided for the opportunity. Bidders should review the item names, quantities, and model numbers to understand the GFP being supplied. This information is crucial for planning and execution of the contract requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Zinc Plating Services for Government-Furnished Locks. The services include cleaning, prepping, and zinc plating of PC-8 and PC-9 locks according to specified standards.

• Zinc plating of 79 each PC-8 Locks and 75 each PC-9 Locks.

• Services must adhere to ASTM-B633-13, Type-II, SC-3 standards.

• Spline, inside DIA, and Keyway dimensions must be maintained.

• Dimensional details for PC-8 and PC-10 locks must be maintained as described in Drawing 4403697-r; Attachment 1.

• The contractor's facility is the place of performance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Deviation).

• Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 - 04/29/2027.

• "All or None" basis award is indicated.

• Quotes must be emailed.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Quotes must include the filled-out RFQ form.

• FOB Destination Pricing is required.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability (meeting minimum requirements) and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Past performance will be evaluated.

• Offerors must provide applicable procedures and technical information for evaluation; failure to do so may result in an unresponsive quotation.

• Commercial labor rates and total price breakdowns are requested for price justification.

• Due Date: 04/10/2026 at 01:00 PM EST.

• Business Size: Options for SMALL or LARGE are presented.

• NAICS code and small business size standard are to be determined elsewhere in the solicitation.

• Government will ship locks to the contractor for plating.

• Contractor shall return plated locks to PNSY.

• Government Property Management System Plan is required for offerors.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.