Pumping Assembly, Water

** NOTE **: The below questions and answers regarding the Publications and Packaging CDRL portions of the solicitation are posted here for your reference: CDRL(s) A010, A011, A012 Question(s) 1. Is there a need for QTY (3) paper copies to be delivered at each of the 30%, 70%, and 100% completion stages of developing the Technical Manual? No, PDF copies delivered electronically are more than sufficient for PTM reviews. CDRL A014 Question(s) 1. Is there a reason that TM Quality Assurance Plan is included in this solicitation but not for larger contracts for an item manufactured to the same MIL-PRF-53051D? The TM Quality Assurance Plan should be included in all solicitation for this type of effort. The purpose of it is to ensure the contractor has some kind of process in place for TM Quality. See the attached document for reference (see Attachments section). 2. CD-ROMs went essentially obsolete in 2015. Is there a different method of delivery that the U.S. Government is amenable to? The Government still requires CD-ROMs to have a physical media record of the TMs. Packaging - Attachment 15 Question(s) 1. Section F calls out preserving all exterior unpainted metal surfaces in accordance with MIL-STD-2073 and coating said surfaces with preservative MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 1. In MIL-PRF-53051D, Section 3.10, it states that CARC paint shall not be applied to surfaces greater than 400F which means our metallic exhaust guard would not be painted. Is this coating able to be applied to surfaces greater than 400F? Additionally, is there a reason that preservative MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 1 is not listed in MIL-PRF-53051D anywhere? 2. Is there a MIL, ISO, FDA or some other standard that the corrosion preventative coating for food handling machinery and equipment must meet? Additionally, why is this not a requirement for the Type II - Pump Assembly, Water in MIL-PRF-53051D? The SPI calls out a preservative that can be used on bare metal when the item is in storage to prevent corrosion....