19AQMM26R0156 Questions-Responses.pdf

Questions Responses

“Proengin AP4C kit with S4PF” equipment was included in

Attachment C-Sample BPA Call Order, but this same equipment was not included in the SOE and CBRNE Equipment list. In order for the equipment to be on the BPA call, wouldn’t it also need to also be on the Equipment List, or is this not the case?

The Equipment List (Attachment B) is not current and for reference only. The

Government will update to include the Proengin AP4C kit with A4PF CWA, TICs, TIMs, NTAs such as Novichocks to the SOE and CBRNE Equipment List at a later date.

In pricing for this BPA how long does initial pricing need to be firm for, and how do price adjustments get made?

All Call Orders are competed among awardees and pricing should be firm for a minimum of 60 days to facilitate evaluation and award issuance. Price adjustment can be requested at any time prior to Call Order award if the Offeror can provide adequate rationale.

What is the identity of the specific Fiber Tect product required?

(Sample Call Order - Task 2, Line Item 6) FiberTect dry decon Mitts by First Line Technologies.

Can more information be provided such as brand name and item description for CD 4.0 New Model? The descriptor is insufficient to identify the correct item with certainty. (Sample

Call Order - Task 2, Line Item 20)

LCD 4.0 from Smiths Detection.

We recommend updating CLIN 304 to 'Option Period 3 -

Logistic Support and ODCs'

Yes, that's a typo. Option CLIN 304 description should be corrected from option period 2 to option period 3.

We assume that for page limits for Volume I, we follow the instructions of Section L (Factor 1, 10 pgs. Factor 2, 15 pgs.

Factor 3, 2 pages each for 3 project references. And that the instructions for page count in Atch C that state 15 pages for the entire Volume 1 actually is referring to Factor 2 Technical

Approach to Sample Call order only. Please confirm.

Confirmed

Please confirm that offerors should provide a UEI in lieu of

DUNS wherever the solicitation references DUNS.

Section L.5.1.1 Para e need to be updated. If offeror was already registered in

SAM.gov before April 2022, a UEI was automatically assigned to your entity. The

UEI is the official identifier used by the Federal Gov't which means this is

"mandatory."

Please provide the draft DD Form 254 and clarify whether the required Top Secret facility clearance and Top Secret personnel clearances must be in place at proposal submission, at award, or prior to performance start.

The Bidder DD254 is included in the SAM.gov posting as of April 27, 2026.

Is there a maximum number of past performance citations

(requirement says 'at least 3')

None. As long as they are "relevant" past performance that is similar in scope, complexity, and magnitude."

10 What are the VAT expectations?

For federal contracts, there are policies and procedures for using tax clauses, asserting immunity or exemption from taxes, and obtaining tax refunds.

Expectation: All BPA Call prices are considered tax included in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (k) unless contractor proposed a separate pricing for VAT Tax.

11 Will ACN/NDF assist with DFE (duty-free entry) documents?

Yes, NDF will assist contractor in securing duty-free entry for qualifying goods imported under a federal contract. This assistance is primarily centered around the execution of official certificates that verify to customs that the items are for government use. To receive this assistance, contractor must provide advance notification in writing to the COR/CO 20 calendar days before importation of items.

(Sample Call Order) Is the assumption that the list would be 1

COMPLETE shipment to Uzbekistan at the quantities provided?

The Sample Call Order should be priced to include shipping to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the notional quantities included. The equipment should be consolidated into a single, complete shipment.

(Sample Call Order) Item 2: is there a size range percentage among the 50 units?

No. All items should be a size Large.

(Sample Call Order) Items 2 and 4: should we assume any alternate mask or filter offered should have the same style mount

(40MM vs bayonet) or will the alternate be accepted if an adapter is included?

No, alternatives should not be considered for Items 2 and 4 for this sample call order.

(Sample Call Order) Item 4: what level of protection is required for the filters?

Avon CBRNCF50 Filters.

(Sample Call Order) Item 7: will ACN/NDF provide a work-around for the medical license requirement to procure?

No. The offeror should be able to procure and ship them outside of NDF assistance.

17 (Sample Call Order) Item 8: is the nasal spray approved? Yes.

19AQMM26R0156 - Specialized Operational & CBRNE Equipment

Solicitation Questions and Responses

(Sample Call Order) Item 11: should the pelican cases come with pick foam, padded liner, or empty?

Pick foam.

(Sample Call Order) Item 15: what is the fuel type for the

Generator Inverter? Diesel/Petrol/LP/NG/multi-fuel?

Petrol

(Sample Call Order) Item 16: what is the requested Lumens for the flashlight?

A minimum of 100 lumens.

21 Please confirm the final SF1449 and sections A – M. Confirmed

A Subcontracting Plan is required if the Offeror is a large business based on the NAICS code used in the solicitation. The

SF1449 does not note a NAICS code in box 10. Will DOS please provide this contract’s NAICS?

Yes. NAICS: 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The

NAICS code may not be in the SF 1449 but it's identified in SAM.GOV

Section L asks for labor rates for section B. Will the Government confirm the Attachment B equipment list is for reference only?

Attachment B equipment list is for reference only. Offeror(s) must be able to demonstrate/establish relationship with the various vendors to procure up-to-date equipment.

Will the Government provide a standard pricing template for all offerors to use to incorporate labor costs, the labor escalation rate, and line-item pricing into the Volume II Price Proposal

(with product quantities, labor classifications, hours)?

This is commercial acquisition so no standard pricing template will be provided by

NDF. The standard pricing template or catalogue pricing for the equipment should be just the standard pricing with Item description, Qty, Unit of Issue, Unit Price, Total Amount. Similar to Labor: Labor Category, Labor hours, Fully Burden Rates, Total.

If pricing is required in the Attachment B template, will the

Government confirm if pricing is FOB Destination?

Yes, this is generally the government's preferred shipping method, F.o.B.

Destination

Will the government sponsor the successful proposers from

Secret to Top Secret clearance upon proposal award?

One of three key personnel must posseses TS Clearance at award, preferably all three; Potentially yes depending on the circumstances for non key personnel as required.

Will the government consider lowering the FCL level from TS to

Secret?

No.

(Sample Call Order) Will the Government provide part numbers for all required items?

No

(Sample Call Order) There are two models of the Radeye SPRD with Holster: the SPRD and SPRD-ER. Please confirm the

Government is requesting the SPRD.

The SPRD-ER.

(Sample Call Order) Are any outserts (laser, mirrored, breaching) or prescription glass insert for requested for the Individual

Protective Masks?

No outserts or inserts are required.

(Sample Call Order) Please confirm the part number (72602-2) was intended for Line 4: Spare filter for gas mask.

Avon CBRNCF50 Filters.

(Sample Call Order) Is this requirement for the FiberTect Mitts or Pads?

FiberTect dry decon Mitts by First Line Technologies.

(Sample Call Order) Is this line requesting 300 total doses of

Duodote or 300 cases of 30 doses each 300 total doses or 10 cases of 30 doses if that is the size being offered.

(Sample Call Order) Which two (2) pack Naloxone/Narcan auto injector is being requested—4 mg, 8 mg, or 10 mg?

10mg.

(Sample Call Order) Please confirm which type of CAT tourniquet is being requested – CAT 2 or CAT 3 Gen 7 CAT Tourniquet.

(Sample Call Order) Please confirm if the model number for the

Scherber Ultimate First Responder Trauma Kit should be

SCHTB800RK2 or SCHTB800RLK2.

SCHTB800RLK2.

(Sample Call Order) Is there a specific make or model of Level

IV vest requested for this requirement?

There is no specific make or model required for this sample task order.

(Sample Call Order) Is there a specific size or lumens of tactical flashlight requested for this requirement?

A minimum of 100 lumens.

(Sample Call Order) Is there a requirement for the LCD4 to include the XID attachment?

Yes.

(Sample Call Order) Will the government accept alternates to the

Task 2 line items?

No.

Section B lists Labor (Labor Hours), Travel (Cost No Fee), Logistic Support/ODCs, and DBA Insurance CLINs as $0.00 for the base and all option periods. Please clarify whether these

$0.00 values are placeholders to be priced at the Call Order level, whether offerors are expected to propose rates or other pricing information at BPA award, or whether these cost elements are intended to be included elsewhere and not separately priced.

Yes, $0.00 values are placeholders at the BPA solicitation level. However, the actual quotes for specific work will be submitted at the individual BPA Call Order level, using fully burdened labor rates, and other pricing frameworks from the BPA terms. The resulting BPA awards will also have arbitrary placeholder values for the

CLINs to establish base and option years ceilings.

The last iteration of this contract had a Secret level security requirement, but this solicitation calls for a Top Secret clearance.

Can the government confirm a Top Secret facility security clearance is now required for this solicitation? Will DOS sponsor an FCL upgrade for this contract?

Confirmed TS Facility Clearance. No sponsorship for upgrade to satisfy proposal preparation requirement.

The last iteration of this contract was a small business set aside but this current solicitation looks to be full and open. Can the government confirm if there is a small business requirement for submission?

This solicitation is being conducted as full and open competition. There is no small business set-aside requirement for this acquisition. All responsible offerors, regardless of size under NAICS 334519, may submit proposals. However, if you are a large business, you will be required to submit a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 19.702 that exceeds $900K contract value.

Will the government accept Program Management experience with provided details and past performance for the PM and

Deputy PM positions in lieu of PM certifications?

Depending on the relevant experience of the PM

Will the government require authorized distributor letter for all manufactures listed on the mock task order?

Yes

Will the government allow for alternative items on the mock task order?

No

Does the government want all proposals to price both attachment

B and the Sample BPA Call order or just the Sample BPA Call?

Offeror is expected to submit a complete quote for the Sample BPA Call Order.

See Question # 41

For labor rates on the sample task order will the government be providing plug numbers and labor categories?

No. Offeror is expected to meet the Notional Call Order Objective as stated in Para

4 of the sample Call Order by submitting their own solution in meeting Task 1 & 2 requirements.

For the sample call order will the government be providing an excel sheet with labor categories or should the quoters create their own excel sheet for submission?

No. Offeror is expected to meet the Notional Call Order Objective as stated in Para

4 of the sample Call Order by submitting their own solution in meeting task 1 & 2 requirements.

The Sample BPA Call Order indicates an intent to award up to three offerors. Could you please confirm whether this solicitation will result in multiple awards

Yes. The evaluation of the offeror's responses from the sample Call Order will help determine in establishing the BPA(s). The Government reserves the right to establish mutliple-award BPAs IAW FAR 13.303-2.

Could you please specify what qualifications or experience are considered equivalent to the PMP certification for this requirement? Would the government accept corporate project management certifications in lieu of PMP certification?

DAWIA PM Certification, FAI FAC-P/PM Certification or equivalent. The government will review any other certifications against the criteria of these and

PMP certifications.

Are there established timelines for the delivery of equipment to the various host countries, and are there any countries with particularly urgent delivery requirements?

The established timelines for the delivery of equipment will be determined at the

Call Order level based on mission-specific needs. However, contractor must be prepared to respond to urgent requirements with little advance notice to any location globally.

While specific pieces of equipment are listed, is there a more detailed or refined set of capability requirements or are there additional performance criteria? For example, a capability requirement would list presumptively identify unknown chemicals

The performance criteria is focus on logistics efficiency, timeliness, state-of-the-art technology, and operational responsiveness per the scope of the BPA rather than granular technical specifications only. The detailed requirements will likely be specified at the Call Order level.

Are there any specific restrictions or guidelines regarding the replacement of obsolete equipment with state-of-the-art technology, or is it sufficient for the equipment to be commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)?

No specific COTS restriction or guideline. The emphasis is on state-of-the-art technology available in the commercial marketplace. NDF is looking for contractor that has the capability to provide current, advanced technology, and adapt to evolving requirements. However, NDF reserves the right to determine when replacement with newer technology is necessary over simply meeting minimum requirements.

What are the expectations regarding labor availability and support during urgent or high-risk deployments, including anticipated duration and frequency of such deployments?

Contractor(s) is/are expected to be prepared with little advance notice to urgent requirements globally, certain flexibility, and maintain labor availability as a critical parameter for the performance of the contract. However, the specific duration and frequency will be determined at the Call Order level based on operational necessity.

Will the subject matter experts (SMEs) be required to provide active, on-site operational support (e.g., “suit up” for down-range operations), or will their role be limited to advisory support?

The scope of work does not explicitly limit SME roles to advisory support only.

Given the nature of the work involving SOE/CBRNE equipment installation, site surveys, and coordination in host countries globally, SMEs may be expected to provide both advisory consultation and active on-site operational support as mission requirements dictate.

Is there any anticipated requirement for SMEs to participate in direct action or operations that may involve potential combat threats?

No. There is no anticipated requirement for SMEs to participate in direct action or operations that may involve potential combat threats.

Will the vendor be required to provide instructors and training materials as part of this contract?

Yes. The past call orders required instructors and training materials whether it's provided by the prime and/or subcontractor. An interpreter maybe required for the training per operational necessity at the Call Order level.

Will it be necessary to translate original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) manuals into the host country’s language(s)?

The decision to translate OEM manuals would likely depend on the operational necessity at the Call Order level. But, this is expected to be one of the requirements at the order level.