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This document contains Questions and Answers related to the Airsoft Rifles and Equipment solicitation FA452824QDH03 issued by the Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command.

The solicitation is for the purchase of 60 airsoft rifles that resemble M4A1 rifle platforms, with requirements for minimum magazine capacity, gas operation with blowback, and mounting rails for accessories. The solicitation also seeks 450,000 biodegradable BBs, 60 sets of eye protection, 60 face guards, 60 additional magazines, and 10 BB loaders. Responses must be in line with the salient characteristics specified. All items must be manufactured in the United States and delivered within 60 days of award to Minot AFB, North Dakota. Contractors may subcontract work, but the government has no preference. Pricing details, such as required gas canister size, should be included in the quote for technical evaluation.

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FA452824QDH03 - Airsoft Rifles and Equipment

8 Aug 2024

1. Is this contract allowed to be leased/subcontracted out by the contractor?

a. It does not matter to us if you subcontract out.

2. Can the item be manufactured in Tiawan?

a. Unfortunately, we are unable to purchase items that are not manufactured here in the United States of America.

3. Are you guys only looking to buy from Salient or can I send a proposal using a di erent company?

a. Salient characteristics are the qualities that are essential to the product being purchased. If you are interested in submitting a quote, you must ensure that your products are in line with the characteristics that we specified.

4. Is there any specific requirement to the "green gas" in the pricing sheet? (size, type, etc)

a. 8oz cans preferable, should be able to attach to the weapon and produce enough force to create recoil for simulation of actual weapon fire. A blow back system.

b. Ideally we want it to recreate the feeling of fire an actual M4-A1 Carbine platform, with recoil.

5. Do we need to send you photos of each item to make sure it is exactly what you need and that it is the right specs.

a. The more information you can provide with your quote, the better. That way we can more accurately evaluate technical acceptability.

6. Where do you need all items to be shipped to?

a. All items will need to be shipped to Minot AFB, North Dakota. The specific delivery address will be provided upon award.

7. And when do you need them to be delivered?

a. 60 Days ARO

8. I was wanting to know if you had a cool dry place to store the BB's? Because they are biodegradable, di erent packaging must be used if they are in a wet environment.

a. An entire Dry warehouse

9. I also would like to know if I can send you a cost breakdown spreadsheet as my o icial quote or if you'll need something more o icial.

a. The more information you can provide with your quote, the better. That way we can more accurately evaluate technical acceptability.

10. The solicitation documentation asks for 30+ round magazines, but also 40 round magazines. Which is required?

a. 30+ round magazines.

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