9 CES Combat Equipment Contractor Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers document for a 9 CES (Civil Engineering Squadron) Combat Equipment contract. The solicitation requires contractors to provide 170 weight vest plates and matching plate carriers in operational camouflage pattern (OCP), with specific requirements including Berry Amendment compliance. Delivery will be to Beale Air Force Base in California, and contractors must ensure all items meet the specifications outlined in the statement of need. The government will accept any manufacturer that can meet the technical specifications, with no preferred vendor specified. Key technical details include the requirement for weight vest plates to be priced per unit and the need for US-made products under DFARS Clause 252.225-7012, which mandates preference for domestic commodities.
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| Solicitation - FA468625QC021.pdf | ||
| Statement of Need_Combat Equipment.pdf |
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9 CES Combat Equipment Contractors’ Questions and Answers
1. What is the delivery address?
6451 B ST BLDG 2359 MAINT ENG BEALE AFB, CA 95903-1508 UNITED STATES
2. Do items need to be US made and Berry Amendment Compliant?
Exemptions under DFARS 225.7002-2 have not been met and therefore the Berry Amendment must be complied with. DFARS Clause 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, will be added to the contract.
3. Weight Plates – Priced per pair or EA?
The contractor must provide exactly 170 weight vest plates that meet the specifications outlined in the statement of need. Therefore, quotes should reflect the unit cost to assemble each vest.
4. Is plate carrier OCP as well?
Yes, the plate carrier must be operational camouflage pattern.
5. Since the helmets are ballistically rated and you are seeking Combat Equipment, do you indeed want ballistic plates? If so, what rating are you seeking on the ballistic plates?
o NIJ Level III o NIJ Level III+ o NIJ Level IV
No, weighted vest plates outlined in the statement of need will be sufficient.
6. We got your RFQ. Do you have a preferred manufacturer you’re looking into?
Any manufacturer that meets the specifications outlined in the Statement of Need will be considered technically acceptable.
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