Attachment 3 - Vendor Q As.pdf

1. Are foreign/international suppliers eligible to submit an offer for this solicitation, provided all required U.S.

Government registrations are satisfied? Yes

2. Form Request: Section 4.2.2.3.6 references completing a DD Form 1139. Could you please provide a copy or template of this form so we can confirm full compliance with the MILAIR process?

At this moment we are not able to provide documentation. Awardee will get the required documents for shipping.

3. Is MPAK2274 required as the exact approved product, or will technically equivalent rugged protective cases be considered? MPAK2274 is the only approved product that will be accepted for this requirement due to not being able to disseminate proprietary F-35 uniform/helmet specifications. Technically equivalent cases will not be considered.

4. Is the custom F-35 helmet foam required to be supplied by the original/approved manufacturer, or may a qualified supplier manufacture the foam according to the required specifications? See answer to question 3.

5. Are detailed drawings, dimensions, CAD files, or technical specifications for the MPAK2274 foam configuration available to eligible bidders? No, due to it being proprietary information.

6. Are there any manufacturer authorization, certification, country-of-origin, or Buy American/Trade Agreements requirements applicable to this procurement? N/A

7. Could you please confirm the required delivery date and whether pricing should include delivery directly to RAF Lakenheath? 30 Nov 26. Shipping must be included.

8. Please confirm the required method for submitting our quotation and supporting technical documentation.

Information for method of submission can be found in Solicitation document page 10, RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors.

9. Do you have dimensions on these two products or drawings of Helmets, so we can use to configure the Case Size and Custom Foam? We will need more information to do a proper case evaluation and foam evaluation. See answer to question 3.

10. External dimensional/envelope drawing for the applicable F-35 HMDS configuration; STEP, IGES, STL, or other 3D CAD model suitable for developing the foam insert; Government-approved foam/packaging drawing, if one already exists; or Access to a representative Government-furnished helmet for dimensional measurement/3D scanning and first-article development. If the applicable technical information is CUI or export-controlled, please advise whether access requires JCP/DD Form 2345 certification or another authorization and where the Technical Data Package can be requested. We would also appreciate confirmation of the exact HMDS generation/configuration and whether the foam insert must accommodate multiple helmet sizes/configurations. See answer to question 3. Government-furnished materials will not be provided.

11. Assembly/Installation: CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 separate the custom foam and cases. Is the requirement for the custom foam to arrive already installed inside the cases, or are they to be packed and delivered as separate components? The preference is to be pre-installed, but it is not a requirement.

12. Shipping Consolidation Point (Option 3): Due to the overall size and freight volume (approximately 7 pallets, ~1,750 lbs total), standard parcel/APO service is not feasible. If utilizing SOW Section 4.2.2.3 (Consolidated Shipping Point / MILAIR), could you provide the designated CONUS aerial port/depot address (e.g., Tracy, CA; New Cumberland, PA; Dover AFB; or another specified location) where the freight must be delivered? Most of the cargo coming from the US is consolidated at Dover AFB.