Pre-Solicitation Questions and Answers - Round 2.docx
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- FA8534-20-R-0006
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This document provides a pre-solicitation notice for a requirements-type contract to procure self-contained breathing apparatus from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center located at Robins Air Force Base. The notice seeks to acquire commercial self-contained breathing apparatus airpaks, commercial off-the-shelf masks, chemical warfare component masks modified for CBRN capability, and supplied-air respirator kits. The total estimated quantity for the basic one year contract is 6,809 airpaks, 6,729 commercial masks, 3,504 chemical warfare masks, and 118 respirator kits. The contract includes four one-year option periods for additional quantities. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or around August 14, 2020 via SAM.gov and will utilize FAR part 12 for commercial items and FAR part 15 procedures with a trade-off source selection method.
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Next Generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Pre-Solicitation Questions & Answers Round 2 13 Aug 2020
1. Question: The pre-solicitation document indicates the requirement for SCBA Airpak Only (No Mask) and provides specific quantities for base and option years. Is a breathing air cylinder included as part of these line items? If so, is there a requirement for spare cylinders? Typically, SCBA’s are procured with extra cylinders for the SCBA harness assemblies.
Answer: The specifications outlining the complete SCBA requirement will be released with the RFP. If questions remain after review of the specifications, please submit after RFP release.
2. Question: The draft purchase description document (7 February 2018) alluded to a filtration requirement. There is no mention of filter quantity or delivery time in the pre-solicitation. Is the filter quantity and delivery timeframe to be considered in the same quantity and delivery timeframe of the CWC mask? Is there a requirement for spare filters?
Answer: The specifications outlining the complete SCBA requirement will be released with the RFP. If questions remain after review of the specifications, please submit after RFP release.
3. Question: The pre-solicitation document identifies a development/qualification timeframe associated with a pre-production CWC mask. Is the intention to order all 3504 SCBA CWC units during the remaining 4 months of the BASIC period after the approximate 8-month-long (240 days) product qualification?
Answer: The quantity ordered will be based on available funding at the time.
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