RFQ HU000126QE015 Q and A.pdf

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This document is a Questions and Answers file for RFQ HU000126QE015 issued by the University of the Health Sciences (USU) for L3 Harris XL-95 Portable Radios.

The solicitation is for portable handheld radios that operate on the UHF 700/800MHz frequency range and will be stored in carry cases without requiring physical installation. This is a brand-name-only solicitation; only L3 Harris XL-95 radios are acceptable. Contractors must provide pre-programmed radios with programming coordinated through the Communications and Information Technology Department (N6) at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren after award. Programming information, codeplug, talkgroups, encryption/OTAR requirements, and system key information will be provided by the Government as needed post-award. Offerors must submit an authorization letter from L3 Harris OEM verifying authorized distributor status and confirmation that genuine OEM parts will be provided. The Buy American Certificate may be completed based on manufacturer country-of-origin information provided by L3 Harris or an authorized dealer. Offerors are required to acknowledge amendment HU000126QE015 0001 by signing the SF-30 form and including a copy with their quote submission; failure to acknowledge the amendment may result in a non-responsive determination.

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HU000126QE015 0001.pdf PDF
BNO Justification Harris Radios Redacted.pdf PDF
RFQ Radios Amendment 0001.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF
RFQ Radios.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 XL-95 Radio Specs.pdf PDF

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L3 Harris XL-95 Portable Radios

RFQ HU000126QE015

RFQ Questions and Answers

1. Is the University of the Health Sciences on the Maryland First system?

No, USU is not on the Maryland First system. As a federal military entity located on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, USU relies on Department of War (DoW) and federal telecommunication networks rather than the state's interoperable public safety radio network.

2. Will we be required to program the radio and will programming be coordinated after award based on Government-provided radio system information??

Programming shall be included in the official quote, and the radios shall arrive pre-programmed by the contractor. Programming coordination is through the Communications and Information Technology (IT) Department (N6) at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren.

3. Will the mobile radio require installation?

These are portable handheld radios that are not physically installed anywhere, they are stored in a carry case.

4. What frequency band is required for the XL-85 Mobile radio (VHF, UHF or 700/800MHz)?

The radios shall operate on the UHF 700/800MHz frequency range.

5. Can you confirm whether the requested programming information, codeplug, talkgroups, encryption/OTAR requirements, and system key information will be provided after award?

This information will be provided as needed after award.

6. Are only L3 Harris radios acceptable or will USU accept other radios?

This is a brand name only solicitation. Only L3 Harris XL-95 radios are acceptable.

7. Is an authorized L3Harris reseller letter required with the quote, or is a vendor quote/warranty documentation sufficient?

Offerors shall provide a letter from the OEM verifying that the offeror is an authorized distributor and that genuine OEM parts will be provided. See revised RFQ Instruction to Offerors, Technical Requirements, item 3.

8. Can the Government confirm whether the Buy American Certificate may be completed based on the manufacturer’s country-of-origin information provided by L3Harris or an authorized dealer?

Yes, Buy American Certificate may be completed based on the manufacturer’s country-of-origin information provided by L3Harris or an authorized dealer?

9. Are offerors required to acknowledge the amendment?

Yes, offerors must sign the SF-30 amendment, HU000126QE015 0001, and provide a copy with their quote submission. Offerors failing to acknowledge the amendment may be considered non-responsive.

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