DVO_PPON_Questions_1-7.docx

DVO PPON Questions 1 - 7

1. Delivery. Are the 15 systems to be supplied with mounts?

A: Yes, award will be for "15 Direct View Optic (DVO) Systems with operator manual, MIL-STD-1913 rail compatible mounting hardware, battery, and cleaning items" as stated in the PPON; Section 1.4 Definitions under Direct View Optic System. The "mounting hardware" is the mount.

2. Will the government pay for the 15 systems or will the vendor supply them at their expense?

A: The government will purchase the systems. Please refer to the PPON; Section 3 – OTA Award(s) Section 3.2.3 Price and 3.7 OTA Factor 2 – Price Evaluation.

3. DVO Proposal Form, Item #1. What does the Army mean by reticle pattern with “free floating windage and range adjustment marks/numbers”? This implies a glass reticle.

A: Free-floating marks/numbers are not connected by a line to any other reticle feature, e.g. a line does not run through the marks connecting them to a center crosshair.

4. DVO Proposal Form, Item #3. Capped or locking windage and elevation adjustment dials?

A: The adjustment dials must have caps or otherwise be lockable to prevent inadvertent adjustments.

5. DVO Proposal Form, Item #5. How does the Laser Filter attach? Is it threaded or slip over?

A: Attachment method is unspecified, it can be threaded or slip over. It must be secure when in place.

6. DVO Proposal Form, Item #6. Sight box center is dependent on the mount height. Are we providing the mount?

A: Yes, the system includes a vendor-supplied mount.

7. DVO Proposal Form, Item #7. Length. Is 10.8 inches acceptable? Length was not spelled out in the SOW. Is a complete list of specifications available?

A: Please refer back to the PPON; Attachment 1 - DVO Proposal Form; Go/No-Go Criteria Tab; Criteria number 7. Length, which states “The optic, without lens caps or filters mounted, shall not exceed 10.5" in length without rounding.”