Questions - CAO 14 JAN 25.pdf

Questions

XAB Deployment Gear for 140 MSG at Buckley SFB

Notice ID: W50S6V25Q0004_XAB

Q1) When date do you need the completed quote by?

A1) The solicitation closes 10 January 2025, 12:00PM MST. Quotes will need to be submitted no later than that date to be considered.

Q2) When date do you need all the items by?

A2) Items are highly desired to be delivered within 14 days of award however for some that may have longer lead times items are required no later than 21 February 2025.

Q3) On the PT GEAR, Shirt and Shorts, do you need the new items that Space Force uses, or is it the standard AF PT Gear needed? I also noticed the PT Gear needs to be 100% cotton, is this correct?

A3) The PT gear will need to be standard Air Force PT gear. Yes, must be 100% cotton.

Q4) For CLIN 4 is it Spray or Lotion for the bug repellant? Spray is much easier to find in the size requested if that is sufficient?

A4) Lotion is required, can be in 4-6oz size, amendment was made to solicitation to update the size requested to accommodate what can be more easily found.

Q5) For CLIN 5, is the Combat Shirt FR or NON FR?

A5) All combat shirts must be flame-resistant.

Q6) For CLIN 10, the part number used for this goggle is a small Asian fit goggle, is this correct, do you want all of them to be small? 740-0123 Qty: 55? https://esseyepro.com/en_us/profile-nvg-asian-fit-black-w-clear-smoke-gray

A6) Yes, please continue with this item number even if it references it as a small sizing.

Q7) For CLIN 11, PT Shirt, is any color okay?

A7) PT Shirt requested in the color Gray

Q8) For CLIN 12, PT Short, any color okay?

A8) PT short is requested in a dark blue or navy color.

Q9) For CLIN 18. IHWCU coat and CLIN 19. IHWCU coat – is one of these two a pant or are both the same coat?

A9) These are both the same item for hot weather coats, no pants needed. One CLIN was size L- S and the other CLIN was size XL-R. An amendment was made to the solicitation to correct this and add them both into 1 CLIN for a total quantity of 16 coats to prevent confusion.

Q10) Can CLIN #3 and CLIN #26 be the same product?

A10) They could be the same item. However, they are listed as two separate CLINs because CLIN 26 must be EH rated while CLIN 3 does not need to be. This is due to the members that will be wearing them and what their job specialty is.

Q11) Can CLIN #20 be color “flat dark earth” as a substitution for color “coyote”? If not is there a preferred brand that has this item with that color?

A11) Yes that will work.

https://esseyepro.com/en_us/profile-nvg-asian-fit-black-w-clear-smoke-gray https://esseyepro.com/en_us/profile-nvg-asian-fit-black-w-clear-smoke-gray

Q12) CLIN #2 Is a 24 HR backpack acceptable?

A12) A 24-Hr backpack is not acceptable as it will not meet mission requirements.

Q13) CLIN #25 What is the manufacturer referenced with this P/N

A13) Tactical Tailor is the corresponding manufacturer referenced

Q14) I wanted to confirm that on the dimensions for the load out bag that it calls for 60" wide.

A14) That is correct, the sizing does not have to be exact to the dimensions for this item but should be reasonably close to the size provided within the salient characteristics to meet the performance requirements of a deployment bag/load out bag.

Q15) Can we offer different options for 1 line item? For example, CLIN 001 we have two good products from two different manufacturers?

A15) Different manufacturer options can be offered so long as they meet the specifications required based off the item list.

Q16) Do items need to be Berry Compliant?

A16) Yes, items need to be berry compliant.

Q17) M18 Holster - Drop Holster, Coyote, 8 Right Hand, 1 Left Hand. Can you please let us know what manufacturer firearm? We assume Sig Sauer M18? Do you use slide-mounted optics on this firearm? Do you use a light on this firearm?

A17) Holster is for the Sig Sauer M18, we do not use slide-mounted optics nor do we need to use a light on this firearm.

Q18) Can you confirm the size of the deployment bag(CLIN 007)?

A18) Dimensions given were a rough estimate. Please use the following: Approximately 12”x36”x16” bag with rolling wheels, product being provided should be within a reasonable size to what a typical deployment bag is and must meet the performance requirements of a deployment bag. Vendors should be providing list of items they are going to be providing to allow for our verification of technical acceptance.

Q19) For the coveralls (CLIN 006) are them being flame retardant/resistant a requirement?

A19) Yes, this is a requirement for these items.