QandA_W900KK20R0066_part2.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W900KK20R0066
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Orlando Contracting Center. The solicitation seeks proposals to procure Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Individual Weapon systems in support of the Kenyan Army National Training Center. Key details include:
- Proposals were due on August 11, 2020 by 3:00 pm EST in response to solicitation number W900KK20R0066. The solicitation package includes the statement of work, performance specification, requirements matrix, performance certification statement, hardware list, and contract data requirements list. Offerors are asked to propose in accordance with the solicitation documents provided. An extension request to the proposal due date was denied with no change from the presolicitation notice. Clarification is provided that offerors should propose to the performance specification dated March 26, 2010 rather than the updated April 2, 2012 version.
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In preparation of the subject proposal, it was noticed the Performance Specification (PRF) provided in the RFQ is for the original IWS program dated 26 March 2010 and there is a newer version that was issued on 2 April 2012. The following list provides some examples of significant product improvements from the old version of the PRF to the newer one:
a. Testing is per the most recent MIL‐STD’s
b. Newer IWS PRF can be used with TVS (target vehicle systems) Kenya may want to add TVS kits in the future
c. Newer IWS PRF is compatible with US Army Instrumentation Program of Record (POR) Kenya may want to add instrumentation in the future
The Government wishes to thank you for your interest in this solicitation. No amendments are planned, and the requirement stated is consistent with the requirements issued by the Kenyan Government. There has been no changes in this regard from pre-solictation notices. Offerors to propose in accordance with the solicitation provided under Notice ID W900KK-20-R-0066
d. Newer IWS PRF meets the latest US Army MILES Communication Code (MCC) Standard (PMT 90‐S002) Makes the newer IWS more compatible with other fielded MILES systems worldwide
e. Newer IWS PRF meets the latest US Army ANSI standard for laser safety Ensures a safer system to put into the hands of soldiers
f. Newer IWS PRF reduces the number of different SATs down to 2 (Code 27 and Code 24) and allows a newer Picatinny Rail mount for all SATs with an optional barrel mount clamp if necessary.
When the SAT is mounted onto weapon Picatinny Rail, it:
Reduces the SAT weight significantly Reduces the SAT exposure to extreme heat that results when mounted to weapon barrel Is it the government’s intent for the Offerors to propose to the original PRF dated 26 March 2010 or will there be an amendment issued to incorporate the latest IWS 2 PRF dated 2 April 2012? Please advise.
In reference to solicitation W900KK‐20‐R‐0066,Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Individual Weapon system (IWS) in support of the Kenyan Army National Training Center, we respectfully requests an extension for our submittal from Aug 11, 2020 03:00 pm EDT, to September 3, 2020 03:00
EDT.
A pre‐solicitation notice was posted on 8 July 2020. The solicitation was posted on 27 July 2020 advertised that proposals are due today Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 3:00
PM:
https://beta.sam.gov/opp/378b869c3e264d588c2d409dd40130c6/view?keywords=%22Kenya%20MILES%22&sort=‐relevance&index=opp&is_active=true&page=1 There has been no change in this regard from the pre‐solicitation notice. Therefore, the Government will not be extending the deadline for proposals at this time.
Q&A Kenya MILES solicitation W90KK‐20‐R‐0066
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