Next Gen IP Questions Answers.xlsx
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| RPP W911QY-25-R-NGIP Rev 1 20250826.docx | DOCX document | |
| Next Gen IP RPP QA_Final 20250826.docx | DOCX document | |
| Final RPP W911QY-25-R-NGIP.docx | DOCX document | |
| Final RPP W911QY-25-R-NGIP.docx | DOCX document |
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| Questions | Answers | |
| 1 | Who is the contracting POC? | Andy Rhoads, andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil; Dan Adams dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil |
| 2 | Will a prototype being produced at two separate locations will cause a contracting issue | The Government doesn't believe this will cause an issue as long as the items are Berry Compliant. |
| 3 | Can you provide clarity on OTAs? | See DOD OT Guide July 2023 https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf |
| 4 | Can you provide clarification on Berry amendment/DFARS compliance clarification sent out via JETT | Per the RPP, Suits must be compliant with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 225.7002-1 Restrictions, which implements 10 U.S.C. 4862 (the “Berry Amendment”). |
Ensembles may qualify for an exception as provided in subsection DFARS 225.7002-2(n)) as an item of chemical warfare protective clothing if sourced from a qualifying country as defined by DFARS 225.003.
| 5 | Can you send out attendee list? | This will be provided via the JETT Tool. |
| 6 | Can you send out the link for the Draft RPP? | https://sam.gov/opp/e763cfc74bce4e06a1baf1ac02abb03f/view |
| 7 | Could you send out the additional RFI on novel closures and interfaces? | RFI: Seeking Solutions to Address Airflow and Contaminant Infiltration Across Dynamic Protective Interfaces; Primary POC Juan Fernandez (juan.f.fernandez15.civ@army.mil) |
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/898bec0b614a4f16a22c861d751be4c9/view Closes 8 Aug 2025
| 8 | Could you provide the dimensions for the GRIPS test? This will influence what garment size(s) we provide | This information is provided in the final RPP. |
| 9 | Based on information provided during industry day, if selected, we’ll need to provide 15 yards of fabric? | 10 linear yards of full width production scale fabrics. This information has been included within RPP and SOO documents |
| 10 | Based on information provided during industry day, if selected, we’ll need to provide 15 finished suits? | 7 finished suits initially. This information has been included within RPP and SOO documents including sizing for some of the suits. |
| 11 | Should we include these quantities and related costs in our proposal for Phase 1 if we are proposing more than one solution? | Each prototype system should be a standalone submission. E.g., Company A would have a Submission 1 and a Submission 2 which would be submitted and evaluated independently. |
| 12 | The draft RPP does not specify a camouflage pattern for the sample material and suit submissions. As in the past, I assume that the pattern is irrelevant at this point, as long as other criteria is met, correct? To clarify, solid color(s) or any camouflage patterns are permissible, correct? | There is no color or pattern required for this increment. |
| 13 | Who should be contacted as a single line of communication? | See the answer to question 1. |
| 14 | Determine delivery location for non-laminated layers and put into RPP— | Final Delivery will be included in Request for Final Proposal. |
| 15 | Clarify scope and sequence of RPP and RFFP to help with understanding | This information is provided in the final RPP. |
| 16 | Define segment awards to help with understanding | This information is provided in the final RPP. |
| 17 | Will there be a tariff waiver? | No, however language like that DFARS Clause 252.225-7013 (Duty-Free Entry) will be included. This clause allows the Government to issue duty-free entry certificates for eligible products or qualifying country end products. The contractor must claim duty-free entry only for supplies intended for delivery to the Government under the contract. This clause protects the buyer from paying tariffs and/or the contractor. |
| 18 | Will ITAR apply on this project? | Yes, ITAR applies. |
| 19 | Are the JB2GU (Gloves) supplied by AIRBOSS? | Yes |
| 20 | RPP part 4 : are the JB2GUnFR a development or are they already in service? Could we have the data sheet of the product? | Yes, it is in service. The data sheets are not releasable at this time. |
| 21 | RPP attachment 1 #2: will DoD expect a particular patten or color for the outershell proposed by OEM to supply the 10 yards of material + 7 suits? | See the answer to questions 12. |
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