Attachment 0002_Questions and Answers _ W91CRB25R5017_16 April 2025.docx

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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation W91CRB25R5017, a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract for AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Devices intended for Mexico. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside for 230 military-grade night vision goggles, with a Figure of Merit (FOM) not to exceed 1400. Key specifications include Gen III technology, helmet and weapon mount capabilities, operation by AA battery, weight under 360g, and functionality between -50°C and +48°C. Delivery timeframe is 12 months from award, with the U.S. Army Communication Electronics Command (CECOM) managing the procurement.

Critical submission details include proposal deadlines of noon EDT on 12 May 2025, with questions accepted until 21 April 2025. Proposals must be emailed to contract specialists Thien-Trang T. Tran or Lonny J. Matesky, with offerors required to have active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, with award based on technical compliance and pricing. Notably, foreign vendors are excluded, and the government will handle all export logistics through a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the FMS case.

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Question 1:

We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Government answer:

This is new opportunities for specific FMS country. Foreign vendors can't compete because we are doing 100% small business participation.

Question 2:

Can you please explain what NTE stands for here: “FOM NTE 1400”?

Does this mean “Not to Exceed” 1400 FOM (figure of merit)?

Government answer:

The FOM cannot exceed 1400 Figure of Merit (FOM).

Question 3:

Do you need P43 green phosphor or P45 White?

Government answer:

We need P43 green phosphor.

Question 4:

What is the timeframe for delivery on this?

Government answer:

Timeframe for delivery is 12 months of award.

Question 5:

How does this contract work in regard to ITAR and exporting?

Government answer:

Since these items are on a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program the LOA acts as the export authority. You will not be exporting/shipping these items. The Government will be responsible for that.

Question 6:

Do you have additional information on the end user? Is this for DOS or FMS, etc ?

Government answer:

This is FMS for the country of Mexico.

Question 6:

What is the Lead time for contract fulfilment and delivery of the units?

Government answer:

Twelve (12) months of award and 230 units.

Question 7:

Who will be responsible for exporting the units outside of the country?

Government answer:

Since these items are on a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program the LOA acts as the export authority. You will not be exporting/shipping these items. The Government will be responsible for that.

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