UPDATED_AE25043_RBBWBA_W91CRB25R5020_RFP_QUESTIONSANSWERS.pdf
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- W91CRB25R5020
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation Number W91CRB25R5020, related to a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement of Night Vision Devices (NVDs) for Serbia. The Q&A addresses technical specifications and requirements for 700 AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Devices, including key details such as phosphor type (White Phosphor, P45), Figure of Merit (1400-1600), device color (black), and mandatory new condition. Additional specifications include a shipping destination outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), a delivery deadline of September 30, 2026, and compliance requirements for Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Barry Amendment.
The document provides specific guidance on accessories, including a Head/Helmet Mount Adapter (P/N A3256347, NSN 5965-01-444-1216), and clarifies that alternates for listed accessories may be possible. The procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside, with proposals due by noon EDT on May 21, 2025. Vendors must submit proposals via email, have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and meet Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to solicitation requirements and represents the best interest of the government.
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AE25043 RB-B-WBA W91CRB25R5020 RFP Questions & Answers
Question: For the tubes, Is the solicitation calling for White or Green Phosphor tubes? Any brand requirement?
Answer: White Phosphor Tubes
Question: Tube Brand Requirements?
Answer: There are no firm preferences from our side. However, more important things than the brand, are the expected performances such as Figure of Merit (FoM) which should not be less than 1800
REVSION TO THIS ANSWER: Figure of Merit should be 1400-1600.
Question: for the NVD, are there any requirements for the features, size, color, or weight?
Answer: Outer device color should be black, for other aspects we do not understand what is fixed from manufacturer's side and what can be chosen. For example, usual weight of similar devices is around 350 grams. If less, of course it is better
Question: For the accessories, are we permitted to bid alternates for the accessories listed with Part Numbers?
Answer: . In general, it is possible.
Question: is there any preference as to the image tube phosphor type/color? (P43 for Green Phosphor or P45 for White Phosphor).
Answer: P45 for White Phosphor
Question: What is the battery life requirement?
Answer: Equivalent to the AN/PVS-14 NSN 5855-01-432-0524
Question: Do these NVD's need to be TAA compliant, or will you accept any COO? If there is a list of countries that are not acceptable, please provide that list? What does this mean?
Answer: TAA complaint and Barry Complaint
Question: Can these be refurbished, or must they be new?
Answer: NEW
Question: Do you have any more specifications for the Night Vision Devices, other than what is listed, as well as any specific OEM's, Part Numbers, etc.?
Answer: Commercia equivalent to NSN 5855-01-432-0524
Question: I know the exact shipping location is TBD, but will these be shipped to a CONUS, or OCONUS location(s)?
Answer: OCONUS- country
Question: I do not see how soon these items needed to be received once the Award, is there currently a need by date?
Answer: 30 Sept 2026
Question: Head/Helmet Mount Adapter ASSEMBLY.
Answer: P/N A3256347 NSN 5965-01-444-1216
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