AN/PVS-7 NIGHT VISION IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE (IIT)
ID: W91CRB-25-R-5002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of ninety-one AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs), Part Number MX-10130, to support a Foreign Military Sales requirement for South Korea. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the need for compliant and technically acceptable Gen 3 IITs, as outlined in the solicitation W91CRB-25-R-5002. The successful contractor will be awarded a Firm-Fixed Price contract, with proposals due by December 31, 2024, and all inquiries must be submitted by December 18, 2024, to the primary contact, Milena Pomocka, at milena.pomocka.civ@army.mil.

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    The document pertains to the U.S. Army's solicitation W91CRB-25-R-5002, specifically addressing contractor inquiries related to a new contract for specific hardware, namely the AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs). The Army confirms that no previous contract exists for this service. A response to a question regarding the acceptability of a Gen2 alternative tube, proposed by a company due to commercial restrictions in China, clarifies that only Gen3 tubes as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) will meet the required standards. Compliance with contract clause 252.225-7007 is mandated, which prohibits purchasing from Chinese military suppliers. The date for submitting offers remains unchanged. This solicitation underscores the Army's commitment to stringent compliance and the procurement of specific advanced technology.
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for the procurement of ninety-one AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) for South Korea under a Foreign Military Sales case (KS-B-ZJP). The solicitation emphasizes a 100% small business set-aside and anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price contract based on commercial acquisition regulations. Offerors are required to confirm technical acceptability by providing all necessary hardware and will be evaluated on their ability to meet the solicitation's standards. Shipping logistics stipulate that items are delivered through a specific DCMA process with no vendor shipping directly. Compliance requirements include maintaining item unique identification for those priced over $5,000, adhering to robust packaging standards, and providing a one-year warranty for new items only. The proposal instructs that all documentation must be clear, organized, and marked with appropriate proprietary information. The emphasis on compliance with security, safety, and quality assurance standards reflects the critical nature of the procurement and its implications for foreign military aid. Overall, the document provides comprehensive guidance for U.S. contractors seeking to fulfill this military equipment contract, supporting international defense objectives while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
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