AERO 51E Weapons Trailer RAAF

5 JUNE 2025 UPDATE:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WERE SUBMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE GOVERNMENT ANSWERS DIRECTLY BELOW THE QUESTION.

Question 1: Page 52 / Section L - Instructions / Subsection 2.0 Proposal Format and Submission

• 2.1.2 Operating System and Applications: Is the proposal acceptable completely in pdf format, or is Microsoft Word preferred with only signed docs (SF33 / CLINs) in a pdf attachment?

Government Answer: In accordance with 2.1.2 Operating System and Applications, offerors shall submit proposal information using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point. Offerors shall submit letters and other signed documents as a fully searchable PDF file.

Question 2: Page 53 / Section L - Instructions / Subsection 3.0 - Proposal Content and Volumes:

• Table G-2 Section L List of Attachments: It refers to attachment L-1 - Vol 2 PPQ - Past Performance Questionnaire and L-2 - Vol 2 PP-1 Past Performance Contract Data. Will these attachments be provided?

Government Answer: L-1 - Vol 2 PPQ - Past Performance Questionnaire and L-2 - Vol 2 PP-1 Past Performance Contract Data have been uploaded into SAM and added to the solicitation package.

Question 3: Page 57 / Section L - Instructions / Subsection 3.0 Volume III Price

• 3.1 Volume Content (b): It calls out for "attachment 6" pricing matrix, will you provide this matrix attachment or should we create the pricing matrix on an excel sheet, including but not limited to Item description, part number, quantity, unit price, and total price?

Government Answer: The Pricing Matrix (Attachment 6) has been uploaded in SAM and added to the solicitation package.

This is a Request for Proposal for a Firm-Fixed Price type contract. This solicitation is for the production and delivery of the AERO 51E Weapons Trailer, P/N: 3922AS100-1, in support of the Royal Australian Air Force P8A Poseidon Program.

The Government owns the Build-to-Print Technical Drawing Package and the drawings are considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must be able to provide a certified DD Form 2345. All requesting Offerors must have a current certified DD2345 to obtain the drawings. Drawings will be provided to your designated data custodian on your certified DD2345 via the DoD Safe website. All Offerors, other than the successful Offeror, are required to destroy all export control data, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded, including CDs, data stored on other computer storage devices and paper documents. Offerors shall provide proof of such destruction via signed letter on corporate letterhead to the PCO via email at: Michael.T.Miller248.civ@us.navy.mil.

This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Businesses set aside.