10 -- Nonstandard Tools and Repair Parts

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received in response to this Request For Quotation. The closing date for this requirement remains unchanged. Please note that any additional information provided with the question is provided by a vendor. The Government?s response is annotated by an ?A?. If there are any questions regarding the information provided, offerors are encouraged to contact the government point of contact. Q1. Due to cost associated with the procurement of parts as listed for item # 0003 (TT-33 Pistol) and item # 0002 (P-38 Pistol), Would the Government entertain best value offers for complete functioning pistols in excellent condition at a considerable overall cost savings? A1: The requirement is for repair parts and tools for weapons on hand. The weapons currently on hand still need the repair parts to bring those systems back to a readiness status. Submitted items will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria established in the RFQ. Q2. Is the item identified as #0023 (M-43 Machine Gun) a Soviet made SG-43 belt-fed machine gun in caliber 7.62x54r? A2: Yes Q3A. Is the item identified as #0007 (PC-9) a Sturm. Ruger & Co. PC-9 rifle in caliber 9mm? If yes, Ruger requirement is factory fit only with factory exchange/replacement only for item #0007AA Slide. A3a: Yes Q3B. Is Item # 0007AB Trigger Bar also known as the Reversing Lever? A3b: Yes Q4. Is Item # 0012 (M43 machine gun) a German MG-34 belt-fed machine gun in 8mm caliber? A4: Yes Q5. What is the country of origin for the following, Item # 0008 DShK 12.7mm machine gun Item # 0019 PKM 7.62x54r machine gun Item # 0024 RPD 7.62x39mm machine gun Country of origin must be known due to manufacturing variations of specified items, some parts will not interchange properly. A5: Item #0008 (Russian); Item # 0019 (Polish); Item # 0024 (Soviet Chinese) Q6. Will a End User Certificate be provided, if necessary? A6: Yes Q7. Does the Government have a need for installation, repair, or instruction related to items listed in this combined Solicitation? A7: No