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25 -- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SOL ACL-7-B-0064 DUE 091997 POC Contact Point, Getty Serrano, 714-360-3180; Contracting Officer, H. John Wolfslau IV, 714-360-3180 This action originally published in the CBD Internet is amended to clarify the following questions: QUESTION: Can any molded composite be used to meet the threat or does it have to be the "fiberglass/spectra hybrid"? Can any material(s) be used to meet the level of ballistic protection, weight requirements and attachment requirements? RESPONSE: No, the solicitation is clear on the type of composite material we require. QUESTION: Section E entitled FIREWALL states that "firewall shall be armored with composite construction with .125 high hard ballistic steel protection". Then on the same page it states "2. FIREWALL: .1875" high hard ballistic steel". These two statements contradict each other. Which material is to be used? Is it up to the contractor to decide? It is highly unlikely that 5/16" high hard ballistic stell will meet NIJ Level III by itself. RESPONSE: The Firewall must be protected with high hard steel which is capable of defeating the ammunition listed in the specifications. QUESTION: Section F entitled TRANSPARENT ARMOR states "All transparent armor shall defeat the following M-80, M855, M193 and AK-47 rounds..." While the first three are specific types of ammunition, the AK-47 is a weapon which is capable of firing a wide variety of different types of bullets (i.e. lead core FMJ, steel core M1943 PS Ball, BZ M1943 Armoring Piercing Incendiary, etc.) Which AK-47 ammunition will the armor be required to defeat? What is the required impact velocity for each type of ammunition (i.e muzzle)? RESPONSE: The ballistic resistance requirements must meet the NIJ Level III (non-armor piercing) as outlined in the NIJ Standard 0108.01. The AK-47 round we wish to defeat is 7.62x39mm. QUESTION: Section C entitled INTERIOR ARMOR: states "The partition shall be fabricated of Transparent Armor to allow a complete view of the rear compartment." However, it is later stated "7. REAR PARTITION: ...Flat Fiberglass/Spectra Hybrid". Is the rear partition to be partially armored with the opaque composite? RESPONSE: The rear partition needs to be constructed of a combination of composite materials and transparent armor. The transparent armor portion of the partition must allow the rear compartment to be viewed from the front compartment. The BID CLOSING DATE is extended to SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 at 2:00pm, PDT. Questions submitted after 2:00pm PDT, SEPTEMBER 16, 1997, will not be entertained. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged. (0258)

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