CANCELLED Establishment of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the provision of modular vests with ballistic plates, plate carriers, and ballistic helmets for the UNOPS office

Tender cancelled on 2024-08-29 15:32 UTC. Dear BiddersThank you for your interest and for submitting your bids in response to the RFQ.We regret to inform you that the RFQ is now cancelled because the requirements for the equipment requires material revision.The new RFQ for the equipment with revised technical requirements will be published shortly.Please keep tracking notifications on www.ungm.org.Thank youBest regards,UNOPS Procurmenet Team. For any inquiries, please contact Yevhenii MUREIKO. Email: YevheniiM@unops.org, Phone: Ukraine 380662552105

New clarification added: Please confirm if you are looking for standard size level 4 plates (25 x 30 cm) or ESAPI/SAPI sizes (s,m,l and xl). You asked for 1.8kg - 4 kg plates, but 1.8kg is possible for a very small plate. Please advise._______________________________________________________________________________________________Yes, we are looking for the standard size level 4 plates (sizes s, m, l, and xl).The requirements are not to exceed the limit of the weight - 1.8 kg - 4 kg.Thank you.Best regards.

New clarification added: Please can you confirm whether we need to supply the protection for LOT 3 or the plate carrier just needs to be compatible with the plate inserts and modular protection for the neck/collar/sholders? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- The plate carrier must be compatibile with plate inserts that comply with standard NIJ - 0101.06 (threat level 4 (IV))- Must be modular (protection for neck, and shoulders, detachable. Any level) The plate carrier of the vest has the feature of connecting a collar for a detachable neck protection module and a detachable module for protection of the lower abdomen.- Must correspond to flame resistance standard BS 6941:2003 or higherThank you.Best regards.

New clarification added: The only protection in the vests are the 25x30 level IV plates (front and rear) and if the vest do not require aditional IIIA protection for the entire area.Our standard biceps, colar and groin protectors are level IIIA. Please confirm this is accetable. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. The requirements are: Tactical modular vest with ballistic protection level NIJ level IV (0101.06) or higher.2. Collar, shoulders can be made of kevlar or similar, with any level of protection.Thank you.Best regards.

New amendment added #2: Dear Bidders, The following changes in the documents section took place:- RFQ_Section II_Schedule of Requirements_Personal protective equipment_RFQ/2024/51411_revision 1  - the revisions are highlighted in green.Thank you.Best regards.

New clarification added: LOT 1- The vest you have described in Lot 1 to us sounds like you would also require soft armour panels to provide the modular protection stated in the document. This would then have the standalone hard armour plates in front for the vest reach NIJ level IV (0101.06).The soft armour would provide wrap around protection ballistic and fragmentation protection and the NIJ Level IV plate would provide additional ballistic protection at a higher level front and back.LOT 3 - Plate carriers-  Soft armour would usually be in the modular, neck/throat and shoulder attachments. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________LOT 1 - Yes, the modular vest should include collar for neck protection, detachable; protection of the lower abdomen, detachable. Protection level - NIJ level IV (0101.06) or higherLOT 3 - The plate carrier of the vest has the feature of connecting a collar for a detachable neck protection module and a detachable module for protection of the lower abdomen. Protection for neck, and shoulders, detachable - any protection level.Thank you.Best regards.

New clarification added: It is difficult for us to give a competitive DAP unit price if we do not know what the order sizes will be, as the transport costs significantly decrease per unit with larger orders. Could we perhaps give unit prices within certain quantity brackets, say one price for 1-10, another for 20-50, and another for 50+ per order?There are no plates listed under the specifications of the plate carriers, but we assume that you would require these to be included as well, as the plate carrier has no soft armour protection?Would a warranty of five (5) years on the ballistic materials and six (6) months on the other materials be acceptable?Lot 1 requests a low profile vest, but with all of the required accessories this will be a high profile vest.Lot 1 requires soft armour on the vests, but then asks for standalone plates to be included instead of ICW plates. Standalone plates are not normally used in conjunction with soft armour.The lead time will depend on the quantities ordered. Would we be able to give lead times for certain brackets of quantities (see point 1 above)?Lot 3 requires shoulder and collar protection, but this is not possible on a plate carrier as no soft armour is included._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. UNOPS acknowledges the logistical/delivery costs for low order quantities. At the same time, considering the below question 18 and respective answer, bidders are requested to quote DAP Kyiv prices for quantity ranges (1-10, 11-30, etc.) of items, as UNOPS cannot commit to ordering specific quantities (subject to operational needs).2. The plate carrier should be compatible with plate inserts that comply with standard NIJ - 0101.06 (threat level 4 (IV))3. Please see the requirements for each lot in the Revised Section II: Schedule of Requirements.4. Yes, the vest should be low profile with the following modules: collar for neck protection, detachable; protection of the lower abdomen, detachable.  5. Main plate should provide a level of protection NIJ IV or higher. Collar, shoulders etc (if supplied) can be made of kevlar.6. In connection with respective changes to Returnable Bid Schedules, bidders are required to provide quotations for quantity ranges and respective lead times for those. UNOPS acknowledges the logistical/delivery costs for low order quantities. At the same time, bidders are requested to quote DAP Kyiv prices for quantity ranges (1-10, 11-30, etc.) of items, as UNOPS cannot commit to ordering specific quantities (subject to operational needs).7. Main plate should provide a level of protection NIJ IV or higher. Collar, shoulders etc (if supplied) can be made of kevlarThank you.Best regards.

New clarification added: Lot 11- What is the weight limit for the level IV plates. This information will define the solution and price offered. (1.5)2- Please clarify the requirement of 6-8 adjustment points. 4 point adjustment is the standard for vests (waist and soulders) (1.7)Lot 21- Please confirm either you are looking for a low cut (1.3) or a high cut (1.6) helmet.2- Please clarify the 1.16 request - Modular (collar for neck protection, detachable; protection of the lower abdomen, detachable). 3- Please confirm if would be accetable to offer 2 sizes - Size 1 - S/M and Size 2 L/XL Lot 3 1- Please confirm the plate max weight ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Lot 11- Depending on the size and cut, the weights range from 4 pounds (1.8 kg) to 8.8 pounds (4 kg).2- The requirement is to have at least 4 adjustment pointsLot 21- Low cut2-  It was a mistake in the RFQ and the Modular requirements for the Lot 2 ballistic helmet were duplicated from the Modular requirements for the plate carrier. Therefore, your answer will be indicated for the Lot 3 - plate carriers.  The modular requirements for the ballistic helmet are the availability of velcro patches, and compatibility with night-vision goggles and gas masks (any type).3- Yes, that is technically acceptable.Lot 3 1- Depending on the size and cut, the weights range from 4 pounds (1.8 kg) to 8.8 pounds (4 kg).Thank you.Best regards. 

New clarification added: Please confirm if soft armour required in vests being NIJ Level IIIA ?_________________________________________________________The ballistic plates for the vest must have a certificate that confirms protection level NIJ level IV (0101.06) or higher.Thank you.

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders, The deadline for submission of Bids is extended to 09 May 2024, and the deadline for clarifications is also extended till 02 May 2024.At the same time, the following changes in the documents section took place:- Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form B - the price ranges are added depending on the quantity of potentially ordered items.- Section II: Schedule of Requirements - shall be revised as a result of Bidders questions and published in the next RFQ Amendment.

New clarification added: We acknowledge multipal clarifications received just today and with the request to provide pricing based on lots 1-10 11-20 etc we have only four working days to ascertain freight rates to DAP Kyiv from our shipping parties before bid close. This is insufficient time to gather this information and again request if consideration can be given to extend the close date of the tender until the 9th, May 2023._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you. As it was already announced, the extension till May 02 is approved.The request above will be considered and the answer will be provided within 24 hours.

New clarification added: I am just following up on a previous clarification posted 22nd April, would you be able to confirm when the deadline will be extended to and when the revised RFQ will be posted, please?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Dear Bidders, Please be informed that all changes related to RFQ and the extension of the deadline will be performed within 24 hours.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

New clarification added: We understand and appreciate the urgency of the requirement and therefore the timelines of the program in order to meet the delivery schedule. Nevertheless, given the requirements for submission of test reports and data, combined with a quick delivery turnaround, vendor information and pricing. Would it be possible to provide a 30 day extension from the original April 26th deadline.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We really appreciate your diligence and understanding of the importance of timely submissions. After careful consideration and consulting, it was determined that we are unable to accommodate an extension of the tender deadline for 30 days at this moment.However, the tender deadline will be extended till 02 May.All relevant changes in RFQ and Returnable documents will be performed within 24 hours. 

New clarification added:  Ballistic Modular Helmet (Lot 2):1. Point 1.10 - It is mentioned that protection is required as per Level IIIA, however, in Point 1 it is mentioned as Level ll. Please confirm which level of protection is requested.2. Point 1.16 - It seems that this point is for a Vest Specification, can we disregard this point or do you have other requirements for the helmet?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. The required protection for the ballistic helmets is level NIJ level IIIa (0108.01/0101.06) or higher.2. It is a mistake, Section II: Schedule of Requirements will be updated correctly. The modular requirements to the ballistic helmet are - availability of velcro patches, and compatibility with night-vision goggles and gas masks (any type).   

New clarification added: Can you inform us about an estimated quantity for every LOT ?___________________________________________________The order of the equipment will depend on the office/project needs that cannot be predicted right now.

New clarification added: You require a DAP price for one unit? please note this will be extremely expensive. Would you accept FCA pricing and then successful bidders can quote you delivery costs as and when orders are placed once quantities are known.____________________________________________________________UNOPS acknowledges the logistical/delivery costs for low order quantities. At the same time, considering the other question and respective answer, bidders are requested to quote DAP Kyiv prices for quantity ranges (1-10, 11-30, etc.) of items, as UNOPS cannot commit to ordering specific quantities (subject to operational needs).

New clarification added: Lot 11.      Do you have any reference pictures regarding the products you require?2.      Do you require Soft Armour Panels (typically NIJ IIIA) in the Tactical Modular Vest?Lot 2 1.      Section 1.3 states ‘Coverage Low Cut’ but then goes on to mention on section 1.6 that the helmet needs to be High Cut in design, can you confirm which cut of helmet is required please? 2.      Section 1.16 states the Helmet needs to be modular with collar and lower abdomen attachments, please can you confirm what is required?Lot 3 1.      Do you have any reference pictures regarding the products you require?_____________________________________________________________________Lot 11. No      2. The protection level of the vest must be NIJ level IV (0101.06) or higher     Lot 2 1. Low cut      2. It is a mistake, Section II: Schedule of Requirements will be updated correctly. The modular requirements to the ballistic helmet is - Availability of velcro patches, and compatibility with night-vision goggles and gas masks (any type).      Lot 3 1. No 

New clarification added: 1. The normal warranty offered by manufacturers is for soft plates is 5 years and for steel 10 years : please confirm this is acceptable?2. Helmets again normal warranty offered is 5 years - please confirm this is acceptable?3. Carrier/Vests the normal warranty for the carrier/vest is 2 years - please confirm if this is acceptable?______________________________________1. Yes, that is acceptable.2. Yes, that is acceptable.3. Yes, that is acceptable. 

New clarification added: To extend the deadline till 02 May 2024.________________________________________The deadline will be extended, and relevant changes in this RFQ will be reflected accordingly. 

New clarification added: 1. Our quotation shall be valid for the period of time of [insert number of days which shall not be less than the specified in Section I: Bid Particulars, Period of Validity of Bids] from the date fixed for the bid submission deadline as set out in the RFQ, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period;When attempting to open and view Section I, it just brings me to Section II. How can I view Section I?2. Is the BPA to be for a two (2) year period one year _____________________________________________1. Please check the tab Particulars which consists all required information.2. The aim of this RFQ is to conduct the BPA with the supplier. According to the Section I: RFQ Particulars, paragraph General Conditions of the Contract: Blanket purchase agreement - a written agreement between UNOPS and a supplier that is established for a shorter time period (normally 12 months) and for a limited monetary value ($50,000). Therefore, UNOPS will conduct such a type of Agreement for 12 months with fixed prices for the goods. Please note that there is no legal obligation to order any minimum or maximum quantity from the supplier.

New clarification added: Is the BPA to be for a two (2) year period one year - please clarify how many years ______________________________________________The aim of this RFQ is to conduct the BPA with the supplier. According to the Section I: RFQ Particulars, paragraph General Conditions of the Contract: Blanket purchase agreement - a written agreement between UNOPS and a supplier that is established for a shorter time period (normally 12 months) and for a limited monetary value ($50,000). Therefore, UNOPS will conduct such a type of Agreement for 12 months with fixed prices for the goods. Please note that there is no legal obligation to order any minimum or maximum quantity from the supplier.