Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for UNMAS South Sudan.

New clarification added: Question # 14: We request if the UN team will accept UNISEX carriers?Aswer # 14: Please refer to the response to  Question No. 8 aboveQuestion # 15: Are the helmet to be MICH High Cut?Answer # 15: Please refer to the response to Question No. 8 aboveQuestion # 16: Colour UN Blue : subject to material stock position and to meet the UN's delivery period would the UN team accept a a darker blue colour?Answer # 16: Colour UN Blue or equivalent is required.Question # 17: Front/Rear Plates - would the UN accept Flexible Stand Alone Plates?Answer # 17: "Stand-alone" inflexible Ballistic Plates are required.Question # 18: Is there a requirement for the inclusion of soft armour panels in the carrier, with the protection being provided solely by the Stand Alone plates? Answer # 18: Please refer to the response to Question No.7 above.  Question # 19(a): Specific Threat Protection Level - what Handgun  (HG) tier is required HG 1 or HG 2?   Answer # 19 (a): Specific Threat Protection Level - HG 2(b) For Rifle (RF) tier - what Rifle tier is required :-    RF1 protection against M80    RF2 protection against MSC + SS109    RF3 protection against M2 APAnswer # 19 (b): For Rifle (RF) tier - At a minimum RF1 protection against M80Question # 20:  The NIJ 0101.07 Level IIIA certification is relatively new and many internationally recognised manufacturers are not certified to NIJ 0101.07 as it takes time for the independent testing and is expensive. Is NIJ 01.01.06 Level IIIA certification acceptable?Answer # 20: NIJ 01.01.06 Level IIIA certification falls within the requirement range, therefore acceptable. Please refer to our answer to Question No.6 above.4 

New amendment added #2: Please, note that the submission deadline is extended from 01 October 2026 to 12 October 2026 at the same time.

New clarification added: Question #4 Kindly confirm what specific ballistic threats are to be considered for the plates requested?Answer #4 The specific ballistic threats should cover HG (Handgun) and RF (Rifle) tiers.Question # 5 Are the plates to be "Shooter's Cut?"Answer # 5. Yes, "Shooter's Cut" profiles are required for front and back platesQuestion #6. You have requested Certifications to NIJ 0101.04 Level IIIA Is this correct as current Certifications are NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA. Please clarify?Answer # 6. Certifications to meet NIJ 0101.07 standards, although NIJ 0101.04 Level IIIA was used as a baseline.Question #7.  for the Ballistic Plates are they "Stand Alone" or "ICW" (in combination with) ?Answer # 7. The Ballistic Plates should be "Stand-alone" requiring no additional soft armour backing.Question #8. Would the UN team accept a UNISEX carrier if required we can provide data For the helmets does the UN require MICH cut?Answer # 8. According to tender information UNOPS witholds the right to vary order & purchase goods +/- 20% of originally requested amount.In case placed order is 20% over the original stated amount of goods this will affect price of transport. In such case are we (the offering company, Bidder) allowed to re-negotiate the cost of transport with UNMAS?Answer #9. The +/-20% adjustment is typically incorporated during the evaluation stage prior to finalization and award recommendation, should it be necessary.Question # 10. In the document Section I:Instruction to Bidders; point 15. it states:​"The terms FCA, CPT and other similar terms shall be governed by the rules prescribed in the 2020 edition of Incoterms...... The Incoterm rules and place of destination is speciefied in Section II: Schedule of Requirements" In the given tender documentation, Section II: Schedule of Requirements; Section UNOPS Requirements, the Delivery place and Incoterms rules are stated as " UNMAS Juba South Sudan Incoterms 2020" Likewise, in the document 'Delivery requirements - Comparative Data Table',Delivery place and Incoterms rules are stated as "UNMAS-UNMISS Tomping Camp Juba South Sudan" Can You please clarify what are the exact Incoterms requested ??Answer # 10 The Incoterms is DAP, UNMAS-UNMISS Tomping Camp Juba South Sudan.Question #11. Reg Delivery time UNops requirements stated in the tender documents are " Bidders should deliver the goods within 6 weeks after the Contract signature".Due to the adress of final delivery, outside of EU, obtaining valid export documents may take more time than 6 weeks.Please be informed that Request for these Export documents can only be done when actual contract is signed.Due to the reasons here above stated the requested delivery time of 6 weeks is extremely difficult to meet , if not even impossible.Are Bidders allowed to state that they are not compliant to the requested delivery time of 6 weeks?And if Bidders honorably state that they can not apply to the requsted 6 weeks, are they in such case excluded from Tender?Answer # 11. Standard delivery time is 6 weeks.Question #12. Reg Helmet and Visor; According to tender information document Form C; Tecnical Quotation Form: point.3. Ballistic Helmets;There is in the document a request to 'attach Catalogues of the Visor and Helmet that are offered'.Also in document Section II: Schedule of Requirements, point.3 Ballistic Helmets, there is a similar request to*attach photo and Catalogues of Visor and Helmets offered'.There are nowhere in the document any mentioning or writing of what sort of Visor that is requested?Please clarify; Shall the Visor also be bullet proof, and if yes, according to what standard, what level?Or is this an optional item,or is this an 'typing error' a k a Visor is not neeeded , not requestedAnswer #12. The inclusion of a visor is a typing error. A visor is not needed and not requested.Question #13. To ensure full compliance with the technical and administrative requirements of the RFQ, we respectfully request an extension of the quotation submission deadline until 11 October 2026. This additional time will allow us to coordinate effectively with our suppliers and submit a comprehensive and competitive offer fully aligned with your specifications. We would be grateful for your prompt response and favorable consideration of our request. We look forward to receiving the requested information and your confirmation of the extension?Answer #13. The updated submission deadline is now 12 October 2026. 

New amendment added #1: This is to document the requirement under ' Bidders Eligibility' in the Particular tab  to read as; No nationalities are excluded from submitting a bid and Criteria No 3 in the 'Criteria Tab'' amended to read as; Bidder must submit a valid certificates of registration and incorporation in their  country of Operation. Attach valid certificate.Please, note that the submission deadline is extended from 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026 at the same time.

New clarification added: Question #1. We request UNMAS clarification concernign Bidder Eligibility for this RFQ, as we are an accredited supplier to the United Nations for Ballistic Plates, Carriers and Helmets as called for, and collaborate with internationally recognised manufacturers whose products are independently certified to NIJ 0101.04 Level IIIA and NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA.As an international open RFQ the requirement of bidders "having to be legally registered in South Sudan" is making "A very unlevel playing field" - which is contra to the UN's procurement policy - and is potentially excluding compliant bids at more competitive prices?Answer # 1, Please note that this requirement is adjusted under the Bidder eligibility to read as; ''No nationalities are excluded from submitting a bid.Question # 2. White it is appreciated this may be an urgent requirement for the UNMAS team, the published close date for bid submission is extremely short - less than three (3) actual working days. In view of the amount of supporting commercial and technical data required, as well as the obtaining of sensible freight rates thanks to the volatile fuel prices caused by conflicts surrounding the Arabian peninsula and the Gulf of Hormuz. We request the UNMAS team give consideration to extending the close date until the 9th, October 2026.Answer # 2. Please note that the standard solicitation period for an RFQ is 5 days. With an additional 2 days added, the updated submission deadline is now 1 October 2026.Question #3. End User Undertakings - as the UNMAS team is aware the goods requested are subject to Export Licence Controls. In the event of an award we would require the UNMAS team to provide necessary End User Undertakings (EUU) to support the export licence application. Please confirm UNMAS would provide necessary End User Undertakings?Answer # 3. Yes, EUC undertaking will be issued as applicable done.