January 12.doc

January 12, 2009

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline date of synopsis from January 14, 2009 to January 21, 2009, to add a delivery schedule date of no later than MARCH 9, 2009.

ALL PROPOSALS/ QUOTES & QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SYNOPSIS need to be submitted via email to rodney.brooks@fda.hhs.gov & gina.jackson@fda.hhs.gov.

NO MORE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JANUARY 15, 2009.

For all vendors that would like to come out for a site visit: FRIDAY JANUARY 16,2009 9:30- 10:30 is the only time vendors can view the trucks.

Point of Contact to schedule site visit:

Rick Crouch

Office 870.543.4068

Cell 870.370.5099

Email rcrouch@ora.fda.gov

The trucks are located at:

3900 NCTR Road

Jefferson, Arkansas 72079

NOTE:

VENDORS WILL NEED TO CHECK IN WITH SECURITY AT THE CAMPUS GATE.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY ANY TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SITE VISITS. VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS CONCERNING THERE SITE VISIT.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

1. On the wedge tank, can we substitute aluminum for the specified pug steel?

A. No, the indicated specified steel must be used.

2. Specifications call for a 3 D Air Suspension Internal Pump. What is the pump to be used for? Who is the suggested manufacturer. Is 3 D the brand or type? Is this a factory installed feature? Please clarify.

A. The pump is used for the air suspension leveling on the rear of the truck. This is a factory installed item manufacturer is dependent upon the make of the vehicle.

3. Based upon the 4.33 gear ratio specified, the estimated cruising speed is 81 MPH. Are you aware of this and is this satisfactory. IS there a change required?

A. The 4.33 gear ration is satisfactory

4. Specification is unclear regarding driver’s air ride seat.

A. This feature is usually standard on trucks this size and larger and is a requirement for this truck.

5. Specification does not define underbody toolbox dimensions. Please clarify.

A. Two tool boxes per truck, under the bed behind the cab. Dimensions are approximately 5'1" L X 7" H X 10"D with key locking doors that compliment the body.

6. Specification does not define whether you want a total of 4 electrical plugs- One 6-way and One 7-way each at the gooseneck and at the receiver hitch. Please clarify.

A. 2 electrical plugs per truck are required: The 7 pin plug is to be located on the bed of the truck in the recessed area where the hitch ball is located approximately 12" from the end of the bed. The 6 pin plug is located at the hitch receiver.

7. Please clarify posted photos. Running Board / Fuel Tank cover in image – exceeds the specifications.

A. The running board / fuel tank cover encompasses the two 45 gallon fuel tanks, compliments the rest of the truck and has a non skid applied surface.