1202SC25Q2717 Q and A.pdf
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- Attached to
- EXTERNAL HELICOPTER CARGO NETS Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1202SC25Q2717
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
About this file
This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation Number 1202SC25Q2717 for External Helicopter Cargo Nets. The Q&A addresses two key clarifications: the delivery timeline and cargo net specifications. The solicitation delivery date has been modified to July 31, 2026, acknowledging the time required for hand-manufacturing and first article testing. Additionally, the document confirms that the specification for an 18' round cargo net (Specification 5100-504b) is correct, and the previous 15' x 15' measurement has been removed from the solicitation.
The Q&A is part of a U.S. Forest Service procurement for 390 external helicopter cargo nets with 6,000-pound capacity, to be delivered to multiple U.S. locations. The solicitation targets businesses in NAICS code 314994 (Rope, Cordage, Twine Mills) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and first article testing items must be delivered to the National Technology and Development Program in Missoula, MT within 45 days of award. Quote submissions are due by 11:59 AM EDT on 07/09/2025, with questions accepted until 06/30/2025.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1202SC25Q2717 Amend 0001 SF-30.pdf | ||
| 1202SC25Q2717 SF-1449 Continuation Amend 0001.pdf | ||
| 1202SC25Q2717 Solicitation Contractor Information.pdf | ||
| 1202SC25Q2717 SF-1449 with Continuation.pdf | ||
| Specification 5100_504b - 6000 lb Cargo Nets.pdf |
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Question:
Given that these cargo nets must be made by hand and pass first article testing, a more realistic timeframe would be about a year after passing first article testing. Is the current solicitation delivery date firm or can it be changed?
Answer:
The solicitation has been modified to change the final delivery date to July 31, 2026.
Question:
The solicitation states that the nets are 15’ x 15’ but the specifications are for an 18’ round cargo net.
Can you please confirm that these are indeed 18’ nets?
Answer:
Specification 5100-504b is correct. The solicitation has been modified to remove the erroneous measurement.
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