1202SC26Q2710 A0001 Attachment 4 Questions and Answers.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 1202SC26Q2710, issued by the USDA for the procurement of suction hoses (NFES 0613). The closing date was extended from June 29, 2026, to July 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
The document clarifies four key specification issues: (1) hose construction specifications require a smooth bore with a corrugated outside, as stated in the written specifications on page 3 of Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions; (2) while the preferred working temperature range is +140°F to −13°F, hose assemblies rated to −4°F are acceptable if they otherwise meet NFES 0613 specifications; (3) quotes must be submitted by completing all required forms outlined in Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions, Evaluation and Basis for Award section (page 12) and emailed to shannon.meadows@usda.gov; and (4) for 6-inch and 4-inch hose assemblies with flanges, both ends must have fixed flanges rather than the standard fixed-by-floating configuration. This document serves as clarification material for potential bidders and does not independently establish procurement requirements or award terms.
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1202SC26Q2710 A0001
Attachment 4 Questions and Answers
**Note: The closing date of this solicitation has been extended from 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (ED), Monday, June 29, 2026, to 12:00 PM ED, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
1. “The description page with the picture has “corrugated OD”, but the picture is smooth OD. Can you get a confirmation on that?”
Answer: The written specs on page 3 of 1202SC26Q2710 Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions are correct. The hose should be smooth bore with a corrugated outside.
2. Question: “I have a question regarding the specifications for solicitation 1202SC26Q2710 (Suction Hoses, NFES 0613).
Attachment 1 lists a working temperature range of +140°F to −13°F for the hose assembly. Most standard 3" clear PVC suction hose on the market is rated to approximately −4°F, with the −40°F cold-flex grades typically offered only in 4" and larger sizes.
Could you confirm whether the −13°F low-temperature figure is a firm minimum requirement for technical acceptability, or whether a hose assembly otherwise meeting the NFES 0613 specification but rated to −4°F would be considered acceptable?”
Answer: Yes, the -13 degrees is the preferred spec, but -4 degrees is also acceptable.
3. Question: “I did not see how to Bid on this solicitation?”
Answer: The process for submitting a quote for this solicitation is to fill out all required forms outlined in 1202SC26Q2710 Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions, Evaluation and Basis for Award, page 12 and return to me via email at shannon.meadows@usda.gov.
4. Question: “I am working on this request and want to confirm that in reference to 6" and 4" hose assemblies with flanges, that customer wants fixed x fixed flanges on both ends of assemblies?
The standard is fixed by floating for ease of installation and articulation, and we do not want any errors.”
Answer: The flanges should be fixed on both ends.
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