Questions 12318726Q0192_Response.docx
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- Type 6 Fire Engines Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12318726Q0192
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- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ 12318726Q0192 regarding Type 6 Fire Engines for the U.S. Forest Service. The document provides clarifications on two specific equipment requirements from the solicitation.
The first question addresses rear view camera requirements under section 2.11. The Forest Service clarified that if an OEM rear view camera is not included with the government-furnished chassis, the awarded body manufacturer must provide an aftermarket camera system for installation. The second question concerns tire pressure monitoring systems under section 12.1, asking whether a Reel Wheels Air Guard LED Tire Monitoring System would be acceptable as an alternative if the OEM system is not provided with the chassis. The Forest Service rejected this specific aftermarket solution and stated that alternative tire pressure monitoring systems must be evaluated based on multiple criteria beyond basic compatibility, including alert type, monitoring method, installation requirements, data provided, system integration capabilities, quality, durability, warranty, and repair service availability.
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| Type 6 Fire Engine_Model 643U_Apparatus Body Only_March 2026.pdf | ||
| SOL 12318726Q0192.pdf |
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Questions RFQ 12318726q0192 Type 6 Fire Engines
1. 2.11 Rear View Camera
Question for clarification, if an OEM review camera is not included with OEM chassis will an aftermarket camera be provided by the USDA Forest Service of installation by the awarded manufacturer or does the camera system need to be provided by the apparatus package manufacturer.
If OEM rear view camera is not provided with the chassis, it shall be provided by the awarded body manufacturer.
1. 12.1 Tire pressure monitor system – In the vent a tire pressure monitor is not included with chassis is a Reel Wheels, Air Guard LED Tire Monitoring System acceptable?
If Reel Wheels, Air Guard LED Tire Monitoring System not please advise an acceptable make and model application.
The Reel Wheels, Air Guard LED Tire Monitoring System is not an acceptable equivalent to the OEM Tire Pressure Monitor System if not provided with the chassis.
In addition to considerations of quality, durability, warranty, and repair service, as stated under Section 2.12.1, after market solutions should also consider alert type, monitoring method, installation, data provided and integration.
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