Clarification 1 - 19WA8026Q0005 - Provision of Off-road Ambulances to the MHSS.pdf

This document is a Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract issued by the American Embassy Windhoek for Solicitation Number 19WA8026Q0005 concerning the provision of off-road capable ambulances to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) in Namibia. The amendment was issued on February 9, 2026, with an effective date of January 30, 2026, and was signed by the Contracting Officer on February 9, 2026.

The amendment responds to bidder clarification questions regarding ambulance specifications and intended capability. A bidder had confirmed that the vehicle specifications provided (RHD, 4x4, 1HZ diesel, 5-speed manual, long wheelbase, high ground clearance, dual fuel tanks, and payload requirements) are functionally fulfilled by the Toyota Land Cruiser 78 series chassis with no true equivalent platforms available. The contracting officer's clarification identifies three ambulance capability tiers: Patient Transport/Basic Ambulance (limited medical treatment, turnaround builds), First Responder/Multi-Patient Transport (modestly enhanced medical capability, limited turnkey solutions), and Full Ambulance/Advanced Life Support (life-saving medical treatment capability, custom conversion builds with higher costs and longer lead times). Bidders are instructed to submit quotes for all available variations they can provide, specifying total unit cost, lead time, and vendor availability for both turnkey solutions (if commercially available) and custom conversion builds (if required), enabling the requestor to evaluate multiple options that best meet program needs.