Bus Pre-Sol chat text 12-3-19.docx

MAIN BUS PROGRAM 2020 PRE-SOLICIATATION CONFERENCE CHAT

Participants (signed on chat):

Charlie Stockton, Indiana Body Works Kay Reichenbach / Hornberger, Rohrer Bus Sales Evan Kushner, Don Brown Bus Sales, ekushner@buscrazy.net Jordan Wray, Sonny Merryman, Inc.

Mike Wilson and Matt Mashuda, Creative Bus Sales Jack Leonard, American Truck & Bus Amy McCall, Masters Transportation Kim Alleman Rohrer Enterprises, Inc., kalleman@rohrerbus.com Sherry Matthews, Monica Drexler, and Matt Matthews, Blue Bird Team Paul LaRose and Gina Ciampa, New England Wheels Tyler Todhunter, Northwest Bus Sales Mike Harpin, Motor Coach Industries Jayne Blaney, K Neal International Trucks Matt Davis, Colonial Equipment Company

GSA Team:

Leonard Fedoruk, Automotive Purchasing Director John Hampson, Chief, Engineering Chris Davis, Chief, Quality Assurance Matt Gormley, Director, Automotive Acquisition Dallas Brewer, Chief, Light Duty Automotive Craig Yokum, Contracting Officer, Bus Programs Dillon Akyuz, Engineer Russell Miller, Engineer Joan Summers, Systems Specialist

There is no presentation on my screen.is the host sharing a presentation.

John Hampson 10:26 AM Yes. John Hampson is sharing.

Craig Yokum - QMAAA

11:23 AM

Please type your questions here.

Evan Kushner

11:24 AM

Where can we find Federal Standard 833 P I don't see it come up when I Google it Kay Reichenbach

11:24 AM

Will a copy of the presentation be available?

Evan Kushner

11:25 AM

Thank you Kay Reichenbach

11:25 AM

Are there any plans in the near future to forward MVDO via e-mail instead of fax?

Jordan Wray

11:26 AM

Will we be allowed to "no-bid" any of the SINs from our list we send to Dillon?

Evan Kushner

11:27 AM

I am new to GSA sot this may already exist but in case it doesn't, will an option be available for Multi Function School Activity Buses (MFSAB's) Sherry Matthews

11:27 AM

Has the number of first articles that will be required been determined - all SINs or per category of units?

Paul LaRose

11:29 AM

how do we get a copy of today's presentation?

Gina Ciamap

11:30 AM

I am not sure if you answered this already. Will a copy of this presentation and notes be available Tyler Todhunter

11:31 AM

Since Ford E-Series and Chevy G-series are not available with diesel engine, will gas be accepted? AutoStandards shows Diesel as a minimum requirement.

CHARLES STOCKTON

11:33 AM

What determining factors (other than NHTSA, FS 833 compliance, and the chassis OEM option availability) will be used to qualify EV powertrain options for 2020 Main Bus Program -vs- their placement on the MAS?

Mike Harpin

11:33 AM

MCI has sent a new model request to Dillon, will it be added to our Auto vendor or where would we find it to add our minimums Craig Yokum - QMAAA

11:34 AM

The presentation slides will be posted today on beta.SAM.

Gina Ciamap

11:38 AM

Who is speaking now John Hampson - QMDAA

11:40 AM

Len Fedoruk is speaking now MCI request will most likely be added assuming customer need is established.

Sherry Matthews

11:46 AM

With the holidays - is it possible to delay the close of AutoStandards to January 6th?