Amendment 002 - QA Potable Water Trucks 47QMCA26Q0050 - Answered in red.docx

RFQ 47QMCA26Q0050 [Potable Water Trucks]

1. Chassis / Emissions Compliance Please confirm that a commercially available current-production EPA-compliant Diesel powered chassis is acceptable for this procurement.

· Yes, a commercially available EPA compliant Diesel-powered chassis is acceptable for this procurement.

· Open to any chassis option as long as the GVWR is sufficient to support the vendor's design.

· See Section 2.9

2. Hose Reel Configuration Please confirm that a spring rewind potable water hose reel is acceptable.

· An electric rewind hose reel is required. (Section 2.2.10.4)

3. Tank Capacity Please confirm that tank capacities exceeding the stated 250-gallon requirement are acceptable.

· Capacities exceeding 250 gallons are not acceptable. Our requirement is for 250 gallon only.

4. Exterior Finish Requirements Please confirm whether a commercial white powder-coat finish is acceptable, or if the unit is required to be painted in accordance with SAE AMS-STD-595 military color requirements referenced within the Purchase Description. If military paint specifications are mandatory, please advise required color configuration and whether CARC coating is required.

· Semi gloss green will be required.

· CARC coating not required.

5. Marking Requirements Please clarify the extent of MIL-STD-130 marking compliance required for this procurement.

· Refer to sections 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 for clarification.

6. Water / Fluid Compatibility Please confirm the required fluid compatibility scope for the potable water system components.

· The Purchase Description references compatibility with potable water, demineralized water, water/alcohol mixtures, and propylene glycol mixtures. Please confirm whether all listed fluid types are operational requirements for this procurement or whether potable water service compatibility alone is acceptable.

· All listed fluid types are operational requirements.

7. Weatherproofing / Environmental Design Requirements Please confirm whether commercially standard compartment sealing, drainage provisions, and weather-resistant construction methods are acceptable for compliance with Sections 2.2.1.3 through 2.2.1.4.3 of the Purchase Description.

· Please also advise whether any formal environmental testing, water intrusion testing, or military environmental certification is required.

· Commercially standard compartment sealing, drainage provisions, and weather-resistant construction methods are acceptable.

· Formal testing is not required.

8. Tie-Down / Transportability Requirements Please confirm whether military transport tie-down provisions are required for this procurement.

- The Purchase Description provided does not appear to specify 25,000 lb tie-down points, airlift tiedown certification, or military transport restraint requirements.

- Tie down information is listed in section 2.5.2

9. Operational Performance Requirements Please confirm whether there are any minimum or maximum requirements for:

· Water pump flow rate – minimum of 20 GPM with nozzle at least 35 feet above pumping compartment floor (Section 2.2.10.1)

· Hose pressure - 40 psi maximum with nozzle at least 35 feet above pumping compartment floor (Section 2.2.10.1)

· Vehicle operating height – 85” (Section 2.4)

· Vehicle overall width – 96” (Section 2.4)

· Vehicle gross weight – Not specified

· Aircraft servicing clearances – Tied to dimensions listed in section 2.4

These requirements do not appear to be specifically defined within the attached Purchase Description.

10. Inspection / Acceptance Criteria Please advise whether the units will be subject to:

· First article inspection

· Government source inspection

· Operational performance testing

· Onsite acceptance testing

· Compliance documentation submittals

· Compliance document required

· Government reserves the right to first production inspection at manufacturing facility.

11. Delivery Requirements Please confirm whether shipment scheduling flexibility is acceptable due to commercial chassis availability and OEM production lead times.”

· Evaluated on case by case basis

12. Tie-Down / Transportability Requirements Please confirm whether military transport tie-down provisions or airlift certification requirements apply to this procurement.

- Tie down information listed in section 2.5.2

- Airlift certification not required.

13. Operational Dimensions / Weight Please advise whether any maximum requirements apply regarding:

· vehicle height

· overall width

· gross vehicle weight

· aircraft servicing clearances

- Already answered this in question 9.

14. Vehicle Condition Please confirm whether commercially available new/demo inventory units are acceptable, provided all solicitation requirements are satisfied.

- A new unit is required.

15. Will the US government accept a water truck with a 15-mph top speed? (2.8.a)

- No. Must be able to maintain a speed of 60 mph (Section 2.8)

16. Will the US government accept a water truck with a 17-inch diameter manhole? (2.2.9.2)

- No. A 20 inch manhole is required (section 2.2.9.2)