Contractor Questions with Government Response RFQ 70FA2022Q00000051 July 13 2022.docx

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Contractor Questions with Government Responses RFQ #70FA2022Q00000051

Question 1: Location Page 2: Line 3 RFQ Text: 22.1 HP – Honda Gasoline engine with 2.5 Gallon Fuel Tank Contractor Question: Is an equivalent engine that will provide the same pump performance acceptable?

Government Response:

Engine equivalents will not be evaluated based on comparable pump performance. Engine equivalents will be evaluated on the quoted engine specifications.

The government will accept (brand name only) engines manufactured by Honda or Briggs & Stratton meeting the revised Attachment A - Minimum Requirements and Additional Information for Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Fire Suppression Unit, integrated with a Defender 6x6 Utility Vehicle (UTV) Dated July 13, 2022.

Question 2Location Page 2: Line 3
RFQ Text:22.1 HP – Honda Gasoline engine with 2.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
Contractor Question:Can the engine be a standard carbureted engine or an EFI engine?
Government Response:Yes, provided the engine meets the required minimum specifications noted in answer to Question 1.
Question 3Location Page 2: Line 10,11 & 12
RFQ Text:• Vehicle Multiplexing (VMUX) Electronics required

• Ground up Multiplexing System

• Solid State Electronics – No Mechanical Relays

Contractor Question:Can a lower priced relay option be offered that is easier to trouble shoot and repair in the field?
Government Response:No, an electronic multiplexer is required, for control of operations from operator cab and pump panel. Items must include cab controls for water operations, cab water level gauge, warning/utility light controls. warning lights. Fully sealed, no mechanical relays, and weatherproof or weather resistance solid state electronics are required.
Question 4Location Page 2: Line 17
RFQ Text:Tank fill/Capacity – 6” Lighted Fill Towers (Blue = Water, Red = Foam)
Contractor Question:Industry standard is a Green Foam Tower. Can a Green Foam Tower be supplied?
Government Response:6” Lighted Fill Towers (Blue = Water, Red or Green = Foam) is acceptable. See attached revised Attachment A - Minimum Requirements and Additional Information for Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Fire Suppression Unit, integrated with a Defender 6x6 Utility Vehicle (UTV) Dated July 13, 2022.

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