Questions and Answers.pdf

Responses letter to Inquiries – Sources Sought Notice for Lease of Ground Ambulances in Support of JTC-J (Joint Training Center – Jordan)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

We are pleased to provide the following clarifications to ensure your response is as useful as possible to the Government’s market research:

1. Section 4.3 calls for BLS configuration, but Section 5 describes Type I and Type III ALS compartments. Should we plan our response around BLS, ALS, or a mix of the ten units?

Response 1: Configuration (BLS vs ALS): The requirement is for Advanced Life Support (ALS) capable ambulances. The reference to BLS in Section 4.3 was an error. Please prepare your response based on ALS-configured ambulances.

2. Is there a preferred mix of Type I, II, and III vehicles, or would you like industry to recommend one?

Response 2. Preferred Mix of Type I, II, and III Vehicles: The Government has not established a fixed mix. Industry is encouraged to recommend the most suitable and cost-effective combination of Type I, Type II, and/or Type III ambulances that best meets mission requirements in the Jordanian environment.

Please clearly state your recommended mix and the rationale in your response.

3. Paragraph 6.2.9 asks for ROM rates for units delivered CONUS, while delivery is to the JTC in Zarqa. Should our ROM reflect delivery in Jordan, including local registration and insurance?

Response 3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing – Delivery Location:

ROM rates should reflect full delivery to the Joint Training Center – Jordan (JTC-J) in Zarqa, Jordan, including all associated costs such as international shipping, import/customs clearance, local vehicle registration, and initial insurance as applicable. Please separately identify any costs that are contingent upon specific Incoterms or Jordanian regulatory requirements.

4. Paragraph 6.2.4(d) lists a quantity of "[XX]." Could you confirm the number you had in mind?

Response Quantity 4: The anticipated quantity is ten (10) ambulances.

5. Our team understands that many ambulances supplied to this region are assembled in Germany and built to the European EN 1789 standard rather than U.S. guidelines. Would units build to EN 1789, or an equivalent commercial standard be considered, or is KKK-A- 1822, NFPA 1917, or CAAS GVS compliance required?

Response 5. Compliance Standard (EN 1789 vs U.S. Standards): While the Government prefers vehicles compliant with U.S. standards (KKK-A-1822, NFPA 1917, or CAAS GVS), we will accept responses for vehicles built to EN 1789 or equivalent European standards. Respondents proposing EN 1789 vehicles should clearly identify any deviations from U.S. standards and discuss the operational, maintenance, and sustainment implications in the Jordan theater.

6. For medical equipment, would you prefer the contractor to provide a fully equipped turnkey package, or will the Government furnish the equipment?

Response 6, Medical Equipment: Please provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for both of the following configurations:

• A fully equipped turnkey ALS ambulance (contractor furnishes all medical equipment, supplies, and consumables); and

• An ambulance chassis and module only (no medical equipment installed

— Government will provide and install its own medical equipment).

7. Will all ten units be delivered to the JTC in Zarqa, or to more than one location in Jordan?

Response 7, Delivery Location: All ten units are currently planned for delivery to the Joint Training Center – Jordan (JTC-J) in Zarqa. Please confirm your company’s ability to deliver to this single location.

Your continued interest and timely responses are greatly valued as we shape the acquisition strategy. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Questions: We look forward to receiving your formal response by 16 October 2026.

4. Paragraph 6.2.9 asks for ROM rates for units delivered CONUS, while delivery is to the JTC in Zarqa. Should our ROM reflect delivery in Jordan, including local registration and insurance?

5. Paragraph 6.2.4(d) lists a quantity of "[XX]." Could you confirm the number you had in mind?

6. Our team understands that many ambulances supplied to this region are assembled in Germany and built to the European EN 1789 standard rather than

U.S. guidelines. Would units built to EN 1789 or an equivalent commercial standard be considered, or is KKK-A-1822, NFPA 1917, or CAAS GVS compliance required?

7. For medical equipment, would you prefer the contractor to provide a fully equipped turnkey package, or will the Government furnish the equipment?

8. Will all ten units be delivered to the JTC in Zarqa, or to more than one location in

Jordan?