Atch 03 - FA441826Q0087 Questions and Answers.pdf

Attachment 3 Questions and Answers

FA441826Q0087

ARFF P23 Detroit Diesel 8V92T Engine

Question 1: These engines are no longer supplied as new. We can supply a completely remanufactured and dyno-tested engine. Please advise if this is acceptable.

Answer 1: The Salient Characteristics have been revised to indicate that the Government requires a complete remanufactured Detroit Diesel 8V92T Mechanical engine built to Engine OEM (Detroit Diesel) remanufacturing standards and configured to meet or exceed Vehicle OEM (Teledyne P-23) physical fitment, horsepower, and torque specifications using OEM or better components.

Question 2: “Unfortunately, the 8V92 has been out of production since 1996 and is no longer available as new, or reman. Our only option is to overhaul the existing engine.” Please advise if there any acceptable exceptions for this solicitation.

Answer 2: As noted in Answer 1, the Government has revised the solicitation to accept a completely remanufactured engine built to both Engine OEM (Detroit Diesel) standards and Vehicle OEM (Teledyne P-23) specifications. Proposals to overhaul the Government's existing engine at a contractor's facility or on-site will not be accepted; the Government is seeking the outright purchase of a replacement engine.

Question 3: Do you have the last 6 or the vin or the full engine serial number.

Answer 3: The replacement engine is for a 1996 Teledyne P-23 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) truck. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is AF96L00032. The engine must be configured to the exact physical, mounting, and performance layout required for this specific vehicle model.

Question 4: I received a query from vendor. Please advise on it how to move further:

"Hello, thank you for your inquiry. We've had several others inquire on this engine / project and unfortunately, the 8V92 is no longer available as it's been out of production since 1996 and not supported any longer."

Answer 4: While the Government acknowledges that the Detroit Diesel 8V92T engine has been out of production for some time, market research and the Brand Name Determination & Findings document (Atch-02) confirm that similar contracts for identical replacement engines have been successfully awarded by the USAF within the last three years. To accommodate the out-of-production status of brand-new units while ensuring full compatibility, the Government has updated the procurement requirements to allow for a completely remanufactured Detroit Diesel 8V92TA Mechanical engine built to Engine OEM (Detroit Diesel) standards and configured to Vehicle OEM (Teledyne P-

23) specifications. The Government will proceed with the solicitation as planned, and a formal amendment reflecting these updated requirements will be issued.