QA_FA520926Q0003_20260115.pdf
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This document is a Question & Answer (Q&A) file for Solicitation No. FA520926Q0003, dated 15 Jan 2026, for the Purchase of a New Passenger Bus for the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron (374 LRS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Q&A addresses several key specifications and requirements, including transmission type (automatic preferred), LED headlights, and acceptable bus models. Potential vendors inquired about vehicle specifications, with two models discussed: the FUSO Aero Ace and Isuzu Gala Mio (M-II), both of which were deemed acceptable to meet the Government Minimum Characteristics Item Information (GMCII).
The document also clarifies seating and safety requirements, confirming that the first-row seats can have three-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seat belts, while subsequent rows can use two-point lap belts. The delivery timeline is specified as summer 2026, with the bus needing to be delivered to the 374 LRS facility as soon as possible. The solicitation appears to be for a single passenger bus with specific dimensional, weight, and safety requirements to support the logistics operations at Yokota Air Base.
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Question & Answer As of 15 Jan 2026
Solicitation No. FA520926Q0003
Purchase of New Passenger Bus for 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron (374 LRS), Yokota Air Base, Japan
No. 1
Question: I have a question regarding the minimum requirements. Transmission type is not stated. Would the operator require automatic or manual transmission?
Answer: Automatic transmission is a primary choice.
No. 2
Question: I have a question regarding the minimum requirements for headlights states LED. I have done market research and could not find any manufacturer that offers LED headlight as an option. Please advise if this must.
Answer: Yes, LED headlights are required as specified in the solicitation.
No. 3
Question: We have reviewed the Government Minimum Characteristics Item Information (GMCII) and would like to request acceptance of the following specifications for the passenger bus we propose to offer:
Model: FUSO Aero Ace Height: 3,460 mm Length: 11,990 mm Width: 2,490 mm Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): approximately 16 tons (16,000 kg)
Please confirm if these specifications can be accepted under this solicitation.
Answer: This is acceptable to meet our GMCII.
No. 4
Question: Could you please advise on the expected delivery and start of use timeline for the bus?
Answer: Delivery needs to be in place by the summer 2026 or as soon as possible to the 374 LRS facility.
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No. 5
Question: We are considering the Isuzu Gala Mio (M-II). The seating capacity is 41, including 37 passenger seats, 3 auxiliary seats, and 1 driver. While there are slight differences from the specifications stated in the GMCII, would this vehicle be acceptable?
Answer: This is acceptable to meet our GMCII.
No. 6
Question: Regarding the seat belt requirements, we would like to confirm whether the following configuration would be acceptable:
First-row Seats: Manufacturer-standard Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) three-point seat belts Second-row and Subsequent Seats: Manufacturer-standard ELR two-point seat belts
Provided that the first-row seats are forward-facing, would this configuration comply with the Government’s seat belt requirements?
Answer: Yes, the first row can have three-point seat belts, while the second row-and subsequent seats utilize lap belts.
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