Attachment 11 ABDR Trailer Planning Contractor Q A Number 1 (11 Jun 25).xlsx
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- FA8100-25-R-B007
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This file is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for the ABDR Trailer contract opportunity (Solicitation FA8100-25-R-B007) issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command. The document contains 34 detailed technical questions and corresponding government responses regarding specific requirements for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) trailers, covering aspects such as trailer specifications, power requirements, environmental resistance, tool configurations, and manufacturing details.
Key technical clarifications include confirmation that the trailer must be airlifted via rotary wing aircraft, traverse 15-degree terrain slopes, use a 2-inch ball hitch, operate at maximum speeds under specific conditions, and include external power outlets and work tables. The contract seeks to produce 45 trailers maximum per year over a 5-year base period, with potential for 83 total trailers over a 10-year contract period. The trailers will be commercial items with modifications, designed to support rapid aircraft repairs in harsh environments and deployed at multiple overseas locations. Delivery expectations include first production trailer within 120 days after initial approval, with subsequent production of two trailers per month.
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| ABDR Trailer Questions & Answers #1 (11 Jun 2025) | ||
| Number | Question | Government Answer |
| 1 | SOW (Missing Info?) - There is no mention of providing the Bench Stock material or a Bench-Stock materials list provided as was provided with the RFI pricing. Has that been removed as a part of this scope as it was originally part of the RFI pricing effort? | Yes, Bench stock has been removed |
| 2 | SOW (1.3.1) – Are there specific portions of each of the MIL-STDs called out that pertain to or do not pertain to the ABDR trailer? | MIL -STDs called out in the SOW |
| 3 | SOW (1.3.1) - Are the “tie-down rings” of the trailer considered to be “provisions” from MIL-STD-209K that cannot be removable? | Ring should be movable but not removable |
| 4 | SOW (1.3.1) – Is there a requirement for this trailer to be airlifted via rotary wing aircraft (including sling lifted via helicopter)? | Yes |
| 5 | SOW (1.3.3.2) – is the requirement to have a unremovable trailer receiver for the 2” Ball and the Pintle? Can there be articulation (with locking in place) of the receiver in order to accommodate each type of connection to the prime mover? | Yes |
| 6 | SOW (1.3.3.2) – can the receiver types, 2” Ball and Lunette PINTLE, be removed (switched out) and stowed on the tongue when not in use? (the tongue is already required to be removed and stowed on the trailer) | Yes |
| 7 | SOW (1.3.3.2) – Should a ball hitch of 2-5/16” be used due to the weight of the trailer and the fact that could be used in rough terrain requiring possible heavy pulls over obstacles and thru muddy conditions? | No 2-inch standard |
| 8 | SOW (1.3.3.3) – - it's our understanding that the MHU-141 trailer is rated at 20 MPH. Will the USAF allow the use of new MHU-141 trailers for this opportunity. | No, will not accommodate required tools and stock |
| 9 | SOW (1.3.3.3) – is the maximum speed requirement for a loaded trailer, unloaded trailer, or both? | Yes |
| 10 | SOW (1.3.4) - What type of “Off-Road” conditions will the ABDR trailer be required to traverse? (Unimproved Roads, crossing streams, non-maintained grasslands and/or wooded areas) | Unimproved roadways, uneven terrain, grassland associated with airfields, broken and uneven pavement |
| 11 | SOW (1.3.4) - What terrain slope angles will the ABDR trailer be required to traverse? | 15 degrees |
| 12 | SOW (1.3.6) - What specific testing and confirmation is required for the Environmental Resistance requirements listed in SOW 1.3.6? | Tests are conducted per MIL-STD-810H with pass/fail criteria per SOW 1.3.6 requirements. |
| 13 | SOW (1.3.7.1) – Is the callout for 120 VAC /60 Hz/ 50 AMP correct? Could this be 240 VAC / 60 Hz / 50 AMP or possibly be 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 30 AMP? 50 AMP supply is not standard for 120 VAC outlets | Yes, this is correct |
| 14 | SOW (1.3.7.2) – What configuration is required for the Female outlets to supply the power to the ABDR Trailer? | Standard female outlets |
| 15 | SOW (1.3.7.2) – Does a power supply cable need to be supplied with each ABDR trailer to connect to the external power source? (If so, what wire size, plug configuration, and length is needed?) | No |
| 16 | SOW (1.3.7.3) – States “Four (4) External mounted male outlets required for powering external devices with plug in covers” - Should this be female outlets as normal electrical receptacles are female sockets. | Should be female |
| 17 | SOW (1.3.7.3) – should the “plug-in covers” be weather-proof covers? | Yes |
| 18 | SOW (1.3.9.1) – Is there a USG concept and/or placement preference for the worktables that we should design the worktables to? | Both sides of trailer should support worktables |
| 19 | SOW (1.5.2.1) – States “5-inch-thick black polyethylene with 6-pound density.” Is this the correct thickness and material called out? Should it be 0.5 thick, ALSO, this material “polyethylene with 6-pound density” does not appear to match that shown in the prototype pictures of the tool drawers. | 0.5 thick and 6-pound density |
| 20 | SOW (1.7.1.3.1.1) – States “Compliance will all PWS requirements”. No PWS has been provided with this solicitation package. Will one a PWS be provided? | No PWS, this should read "SOW" |
| 21 | How should items on the Inventory Listing that do not have enough information to provide pricing for the specific tool? (i.e. (Row 21) Cabinet 1; Drawer 4 indicates “Power Cord” at 25ft qty 2 with no part#, NSN, AMP rating, Wire size, or receptacle style identified for this cord.) | Specified as 12-gauge, 20 AMP, male-to-female heavy-duty cords of a standard type. We will also ensure vendor availability to address any further inquiries regarding item specifications. |
| 22 | Many items that are on the list have a description provided that will allow a suitable alternate/substitute item to be provided. What is the procedure for providing alternate/substitute items, especially if the item called out is not procurable with the part#/NSN information provided in the “Inventory Listing” (Attachment 2) | There is no procedure, See answer to Question #23. |
| 23 | Is the brand of tools identified on list required or if another tool brand item is identified as meeting “form/fit/function” of the tool called out acceptable to provide as an alternate/substitute? | Yes |
| 24 | Should the Items on the Inventory Listing identified as “Local Purchase” be priced as a part of this ABDR Trailer pricing? | No, those items are not applicable for this acquisition |
| 25 | Many rows on the Inventory List spreadsheet are highlighted “Yellow”; what is this highlighting identifying for these items? | Should have been unhighlighted |
| 26 | Shipping Requirements – Solicitation states shipping for each item will be FOB Destination. Separate charges for shipping/freight will not be allowed. Please work this into your proposed price. Attachment 10, Pricing Matrix, "Estimated Unit Price Column", provides a place to add shipping costs per CLIN's 0004AA thru 004AK. Please confirm where the shipping cost should be provided. | This is the contractor’s responsibility to provide separate shipping costs to locations identified in CLIN's X004. The 2nd Sentence in the CSS under paragraph "Shipping Information." will be deleted. |
| 27 | Shipping Requirements – Will the USAF be of support and assistance with getting the commercial trailer shipments thru foreign Customs? This is a military shipment and could be held up in Customs causing long delays in deliveries. | Will assist in any way they are capable. |
| 28 | Who was the manufacturer of the prototypes in the provided pictures ? | Mobile conversions INC |
| 29 | Please clarify will the Government travel to the trailer manufacturing site for FA I/A or must the contract company transport | Government will travel to location for FAI. |
| 30 | Clarify how does the 90 day deadline figure into the timeline of the 120 day deadline ARO? | 1.8.1 references nothing about 90 days? |
| 31 | Clarify 120 day deadline capability for producing up to 9 trailers after FA approval… | 120 days for the first production trailer then two per month after that |
| 32 | Clarify, how will the Government determine minimum and maximum quantity per year? | Available Funding. |
| 33 | Please clarify the 225 quantity within base 5 years… 45/year or 3.75/month? | Quantity of 225 is incorrect! Per year 1 min-9 max = 5-year base 45 trailers max. looking at 83 total trailers over 10-year |
| 34 | In the SOW, paragraph 1.3.1.6, the not to exceed dimensions for the trailer are height of 98 inches, width of 88 inches, and length of 176 inches. Are these dimensions exclusively for the deck size, or does that include the overhang of the tie down rings extending on all four sides, the brake lever when extended, if designing a trailer with Ackerman steering, does that include the center arm protruding in the front of the trailer deck, and finally, if the tow bar is stowed and extends beyond the deck is that included in the 176 inches. | In the SOW, paragraph 1.3.1.6, the not to exceed dimensions for the trailer are height of 98 inches, width of 88 inches, and length of 176 inches. Are these dimensions exclusively for the deck size, or does that include the overhang of the tie down rings extending on all four sides, the brake lever when extended, if designing a trailer with Ackerman steering, does that include the center arm protruding in the front of the trailer deck, and finally, if the tow bar is stowed and extends beyond the deck is that included in the 176 inches. |
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