Solicitation_Q&A.pdf

A few questions have come up regarding this solicitation so I wanted to email all of you the questions and answers to ensure everyone has identical information on the solicitation. Please see the questions/answers below. If you need clarification or have any additional questions, please contact me at 405-734-5744 or nicole.myers.1@us.af.mil.

Q1. Can this material be laminated? Normally polyethylene sheets come in 24” or 48” width.

A1. This material must be Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam (XPE). XPE foam can be procured in 1/2" x 52.5" x 108" sheets.

Q2. Do you have a mil spec associated with this? That will give me what density material you require.

A2. I do not have a mil spec. The sheet thickness must be .5" with a 4lb density

Q3. Can you confirm the black foam is or is not supposed to have adhesive on 1 side with a liner that peels off?

A3. Yes, the black tool kit foam has adhesive on the back of it.

Q4. We're not sure this is actually XLPE required here. Our foam is sized 48" x 96". Also you do not show the density required.

A4. This material must be Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam (XPE). XPE foam can be procured in 1/2" x 52.5" x 108" sheets. The sheet thickness must be .5" with a 4lb density

Q5. Is there a US supplier for this product?

A5. I'm not sure. Tinker has purchased this product through a company called Air Power Inc.

located in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Just to confirm the specifications of the Polyethylene:

XPE Foam, Black - (PN: 120107B) Description: 1/2" x 52.5" x 108", PSA 1 side, 4 lb.

XPE Foam, Red - (PN: 120529R) Description: 1/4" x 52.5" x 108", 4 lb.