QA_18_Dec.pdf

RFP FA8533‐14‐R‐31803

Question and Answer

18 December 2013

1. Question: In TMCR, Pg. 3 Section 16. “ Is overhaul information explicitly required for each deicer unit?

Or is one set for each Class A and B acceptable?”

Government Response: Pack up data with each deicer is not required. One set (2 paper copies and Indexed Portable Document Format) for each Class A and Class B is the requirement.

2. Question: CID Pg. 2, Section 3.2. “Will the CE Certification still be required?”

Government Response: The proposed deicer vehicles shall comply with paragraph 3.2 of CID A‐A‐ 59145B, which states that CE certification shall be provided.

3. Question: CID Pg. 4, Section 3.2.2. “Will the smaller markings be acceptable as they have been in the past for commercial and military deicers since 1990?”

Government Response: Paragraph 3.2.2 of the CID refers to marking of external devices, and therefore, does not apply to internal panels. The control panel shall comply with paragraph 3.13.1 of the CID.

4. Question: CID Pg. 5, Section 3.2.4. CID states speed requirement of 5 mph, while ARP 1971 states speed requirement of 4 mph. “Please clarify the speed requirement of boom out of rest.”

Government Response: Paragraph 3.1 of the CID states, “In the event of a conflict between either

ARP 1247 or ARP 1971 and the text of this document, this document shall take precedence.”

Therefore, the speed requirement is in accordance with CID paragraph 3.2.4, 5 mph.

5. Question: CID Pg. 9, Section 3.5.2.3. “Is it acceptable to retain the 130 psi tire pressure as we have used this tire pressure for all commercial and military deicers since 1999?”

Government Response: The proposed deicer vehicles shall comply with paragraph 3.5.2.3 of the

CID, which states that the tire pressure shall not exceed 100 pounds per square inch and shall not be reduced for air transport. Paragraph 3.8.10 “Tire and Wheels” provides further clarification on the tire requirements.

6. Question: CID Pg. 9, Section 3.5.2.4. “Will removal of the counter weight during air transport be acceptable?”

Government Response: Each offeror shall design its proposed deicer vehicles at its own discretion;

however, the vehicle shall comply with all the requirements set forth in the CID. The proposed deicer shall comply with paragraph 3.5.2.4 of the CID, which states that preparation for air transport shall take no more than 2 man‐hours and restoration to operating configuration shall take no more than 2 man‐hours for 2 persons using common hand tools (see 7.3.1).

7. Question: CID Pg. 10, Section 3.6.2. Is it acceptable to use alternate locations for the filters and drain plugs?

Government Response: The deicer vehicles shall comply with paragraph 3.6.2 of the CID, which states that drain plugs and filters shall be directly accessible from the ground and oriented to have unimpeded drainage to a catch pan.

8. Question: CID Pg. 10, Section 3.6.2 “Will the standard oil level indicators be acceptable?”

Government Response: Paragraph 3.6.2, part (d) of the CID states that the spraying unit shall be designed so the correct oil and coolant levels can be visually checked while the unit is running.

This requirement refers to gauges that shall be included in the cab to check the oil and coolant levels. The proposed deicer vehicles shall comply with this section.

9. Question: CID Pg. 10, Section 3.7. “Please clarify the speed requirement of boom out of rest.”

Government Response: See answer to question 4.

10. Question: CID Pg. 14, Section 3.9.6.4.1.“Will a manual priming pump be acceptable?”

Government Response: The proposed deicer vehicle shall comply with paragraph 3.9.6.4.1 of the CID, which states that the spraying unit shall be equipped with an electric fuel pump in addition to the mechanical fuel pump.

11. Question: CID Pg. 14, Section 3.9.6.4.3. “Will the 2” I.D. fill port be acceptable? “

Government Response: No. The proposed deicer vehicles shall comply with paragraph 3.9.6.4.3 of the CID, which states that the spraying unit shall have a fuel fill opening of not less than three inch inside diameter.

12. Question: CID Pg. 17, Section 3.13. Will the power mirrors option be deleted?

Government Response: No. The requirements for the deicer vehicles are identified in the CID. The proposed deicer vehicle shall comply with paragraph 3.13 of the CID, which states that power and heated mirrors shall be included.

13. Question: CID Pg. 17, Section 3.17. Will 90 degree cab rotation be acceptable?

Government Response: No. The proposed deicer vehicle shall comply with paragraph 3.17 of the CID, which states that the enclosed cab shall be capable of horizontal rotation of a minimum of 180 degrees in either direction from straightforward in the plane of the boom.

14. Question: Are alternate anti‐contact systems acceptable?

Government Response: See CID revision 1 attached to Amendment 0002 to the RFP.

15. Question: “Is the standard 90 degree nozzle range of motion acceptable?”

Government Response: No. The proposed deicer vehicles shall comply with paragraph 3.23.3 of the CID, which states that both the de/anti‐icing and forced air nozzles shall have a minimum horizontal range of movement of 180 degrees to the right and left of the straight ahead position.

16. Question: “Would it be acceptable to offer fluid injection of less than 10 gallons per minute of deicing fluid into the forced air nozzle (air stream) to meet this requirement?”

Government Response: Each offeror shall design its proposed deicer vehicles at its own discretion;

however, the vehicle shall comply with all the requirements set forth in paragraph 2.23.2.3 of the

CID. Paragraph 2.23.2.3 of the CID states that the deicer shall provide a means of applying deicing fluid at a flow rate of no more than 10 gallons per minute.