Questions_and_Answers_RFP.doc

Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8533-15-R-94902 3K Gallon Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System (ABFDS) Bladder Program

Support Equipment and Vehicles Division

Robins AFB Georgia

RFP Questions and Answers

16 April 2015

The following questions were submitted on the above referenced RFP for 3K gallon fuel bladders which was published on the Federal Business Opportunities website on 1 April 2015. In order to assist all potential offerors in the preparation of their proposals, the Government provides the answers as follows.

Reference Detail Specification, MIL-DTL-0083833B dated 12 December 2014:

1. Q: Paragraph 3.3.2.7 Fill/evacuate nozzle: The fill/evacuate nozzle does not include any vent or quick disconnect provision only a 3/8 FNPT tapped hole in the plate. Is this correct?

A: The fill/evacuate nozzle does not include any vent or quick disconnect provision, only a 3/8 FNPT tapped hole in the plate.

2. Q: Paragraph 3.3.1.6 Reed valve vapor eliminator: The reed valve vapor eliminator does not include any hose or check valve but should have a ¾ FNPT port.

A: The reed valve vapor eliminator mates with the bladder's 4" male cam lock vent port. The vent port is supplied with a cap. The vapor eliminator output port is 3/4" FNPT. The output port can be fitted with a NPT to AN 37 degree flare male "T" or optionally a "L" . No check valve is used.

3. Q: Paragraph 3.3.2.2 “D” Rings: That there are actually 29 of the “D” rings required as shown in figure 8 and not 28 as implied by the text in 3.3.2.2 and drawing in figure 1.

A: There are 28 “D” rings in the current design.

4. Q: That the government will supply one of the pallets and one full set of both fixed and ratchet straps to aid in design and testing within 14 days of the contract award.

A: The Government is not providing a pallet or ratchet straps. Please see Amendment 0001 for information regarding pallets and straps in MIL-DTL-0083833C, dated 16 April 2015, Paragraph 4.5.6.6.