Solicitation_Questions_and_Responses_New.pdf

Solicitation # FA2823-19-R-0003 Specialized Tow Trailers

FORMATTING

QUESTION NUMBER

QUESTION – Highlighted in yellow

RESPONSE

QUESTION 1

Is this requirement for new fabrication of trailers or the modification of existing trailers?

RESPONSE 1

Yes, this is a New Fabrication.

QUESTION 2

Would a 2-axle (6,000 lb. each axle…providing a 12,000 lb. weight capacity) system meet the requirements for this trailer?

RESPONSE 2

An axle solution that meets or exceeds the 10,000 lb. requirement would be acceptable.

QUESTION 3

Is this solicitation for trailers only, and not vehicles?

RESPONSE 3

This effort is for trailers only. Please provide a proposal to what is outlined in the solicitation.

QUESTION 4

Can any light be shed on how many units are expected to be going to each of the locations? Will each order be a minimum of 30x trailers? If not is there a minimum ## per order or that is expected? Or is it possible only 1x trailer gets ordered to one location at a time?

RESPONSE 4

The minimum quantity is 12 units. All 12 units could go to the same location, or they could be split between multiple locations.

QUESTION 5

Will the recipient have off load capability at each of these locations? Fork lift? If so - to what height (for our knowledge on stacking them)?

RESPONSE 5

Yes. Forklift or overhead crane. Normal truck load is 6 trailers without tires installed.

QUESTION 6

Is black paint OK? If no exact requirement, can we use any color that is dark and neutral?

RESPONSE 6

Grey paint is preferred; flat grey paint with rust and corrosion preventative.

QUESTION 7

The solicitation described a numbering/ labeling of the trailers - is this for fleet # identification?

Can you give extra details on where, what numbers, how big - or is this at our discretion?

RESPONSE 7

No labelling required from the vendor. Each range will have their own labelling system for accountability.

QUESTION 8

Quoting 5 years out on steel prices given the recent fluctuations in market rates will be difficult.

Can we request or include the economic price adjustment clause for the Option years?

RESPONSE 8

No, this will be strictly a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

QUESTION 9

If a 10k axle is required can it be a straight axle?

RESPONSE 9

Yes.

QUESTION 10

If a drop axle is required can it be a 7k axle? A 10k axle cannot be furnished in a drop style axle.

Drop axles can be made up to 7,0000lbs.

RESPONSE 10

A drop axle is not required.

QUESTION 11

What wheel and tire specs are there if any?

RESPONSE 11

Sufficient for axle on trailer.

QUESTION 12

Does the manufacturing facility for the trailer have to be JCP Certified?

RESPONSE 12

No Certification is required to manufacture the trailers.

QUESTION 13

Will these trailers be towed on public roadways?

RESPONSE 13

These trailers will not be used on public roadways, only on test range facilities.