FOATC T1 Industry QAs 16 Feb 2021.pdf

TYPE I FAMILY OF ALL TERRAIN CRANE

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO DRAFT RFP AND ONE‐ON‐ONE QUESTION & ANSWER SESSIONS

SOLICITATION W56HZV‐19‐R‐0118

1) Will the Government consider, at a minimum, a 120 to 180 day response time for industry to respond/comprehend a final Request for Proposal (RFP) submission?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Due to the streamlined nature of this procurement, additional time will not be allotted for industry to respond/comprehend a final Request For Proposal (RFP) submission.

2) Will the requirements detailed in attachments A001‐A096 Standard Form 1423‐1 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) be included in a conformed Request for Proposal (RFP) Statement of Work (SOW)?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The requirements for all CDRLs will be identified within the individual 1423‐1 Standard Forms as well as within the SOW. In addition, a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for each CDRL will be identified in Section B of the RFP.

3) The lack of draft CLINs present concerns regarding how the government plans on analyzing proposed pricing, especially as it relates to benchmarking.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All CLINs will be identified in Section B of the RFP. In addition, a Pricing Spreadsheet (Excel) will be provided with the RFP as described in Section L. The spreadsheet will contain proposal instructions for offerors.

4) There are considerable concerns related to government benchmarking of this militarized Commercial‐Off‐The‐

Shelf (COTS) product to the commercial market.

a. Due to the extent of military content in both the product design, technical training/manuals, etc., how does the Government plan to benchmark?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See Attachment 0004, which includes MIL‐PRF‐32216A requirement. MIL‐ PRF‐32216A sections 3.2 (Supplemental Data) and 3.1.4 (Content Requirements) specifies Government's guidance for COTS content and supplementation requirements. Industry should reference those so it can determine what level/degree of supplementation its manuals may require to meet Army requirements.

b. Missing draft CLINs related to potential project cost breakdown analysis presents a gap in our ability to understand how ongoing benchmarking could be determined by the government if the militarized costs are to be included in the potential COTS design.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All CLINs will be identified in Section B of the RFP. In addition, a Pricing Spreadsheet (Excel) will be provided with the RFP as described in Section L. The spreadsheet will contain proposal instructions for offerors.

c. Will service items be part of the Government’s benchmarking, considering all technical manuals (TMs), training and ongoing logistics support is to be mandated per military standards?

Type I FOATC Draft RFP Response

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See the supplementation guidance listed in MIL‐PRF‐32216A, section 3.2.

The level of development for service items will be contingent upon the level of development that currently exists in the commercial product.

5) How will the Government account for cost of customizations, when not present in market benchmark examples?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All military requirements are identified within the RFP, to include the corresponding CLINs, which will be identified in Section B of the RFP. In addition, a Pricing Spreadsheet (Excel) will be provided with the RFP as described in Section L. The spreadsheet will contain proposal instructions for offerors. It is the Offerors responsibility to account for the costs to meet RFP requirements in its proposal, including any customization of beyond market benchmark examples.

6) Please consider, redesign of commercial products to a military standard of any type, will yield a non‐COTS product.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government is aware that military modification of commercial products will result in a non‐COTS solution.

7) Draft RFP references COTS products, however the CDRLs A001‐A096 add requirements to the procurement, which could possibly result in a non‐COTs outcome. Industry advises Government to further discussion of these possible contradictions.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government is aware that military modification of commercial products will result in a non‐COTS solution. If not already identified in contractor’s COTS manuals, some CDRLs related to logistics development may require adherence to non‐COTS processes which is referred to as Supplementation throughout the SOW. Please reference SOW Sections 3, 4, 8, 9 and Attachment 0004.

8) The current lack of understanding as to whether this RFP is a single or multiple award opportunity leads to concerns related to the cost based consequences citations stated in the draft documents. Will additional FAR citation be provided so that the contractor may better understand the consequences of re‐procurement if this contract is cancelled for any reason?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The RFP will contain all applicable clauses and will also identify the resultant contract as a single award, Firm‐Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements type contract.

9) Will the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), either by reference of full citation, be included in the final solicitation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, the RFP will contain all applicable clauses and provisions in either full citation or by reference.

10) Will prime contractors be required to disclose their subcontractors?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Only to the extent required by the final RFP, notably Sections L&M in addition to other clause Fill‐Ins that may require the prime contractor to disclose a subcontractor in its proposal submission.

Post‐award, any requirement to disclose a subcontractor is set forth in the remainder of the terms and conditions of the contract.

11) To what extent will subcontractor involvement be required in this project?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Subcontractor involvement is not mandatory, but the RFP includes several clauses encouraging subcontracting to small business firms. For offerors who are not considered to be a small business concern, development and submittal of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required with proposal submittal, and small business participation is one of the four evaluation factors.

12) Will Letters of Supply be required for materials to be procured from outside sources?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW sections C.8.3.c and C.8.5. A letter is required for EDFP if a supplier will not sell to or do business with the Government. Foreign Sources of Supply will be disclosed per CDRL A062.

13) Will all of the cited reference documents be supplied at time of RFP? (i.e., Field Technical Manual (FTM))? At this time, without a guide, industry is unable to predict potential ability to comply with military standards.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will supply all Attachments for the RFP. Note that any Government Electronics and Information Technology Association (GEIA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or other referenced standards will not be provided to contractors at RFP; contractors will be expected to purchase those themselves in order to be compliant with Government standards.

14) Will Q&A between the Government and industry be ongoing throughout the procurement process?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Pre‐solicitation Q&As were held 7‐14 Jan 2021. Upon issuance of the RFP, there will only be a limited window for RFP related questions prior to the proposal due date and time. During the proposal evaluation phase, there will not be any Q&A. The Government does not intend to conduct any exchanges during the proposal evaluation phase, but reserves the right to if deemed necessary. However, these exchanges will follow the formal process outlined in the FAR/DFARS defined source selection procedures, which is not a Q&A format.

15) At any time when supplemental documentation is required for (reference during the RFP or after award) and presented to the contractor by the government, will the government allow reasonable time for review and analysis for compliance? Will reasonable discussion be allowed, in the event of potential non‐compliance?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: During the RFP, the Government will give 30 days for the contractor to review and provide a proposal. After award, the Government will work with the contractor through In‐process Reviews (IPRs) IAW SOW sections C.1.5.6.2 and C.1.5.6.2.1.

16) Will the Government review the Purchase Description (PD) and look for opportunities to detail performance requirements rather than design specifications?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government reviewed the PD after Jan 2021 Q&A Sessions with Industry. Any proposed solution must meet all the threshold requirements identified in the RFP and PD.

17) Will the Government endeavor to include threshold (T) and objective (O) requirements so that an offer which exceeds the performance of the PD can be recognized as offering superior performance capability under a best value acquisition?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The final RFP Sections L&M will state that no additional credit will be given for above‐threshold capability.

18) Are all CDRLs appropriate for the purchase of a COTS item?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government acknowledges that the proposed solution may not be a COTS item but rather a modified commercial item. The Government anticipates a commercial item with military modifications. All CDRLs are developed based on commercial item with military modifications.

19) Will the government review with an eye towards proven COTS items which may introduce cost reductions?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with (IAW) the criteria identified in Sections L&M of the RFP.

20) Will the government provide a schedule for the hardware including First Article Testing (FAT) start and key milestones?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Section F of the RFP will identify the required delivery schedule for this effort as identified in FAR 52.211‐8.

21) Please clarify and review CDRLs that have apparent schedule conflicts, for example requiring items at contract award or 30 days after contract award where the information cannot yet be known.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government anticipates data being known and available upon contract award or shortly thereafter. Due to the commercial nature of proposed crane, the Government’s presumption is that most data will have already been developed and available commercially.

22) Although this is considered a COTS item, many of the standards and requirements listed on the AT‐PRF0001 are not considered COTS to industry. Therefore, industry expects significant modifications will be needed in order to comply with ATPD. Would the Gov't want to see the options to meet the requirements listed in the proposal? If so, what would be the best method of doing that?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government acknowledges that the proposed solution may not be a COTS item but rather a modified commercial item. The Government anticipates a commercial item with military modifications. The Offerors proposed solution must meet all threshold requirements outlined in the Purchase Description as the baseline solution, not as “options” to a proposed solution that currently does not meet threshold requirements. The RFP Sections L&M will not evaluate all requirements in the Purchase Description, however failure to propose a solution that meets all threshold requirements within the RFP will render the offer ineligible for award. The RFP will outline the information required to be submitted in the proposal.

23) What will the minimum order quantity be for this program that will guarantee offers some level of comfort that this program will be worth their investment?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is a requirements contract. No minimum or guarantee. See pricing worksheet for anticipated quantities.

24) Is it possible the Government will continue purchasing the Type II Heavy Crane that could affect the Type I

FOATC program by terminating this new contract early or reduce the anticipated quantity that was published as 252 units in the synopsis?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Possible but not anticipated.

25) We expect that there may be some deliverables that will be ordered in first contract year, but delivered in years two, three, and four. Some of this may be as a result of the Government scheduling the resources or not available until that time. How can industry account for cost increases when items are not able to be delivered in the year they are placed on contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Due to the streamlined fielding approach, keeping schedule is critical. The Government does not anticipate extended delivery periods on this contract.

26) With COTS manuals provided, can the government provide specific guidance of COTS supplementation required to reduce performance and cost risk to the contractor?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See Attachment 0004 which reference MIL‐PRF‐32216A, section 3.2 (Supplemental Data).

a. If the intent is to not develop full MIL Spec TMs, can the Government document and define in detail what is acceptable?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See Attachment 0004, which reference MIL‐PRF‐32216A. The specific MIL‐ PRF ‐32216A section is 3.1.4 (Content Requirements).

27) How does the contractor determine what is "deemed necessary for use by the Target Audience (Soldier)"?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW section C.4.1.2 and MIL‐PRF‐32216A. "Deemed necessary for use" is outlined in MIL‐PRF‐32216A, which describes and implies what the Government deems necessary for Target Audience Soldiers (TAS) to operate and maintain equipment per Army/Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

28) Commercial publications are typically not XML. Since COTS manuals are published using commercial software the source files will not be created using XML, DTDs or MIL‐STD 40051‐2C. Therefore, any future updates will be difficult for the government to execute. Will the government accept data published using commercial software other than XML, DTDs or MIL STD 40051‐2C?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government may consider data published using commercial software other than Extensible Markup Language (XML), Document Type Definitions (DTDs) or MIL‐STDs; however, supplementation developed by the contractor shall be published IAW the guidelines set forth in section C.1.3.1.2.1 of the SOW and detailed in Attachment 0004 and MIL‐PRF‐32216A.

29) For Government supported activities, what are the durations? Industry needs this for resource allocation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: While anticipated durations for Government‐supported activities can be provided, the contractor will have to propose to what it thinks its durations will be since the Government does not know each offeror’s crane product. Below durations are an example based on COTS Manuals that require 20‐30% Supplementation IAW Attachment 0004 and MIL‐PRF‐32216A requirements.

‐ Provisioning Conference: 5 business days (max lines per conference: 1200) ‐ Verification: 44 business days ‐ Government Review Times: 10‐20 business days depending on the CDRL ‐ Government Testing: 60 business days ‐ *see CDRLs for additional durations

30) As industry identified, there are several timing and predecessor/successor linkages in the CDRL schedule that industry would propose differently. How does industry best communicate that beyond that which we already have?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government thinks industry has communicated accurately its schedule needs for this effort. As well as the Government accurately communicating requirement during Jan 2021 Q&A Sessions.

31) What are the anticipated evaluation factors and criteria the Government expects on this program?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to Sections L&M of the released final RFP.

32) Will Sections L&M of the solicitation be released in draft format before Final RFP is issued February 10, 2021?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Sections L&M will be released with the final RFP, but not prior to that.

33) Due to the unknown risk of the length of storage (and the delay of the start of the warranty), our recommendation is to have the start of warranty at the time of acceptance.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW section C.5.1. The Government will not allow warranties to start at the time of acceptance.

a. Can the Government commit to a maximum number of days the crane will be in storage before fielding to a unit?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, see pricing worksheet for estimated days.

b. When does the warranty start for vehicles in storage that have been shipped in place and remain at the contractor's facility?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Warranty will start as outlined in SOW Section C.5.1

34) The Special Tools kit requirement implies the Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE) will be packed and stored separate from the crane, conflicting with FOATC1‐1146 of the PD. The packaging required is not commercial standard and increases cost. Will the Government consider changing the PD to allow Special Tools to be provided by delivery order and packed and stored separate from the crane?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government amended the PD to reflect that the contractor shall provide the kits by delivery order and packed and stored separate from the crane.

a. Can the Special Tools be packed in a commercially acceptable solution?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW section C.13.10. The Government will not accept the commercially acceptable solution for the Special Tools kit. It must meets the requirements outlined in MIL‐STD‐2073.

35) Industry recommends the Government review the list of requirements and CDRLs to determine if any can be waived for a COTS based product considering the additional cost and schedule impacts.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Requirements and CDRLs reflect a commercial item with military modifications. As outlined in the PD and SOW, this procurement has streamlined requirements to align with commercial industry as much as possible.

36) The program documents require a full military logistics development effort. Much of the analysis, documents, and reports required are outside of standard commercial practices and thus increase the program cost and schedule.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This program does not require a full military logistics development effort. This program as documented within the SOW, requires COTS manuals with Supplementation. Attachment 0004 and MIL‐PRF‐32216A outlines the required level of development for Supplementation and SOW Section 8 identifies provisioning requirement.

37) The results from the full Logistics Development activities naturally flow into the development of the TMs. COTS

TMs do not adequately capture the results of these activities and will require significant updates to meet Government requirements outlined in the SOW and MIL‐STDs. Thus, industry does not believe COTS Manuals with Supplementation will add any cost or schedule benefit over doing full MIL‐STD manuals.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW sections C.4.1.1 and C.4.1.2. The Government's prevailing sustainment strategy for the Type I FOATC is to utilize COTS TMs with Supplementation. Supplementation will be determined based on COTS TM conformance to MIL‐PRF‐32216A section 3.2.2 and Attachment 0004 – COTS Publications Requirements.

38) Is commercial warranty data an acceptable replacement for FMECA?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW section C.3.4 for information on FMECA. The Government reserves the right to accept a commercial warranty as a replacement for FMECA if the offeror’s warranty information is complete enough and can be applied to a FMECA.

39) Will corrections be made to the final RFP for things such as erroneously numbered CDRLs and Attachments? Will the SOW be updated?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Prior to final RFP, the Government will ensure all contract data items are reviewed for accuracy, including the SOW.

40) Please define National Maintenance Work Requirement (NMWR) candidates requested for the final RFP.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See SOW section C.1.5.6.2.1.1.1.1 for NMWR Candidates List instructions. Offerors should inform the Government of which items industry identifies as NMWR candidates. For additional information and guidance pertaining to NMWRs, reference Army Regulation (AR) 750‐1, AR 25‐30, AMC‐P 25‐31, AMC‐R 25‐76, DA‐PAM 24‐40, and MIL‐STD‐40051C.

41) SOW section “Maintainability Evaluation Execution” suggested change:

Current: The contractor shall provide two production cranes in support of the Maintainability Evaluation, and shall participate and facilitate Maintainability Evaluation efforts.

Proposed: The Government shall provide two (or more*) production cranes (as GFP) in support of the Maintainability Evaluation, and shall participate and facilitate Maintainability Evaluation efforts. *to meet schedule requirements

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The subject language has been revised at C.7.1 to read, “The contractor shall produce two production cranes that the Government will provide as Government‐furnished property (GFP) in support of the Maintainability Evaluation. The contractor shall participate in and facilitate Maintainability Evaluation efforts.”

42) For section C.8.5 of the SOW, “Foreign Sources of Supply Notice,” will the Government consider adding “if possible” the end of the paragraph?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will not add “if possible” to the Foreign Sources of Supply Notice language in the SOW.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

43) Received multiple questions on FOATC1‐1058. Will the Government accept an All‐Terrain Crane (ATC)? Will the Government remove the reference to the

FMVSS? Will the Government revise the definition of certification? Will the Government endeavor to include threshold (T) and objective (O) requirements so that an offer that exceeds the performance of the PD can be recognized?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1056 3 REQUIREMENTS

FOATC1‐1058 The Type I FOATC is based upon a standard commercial product meeting all applicable U.S. DOT and FMVSS requirements for highway travel and is capable of traveling on primary road and secondary road without load. It is configured with all components or accessories necessary to be connected and operate at full capacity a hydraulic clamshell, hydraulic grapple, and concrete bucket.

If not otherwise specified, all requirements are threshold value (T).

Objective values, which are desired capabilities are labeled with an (O).

Compliance with Section 3 requirements shall be verified through one or more of the following methods as described herein:

Inspection (I). Inspections constitute those activities conducted for the purpose of evaluating the Type I FOATC attributes and characteristics against the Section 3 requirements. Inspection is accomplished by visual or physical examination of the end item, subsystems or components.

Test (T). Testing is accomplished through the systematic physical operation of the Type I FOATC, its subsystems or components, under appropriate and specified conditions and the collection, analysis, and evaluation of resulting data.

Testing also includes the act of recording measurements related to the function of the Type I FOATC, its subsystems or components, and verifying interfaces with respect to form, fit, and function.

Analysis (A). Analyses consist of technical or mathematical evaluations, mathematical models, simulations, algorithms, charts, diagrams, representative data, or other appropriate means to demonstrate conformance with the Section 3 requirement.

Certification (C). Certifications are defined as documents certifying compliance with the specific Section 3 requirement criteria. Certifications are from organizations not affiliated with the Contractor (a.k.a. Third Party Certification).

Any proposed solution must meet all threshold requirements identified in the RFP and PD.

US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) requirements: The proposed solution must meet all threshold requirements in the PD that includes USDOT and FMVSS requirements. The Government will accept a solution that requires permits to meet highway transport regulations.

Certification: The Government may accept contractor‐furnished documents signed by contractor's certifying official as certification. This language was revised to state, “If the Certification is signed by the contractor’s certifying official, then all supporting data (test report, performance documentation, material data, dimensional analysis, etc.) needs to be provided to demonstrate conformance with the Section 3 requirement. If supporting data for self‐ certification does not clearly demonstrate Section 3 requirements have been met, the Government reserves the right to require testing to verify”.

Objective Requirements: No additional credit will be given for above threshold capability.

44) Received multiple questions to lift capacity. Can the load traverse over the outrigger? Will the Government define a Performance Specification for lifting capability that is threshold (T) and one that is objective (O) for lifting capacity across various points of the load chart?

FOATC1‐1296 3.1.2 LIFT CAPABILITY 4.1.2

FOATC1‐1646 Crane load radius is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the center line of the hook or center of gravity of the load when lifted. The load cannot transverse over the outriggers.

This is a definition and not verifiable separately.

FOATC1‐1300 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of lifting a minimum of 25,000 lbs. (12.5 Tons) at a 24 ft. radius and be able to transverse a minimum of 270 degrees (45 to 315 azimuth using zero (0) as straight ahead) with outriggers fully extended.

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

Load: The load cannot transverse over the outrigger. This is a military specific requirement.

Lifting capacity across the load chart and load dimensions: No plan to include additional specification.

45) Received multiple question on travel speed. Will additional credit be given for superior capability? Will the government define a Performance Specification which is threshold (T) and a Performance Specification which is objective (O) related to overall chassis length? Will the Government provide precise and detailed information as a working definition of its intent under “the Type I FOATC shall be capable of travelling off‐road (cross country)?”

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1216 3.1.3 TRAVEL SPEED 4.1.3

FOATC1‐1217 The Type I FOATC shall be able to sustain a travel speed of at least 40 mph on‐road (primary and secondary roads). (T)

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

NOTE: Reference TOP 1‐1‐010 Vehicle Test Course Severity,

pg. 40 and 41 for course types. Reference TOP 1‐1‐011A for detailed course descriptions and photos.

FOATC1‐1220 The Type I FOATC shall be able to sustain a travel speed of at least 55 mph on‐road (primary and secondary roads). (O)

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

NOTE: Reference TOP 1‐1‐010 Vehicle Test Course Severity,

pg. 40 and 41 for course types. Reference TOP 1‐1‐011A for detailed course descriptions and photos.

FOATC1‐1221 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of traveling off‐road (cross‐country). X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

NOTE: Reference TOP 1‐1‐010 Vehicle Test Course Severity,

pg. 40 and 41 for course types. Reference TOP 1‐1‐011A for detailed course descriptions and photos.

Objective Requirements: No additional credit will be given for above threshold capability.

Chassis length: No plan to include additional chassis length requirement. Needs to meet transportability requirements.

Off‐road: The Government expects the crane to drive off‐road. No plan to include additional specification.

46) Received multiple questions on steering. Will a 6x6 or 4x4x4 configuration be acceptable? The title of ISO 5010 is Earth‐moving machinery — Wheeled machines — Steering requirements. Commercial vehicles are not aligned with this standard. Can this be revised?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1604 3.1.5 STEERING 4.1.5

FOATC1‐1375 The Type I FOATC shall be equipped with front wheel steering. X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1606 The Type I FOATC shall have emergency steering conforming to ISO 5010 for retaining steering control in the event of engine failure or steering power source failure when traveling at any speed.

Front wheel steering: Any solution is acceptable as long as it meets all the threshold PD requirements.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 5010: The title of ISO 5010 is Earth‐moving machinery — Wheeled machines — Steering requirements. The Government relies on ISO 5010 to verify steering conformance.

47) Will the Government define a Performance Specification here that is threshold (T) and a higher one that is objective (O) for fording?

FOATC1‐1299 3.1.6 FORDING 4.1.6

FOATC1‐1298 The Type I FOATC shall be able to ford fresh water up to a depth of 20‐ inches without breather tube extensions.

20‐inches fording: No plan to change. Fording requirement of 20 inches is T=O.

48) Can you revised to accept commercial trailer?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1342 3.1.8 RECOVERY 4.1.8

FOATC1‐1343 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of being loaded on to a M870 series trailer (M870 & M870A1: TM 5‐2330‐378‐14&P, pg. 1‐8 and M870A3: TM 5‐ 2330‐325‐14&P, pg. 1‐9) and transported to a maintenance facility for repairs.

M870: No, this is one of the military specific requirements that the contractor must meet.

49) Received multiple questions on brakes. Will the Government define a Performance Specification that allows for an ATC solution? FMCSR 393.43 does not define braking distance. FMCSR section 393.52 Brake performance seems more relevant to braking distance. Will Government revise this requirement?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1115 3.1.9 BRAKES 4.1.9

FOATC1‐1116 The Type I FOATC shall be provided with independently actuated service and parking brakes IAW applicable FMVSS standards.

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1369 The Type I FOATC shall be able to stop in a distance equivalent to the tractor trailer of the same class, as defined by FMCSR 393.43.

X Testing shall be conducted to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Revised from “FMCSR 393.43” to “FMCSR 393.52”. FMCSR 393.52 defines the brake distance.

FMVSS Standard: No plan to include additional specifications on independently actuated service and parking brakes.

REVISED RQMT:

o FOATC1‐1369: The Type I FOATC shall be able to stop in a distance equivalent to the tractor trailer of the same class, as defined by Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) 393.52.

o JUSTIFICATION: Revised requirement to include brake performance (FMCSR section 393.52).

50) Will there be any consideration to waivers?

FOATC1‐1637 3.4.1 HIGHWAY TRANSPORTABILITY 4.4.1

FOATC1‐1418 The Type I FOATC shall meet the United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) highway legal limits.

Highway legal limits: The contractor is expected to meet US and NATO highway legal limits. The Government will accept a solution that requires State permits.

51) Will the Government revise this requirement to DoDx on 51” deck height?

FOATC1‐1638 3.4.2 RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY 4.4.2

FOATC1‐1639 The Type I FOATC shall meet the dimensional requirements of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) outline diagram when loaded on a 51 inch deck‐height railcar.

X Analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with

REVISED RQMT:

o FOATC1‐1639: The Type I FOATC shall meet the dimensional requirements of MIL‐STD‐1366 DoD Rail Clearance diagram when loaded on a 51 inch deck‐height railcar.

52) Received multiple questions on air transportability. Will the Government revise the C‐17 requirement to an objective requirement? Can shoring/cribbing be supplemented?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1641 3.4.4 AIR TRANSPORTABILITY 4.4.4

FOATC1‐1420 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of roll‐on roll‐off (RoRo) a C‐5 aircraft IAW MIL‐STD‐1366 and MIL‐STD‐1791C for vehicle ramp crest clearance limit.

X Analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1421 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of RoRo at GVW in C‐17 aircraft IAW MIL‐ STD‐1366 and MIL‐STD‐1791C for vehicle ramp crest clearance limit.

C‐5 and C‐17: Contractor has to meet the C‐5 and C‐17 requirements. They are both threshold requirements.

REVISED RQMT:

o FOATC1‐1420: The Type I FOATC shall be capable of roll‐on roll‐off (RoRo) a C‐5 aircraft IAW MIL‐STD‐1366 and MIL‐STD‐1791C for vehicle ramp crest clearance limit. To meet this requirement, cribbing/shoring can be supplemented.

o FOATC1‐1421: The Type I FOATC shall be capable of roll‐on roll‐off (RoRo) a C‐17 aircraft IAW MIL‐STD‐1366 and MIL‐STD‐1791C for vehicle ramp crest clearance limit. To meet this requirement, cribbing/shoring can be supplemented.

53) Received multiple questions on survivability. Can the survivability definition be revised to state “the crew sustaining no injuries above the injury assessment criteria in the classified annex?” How many armor kits are required for FAT? When will the armor annex be released?

ID Section 3 ‐ Requirement I T A C Section 4 ‐ Verification

FOATC1‐1466 3.5 SURVIVABILITY 4.5

FOATC1‐1471 For Type I FOATC, survivability is defined as the capability to perform all critical driving and loading operations in a degraded mode of operation.

The Type I FOATC is not essential for accomplishment of the combat missions however it is critical to the combat service support mission.

Operation through initial nuclear weapons effects is not required.

This is a definition and not verifiable separately.

FOATC1‐1643 3.5.1 ADD ON ARMOR 4.5.1

FOATC1‐1469 The Type I FOATC will accommodate add on armor on the carrier cab (for crane driver) and remain survivable against various threats as defined in Annex A. (O)

This is a definition and not verifiable separately.

FOATC1‐1677 The Type I FOATC add on armor on the carrier cab (for crane driver) shall be capable of being installed and removed by Field Level Maintenance. (O)

FOATC1‐1471. No plan to revise definition.

Add on armor: Armor is not a threshold requirement therefore will not be procured at this time.

54) HEMP is not a commercial requirement. Can this be revised to accept maximum extent practical?

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FOATC1‐1620 3.5.2 HIGH‐ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE 4.5.1

FOATC1‐1621 The Type I FOATC shall be capable of operation after exposure to the High‐ Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) as defined in MIL‐STD‐2169, with component replacement, within 12 hours. Re‐cycling power to restore mission critical functions is acceptable.

X Analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1488 The Type I FOATC Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard (EMRADHAZ) shall be IAW MIL‐STD‐464 sections 5.9, 5.9.1, 5.9.2 and 5.9.3.

X Analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1482 3.5.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 4.5.2

FOATC1‐1484 The Type I FOATC subsystems (individual subsystems and equipment) shall be IAW MIL‐STD‐464 sections 5.7 and 5.7.1 and MIL‐STD‐461 Table V.

X Analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1488 The Type I FOATC Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard (EMRADHAZ) shall be IAW MIL‐STD‐464 sections 5.9, 5.9.1, 5.9.2 and 5.9.3.

o FOATC1‐1621: The Type I FOATC shall be capable of operation after exposure to the High‐Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) as defined in

MIL‐STD‐2169, to the maximum extent practical. Re‐cycling power to restore mission critical functions is acceptable.

o FOATC1‐1484: The Type I FOATC subsystems (individual subsystems and equipment) shall be IAW MILSTD‐464 sections 5.7 and 5.7.1 and MIL‐

STD‐461 Table V. To the maximum extent commercially practical.

o FOATC1‐1488: The Type I FOATC Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard (EMRADHAZ) shall be IAW MIL‐STD‐464 sections 5.9, 5.9.1, 5.9.2 and 5.9.3 to the maximum extent commercially practical.

o JUSTIFICATION: Functioning in HEMP and electromagnetic environment are not a commercial requirement. Government will accept the maximum extent commercially practical.

55) Will the government accept a one‐speed transfer case?

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FOATC1‐1117 3.6.2.1 TRANSFER CASE 4.6.2.1

FOATC1‐1118 The Type I FOATC shall be equipped with a two (2) speed transfer case with a neutral position and the capability to provide torque proportioning.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, one‐speed transfer case is acceptable per new requirement listed below.

o FOATC1‐1118: The Type I FOATC shall have the ability to provide torque proportioning all‐wheel drive. The crane needs to be flat‐towed without disconnecting drive shaft.

o JUSTIFICATION: Revised requirement because two speed transfer case and neutral are not commercially available solution for this type of crane.

56) Advise removal of this line item, as all COTS products of this type do not have fully enclosed systems.

FOATC1‐1083 3.6.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 4.6.3

FOATC1‐1236 All hoses in the Type I FOATC hydraulic system shall be enclosed to prevent external damage.

o FOATC1‐1236: The hoses in the Type I FOATC hydraulic system shall be enclosed to prevent external damage to the maximum extent practical.

o JUSTIFICATION: A high percent of the commercial crane hydraulic components are protected but certain components are exposed.

57) Please provide clarification on mounting position and method of removal by the field operator.

FOATC1‐1119 3.6.4 TIRES 4.6.4

FOATC1‐1387 The Type I FOATC shall include a spare wheel/tire assembly that is identical to that employed on the crane.

No plan to revise requirements. Commercial solution acceptable. The Government does not have specific requirements as to how or where it is mounted as long it is on the crane and the operators can safely remove the tire and compete the tire change without needing assistance from outside sources. In other words, it should be mounted on the truck and not need another truck or resources to remove it from the crane to change the tire.

58) Will the Government include additional specifications on multiple outrigger set‐up configuration and asymmetrical configurations?

FOATC1‐1129 3.6.5 OUTRIGGERS 4.6.5

FOATC1‐1130 The Type I FOATC shall be furnished with no less than four (4) independent outriggers equipped with removable outrigger pads, capable of being fully extended.

No plan to include additional specifications on multiple outrigger set‐up configuration and asymmetrical configurations.

59) Will you consider changing the below requirement to three (3) or more soldiers?

FOATC1‐1349 3.6.5.1 CRIBBING / WORK PADS

FOATC1‐1353 The Type I FOATC work pads shall be capable of being lifted by two (2) 5th percentile female soldiers IAW MIL‐STD‐1472 TABLE XXXVIII.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW MIL‐STD‐1472 to verify o FOATC1‐1353: The Type I FOATC work pads shall be capable of being lifted by no more than four (4) 5th percentile female soldiers IAW MIL‐STD‐

1472 TABLE XXXVIII.

o JUSTIFICATION: Depending on the surface definition, a pad that will meet the required maximum load will exceed the lifting capability of two (2)

5th percentile female soldiers. Revised requirement.

60) Received multiple questions to air conditioning. SAE J1530 is not related to solar load. Will you consider changing the cab temperature to 90 degree F?

FOATC1‐1087 3.6.6.4 AIR CONDITIONING 4.6.6.4

FOATC1‐1245 At ambient conditions of 120 degree F with 950 W/m2 solar load IAW SAE J1530, the Type I FOATC air conditioner shall be capable of lowering the internal temperature of the carrier cab (for crane driver) and operator cab (for boom operator) to 85 degree F within 60 minutes after the air conditioner is turned on.

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1658 The Type I FOATC air conditioner after initial cool down (As defined in FOATC1‐1245) shall be capable of maintaining an average temperature of not greater than 85 degree F at any seating position after 60 minute from initial cool down final temperature IAW MIL‐STD‐1472 section 5.6.6.4.

o FOATC1‐1245: At ambient conditions of 120 degree Fahrenheit (F) with 950 W/m2 solar load IAW SAE J1503, the Type I FOATC air conditioner shall be capable of lowering the internal temperature of the carrier cab (for crane driver) and operator cab (for boom operator) to 85 degree F within 60 minutes after the air conditioner is turned on.

o JUSTIFICATION: Type. Fixed the SAE standard from J1530 to J1503.

No plan to revise the internal cab temperature.

61) Will you consider changing the reference to ISO 7752 and ASME B30.5?

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FOATC1‐1125 3.6.6.5 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 4.6.6.5

FOATC1‐1090 All Type I FOATC controls shall be located IAW ISO 7752 and ISO 6682. X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1275 All Type I FOATC controls shall be clearly marked IAW SAE J1362. X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1274 All Type I FOATC controls shall be readily accessible by the soldier under all conditions of operation IAW SAE J297.

FOATC1‐1090: All Type I FOATC crane controls shall be located IAW ISO 7752 and ASME B30.5.

FOATC1‐1275: All Type I FOATC crane controls shall be clearly marked IAW ISO 7752 and ASME B30.5.

FOATC1‐1274: All Type I FOATC crane controls shall be readily accessible by the solider under all conditions of operation IAW ISO 7752 and ASME B30.5.

JUSTIFICATION: ISO 7752 and ASME B30.5 are accurate standards for crane controls. ASME B30.5 ‐ Mobile and Locomotive Crane

62) We advise adding verbiage about camera systems being allowed to achieve this requirement?

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FOATC1‐1251 3.6.6.7 VISIBILITY 4.6.6.7

FOATC1‐1260 The Type I FOATC operator while seated and restrained in the operator cab (for boom operator) shall be able to maintain visibility of the sides and rear of the crane including the ground near the outriggers and boom.

No plan to revise. Commercial solution using camera systems will be accepted.

63) Consider making it two keys.

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FOATC1‐1689 3.6.6.9 KEY 4.6.6.9

FOATC1‐1649 The Type I FOATC shall have one key that opens and operates every Type I FOATC in the fleet including storage on the crane.

o FOATC1‐1649: The Type I FOATC shall have no more than two keys that open and operate every Type I FOATC in the fleet including storage on the crane.

o JUSTIFICATION: Generally, the crane has one key and the storage has another key.

64) Are these weapons ‐ in addition to FOATC1‐1258 or are they in place of? Is a combo mount acceptable or do they have to be unique mounts?

FOATC1‐1257 3.6.6.11 WEAPON MOUNT 4.6.6.11

FOATC1‐1258 The Type I FOATC carrier cab (for crane driver) shall be provided with two

(2) weapons mount able to accept the M16, M4 series weapons with and without the M203 grenade launcher that secures the weapon during operations.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1698 The Type I FOATC operator cab (for boom operator) shall be provided with one (1) weapon mount able to accept the M16, M4 series weapons with and without the M203 grenade launcher that secures the weapon during operations.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1259 The Type I FOATC carrier cab (for crane driver) shall be provided with two

(2) weapons mount able to accept the M240B light Machine Gun.

FOATC1‐1699 The Type I FOATC operator cab (for boom operator) shall be provided with one (1) weapon mount able to accept the M240B light Machine Gun.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1263 The Type I FOATC carrier cab (for crane driver) shall be provided with two

(2) weapons mount able to accept the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1700 The Type I FOATC operator cab (for boom operator) shall be provided with one (1) weapon mount able to accept the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1261 The Type I FOATC carrier cab (for crane driver) and operator cab (for boom operator) shall provide the soldier with unrestricted access to the weapon.

No plan to revise requirement to include dimensions. These are military specific requirements that the contractor is expected to meet. The Government does not need four different mounts. We need something that accepts multiple weapons.

65) Received multiple recommendations on electrical systems. Can this be revised to 12V? Can this be revised 28 VDC alternator (with converter) or dual voltage alternator (14 VDC and 28 VDC)?

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FOATC1‐1131 3.6.7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4.6.7

FOATC1‐1515 The Type I FOATC shall be equipped with contractor standard 24‐volt ground electrical system IAW SAE J1614 and SAE J1908.

No plan to revise. This is one of the many military specific requirements that the contractor is expected to meet. Government needs 24‐volt starting system with slave receptor.

66) Verify if this requirement is for the crane driver only (chassis only)?

FOATC1‐1650 3.6.7.1 IGNITION 4.6.7.1

FOATC1‐1651 The Type I FOATC shall have keyless ignition switch within easy reach of the driver.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1652 The Type I FOATC ignition shall have a safety cover. X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐505 to verify o FOATC1‐1651: The Type I FOATC shall have keyless ignition switch within easy reach of the driver inside the carrier cab (for crane driver).

o FOATC1‐1652: The Type I FOATC ignition shall have a safety cover inside the carrier cab (for crane driver).

o JUSTIFICATION: Clarified requirement to state that it is the driver cab only.

67) Are all dashboard lights required to fall under this spectrum?

FOATC1‐1139 3.6.7.5 BLACKOUT LIGHTING 4.6.7.5

FOATC1‐1329 The Type I FOATC operator cab (for boom operator) shall be equipped with a control to turn on blackout lights IAW MIL‐PRF‐11021.

X Inspection shall be conducted IAW TOP 2‐2‐615 to verify o FOATC1‐1329: The Type I FOATC carrier cab (for crane driver) shall be equipped with a control to turn on blackout lights IAW MIL‐PRF‐11021.

o JUSTIFICATION: The requirement should state driver cab. Standard military blackout lighting is used during periods of movement under light discipline conditions as a way for others to identify that the machine is present. Dashboard lights fall under this spectrum.

68) Can this requirement be changed to a threshold?

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FOATC1‐1339 3.6.7.6 AT‐PLATFORM AND EMBEDDED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT 4.6.7.6

FOATC1‐1340 The Type I FOATC shall be equipped with embedded diagnostic and prognostic equipment's. (O)

No plan to revise.

69) This is a non‐commercial requirement and requires additional development cost and effort. Will you consider making this standard commercial practices?

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FOATC1‐1492 3.6.7.6.1.1 AT‐PLATFORM DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 4.6.7.6.1.1

FOATC1‐1517 The Type I FOATC shall use the Type II diagnostic connector IAW SAE J1939‐ 13.

X Certification shall be provided to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1525 The Type I FOATC diagnostic outputs shall be transmitted to the J1939 female 9 pin Deutsch Connector IAW SAE J1939‐13.

X Testing shall be conducted with the MSDV3 to verify compliance with Section 3 ‐ Requirement.

FOATC1‐1526 The Type I FOATC engine, transmission, steering and hydraulic system pressure readings shall be easily accessible through a test ports.

X Testing shall be conducted with the MSDV3 to verify

This is an objective requirement and standard commercial practices will be accepted.

70) Does the Gov't desire to have the main boom length of at least 80 ft. and not include a jib in that length?

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FOATC1‐1073 3.7.1 BOOM 4.7.1

FOATC1‐1224 The Type I FOATC shall be equipped with a hydraulic boom extendable to a length of at least 80 ft. (T)

No plan to revise. The Government requires a main boom of 80ft or a 100ft main boom with a 30‐40 ft. jib. The jib should be a luffing jib that will allow the crane to work over roofs for safe setting of material on roofs.

71) Will the Government reduce this requirement to a single winch?

FOATC1‐1075 3.7.3 WINCH 4.7.3

FOATC1‐1076 The Type I FOATC shall be provided with two (2) variable speed hoist winches capable of providing sufficient line pull to support the maximum rated load.

No plan to revise. Government requires two variable speed hoist winches.

72) Will the Government consider removing special tools?

FOATC1‐1143 3.7.4 TOOLS

FOATC1‐1146 The Type I FOATC shall be provided with a permanent, waterproof, lockable toolbox to hold all nonstandard tools, special tools and BII.

o FOATC1‐1146: The Type I FOATC shall be provided with a permanent, waterproof, lockable toolbox to hold all nonstandard tools and BII.

o JUSTIFICATION: Removed special tools.

73) Will the Government consider removing “all” from FOATC1‐1148?

FOATC1‐1147 3.8 LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS 4.8

FOATC1‐1148 The Type I FOATC centralized lubrication system shall be provided for all moving parts requiring lubrication.

X Inspection shall be…