H92240-14-Q-2001_Ammendment_0001_Q A.docx

H92240-14-Q-2001, Rally Car Driving COI Ammendment 0001 7/22/14

Questions and Answers

1. In reference to the PWS for this solicitation, paragraph 4.0:

“Additionally, the vendor must provide a training environment with extreme climate capability to include rain, sleet and snow. Training environment must include high altitude terrain, the potential for water crossings, and the potential for sustained snow/ice pack driving conditions. “

Q1) Could you possibly clarify to what extent is 'snow' and 'snow/ice pack' required to conduct this Rally training? How many courses must have snow and ice pack? Can the contractor conduct provide similar surfaces to simulate the traction dynamic of snow and ice?

A1: The PWS has been revised to clarify.

Q2) Also, could you please clarify what constitutes 'high altitude' terrain for this training? Is there an altitude that qualifies for this requirement?

A2: The PWS has been revised to clarify.

Q3) Can a contractor submit a bid having all other elements, in addition to other types of terrain not mentioned in the PWS (example: paved surface to allow for multi surface transitions) beneficial to this type of vehicle training, without a guarantee of snow?

A3: The offeror is to determine how best to present their capablity to meet the PWS requirments.

Q4) Can a contractor bid using an outside facility to provide the training in the winter months in order to meet the snow/ice requirement?

A4: Any teaming or subcontracting is at the offeror’s discretion.