19-R-0032_Fitness_IDIQ_Refresh_Amendment_0002_Attachment_Q_and_A.pdf

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Fitness IDIQ Refresh

Amendment 0002

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Please confirm that our price proposal for products we intend to quote do not have to include any shipping costs

1A. No, Shipping is TBD in accordance with FOB Destination contract terms.

2. Regarding ellipticals, is this product being requested, and if yes, it states they must be

PRT compliant. As discussed, ellipticals are no longer used for PRT testing. Can we quote one of our models for both shore and fleet needs? Our model CS900E elliptical would be ideal for both situations because of its small footprint.

2A. Ellipticals should not be on this solicitation and none of this equipment will be PRT compatible.

3. Can you please provide a photo of the type of stair climber being requested?

3A. No. submitting a picture would denote a preference. The stair climber should have revolving stairs that mimic walking up steps.

4. For the bike, it states a fan front. The requirements also indicate the bike must be PRT compliant. I don’t believe any fan bike meets this. Can you please clarify?

4A. PRT compliant was removed.

5. Is there any requirement for a treadmill for shore use?

5A. No, that requirement has been awarded under a separate contract.

6. With the amount of information being requested and short timeline with a due date of 28

June, would it be possible to extend the due date to 17 July, which accounts for the July 4th holiday?

6A. Due Date Extended to July 12, 2019.

7. Can the technical proposal exceed the stated 30 page requirement? With all the information being requested, this would be advantageous to the Navy to be able to receive sufficient information.

7A. No more than 30 pages written. Pictures can be placed in an appendix or enclosure.

8. Can you please explain what “redacted” and “non – redacted” means for Volume I and required electronic copies?

8A. Redacted will remove any names or proprietary information.

9. Would a spiral bound hard copy be acceptable vs. a three ring binder or see # 10 question.

9A. Either is acceptable.

10. Would electronic copies via email or a full submission vs. a thumb drive be sufficient enough vs. having to print out hard copies?

10A. Hard copies are required and thumb drives are not authorized.

11. […] if the treadmill will only be used on the fast attack subs or will it also be used on ships? Either way, would it be possible to obtain an estimated number that would be needed if for only subs and if for both subs and ships?

11A. Only used for Submarine. Estimated 50 the first year and then 20 each year after.

C.4 BIOMECHANICAL AND ERGONOMIC ACCURACY

1. Stair machines must be designed for an integrated motion with both arms and legs working simultaneously.

Q12. We know of no stair climbing machine with integrated arm movement, please define.

A12. Revised to: Stair machine must be designed for an integrated motion allowing the arms and legs to work simultaneously or allow the legs to work independently while climbing steps.

2. Must have a standard stair steeping pattern Q13. Please define we don’t understand. Is this a reference to– rotating stair treads or other stair simulation such as two pedal device?

Q13. Revised to: Must have a standard stair stepping pattern that mimics climbing steps.

b. STRUCTURAL DURABILITY AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Height of machine must be no greater than 90 inches.

2. Weight must be no more than 500 lbs.

3. Base size must be approximately 60” X 35”

4. Structure must be steel, double welded.

5. Must have quick release hand grips.

6. Must have a digital display model, to include time and intensity.

7. Must have side hand rails.

8. Must wheels for easy mobility and positioning.

9. Machine max user weight must be greater than 350 lbs.

10. Step height shall not be greater than 10 in

Q14. Please define quick release hand grips.

A14: Removed from requirement

Q15. Does digital display mean LED, LCD or either?

A15. Offeror should submit base unit with possible display upgrades

c. OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to be powered by a100-240 volts, 50/60 HZ, 3 Amps

2. Module Display must contain a minimum of 20 resistance levels.

3. Must have Heart Rate Monitoring and Display.

Q16. In stair climbing the body weight is the resistance so that is fixed. Is this a reference to 20 speed levels?

A16. Revised to: Module Display must contain a minimum of 20 resistance/speed levels.