Amend 04 23Q0052 Q_A Sheet.pdf

QUESTIONS AND GOV’T ANSWERS

REQ: M67400-23-Q-0052

Title: Non-Tactical Vehicle Purchase (Passenger Van)

The following is a list of the potential offeror’s questions and the government’s responses.

Question Number Page Section /

Paragraph Questions

Page 2 of

52.212-1/ (5)

Correspondence

Can you extend the question due date until 3:00 PM, May 10, 2023, JST, because Japanese vendors and manufacturers take long holidays called Golden Week Holidays, so more time is needed to prepare for all questions and inquiries?

Gov’t Answer

The solicitation Q&A has been extended to 3:00 PM, 12 May 2023.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001, 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van / Vehicle Body

Can you accept the Automatic Transmission with manual mode, which drivers have only automatic limited can operate?

Gov’t Answer

The government will accept automatic manual transmission vanss, assuming that drivers who only know how to drive vehicles with automatic transmissions can still operate them. can be operated by drivers who only have automatic transmissions.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001, 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van /

Accessories

-Fire Extinguisher: Class ABC Fire extinguisher 1kg with mounting blankets.

Please specify the location of fire extinguisher to be installed.

Gov’t Answer The contractor is required to place the fire extinguisher directly underneath the passenger front seat so that it does not protrude from the seat.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001, 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van /

Accessories

-Film on Window: Manufacturer’s standard dark tinted glasses for all rear compartment

Three options are available to install dark-tinted glass.

Please confirm your requirements and choose the following options.

1. Dark-tinted privacy glass window without film

2. Dark tinted film on the standard glass window

3. Dark-tinted film on dark-tinted privacy glass window

Gov’t Answer 3. Dark-tinted film on dark tinted privacy glass window is acceptable.

Page 4 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0002, 4-

Passenger Cargo Vans /

Accessories

-Spare Tire: Manufacturer's Standard Radial Tire

Can the government accept the manufacturer's standard temporary tire as a spare tire or allow the contractor to load the radial spare tire on the rear seat since there's no space to install a radial spare tire?

Gov’t Answer Manufacturer standard temporary tire as a spare tire is acceptable, and if there is no space for a spare tire, mounting the spare tire on the rear seat is also acceptable.

10 Passenger Van Will you accept the Floor Mat Type which is Standard Carpet Floor?

Gov’t Answer Government will only accept vinyl or rubber floor mat.

7 10 Passenger Van We would like to comfirm the quantity of Triangle Reflector. Is required quantity one?

Gov’t Answer Government requires one (1) triangle reflector per vehicle.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van /

Accessories

* Floor Mats: Both front and rear compartment. Please clarify the material of Floor mat.If you do not have preference, Please accept standard carpet type Floor Mats for Both front and rear compartment.

Gov’t Answer See the Government’s response to question 6.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van /

Accessories

* Triangle Reflector. Please confirm 1(one) triangle reflector per vehicle.

If you would like to get 2(two) or more triangle reflector per vehicle, please clarify.

Gov’t Answer See the Government’s response to question 7.

Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van /

Accessories

Since there is no requirement of jack and tire sopper, do we correctly understand we do not have to offer them?

Gov’t Answer The tire jack is required. A tire stopper is not required.

11 Page 3,5 of

APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001, 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0002, 4-

Passenger Van

Please confirm manufacturer is not able to furnish technical manual and parts catalogs for these vehicle due to manufacturer’s information policy.

Gov’t Answer The government requires the technical manual and parts catalogs to conduct preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and other repairs as needed.

General

Currently, it is difficult to deliver vehicles from the factory to other prefectures, therefore, as an alternative, we would like to collaborate with another company, but would this be ok?

Gov’t Answer It is up to individual company decisions to determine if subcontracting efforts will be necessary. US GovtThe Government will not dictate if subcontracting is required.

General

How long does it take to know the result of the bid after the quote submission was closed on 22 May 2023?

Because some vehicles we list in a quote may not be available and ordered after the quote is submitted, even if they are currently in stock.

Gov’t Answer

Per the solicitation, the submitted quote must be valid for 90 calendar days from the date of receipt of the quote. US GovtThe Government anticipates making a decision within 60 days after closing the solicitation.

General It is difficult to provide a firm delivery date for now, but what will happen if we request to extend the delivery date?

Gov’t Answer

Per the solicitation, vendors are required to estimate how many days after award delivery will occur (the Delivery date). The Government may grant extensions of the delivery date, but this is not guaranteed.

Added on

05/31/2023

Amendment 02, Page 2 of 27

ADDENDUM

TO FAR 52.212-

1 / (6) RFQ

Deadline/Due:

Please accept the extension of RFQ Deadline by 3:00 PM, 16th June, 2023. Otherwise, please accept the postponement of 7 days after question and answer published for preparation and review with regard to following technical questions

Gov’t Answer The government will accept the RFQ deadline extension until 03:00 p.m. on 07 Jun 2023

Added on

05/31/2023

Amendment 02, Page 3, APPENDIX A

CLIN 0001 10-

Passenger Van, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van

- Fire Extinguisher: Class ABC Fire extinguisher 1kg with mounting blankets.

Note: The contractor is required to place the fire extinguisher directly underneath the passenger front seat so that it does not protrude from the seat.

Since engine is located beneath of front passenger seat, it is very difficult and inappropriate to comply with current requirement. Please accept your required fire extinguisher with manufacturer’s standard location. Otherwise, please allow offerors to just furnish fire extinguisher with bracket only without installation.

Gov’t Answer

Please install the fire extinguisher beneath the rear passenger seat where there is no hindrance to the vehicle's maintenance. If the vehicle’s maintenance would be hindered, place the fire extinguisher in the manufacturer’s standard location.

Added on

05/31/2023

Amendment 02, Page 5, CLIN 0003 10-

Passenger Van

Please reconfirm there is no requirement of additional spare key for CLIN 0003.

Basically, offeror would not furnish additional spare key if there is not a customer’s request.

Gov’t Answer Please provide a total of (2) two keys, such as (1) one master key and (1) one spare key. The additional spare key is not required.