Amend 02 23Q0054 Q_A Sheet.pdf

QUESTIONS AND GOV’T ANSWERS

REQ: M67400-23-Q-0054

Title: Non-Tactical Vehicle Purchase (Specialized Truck)

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

Question Number Page Section Questions

Page 2 of 27 52.212-1

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.

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CLIN 0001 Pumper Truck, CLIN 0002

Aerial Boom Truck / CLIN 0004 Aerial

Boom Truck

Please specify the number of technical (shop repair) manual and parts catalog if you required.

Gov’t Answer The government requires two (2) technical shop repair manual and parts catalogs.

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CLIN 0001 Pumper Truck

As for CLIN 0001 Pumper Trucks, can you accept further questions regarding the due date and offer the due date if necessary. There have been minor changes for both chassis and body in the last few months to allow time for confirmation?

Gov’t Answer . If extended time is required please provide updated time and completion date.

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CLIN 0001 Pumper Truck / Vehicle Body

- Exterior color: Manufacturer’s standard gloss white color.

Do we correctly understand tank is also manufacturer’s standard gloss white color? Please clarify the detail of size, design, font type if you required to apply labeling, caution placard or marking on the tank. If you have a picture of current vehicle, please provide us.

Gov’t Answer The Government requires manufacturer’s standard white color for the whole truck. As for labeling, the government requires standard 3 inches block lettering.

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CLIN 0001 Pumper Truck, CLIN 0003

Truck with Stake Bed / Accessories

- Fire Extinguisher: Class ABS install in driver’s cab.

Please reconfirm your requirement. We are afraid it should be a Class ABC fire extinguisher.

Gov’t Answer The governmnet requires an ABC Fire Extinguisher in driver's cab

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom

Truck

(Insulated Bucket – For Electrical Work) Please remove the description of "for electrical work". Your required 22m, 27m aerial platform trucks have no lineup for electrical work exclusive model in the Japanese industry. FRP has actually voltage resistance but FRP cannot prevent electric shock completely and it cannot operate for electrical work since boom itself is steel.

Gov’t Answer The Government has removed the language.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket)

- Boom extension length: Minimum 27 meters.

Although maximum bucket bottom height from the ground is 27m, Can you accept Boom fully extended length is 25.52m. Please see manufacturer’s specification.

Gov’t Answer 25.52m is acceptable.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket)

- Bucket/Basket material: Non-Conductive material to prevent electrical shock.

Can you remove the description of “to prevent electrical shock”. As we stated above question, FRP has voltage resistance but FRP cannot prevent electric shock completely.

Gov’t Answer The Government has removed the language.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Vehicle

Body

- Exterior color: Manufacturer’s standard Do we correctly understand we can apply manufacturer standard color for basket, boom, and outrigger?

Gov’t Answer The Government requests a white color for the vehicle body, but will accept the manufacturer's standard color for basket, boom and outrigger

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Vehicle

Body

- Rust proofing and Undercoating: Manufacturer’s standard for Okinawa. Please specify the exact location of body part to apply rust proof painting/coating if you require. There is a possibility manufacturer is not able to apply rust proof painting/coating dependent on the part or location.

Gov’t Answer The Government requests clear coating on the undersides and undercarriage of vehicle and exterior. The Government requests rust proofing on the boom part.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Accessories

- Triangle Reflector: Four (4) emergency flare and triangle reflectors each per vehicle. - Reflecting Stop Plate: One (1) Reflecting Stop Plate with Holding Case.

Please select your required items and quantities with regard to above requirements as following. Otherwise, if we do not understand your requirements, please clarify.

-Reflecting Stop Plate 5 units -Emergency flare 4 units, triangle reflector 4 units, Reflecting Stop Plate 1 unit.

Gov’t Answer . Emergency flare Qty 3 and Reflecting Stop Plate Qty 3. Triangle Reflector is not required.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck / Accessories

- Tool Boxes: Manufacturer’s Standard tool boxes on left and right of boom.

Please clarify the dimension of tool box since there is no manufacturer's standard option of tool box.

-length -width -height -the number of drawer (one or two?)

-the material (stainless or steel) Please note there is a possibility that we might not be able to meet your requested dimension.

Gov’t Answer

It is difficulty to specify the dimension because the size of the placement space varies depending on the vehicle's model/manufacture.

Please refer to the picture below.

The Government would like the tool box to fit to available space on vehicle depending on the vehicle's model/ Manufacturer. It shall have water leakage/proof protection.

The number of drawers is one. Stainless material.

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CLIN 0002 Aerial Boom Truck /Accessories

- Spare Keys: One (1) Without Immobilizer (Total of Two Keys Including Original Key); Or Two (2) With Immobilizer (Total of Three Keys Including Original Key). Can you accept the possibility of separate delivery of additional spare key from vehicle within the contract delivery date.

Gov’t Answer The Government will accept a total of two keys with immobilizer

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CLIN 0003 Truck with Stake Bed, Please specify the number of technical (shop repair) manuals and parts catalogs if required. As for CLIN 0003 Truck with Stake Bed, there might be a possibility body manufacturer for the rear lift cannot furnish a technical manual and parts catalog due to their information policy.

Gov’t Answer The Government requires one set of technical manuals and parts catalogs per vehicle.

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CLIN 0003 Truck with Stake Bed / Special

Requirement

Since there is no requirement for the type of rear lift, can you accept arm type rear lift instead of vertical type?

Gov’t Answer An arm type rear lift is acceptable.

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck

Aerial Boom Truck 22.1 meters, 3.5 Tons with 2 Passengers (Insulated Bucket – For Electrical Work). Can you accept Truck Chassis: 3.0 ton Class to comply with and achieve your required Aerial Boom Truc?

Gov’t Answer A 3.0 ton chassis is acceptable.

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck

Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket). Aerial Boom Truck 22.1meters, 3.5 Tons with 2 Passenger (Insulated Bucket – For Electrical Work)

- Basket Capacity: Manufacturer’s standard 200 kg or two (2) passengers pipe and steel type basket to reach 22.1 meters above ground.

Please reconfirm the material of basket/bucket. Followings are quoted from your requirements.

- Insulated Bucket

- pipe and steel type basket

Gov’t Answer The government requires the Insulated bucket / FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck / Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket)

- Approx. Size of basket - 1,200 mm (l) x 700 mm (w) x 900 mm (h). Equipped with high/low speed, a working light, AC outlet, two (2) each safety belts, and belt hooks.

Please re-confirm the number of safety belts.

Would you require four safety belts (2 each x 2 passengers for the aerial platform)?

Otherwise, would you require two safety belts (2 each x 1 passenger for the aerial platform)?

Gov’t Answer The government requires a total of two safety belts (1 each x 2 passengers).

Please comply with Japan Safety Standards.

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck / Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket)

- Control Levers/Panel: manufacturer's standard upper control levers and panel.

Lower control levers have the same functions with the upper levers

Can you operate basic operation by both upper/lower control panels?

Please see attached document.

Gov’t Answer The government confirms that GF's Operator understands the operation..

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck / Accessories

- Sun Visors: Both Sides Can you accept a sun visor for only the driver's seat since a front passenger has no option setting?

Gov’t Answer A visor on the driver side only is acceptable.

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DELIVERY

INFORMATION /

DELIVERY DATE

Please accept the delivery date for each CLINs as follows CLIN 0001...it’s under confirmation. Once we confirm, we will notify you soon.

CLIN 0002...please accept 450 days After the Date of the Contract CLIN 0003...please accept 420 days After the Date of the Contract CLIN 0004...please accept 450 days After the Date of the Contract

Gov’t Answer These delivery times are acceptable.

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CLIN 0004 Aerial Boom Truck / Special Requirement (Boom and Bucket)

Specifications say, "Basket Capacity: Manufacturer's standard 200 kg or two (2) passengers pipe and steel type basket to reach 22.1 meters above the ground."

What type of basket do you need, pipe or steel?

Gov’t Answer The government requires Insulated bucket / FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)

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 to determine if subcontracting efforts will be necessary. The 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. The Government anticipates making a decision within 60 days after closing the solicitation.

25 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.