Amend 0002 M6740024Q0010_Add QA.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the follow ing:

1. Government's response to additional Q&A into the solicitation

2. Adjusted Attachment A to reflect the Government's response to the additional questions.

3. Extend Solicitaion due date from 29 January 2024, 1600 JST to 5 February, 1600 JST.

4. Other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Jan-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6740024Q0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Dec-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Jan-2024

CODE

MCIPAC REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

MCB CAMP S.D. BUTLER

OKINAWA 904-0100

M67400 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6740024Q0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

ADDITIONAL Q& A

ADDITIONAL QUESTION & ANSWERS FORM

FOR

M67400-24-Q-0010: Trailers

Page Section Paragraph Questions Government Answer

Page 6 DELIVERY

INFORMATIO

N

DELIVERY

DATE

Please accept extension of delivery due date for following CLINs.

-CLIN 0001 300 days After the Date of Contract -CLIN 0002 300 days After the Date of Contract -CLIN 0003 600 days After the Date of Contract

Please include proposed delivery schedule and lead time for Each CLIN in your RFQ response as stated in the Solicitation document.

Page 13, 14 CLIN0001:

Box Wing Trailer 20-24 Ton;

CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- L type rope hook attached on each side of the trailer at 5 feet pitch

Please reconfirm this requirement.

Since cargo is stored inside of Box, we assume there is no use case to tie down rope from outside by using L type rope hook.

L type rope hook is not required for Box Wing Trailer and Box trailer Requirement will be removed for both CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002.

L type rope hook attached on each side of the trailer at 5 feet pitch is ONLY required for Low-Bed Trailer.

Page 13, 14, CLIN0001:

Box Wing Trailer 20-24 Ton;

CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet;

CLIN0003:

Low Bed Trailer 20 Ton

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- 3 ton hook mounted on all sides total 32 Is it acceptable to offer 2 ton hook for reducing cost and making best offer?

3 Ton hook is preferred, However, 2 ton hook is acceptable for Box Wing Trailer and Box trailer.

3 Ton hook is required for Low-Bed Trailer.

Page 15 CLIN0003:

Low Bed Trailer 20 Ton

CLIN0001:

Box Wing Trailer 20-24 Ton;

CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet;

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- 3 ton hook mounted on all sides total 32 Please reconfirm the quantity of hooks for Low Bed Trailer.

Cargo area length for Low Bed trailer is not so long and is different from Box Trailer that the space between hook is tight.

According to the manufacturer’s reference drawing, reference dimension is as following.

-Overall Length: 10,600mm -Cargo area Length: 6750mm

3 ton hook mounted on all sides with a total quantity of hooks that meet manufacturer's dimension specs is acceptable.(This will be applied to all CLINs)

Page 13, 14, CLIN0001:

Box Wing Trailer 20-24 Ton;

CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet;

CLIN0003:

Low Bed Trailer 20 Ton

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- Rear bumper in aluminum steel According to the manufacturer, there is no production records to install Aluminum steel rear bumper.

Besides, manufacture has anxiety not to be able to comply with Japanese Safety standards if they install aluminum steel rear bumper.

For the safety sake, please accept manufacturer standard steel rear bumper which is compliance with Japanese safety standard.

It’s acceptable with manufacturer standard steel rear bumper but the steel with rust-resistant material is desirable among manufacturer’s production.

Page 14 CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet

Please clarify the meaning of “Box”.

Is your meant “Box” a “Container”, otherwise “Van type Trailer”?

Van type trailer.

Page 14 CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet

MINIMUM

REQUIREMEN

TS

Please clarify the meaning and figure of “Width”.

According to the ISO standards, ISO 40ft dry container dimension is as following;

-Overall Width: 2,438mm -Container Internal Width: 2,352mm

- Overall Width: 2,438mm is acceptable.

-Container Internal Width:

2,352mm Is acceptable.

Page 14 CLIN0002:

Box Trailer 40 Feet

MINIMUM

REQUIREMEN

TS

Please reconfirm the figure of “Overall height”.

According to the ISO standards, ISO 40ft Hi- Cube container dimension is as following;

-Overall Height: 2,896mm -Container Internal Height: 2,690mm

If the height from the ground to the top of the container does NOT exceed 3,800mm (Chassis height included), it is acceptable.

Per the Japanese road regulation, vehicle height or loading height limitation on public road, expressway and toll gate, is set at 3.8 meters.

The height of any vehicles and trailers can NOT exceed this height limitation.

Trailer 20 Ton

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- All hinges in stainless steel Please reconfirm this requirement since it seems there is no parts which is called “hinge” for Low Bed trailer.

Otherwise, please show us reference image of hinge for Low Bed Trailer.

It means the hinges of the door of the toolbox storage room located under low-bed cargo floor. Please see the enclosure photos (below) as the reference.

If the toolbox storage room doesn’t come with it, this requirement should be taken out from the specs to avoid any confusion.

Trailer 20 Ton

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIO

NS

- Container stopper with coil pocket

1. Do we correctly understand your requirement is as same as following picture which is generally called as “Container Twist Lock” in Japan?

Otherwise, if it is not correct, please show us reference image.

1.Yes, it is correct, as in the image.

2. Please clarify the container dimension to be loaded on your required Low Bed trailer.

Otherwise, do we correctly understand we are required to arrange the container stopper for 20ft dry container?

2. The Low-Bed trailer have operation in which containers of the following sizes are loaded;

5 ft container x4 10 ft container x2 20 ft container x1

Please consider the above and arrange the container twist lock location accordingly.

Solicitation No.: M67400-24-Q-0010

Note: Late inquiries/questions may not receive a response. Questions will be posted along with the Governments response as an amendment to the solicitation after the question deadline.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Jan-2024 04:00 PM to 05-Feb-2024 04:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

TRAILER-SEMI 40FT Box trailer, 2 Axis, load capacity minimum 20 ton.All vehicles shall be the newest model and year at the time of delivery and ready for use.Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including, but not limited to, exhaust emission control requirement, in effect on the date of manufacture.Salient Characteristics: See ATTACHMENT A (offered product must meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics specified) Manufacturer's Name: _______________________Vehicle Model Number: ________________________Delivery Date: _____ days after date of award * Offerors are required to fill in the above blanks. Price shall include Door-to-Door shipping, handling and all related costs to Okinawa Japan.. U.S. Government is exempt from certain taxes; see provisions and clauses.

To:

TRAILER-SEMI 40FT Box trailer (Van Type trailer), 2 Axis, load capacity minimum 20 ton.All vehicles shall be the newest model and year at the time of delivery and ready for use.Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including, but not limited to, exhaust emission control requirement, in effect on the date of manufacture.Salient Characteristics: See ATTACHMENT A (offered product must meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics specified) Manufacturer's Name:

_______________________Vehicle Model Number: ________________________Delivery Date: _____ days after date of award * Offerors are required to fill in the above blanks. Price shall include Door-to-Door shipping, handling and all related costs to Okinawa Japan.. U.S. Government is exempt from certain taxes; see provisions and clauses.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

52.212-1 ADDENDUM FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023)

(1) The quote shall contain all requested products as the contract award will be made in aggregate. Therefore, any quote received without all products priced will be considered non-responsive.

Your quote must include the vehicle technical specification and features.

Your quote must be priced or rounded up to the nearest whole Yen. There should be no fractional cents in unit price.

(2) In addition, offerors are instructed to provide a coversheet and return it along with your quote. Your coversheet must include the following:

i. Company’s Name

ii. Address

iii. City, State, and Zip Code

iv. Name and Title of Point of Contact

v. Phone number and email

vi. Commercial And Government Entity Code (CAGE).

vii. Unique Entity ID (UEI)

viii. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (if applicable)

(3) Validation of Representations and Certifications

Reps/certs completed electronically and registered as current via SAM per 52.212-3 need not be re-submitted.

(a) In accordance with 52.212-3 offerors must identify with its offer/quote, any information regarding its representations and certifications that has changed since updated in SAM.

(b) Alternatively, a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 may be submitted.

(c) Other Representations and Certifications which may be required, but not resident in SAM such as the provision at FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019).

(4) Period for acceptance of quotes.

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(5) Correspondence.

ALL QUESTIONS must be submitted via email to Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc.

Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert@usmc.mil) no later than 4:00 PM, 13 Jan 2024, Japan Standard Time (JST). The Government may or may not provide answer for questions received after the question submission due date.

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc. Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert @usmc.mil) with supporting rationale.

(6) RFQ Deadline/Due:

Offerors shall submit their response to this RFQ to Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc.

Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert@usmc.mil) no later than 4:00 PM, 5 February 2024, Japan Standard Time

(JST).

(End of provision)

ATTACHMENT A

CLIN0001: Box Wing Trailer 20-24 Ton, Quantity: 2 Delivery: Okinawa

ITEM: TRAILER-SEMI 20-24 ton Box Wing Trailer, No Fuel, 2 Axis, load capacity minimum 20 ton.

All vehicles shall be the newest model and year at the time of delivery and ready for use.

Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including, but not limited to, exhaust emission control requirement, in effect on the date of manufacture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Measurements Minimum Maximum

Overall length 12,905mm 13,000mm Width 2,405mm 2,420mm Overall height 3,800mm 3,800mm Load Capacity 20,200kg 28,000kg

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

- Exterior Color: Manufacturer’s standard white color.

- Truck copra height 1,240mm.

- Tires: 8 tires Manufacture’s standard

- Two axles

- Spare tire: Standard with all standard jacks and tools required for changing tires

- Side guard: On both side (aluminum steel is preferred)

- Bed space: Manufacture’s standard measurements

- Box cargo construction material: Manufacturer’s standard Aluminum

- All hinges in stainless steel

- Tool box: Stainless steel tool box mounted underneath bed of the trailer on both side

- Box Interior Floor: Manufacturer’s standard wooden board

- L type rope hook attached on each side of the trailer at 5 feet pitch

- 3 ton hook mounted on all sides with a total quantity of hooks that meet manufacturer's dimension specs is acceptable. Note: 3 Ton hook is preferred; However, 2 ton hook is acceptable

- Rear bumper in Aluminum steel. Note: Manufacturer standard steel rear bumper is acceptable but the steel with rust-resistant material is desirable among manufacturer’s production.

- Suspension: Air suspension is desirable

Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control): Corrosion prevention is required as additional coating is used in Okinawa due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles.

a. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle with corrosion control treatment. The treatment will be done with special anti-corrosion product and include one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

d. Exterior area roof will be treated with clear coat paint protection.

License Plates: Not required. Bolts, nuts, and washers to attach plates shall be furnished.

All Other miscellaneous requirement: Manufacture’s standard

Warranty: Manufacturer's standard at least 12 months. The Following dealer will provide the warranty work.

For Okinawa area:

Name of Firm: *_________________________________________________ Address: *______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: *________________________________________________ (*) to be inserted by contractor.

Technical Publication (In Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manual for each vehicle(s). One (1) set of Technical (shop repair) manual and parts catalog to be furnished by Contractor at time of vehicle(s) delivery.

CLIN0002: *Box Trailer 40 Feet, Quantity: 1 Delivery: Okinawa

ITEM: TRAILER-SEMI 40FT Box trailer (Van type Trailer), 2 Axis, load capacity minimum 20 ton.

All vehicles shall be the newest model and year at the time of delivery and ready for use.

Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including, but not limited to, exhaust emission control requirement, in effect on the date of manufacture.

*Box trailer means a Van type Trailer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Measurements Minimum Maximum

Overall length 12,905mm 13,010mm Overall Width 2,405mm 2,438mm Overall height 3,730mm 3,800mm Load Capacity 20,200kg 28,000kg

Note: If the height from the ground to the top of the container does NOT exceed 3,800mm (Chassis height included), it is acceptable. Per the Japanese road regulation, vehicle height or loading height limitation on public road, expressway and toll gate, is set at 3.8 meters. The height of any vehicles and trailers can NOT exceed this height limitation.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

- Exterior Color: Manufacturer’s standard white color.

- Truck copra height 1,240mm.

- Tires: 8 tires Manufacture’s standard

- Two axles

- Spare tire: Standard with all standard jacks and tools required for changing tires

- Side guard: On both side (aluminum steel is preferred)

- Bed space: Manufacture’s standard measurements

- Box cargo construction material: Manufacturer’s standard Aluminum

- All hinges in stainless steel

- Tool box: Stainless steel tool box mounted underneath bed of the trailer on both side

- Box Interior Floor: Manufacturer’s standard wooden board

- Rear door: Manufacture’s standard both side open type

- L type rope hook attached on each side of the trailer at 5 feet pitch

- 3 ton hook mounted on all sides with a total quantity of hooks that meet manufacturer's dimension specs is acceptable. Note: 3 Ton hook is preferred; However, 2 ton hook is acceptable.

- Rear bumper in aluminum steel. Note: Manufacturer standard steel rear bumper is acceptable but the steel with rust-resistant material is desirable among manufacturer’s production.

- Suspension: Air suspension is desirable

Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control): Corrosion prevention is required as additional coating is used in Okinawa due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles.

a. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle with corrosion control treatment. The treatment will be done with special anti-corrosion product and include one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

d. Exterior area roof will be treated with clear coat paint protection.

License Plates: Not required. Bolts, nuts, and washers to attach plates shall be furnished

All Other miscellaneous requirement: Manufacture’s standard

Warranty: Manufacturer's standard at least 12 months. The Following dealer will provide the warranty work.

For Okinawa area:

Name of Firm: *_________________________________________________ Address: *______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: *________________________________________________ (*) to be inserted by contractor.

Technical Publication (In Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manual for each vehicle(s). One (1) set of Technical (shop repair) manual and parts catalog to be furnished by Contractor at time

CLIN0003: Low Bed Trailer 20 Ton, Quantity: 2 Delivery: Okinawa

ITEM: TRAILER-SEMI LOW BED Trailer, 2 Axis, load capacity minimum 20 ton.

All vehicles shall be the newest model and year at the time of delivery and ready for use.

Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including, but not limited to, exhaust emission control requirement, in effect on the date of manufacture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Measurements Minimum Maximum

Overall length 10,535mm 10,600mm Width 2,470mm 2,500mm Overall height 900mm 1,100mm Load Capacity 20,200kg 28,000kg

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

- Exterior Color: Manufacturer’s standard white color.

- Truck copra height 1,240mm.

- Tires: 8 tires Manufacture’s standard

- Two axles

- Spare tire: Standard with all standard jacks and tools required for changing tires

- Side guard: On both side (aluminum steel is preferred)

- Bed space: Manufacture’s standard measurements with no Aori

- Tool box: Stainless steel tool box mounted underneath bed of the trailer on both side

- L type rope hook attached on each side of the trailer and locations on trailer bed is required.

- Container stopper with coil pocket. Generally also callled Container Twist Lock in Japan. See image reference below:

Note: The Low-Bed trailer have operation in which containers of the following sizes are loaded;

5 ft container x4 10 ft container x2 20 ft container x1 Please consider the above and arrange the container twist lock location accordingly.

- 3 ton hook mounted on all sides with a total quantity of hooks that meet manufacturer's dimension specs is acceptable. Note: 3 Ton hook is required for Low-Bed Trailer.

- Rear bumper in aluminum steel. Note: Manufacturer standard steel rear bumper is acceptable but the steel with rust-resistant material is desirable among manufacturer’s production.

--Suspension: Air suspension is desirable -- All *hinges in stainless steel.

*It means the hinges of the door of the toolbox storage room located under low-bed cargo floor. Please see the enclosure photos (below) as the reference. If the toolbox storage room doesn’t come with trailer, this requirement can be disregarded.

Rust proofing and Undercoating (corrosion control): Corrosion prevention is required as additional coating is used in Okinawa due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles.

a. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle with corrosion control treatment. The treatment will be done with special anti-corrosion product and include one-year warranty.

b. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

c. Undersides and undercarriage will be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

d. Exterior area roof will be treated with clear coat paint protection.

License Plates: Not required. Bolts, nuts, and washers to attach plates shall be furnished

All Other miscellaneous requirement: Manufacture’s standard

Warranty: Manufacturer's standard at least 12 months. The Following dealer will provide the warranty work.

For Okinawa area:

Name of Firm: *_________________________________________________ Address: *______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: *________________________________________________ (*) to be inserted by contractor.

Technical Publication (In Japanese. CD, CD ROM, or Booklet is acceptable.): One (1) set of operator manual for each vehicle(s). One (1) set of Technical (shop repair) manual and parts catalog to be furnished by Contractor at time

(End of Summary of Changes)