QA-4_N4008420T0014_23SEP2020.pdf

No. Issued Questions (Should include Specification Section or Drawing Reference) Answers

1 QA-1

9/3/2020

Please confirm do you accept the required equipment manufactured in China?

The vehicles requested shall comply with the specifications provided, including Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) or International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In addition, based on the value of this solicitation, this solicitation is covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA). Per FAR Part 25, only designated country end products and domestic end products are acceptable. China is not a designated country, nor is it domestic (U.S.).

2 QA-2

9/4/2020

ITEM 0005 AERIAL PLATFORM / GENERAL DESCRIPTION /

DELIVERY (2) DATE 180 DAYS: 230 DAYS acceptable?

Acceptable.

Refer to REV2_4SEP2020_Attachment 1

3 QA-2

9/4/2020

ITEM 0006 AERIAL PLATFORM / GENERAL DESCRIPTION /

DELIVERY (2) DATE 180 DAYS: 230 DAYS acceptable?

Acceptable.

Refer to REV2_4SEP2020_Attachment 1

4 QA-3

9/14/2020

ITEM 0001, SEMITRAILER

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

(2) DATE.

Please extend offer due date by 600 days after delivery order is issued.

The detail is following ・540 days are manufacturer standard ・60 days are buffer for considering about unpredictable current market condition and COVID-19 influence.

It is acceptable.

Refer to REV3_14SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0003.

5 QA-3

9/14/2020

Regarding to 「ITEM0001：DELIVRY INSPECTION AND

ACCEPTANCE」

Is delivery date @ 360 days after awarded acceptable instead of 180 days?

The delivery date has been changed to 600 days.

Refer to REV3_14SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0003.

6 QA-3

9/14/2020

Regarding to 「ITEM0003：MINIMUM OF VEHICLF REQUIRED

&CHARACTERISTICS」

What is the requirement for driving axles? Is it with two axles or triaxles?

Two axles or triaxles is acceptable if it can withstand more than 19t. loading capacity.

7 QA-3

9/14/2020

Regarding to「ITEM0003：MINIMUM OF VEHICLF REQUIRED

&CHARACTERISTICS」

Is cargo bed deck height within 920mm acceptable instead of within 900mm?

It is acceptable.

Refer to REV3_14SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0003.

8 QA-3

9/14/2020

ITEM 0001, SEMITRAILER GENERAL DESCRIPTION

What is the type of this stake? We need more information on side wall heights, side wall thicknesses, and materials

The general description specifies "drop 7 sides panels" and minimum heights are specified under the "VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS (2), MINIMUM DIMENSIONS". The material of panels and thickness are manufacturer's standard.

QUESTION & ANSWERS

FOR

N4008420T0014

FY20 PROCUREMENT OF TRAILERS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR NAVFAC FE

QA-4 - Issued with Amendment 0005_23SEP2020

9 QA-3

9/14/2020

ITEM 0002, SEMITRAILER VAN GENERAL DESCRIPTION

(11)Is it possible to get a drawing of the position of the Rope hooks

Manufacturer's standard position is acceptable.

10 QA-3

9/14/2020

ITEM 0003, SEMI TRAILER LOW BED GENERAL DESCRIPTION

I would like to ask you about the 0003 vehicle, is the Slant Tail Drop neck suitable for transporting heavy machinery?

Yes. The vehicle will be used to transport similar equipment.

11 AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0001 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(1) Quantity What does E/C0816-00 mean?

Please disregard. It is the Equipment Code for Government reference only.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0001 DELIVERY, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

(2) DATE

It says within 180 calendar days, but is it possible to change the date to "within 270 days"?

The delivery date has been revised to 600 calendar days. Refer to Amendment 0003.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0001

Which would you prefer spring suspension or air suspension? Manufacturer's standard acceptable.

14 AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0002 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(1) Quantity What does E/C0817-00 mean?

Please disregard. It is the Equipment Code for Government reference only.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0002 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(11) Pull-out type Tie Down / Rope Hooks Pull-out type hooks cannot be installed to the van trailer. Can we understand that this specification without this pull-out type hooks?

Requirement for pull-out type Tie Down/Rope Hooks for ITEM 0002 have been deleted. Refer to REV4_23SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0005.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0002 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(12) Recessed type Tie Down / Rope Hooks Are the Recessed type rope hooks described correct as shown in the picture?

It is acceptable if the recessed type Tie Down/ Rope Hooks identified in the picture can be installed on the floor of cargo bed with approximately 1,000mm pitch.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0002 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(16) Back Camera and Connecting Cable Is it acceptable to install only on the trailer side? Yes, it is acceptable.

18 AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0002

Which would you prefer spring suspension or air suspension? Manufacturer's standard acceptable.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003

VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(1) Quantity What does E/C0825-00 mean?

Please disregard. It is the Equipment Code for Government reference only.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(5) Identification Markings and Registration Numbers Due to the structure of the low-bed semi-trailer, there is no place toinstall a FRONT license plate. Please let us know what part of the front you would like to install iton. Or is it possible to install only at the rear side?

License plate shall be installed only at the rear of the trailer. Refer to REV4_23SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0005, which deleted requirement for front license plate.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(13) Recessed type Tie Down / Rope Hooks Are the Recessed type rope hooks described correct as shown in the picture?

It is acceptable, if the recessed type Tie Down/Rope Hooks shown in the picture are 30ton capacity swivel hooks and can be installed approximately 1,000mm pitch on each side of the cargo bed.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(14)Twistable Ring Hooks Are the twistable ring hooks described correct as shown in the picture?

It is acceptable, if the twistable ring hook shown in the picture are 3ton capacity and can be installed approximately 1,000mm pitch on edge of each side of cargo bed.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(15) Side Hooks Are the side hooks described correct as shown in the picture?

It is acceptable, if the side hook shown in the picture are 3ton capacity and can be installed 500mm pitch on edge of each side of body.

AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(16) Loading ramp-Ramp folding Are the loading ramp described correct as shown in the picture? In this case, the structure of this ramp is not folded, so it does notmeet the category of "c. foldable". Is it OK?

It is acceptable, if the loading ramp shown in the picture has a 19ton loading capacity, is a detachable type that can be operated manually and has a minimum 500mm ramp width. Ramp can be folding or non-folding. Refer to REV4_23SEP2020_Attachment 1, issued via Amendment 0005 which deleted requirement of "ramp folding".

ITEM 0003 VEHICLE REQUIRED & CHARACTERISTICS

(16) Loading ramp-d. Minimum 500mm ramp width Each ramp for heavy equipment has a maximum width of 300mm.

Which is better that use two ramps of 300mm for each side to make it more than 500mm (total 4 ramps), or use only one 300mm ramp on each side (total 2 ramps, but it will be LESS than 500mm for each side)?

Proposal is unacceptable because it does not meet the minimum requirement of 500mm ramp width.

26 AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003

This Low-bed trailer will be 3 axles and 12 wheels, is that OK? It is acceptable.

27 AMD 5

QA-4

9/23/2020

ITEM 0003

Please tell us coupler height of the tractor. About 1,230mm.