RFQ_NNK16580689Q_Questions_and_Answers_Rev._2.pdf

RFQ NNK16580689Q

Questions and Answers Rev. 21

Question 1: Are there any dimensional restrictions the forklift must adhere to (e.g. a door it must pass through that is only so wide or so tall or a mezzanine it must pass under).

Answer 1: The forklift must be able to maneuver through a 10’ W x 10’ H door.

Question 2: What lift height requirements must the forklift be able to meet?

Question 2: We require at least 141” of lift height.

Question 3: Can we get more info on the lift height?

Question 3: The forklift must be capable of lifting 15,000 pounds at a 24” load center at 141” of lift height.

Question 4: Do you need a side shifter?

Question 4: We do not require a side shifter.

Question 5: Is there a public accessible location in which it states the qualifications for ISO 8?

Answer 5: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8 is an industry standard. As such, it is upon the Offeror to ensure the proposed electric forklift meets the criteria for safe operation within an ISO 8 clean room environment.

Question 6: The International Organization for Standardization has no record of a level 8 compliance for clean room environment. Please clarify?

Answer 6: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for clean rooms is defined in ISO 14644. The ISO 8 Class referenced in the electric forklift specifications, refers to the classification of clean rooms by particle concentration. ISO Class Number compliance is defined under ISO 14644-1. It is upon the Offeror to ensure the proposed electric forklift meets the criteria for safe operation within an ISO 8 clean room environment.

Question 7: In order to provide an adequate maintenance plan, can you provide the number of annual hours the fork lift will be used?

Answer 7: In the specifications, the Government requires a minimum 12-month warranty with on-site maintenance for the electric forklift. Offerors proposal shall reflect the Government’s requirements as set forth in the specifications, regardless of electric forklift hours.