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Seq# Reference Ref Title Vendor Questions/Comments Government Response

1 Solicitation+-+FA520 —

Option Line Item 1001 Brand-new Fire Trucks for Marine at Camp Foster x 5 Each

Is it acceptable for us to submit our offer without entering the price for Option Line Item 1001?

Should a quote not include all CLINs, the quoter may be deemed ineligible for award.

2 ARMY++SOW.pdf 38. CAB CONSTRUCTION

Head liner shall have access openings for repairs of roof mounted devices.

Yes, if you can easily remove screw by using screw driver.

Please make understand, this is for inspection of the connection of the devices and electrical equipment inside and out side of the cab.

2025/8/25: Please understand that this is for inspecting the connections of devices and electrical equipment inside and outside the cab.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

3 ARMY++SOW.pdf 39. SEATS

All rear seats shall be a foldable emergency jump seat that remains in the down position when lowered and the up position when raised.

We would like to request you to accept the same type of seats as those we delivered in 2023.

Because the inside cab modification is the chassis makers side and they only provide warranty for the seat which they have installation experience. Therefore if we request for install imported seat then the seat will be out of warranty.

2025/8/25: But this type of seat has no Lock function. If we installed lock system by modifying the seat, then the seat makers warranty will be dome. That is the reason we can’t install the lock system.

No concur - The government identifies the following as a potential option: The Fold and Hold Seat Cushion stays in the seated position until flipped up with a touch.

https://hobostrom.com/fire-and-rescue/scba-seating

4 ARMY++SOW.pdf 39. SEATS

A seat monitor display shall be provided and installed to monitor all cab seats.

We would like to request the removal of this requirement.

The reason is the manufacturer does not have install experience and difficult to found perfect match to install with Jump Seat.

The government identifies the following as potential options for seat monitoring:

https://www.phoenixseating.com/our-products/all-buckled-up https://www.fsrtek.com/ https://iee-sensing.com/automotive/safety-and-comfort/seat-belt-reminder/ https://www.vmanx.com/ https://www.westbayintech.com/productinfo/1035862.html https://www.innovativecontrolsinc.com/seat_belt_monitor_system.html

5 ARMY++SOW.pdf 53. FIRE PUMP AND FOAM TANK COMP

Electronic water level shall be provided in addition to the Enhanced Monitor Display on the operator's panel that registers water level by means of five colored LED lights. The gauge shall be five light LED design viewable through 180 degrees.

We would like to request you to accept the single-color LED lights, the same as those we delivered in 2023.

The multi-color electronic water level is not existing inside Japan.

Multi-color is preferred. If you are unable to provide, state that with quote.

6 ARMY++SOW.pdf 54. TURRET MONITOR

Provide a remote-controlled monitor with full manual backup override function (swing right, left, up and down, and manual deluge valve operation) on the platform area above the pump compartment connected to the pump with a telescopic waterway which rises approx. 18 inches to increase range of operation.

A remote controller shall be installed on the pump operator’s panel.

We would like to request you to accept the Hurricane RC Monitor.

Additional on 25-Aug-2025:

Water discharge capacity: 600L-4500L Manual override: Available

No concur - the Hurricane monitor is not a comparable alternative.

7 ARMY++SOW.pdf 56. FIRE PUMP OPERATOR’S CONTROL

The fire truck shall be equipped with an illuminated fire pump operator’s electronic pump operation panel with anti-condensation measures located on the right side of the truck.

We would like to request you to accept the same type we installed the vehicle delivered in 2023.

This is our standard product.

Additional on 25-Aug-2025:

Please accept an analog type instead of a monitor type.

After deep consideration of vehicle specification and discussion with design department, installing a monitor type panel is physically difficult.

Elaborately, monitor type operating panels have a controller and if we install this inside the pump compartment then the space of pump compartment will be very narrow.

Therefore, we will install the analog type of panel as same as we installed to the vehicle delivered in 2023.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

8 ARMY++SOW.pdf 71. FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND ACCE

One (1) United States compatible hose nozzles with 2.5-inch swivel base.

Automatic 100 psi pressure control with a flow capacity of 95-300 gpm.

Bale and tip color will be determined during pre-construction meeting.

This one is what we are going to offer. If we need to provide anything else additionally, please provide the details. In addition, smooth bore nozzle with shut off for each line is requested.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

9 ARMY++SOW.pdf 71. FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND ACCE

All of this equipment shall be provided with United States compatible brackets to provided mounting brackets for installation after delivery on each apparatus by USAG-J F&ES personnel.

According to the specification, a, d, e, f, h, r, u, x, aa, cc and dd, will be mounted in vehicle.

The other items needs brackets if they are not easily store in store box.

Therefore, please allow us to provide brackets for these products only.

We don't understand the term "store box" but mounting brackets are required to secure equipment in the vehicle compartments.

10 ARMY++SOW.pdf 78. RADIO INTERCOM SYSTEM

Five (5) intercom stations, five (5), two ear headsets with microphones, wireless gateway, and apparatus mounted battery charger mounted as directed by USAG-J at preconstruction and all necessary cables and connectors shall be provided to make the system operational in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements.

These are all the products we plan to offer to fulfill this requirement.

Please accept charging cables instead of a battery charger, as this is the available specification from the intercom manufacturer.

・Wireless headset x 2/vehicle (UHW505V2) ・Wireless headset x 3/vehicle (UHW503V2) ・Hanger x 5/vehicle (ML108067800) ・Wireless Gateway x 1/vehicle (WB505RV2) ・Charging cables (provided instead of a battery charger) ・Cables x 1 set/vehicle (ML110513630 x 2) ・RMI (Radio Interface Module) x 1 set/vehicle (ML5200D x 1 & 5200DRH x 1)

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

11 ARMY++SOW.pdf 4. DRAIN PLUG

All drain plugs installed for the purpose of draining lubricant shall be of the permanent magnetic type.

Only for mission oil, we can provide the magnetic type. For others, please accept non-magnetic type drain bolt, which are chassis standard type.

The government may consider alternative drain plug solutions as acceptable.

12 ARMY++SOW.pdf 8. RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSOR

The fire truck chassis shall be equipped with a radio noise suppressor to suppress electro-magnetic radiation from the fire truck chassis.

The chassis meets the ECE R10.

Therefore, we consider an additional noise suppressor is not necessary.

Government concurs that any chasis meeting the ECE R10 does not require noise suppression.

13 ARMY++SOW.pdf 21. LIGHTS

Provide one yellow LED round beacon at the high point of the cab roof or multiple lights on the body offering 360 degrees visibility.

Switchable in the cab.

If the height of 3488 will exceed when we install the light, Then the beacon light install space shall be discussed.

This height is calculated based on our lowest bay door height (3,688 mm) with a with a 200mm safety margin. See change to p5.22 Warning Light Bar to allow for this type of warning lights or similar.

14 ARMY++SOW.pdf 23. HORN

Air horns shall be 25 inches long.

Please remove "25 inches long" requirement.

The horn is from the manufacturer's standard, therefore, 25 inch is impossible for us.

Government will accept manufacturer's standard as acceptable. However, the Government prefers 25 inches long air horn.

15 ARMY++SOW.pdf 25. BACKUP WARNING DEVICE

There shall also be a rear vision back-up color camera with sound capability shall be provided at the rear of the body.

The chassis Back Camera (includes Monitor) and backup warning system with buzzer will be installed.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

16 ARMY++SOW.pdf 30. WHEELS, RIMS, TIRES AND TUBES

Tires shall be 16 ply, steel belted radial tubeless type with highway tread.

All tires are of same size and ply rating.

Please accept the manufacturer's standard size: 275/70R-22.5-J. This tire's speed range (速度記号) is J, therefore, the highest speed is 100km/h. This is the same as what we delivered in 2023.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

17 ARMY++SOW.pdf 32. SERVICE BRAKES

Front brakes shall be disc type with automatic slack adjusters.

Please accept the drum type, which is chassis standard. The vehicles we delivered in 2023 were also the drum type.

This addition is acceptable .

SOW was previously adjusted.

18 ARMY++SOW.pdf 39. SEATS

A seat monitor display shall be provided and installed to monitor all cab seats.

Please remove this seat monitor display requirement.

We cannot provide this device, because we didn’t find any devices for the SCBA Jump seat which will be installed in the vehicle.

In addition, we don’t have installation experience.

The government identifies the following as potential options for seat monitoring:

https://www.phoenixseating.com/our-products/all-buckled-up https://www.fsrtek.com/ https://iee-sensing.com/automotive/safety-and-comfort/seat-belt-reminder/ https://www.vmanx.com/ https://www.westbayintech.com/productinfo/1035862.html https://www.innovativecontrolsinc.com/seat_belt_monitor_system.html

19 ARMY++SOW.pdf 48. PRIMING PUMP

The priming pump shall be provided with a single push button control integrated into the pump panel, which shall be a 7-inch LCD color monitor.

Please accept an analog type instead of a monitor type.

After deep consideration of vehicle specification and discussion with design department, installing a monitor type panel is physically difficult.

Elaborately, monitor type operating panels have a controller and if we install this inside the pump compartment then the space of pump compartment will be very narrow.

Therefore, we will install the analog type of panel as same as we installed to the vehicle delivered in 2023.

Single push button control integrated into the pump panel is acceptable

20 ARMY++SOW.pdf 54. TURRET MONITOR

Provide a remote-controlled monitor with full manual backup override function (swing right, left, up and down, and manual deluge valve operation) on the platform area above the pump compartment connected to the pump with a telescopic waterway which rises approx. 18 inches to increase range of operation.

A remote controller shall be installed on the pump operator’s panel.

The turret monitor will be capable of delivering 1,000 GPM.

Monitor shall be equipped with its own drain.

Please accept the Hurricane RC remote operation Monitor.

Water discharge capacity: 600L-4500L Manual override: Available

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

21 ARMY++SOW.pdf 56. FIRE PUMP OPERATOR’S CONTROL All suction and pressure gauges shall show both PSI and either MPa or KPa readings.

Please accept "PSI" and "kgf/cm2" description, which is the same item we delivered in 2023.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

22 ARMY++SOW.pdf 58. TANK FILLER OPENING

The tank shall have an accessibly located manhole minimum of 12 inch (305mm) in diameter and provided with a tight, gasket, hinged manhole cover having a hold down catch.

Please note that it will be fastened with 16 screws since it is a PP tank.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

23 ARMY++SOW.pdf 62. EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT

There shall be two (2) strip lights installed vertically in each compartment opening per the latest NFPA requirements.

Please note that these water proof lights will be installed.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

24 ARMY++SOW.pdf 71. FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND ACCE One (1) United States compatible 36-inch-long prying bar.

Please accept 900mm-length crowbar (テコバール) like this:

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

25 ARMY++SOW.pdf 71. FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND ACCE One (1) United States compatible plastic backboards

Please accept Ultra Space Save backboard.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

26 ARMY++SOW.pdf 71. FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND ACCE

z) One (1) United States compatible portable monitor to include stream shaper, combination nozzle, stacked tips and mounting bracket (BLITZ FIRE or comparable)

Can we understand we don't have to provide "z)" as Ground Monitor is already required as "l)"?

This is a duplicate requirement z can be omitted.

27 ARMY++SOW.pdf 83. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

The manufacturer shall provide one (1) digital video disc (DVD) or universal serial bus (USB) containing all manuals.

For chassis,

- Please accept only Japanese.

- Please accept only paper, instead of DVD.

For body, DVD is available.

Although English is the desired language of choice, the Government may accept alternate languages for publications not available in English.

28 ARMY++SOW.pdf 4. FIRST ARTICLE

Lifetime warranty on water and foam tanks.

Please accept 15 years as the warranty for the water and foam tanks.

The warrenty covers designing and manufacturing defect only.

The damaged caused by external things and operational disorder will not be applicable.

The Government may only accept a lessor warranty if demonstrably supported by industry standards/practices.

29 MARINE SOW 8.0 RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSOR:

We would appreciate it if you could also add the following conditions.

8.1 The fire truck chassis shall be equipped with a radio noise suppressor to suppress electro-magnetic radiation from the fire truck chassis. However, a chassis designed and tested to meet ECE R10 does not need an additional noise suppressor.

Government concurs that any chasis meeting the ECE R10 does not require noise suppression. Please see revised SOW for any changes.

30 MARINE SOW 10.0 DIMENSIONS OF FIRE TRUCK:

10.1 Maximum overall length 8,500 millimeters (mm) (27 feet 9 inches (in))

10.2 Maximum overall width (w/mirrors) 2,875 mm (9 feet (ft) 4 in) 10.3Maximum overall height 3,400 mm (11 ft 1 in)

10.4 Maximum wheelbase 4,900 mm (16 ft)

E. DELIVERY DATE

→The document states that the overall length is 3400 mm. I understand this as indicating that the cabin roof is the standard one, without any high-roof modification.

The fire truck is “not” high-roof.

31 MARINE SOW 33.0 FIRE PUMP:

33.3 The pump shall be a single stage meeting the requirements of NFPA No.1900 and performance requirements cited below(a) to (g).

→It is stated in the specification that 'The pump shall be a single stage...'; however, since our pump is a two-stage pump, we would like to ask for your approval.

Please see the revised SOW

32 MARINE SOW 38.0 BODY:

38.1.10 Extended front bumper with a 1.5 Discharge, with local control of valve. 6 inch Suction, and a hose tray to accommodate minimum 100 Ft. 1.75 hose. 150 Ft. preferable. ( Siren and LED side lights to be mounted on bumper).

→We would like to note that, at this stage, we cannot confirm the feasibility of modifying the extended front bumper.

Even if such a modification were possible, it is unlikely that sufficient space for hose storage could be secured.

We kindly request your agreement that the final feasibility of this requirement will be subject to further review and discussion during the detailed design stage after order placement.

＊Please note that we utilize Japanese-manufactured chassis to ensure reliable after-sales service.

However, due to certain inherent limitations of these chassis in Japan, it may be difficult to accommodate some of the requested modifications.

Please see the revised SOW

33 MARINE SOW GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This specification is for a U.S. Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services (MARINE CORPS FIRE) approved pumper fire apparatus. A cab over four door commercial or custom chassis shall be provided and equipped with a diesel engine, automatic transmission, right hand drive, with seating for at least five (5). Chassis will be equipped with a single rear axle with four

(4) tires and rear wheel drive. The gross vehicle weight rating shall be maximum weight of 34,227 pounds (lbs.) (15,525 kilograms (kg)). The fire truck shall be equipped with a right hand controlled midship mounted single stage fire pump with a water discharge capacity of at least 1,250 gallons per minute (GPM).

The fire truck shall be equipped with a right hand controlled midship mounted two-stage fire pump with a water discharge capacity of at least 1,000 gallons per minute (GPM).

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY.

Requested change is acceptable-1000 GPM

34 MARINE SOW 17.0 LIGHTS:

17.8 One (1) full width red waring light bar (LED type) shall be mounted on top of the cab with reinforcement at the point of attachment, on the truck cab in a position offering 360 degrees visibility. The warning light bar shall have a minimum flash rate of 120 flashes per minute.

Pods rear and sides will be populated with red LED lights front pods shall include 2 white LED lights.

→The warning light bar shall have a minimum flash rate of 80 flashes per minute. Pods rear and sides will be populated with red LED lights front pods shall include 2 white LED lights.

*Flash rate: 80 flashes per minute, same as ARMY and NAVY.

* Please note that white lights are prohibited from being lit on public roads under Japanese traffic regulations.

Requested change is acceptable

– Omit White LED Lights.

35 MARINE SOW 18.0 HORNS:

18.2 Two (2) air horns shall be provided in or below the bumper or in the grille or on the front of the body but shall not be placed on the roof.

→One (1) air horn shall be provided in or below the bumper or in the grille or on the front of the body but shall not be placed on the roof.

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY.

Requested change is acceptable

36 MARINE SOW 18.0 HORNS:

18.3 Air horns to be controlled through dual ceiling mounted lanyards.

→Air horns to be controlled through dual push buttons on the central console box in the cab.

*Since the cab is compact, a push button will be used instead of a lanyard for simplicity.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

37 MARINE SOW 33.0 FIRE PUMP:

33.1 The fire pump shall be rated at a minimum of 1,250 GPM (4,731/min) and be midship mounted and driven by the truck engine.

→33.1 The fire pump shall be rated at a minimum of 1,000 GPM (3,785/min) and be midship mounted and driven by the truck engine.

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY.

Requested change is acceptable (33.1) -1,000 GPM (3,785/min) is acceptable

38 MARINE SOW 33.0 FIRE PUMP:

33.11.1 Deliver not less than 1,250 GPM (4,731/min (liters per minute)) 1,000 GPM (3,785/min (liters per minute)) at 150 psi (10.5kg/cm2g (kilogram force per square centimeter) discharge pressure at less than the maximum governed speed of the engine.

33.11.2 Deliver not less than 70% (875 GPM or 3,312 l/min) (700 GPM or 2,649 l/min) capacity at 200 psi (14.1 kg/cm2g) discharge pressure at less than the maximum governed speed of the engine.

33.11.3 Deliver not less than 50% capacity ( 625 GPM or 2,365 l/min) ( 500 GPM or 1,892 l/min) at 250 psi (17.6 kg/cm2g) discharge pressure at less than the maximum governed speed of the engine.

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY.

Requested change is acceptable (33.11.1) Requested change is not acceptable (33.11.2) Requested change is acceptable (33.11.3)

39 MARINE SOW 36.0 DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS:

36.8 One (1) discharge connection is provided to the monitor turret with appropriate piping to flow at least 1250 GPM. at least 1000 GPM.

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY

Requested change is acceptable

40 MARINE SOW 40.0 TURRET MONITOR:

40.2 The turret monitor shall be capable of delivering 1,250 GPM 1,000GPM. Monitor shall be equipped with its own drain.

*Same as US ARMY and US NAVY

Requested change is acceptable

41 MARINE SOW 44.0 MAIN HOSEBED:

44.6 The hose bed floor shall be slatted PVC and shall not exceed six feet from the ground.

*Please note that the height could vary due to the use of a Japanese chassis and compliance with Japanese regulations.

Would need to know max height from ground level- Height may vary is a little vague.

42 MARINE SOW 45.0 EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT:

*Please note that, due to the use of a Japanese chassis and compliance with Japanese regulations, the dimensions may vary based on detailed design after order placement.

Requested change is acceptable

43 ARMY SOW 37.CAB We understand that the cab will be modified at the roof section to a high-roof structure.

The government will not respond to this statement, as it appears to provide the vendor with an unfair competitive advantage. It is the vendors responsibility to address the requirements in the SOWs.

44 ARMY SOW 56.FIRE PUMP OPERATOR’S CONTROL

We suggest including the following as a recommended feature:

・The pump throttle shall be an electronic type with a rotatable handle that increases or decreases engine speed from either the left or right side.

・A voice guidance system shall notify the operator of errors and corrective actions during pump operation to ensure safe and accurate response.

The vendor may include these items in their bid. The SOW does not need to be adjusted.

45 ARMY SOW E. DELIVERY DATE

Please note that, due to the production process, the four units may not be completed simultaneously, and slight differences in completion dates may occur. （We expect that the delivery dates can be coordinated to be the same for all units.）

The Government fully anticipates this and only identifies when all deliveries are expected to be made. As such, any resultant award would be able to bill for each delivered fire truck upon occurance.

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