Vendor_QA_April_23_2015.docx

1. Specific Requirements / Chevrolet 3500 Van: (8 total)

· Two (2) Wheeled cots (Is there a desired part number or model for the cots? Where should the attachment points and/or storage provisions be located?)

No, the GOV does not have a preferred brand for this requirement. Attachment points shall be located in a position to be easily engaged and disengaged for the attendant in the rear of the vehicle.

· Side Bench seating with storage (What are the required/desired dimensions?)

There isn’t a required dimension for the storage area.

· Swivel attendant seat at front of vehicle (Does this replace the front passenger seat or in addition to?)

In addition to the right front passenger seat.

· Laptop mount W/12V power outlet (Desired location?)

This outlet shall be in a convenient for the attendant located in the rear of the vehicle.

· Storage cabinet (What is the desired location and required/desired dimensions of the cabinet?)

The location for this cabinet shall be in a position that is convenient to the attendant in the rear of the vehicle. There isn’t a required dimension for this cabinet.

· Wall-mounted IV hooks (4) (Desired location?)

These hooks shall be located along the header rails on each side.

· Interior LED lighting (How many lights and what location(s)?)

The interior must have enough lighting to illuminate this space so that personnel can attend to staff that require medical assistance.

· Roof-mount Safety handles (What is the desired material?)

Safety handles shall be placed in varies locations to assistance personnel inside of these vehicles.

· Wall padding (What is the desired material and thickness of padding?)

This material shall be durable and capable of being cleaned with disinfectants daily. The padding shall be thick enough to provide protection against injury when moving around inside these vehicles.

· Oxygen tank racks (What volume/capacity, how many and where?)

Please reference Industry Standards for proper size and location for this type of vehicle.

1. Specific Requirements / Chevrolet Suburban: (2 total)

· One (1) Wheeled cot (Is there a desired part number or model for the cots? Where should the attachment points and/or storage provisions be located?)

No, the GOV does not have a preferred brand for this requirement. Attachment points shall be located in a position to be easily engaged and disengaged for the attendant in the rear of the vehicle.

· Side Bench seating with storage (What are the required/desired dimensions?)

There isn’t a required dimension for the storage area.

· Swivel attendant seat at front of vehicle (Does this replace the front passenger seat or in addition to?)

In addition to the right front passenger seat.

· Laptop mount W/12V power outlet (Desired location?)

This outlet shall be in a convenient for the attendant located in the rear of the vehicle.

· Storage cabinet (What is the desired location and required/desired dimensions of the cabinet?)

The location for this cabinet shall be in a position that is convenient to the attendant in the rear of the vehicle. There isn’t a required dimension for this cabinet.

· Wall-mounted IV hooks (4) (Desired location?)

These hooks shall be located along the header rails on left side of vehicle.

· Interior LED lighting (How many lights and what location(s)?)

The interior must have enough lighting to illuminate this space so that personnel can attend to staff that require medical assistance.

· Roof-mount Safety handles (What is the desired material?)

Safety handles shall be placed in varies locations to assistance personnel inside of these vehicles.

· Wall padding (What is the desired material and thickness of padding?)

This material shall be durable and capable of being cleaned with disinfectants daily. The padding shall be thick enough to provide protection against injury when moving around inside these vehicles.

· Oxygen tank racks (What volume/capacity, how many and where?)

Please reference Industry Standards for proper size and location for this type of vehicle.

· Door locking system (On the Chevrolet Suburban variant, only the passenger side rear door is required to be operable. Should the driver’s side rear door be modified so that it cannot be opened from the inside or outside regardless of whether or not the vehicle’s locking system has been engaged?)

The driver side passenger door shall be modified so that it cannot be opened from the inside or outside.

· Swivel Seat The Chevrolet Suburban has a much smaller available space claim than the Chevy Express Van. Including both a flip down seat on the driver’s side wall and a swivel attendant seat at the front of the vehicle may not leave ample room for occupants to move around/work. Are both seating options required for the Suburban or is the Government open to only having the swivel attendant seat?

Due to space limitations in the Suburban, only the swivel attendant seat is required.

Shipping costs

· Should freight from the contractor’s facility to a U.S. Department of State facility in Northern Virginia be included with our quotes?

Yes

For Suburban:

- Can the new interior storage cabinets and panels cover the existing rear quarter and rear left side passenger daylight openings (glass)?

Yes

- can we use dark (blackout) tinting on the rear cargo glass and rear passenger doors to hide (from outside) view any new panels installed around the inner perimeter?

No, Kabul has a policy of no tints on windows.

- How many occupants need to fit on the rear bench seating?

Two, space in the Suburban is very limited

- How many 120 volt AC outlets are required/desired Two outlets are required, one in the front center console and one on the right side bulkhead

- Please advise if the laptop mount will be for the swivel seat location.

Yes

For Van:

- can the new interior storage cabinets and panels cover any existing rear quarter and rear left side passenger daylight openings (glass)?

Yes

- can we use dark (blackout) tinting on the rear cargo glass and rear passenger doors to hide (from outside) view any new panels installed around the inner perimeter?

No, Kabul has a policy of no tint on windows

- how many occupants need to fit on the rear bench seating?

Two

- how many 120 volt AC outlets are required/desired Two outlets are required, one in the center front console and the other in the rear of the vehicle

- Please advise if the laptop mount will be for the swivel seat location.

Yes General RFQ questions:

- can you please confirm the evaluation factors and order of importance.

Delivery Technical Cost

- Can you please provide the basis of award?

All three factors will be reviewed accordingly. Technical and delivery date (when combined) will be more important than price.

- Can you please confirm the proposal requirements such as;

Technical portion (page limit or none) No page limit Cost breakdown requirements (itemized or as complete package) Itemized (per unit), but do not include shipping costs into the price.