Attachment 3 Question and Answers from Forest Skidders Sources Sought.pdf
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This document includes a federal contract opportunity synopsis notice for forest skidders with wildland firefighting equipment. The 409th Theater Contracting Command is seeking commercial forest skidders that meet the requirements in Attachment 1, the draft Statement of Work. Skidders must have sufficient storage space as defined in Attachment 2, the draft Equipment List, to transport required firefighting equipment. The synopsis notice provides contact information for questions and advises that a Sources Sought notice was previously published on SAM.gov, with questions and answers contained in Attachment 3. Interested parties are instructed to submit questions on Attachment 4 by the given deadline. The government intends to publicly solicit proposals to promote full and open competition in accordance with acquisition regulations.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 4 Industry Questions to Government for Forest Skidders.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 Draft Statement of Work (SOW) Skidders with Fire Fighting Unit.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 A-1 Draft Equipment List Windland Skidder.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Questions & Answers from Source Sought
W564KV24SKIDDERS
Forest Skidders with Wildland Firefighting Equipment
Question 1: Can we share offer for Trailer along with the Agricultural Tractor?
Answer to Question 1:
No, a "commercial forest skidder" is required for this requirement. See section 1.1 of the Statement of Work.
Question 2: Can we make the Foam spraying unit separately without combining it with Water Turret?
Answer to Question 2:
No foam forming system is required for this procurement. The Statement of Work has been revised and all foam forming information/requirements have been removed.
In accordance with the Statement of Work in Section 6: The Apparatus body, "the pump module in the rear and water in the center".
In accordance with the Statement of Work in Section 6.7: "A dedicated pump compartment for the pump module shall be provided in the rear of the Skidder".
In accordance with the Statement of Work in Section 9.1: "The pump operator's control panel shall be located in the rear compartment detached from the pump housing the pump module".
Also see Statement of Work section 6.8, and 9.6.
Question 3: Can we make Continuous Track type instead of Tires and Traction Chains?
Answer to Question 3:
No, this is not a Continuous Track type requirement. See SOW section 4.5.
Question 4: Can the Foam spray unit and tank operate separately?
Answer to Question 4:
No foam forming system is required for this procurement. The Statement of Work has been revised and all foam forming information/requirements have been removed.
In accordance with the Statement of Work in Section 9.1: "The pump operator's control panel shall be located in the rear compartment detached from the pump housing the pump module".
Question 5: Can the trailer be with water tank and fire extinguisher equipment?
Answer to Question 5:
In accordance with the Statement of Work in Section 1.1.3: "Each Skidder shall provide sufficient storage space to transport securely all listed items (attachment A-1)". Also see Section 6.2
Question 6: Please inform what preferred make and type of skidder (-s) could be taken into consideration.
Answer to Question 6: No, no make or module will be provided. This is not a brand name requirement.
Any commercial forest skidder from industry meeting the requirements/standards IAM the SOW is acceptable.
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