W911RQ18Q0016_Q&As_13_Sep_2018.pdf

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W911RQ18Q0016 Engine Dyno Test Cell Systems

Questions & Answers

Q1: Can you provide a list of the actual Dynos that will remain and need to be set up with the new controls and data acquisition system?

A1: Yes. Information is as follows:

Dyno One 1000 HP Midwest 1000 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Midwest 1000 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Dyno One 1000 HP Midwest 600 HP Midwest 600 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Dyno One 1000HP Midwest 1000 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Midwest 600 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Midwest 600 HP (Remanufactured by Dyno One) Dyno One 600 HP Dyno One 1000 HP

Q2: Can you provide us the NMWRs in order for us to review? The NMWRs from the SOW are:

2.1.1.1. Caterpillar C7 – NMWR 9-2815-518 Dated 8 April 2014

2.1.1.2. Caterpillar C15 – NMWR 9-2815-554/9-2815-575 Dated 30 December 2011/20 May 2016

2.1.1.3. Detroit 8V92TA DDEC III/IV – NMWR 9-2815-569 Dated 13 July 2016

2.1.1.4. International DT 530/570 – NMWR 9-2355-355 Dated 9 January 2013

2.1.1.5. GM 6.5 Liter – NMWR 9-2815-274 Dated 30 April 2012

2.1.1.6. Cummins VTA903-600 – NMWR 9-2815-242 Dated 15 May 2012

2.1.1.7. Cummins NHC-250 – NMWR 9-2815-278 Dated 10 June 2008

A2: Yes. The documents are upload as a package and is attached to this RFQ on

FBO.

Q3: Can we have the solicitation extended one (1) week?

A3: No. The RFQ is posted for 30 days and the Government thinks that this response time that will afford potential offerors a reasonable opportunity to respond to this RFQ.

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Q4: Can you provide the communications protocol for each engine listed (para 2.1.1.1 through 2.1.1.7)?

A4: No. The Government think there is no reason for a specific communication protocol to be specified. The engines listed are common military and commercial engines, and the vendor is expected to have sufficient technical experience to provide the required data interface equipment.