Skis_and_Bindings_FAQ.docx

Skis and Bindings FAQ’s

Q. Will the contract only be for 50 sets of skis? It will cost more to make 50 each versus 100.

A. Because this is an IDIQ FFP contract, we have to have a minimum and maximum order.

Q. How will the skis be used?

A. Skis will be used for training for experienced and beginner skiers thru all mountain terrain/environment.

Q. Is there any restrictions on country of manufacture for the skis/bindings?

A. You will be considered as a potential supplier, however, we will have to use the Buy American Act when considering your proposal.

Q. Qiso M traxial braided 11.8 oz per carbon fiber 20,000+. Will you be able to just use braided 11.8 oz per carbon fiber 20,000+?

A. You can use Vectorply or an equal brand.

Q. .2mm X 25mm Rubber Foil extremely necessary? (Used to reduce vibration at high speed.) Will other methods work?

A. Rubber foil can be any brand, except Chinese. Yes, it is necessary.

Q. Is a Tip or tail rocker required, i.e. desired camber profile.

A. Would prefer to have the tip and tail rocker. The desired camber profile: -6

Q. Are we able to bid on only the just the skis or just the bindings?

A. Unfortunately no.

Q. The salient characteristics have "Hole encapsulated with a metal grommet” What will the hole will be used for?

A. They will be used for an improvised sled. When a skier gets hurt, and needs to be taken off/down the mountain, his or her skis will be tied together, thru the grommet to make an improvised sled.

Q. The order specifies a white top sheet on the skis and neither of these is white. I’m not sure if the manufacturer would do a run of white for these quantities but it’s a possibility.

A. First article does not need to be white. However, it you win the contract, the requested amount will need to be white.

Q. If they are going to break up the purchase through 3 years, be sure they get the same number of bindings as skis with each order or they will have a bunch of unusable skis without bindings on their hands.

A. Yes, the amount of skis purchased per year will match the amount of bindings.

Q. In addition, the 1,500 bindings calls for a specification of brake width of 105". Many binding manufacturers / distributors are strongly advising to go higher to like 120 mm since the ski width is at 106 mm". They stated that the binding brake would be useless. Please advise on this information as well.

A. This was a typo on the customers’ part, the requirement will be for 120mm.