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1) Is this a new requirement? If not please provide incumbent and award amount. This is not a new requirement. Current contract number is W911SF‐15‐C‐0010

2) What is the estimated daily shipping numbers? The daily shipping numbers can vary based on the training load. It could be 1 load, 19 loads or up to 35 to 40 loads depending on the unit training load. There will be days when two units need to be transported to the unit. The max number per unit normally is 19.

3) What are the distances between shipping activities Please see distance chart in PWS (Attachment 5, paragraph 7.2)

4) The base weight for an M1A1, for instance, is approx 62 ton. Are we shipping vehicles fully loaded? If so what are the fully loaded rates? The Dimensional Data by Vehicle Type is listed in the specifications chart in the PWS (Paragraph 5.7.22.3, Table 2).

5) What is the insurance requirement for this activity? The carrier is responsible for ensuring all vehicles are insured and meets the local, state, and federal guidelines for carrier insurance.

6) Are the training ranges paved? Some ranges are paved. Do we need hets capable of offroad?

There are several ranges off road that are gravel.

7) Are we required to inspect equipment before loading? No; unless while loading equipment on the HET, the contractor notices leaks or a safety issue, prior to refusing to load he/she must notify the COR.

8) Are all of these shipments going to be on base? If so what is the longest distance of travel for these loads? Please see distance chart in PWS (Attachment 5, paragraph 7.2)

9) Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number W911SF18R0005 contain requirements similar to a current contract? Yes If possible, please provide the current contract number. Or, is this a new requirement for the government? W911SF‐15‐C‐0010