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Solicitation W912GY-16-T-0003 Rental of 4K and 7K Forklifts

1. The solicitation is printed on DRAFT Form 1449. Please confirm when the FINAL version of the solicitation will be issued.

A: As the Army is transitioning to FBO.gov from ASFI the final version are not converting over after being released like before. Please use the 1449 draft form for now.

2. Our Government customers have already filled out and submitted the questionnaire on our behalf to Sierra Army Depot. This was completed in the last 6 months. Please confirm SIAD will utilize this information ILO new / repetitive questionnaires to our Government customers.

A: yes, upon request I can use questionnaires submitted from 4/20/15 solicitation this time.

3. SOW 1.2, 7k Forklift: Will Pneumatic Rough Terrain Tires be air-filled or solid (puncture-proof)?

A: Air filled

4. SOW 1.2, 7k Forklift: Regarding mast dimensions, will any of the following mast configurations suffice ILO 198" MFH / 85.5" OAL (MFH = Maximum Fork Height, OAL = Overall Lowered Height):

- 172" MFH / 85" OAL*

- 180" MFH / 89" OAL

- 190" MFH / 92" OAL

- 205" MFH / 99" OAL

A: the requirement calls for OAL of 85.5” due to the size requirement of fitting in and out of warehouse ISO containers. The *asterisk is the closer one to acceptance. Must like 7,000lbs

5. SOW 1.2, 7k Forklift: Will 86" Overhead Guard be acceptable?

A: It will be tight.

6. SOW 1.2, 4k Forklift: Confirm forklift will have Three (3) Wheels ILO four wheels.

A: Yes

7. SOW 1.2, 4k Forklift: Does customer require any battery chargers?

A: No, forklifts must be compatible with what Sierra already has.

8. SOW 1.2, 4k Forklift: Regarding mast dimensions, will any of the following mast configurations suffice:

- 187" MFH / 84" OAL*

- 197" MFH / 89" OAL

A: Again, the OAL requirement is 85.5” due to specifications on the ISO Container. This is the max lowered height. The * asterisk is acceptable.

9. SOW 1.2, 4k Forklift: Shall strobe light be mounted above or below OHG?

A: Above

10. SOW 1.2, BOTH Forklifts: Solid Cushion Tires N/A for 7k diesel forklift. Confirm solid cushion non-marking tires are required for 4k forklifts only.

A: yes

11. SOW 1.7, Rental Commencement: Is it One Week or Four Weeks?

A: I apologize it should read four (4) weeks or estimated.

12. SOW 1.14, Contract Performance Period: Information presented by Government is confusing and unclear. Need clarification of actual performance period.

A: SOW states: Contract period of performance to include a base monthly period covering four (12) months commencing approximately 1 August 2015 through 31 July 2020, with four (4) consecutive option years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. (This was made per the customer) Obviously that period is late. Normal delivery is 45-60 days after award. The schedule is estimated based off of the awardee’s availability.

13. Page 14, DELIVERY INFORMATION: Dates are confusing and unclear. Need clarification of actual delivery dates.

A: Delivery is estimated. Goal is to commence operation of units by Jan 1, 2016 but it is dependent on availability. Option years would commence 12 months after expiration of base and so on.