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Invitation for Bids for
The PROCUREMENT OF CARGO VEHICLES, TRAILERS and CCD EQUIPMENT
Collective number: JBR16099
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (Q&A) Latest Update: January 24, 2017
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Issue # Serial Reference Question
(submitted by potential Bidder) Answer
(provided by NSPA)
001 1 Appendix C – IFB
Response Form
There is a mention of a bidders conference in
12__Appendix_C_Response_Form; however, I do not see the
specifics of the conference. Will you please advise date(s) and
location(s)?
This is a mistake. No bidder’s Conference is scheduled.
A revised appendix C is published on e-portal
002 1 Appendix C Could you please clarify: there’s no bidder conference
planned so far, or there won’t be any bidder conference?
There is no bidder conference planned. Bidders’
requests will be addressed through the question and
answer process.
2 Appendix A –
SOW - Part 3.
The requirement goes for a GVW 14,5 tons Truck. We
understand this truck must be able to trail both 1-axle and 2-
axles lowbed (more than 10 tons of payload + weight of the
trailer)?
The requirement is for GVW 12500 kg truck. The 2-axle
trailer when fully loaded will be towed by a heavier
vehicle, but the truck specified in this SOW must be
able to tow at least the empty 2-axle trailer
3 Appendix A -
SOW – Part 2.3.1
What is the consequence of offering a not fully technically
compliant bid in the evaluation? Do bidders have to meet all
the requirements in order not to be disqualified from the
tender?
According to IFB Cover Letter, part 5 – “Alternative
Proposal” - no alternative solutions are allowed in this
IFB. Therefore, the consequence of offering a not fully
technically compliant bid might result in the rejection of
your proposal.
003 1 I see that an update was posted on the website this morning
for the subject IFB; however, I cannot see where it tells me
what has been updated. Are you able to tell me what
document we need to review for changes
All the questions and answers provided are recorded
under the document “0. Questions & Answers.pdf”.
004 1 Appendix A -
SOW, 2.2
Transportability
In this part, we can read:
“2.2.1 The vehicles and trailers will be transported by road (improved
and unimproved), rough terrain, railway, sea, and air (C-17, A400M
and C-130 aircraft). They shall be capable of C-130 Roll-On/Roll-Off
The reference MIL-STD-461E is mistakenly listed in this
paragraph.
MIL-STD-461E shall be replaced with STANAG 3400
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(RORO) aircraft loading/off-loading. The vehicles and trailers shall
meet air transport requirements as per MIL-STD-461E…..”.
This paragraph refers to a Mil Standard document (MIL-STD-
461E). Could NSPA please confirm what is the reference norm/
regulation used to define air transport requirements?
and STANAG 3548.
005 1 Draft purchase
order, Part 7 –
“Invoicing and
Payment” – para
6. Payment
Schedule
Would it be possible to change to 1 invoice of 100% when the
goods had been finally delivered and accepted by NSPA and
NSPA has received the warranty bond?
This alternative can be proposed by the Bidder in its
offer.
2 Draft purchase
order, Part 7 –
“Invoicing and
Payment” – para
5. Payment
Retention
The Warranty Bond guaranteeing payment of 5% of the
contract value shall be issued for 2 (two) years of the extended
warranty period. Is this correct or do we have to supply the
warranty bond for the eight years of the extended warranty of
all surfaces against corrosion perforation?
The Warranty Bond will have to be valid for a duration
of “two years after issuance”. This delay starts after
acceptance of the latest delivery and when receiving the
last invoice.
3 IFB Cover letter,
11. Quality
Assurance
With AQAP there is a Quality Management Plan requested. At
which step of the project (time) the Quality Management plan
has to be available? Who will be responsible to accept the
The Quality Management plan shall be available before
production of the first vehicle/trailer starts. NSPA will
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quality plan? NSPA, Final Customer or Bidder’s Government
Quality Assurance Institute
be responsible for accepting the plan.
4 SOW 1.3.1.6 Please clarify: Facility Manual (User’s manual, Maintenance
Manual) and all other Documents and Training are to be
delivered in English Language only.
Yes, this is correct.
SOW 2.2.2 To make sure the truck fits into all aircraft listed, we need to
know Internal loading heights of the different models of C-130
Hercules used by the involved NATO Countries (or the lowest
C130)
The max. height of the C130 cargo space is 274.3cm.
SOW 3.2.17 Paint CARC Mat Bronze Green (RAL 6031). Shall the whole
vehicle including vehicle frame be painted in RAL6031 or can
the frame and lower chassis parts stay in black
The frame and lower chassis parts can be left in black
SOW 3.2.3.1 Please clarify: Eight or (6) Forward gears Minimum 6 forward gears are required, but a higher
number is acceptable.
SOW 3.2.13.1 Does “Run flat” type means tires with run flat inserts? Yes, if run flat inserts are the only way of providing this
capability
SOW 3.4.3.5 The 2-axle Low Bed Trailer shall have a trailer payload of Yes, SOW 3.2.14.1 only refers to the 1-axle Cargo trailer.
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12.500 kg; accordingly, the GVW of the 2-axle trailer will be
approximately 16.000 –to 18.000 kg. In SOW 3.2.14.1 you have
asked for a trailer coupling according to STANAG-4101 (hook-
type coupling) in the rear to tow braked trailers of up to 5 t
Gross weight. Does SOW 3.2.14.1 only refer to the 1-axle Cargo
trailer (3.3.2)?
So, the truck coupling shall withstand the estimated
GVW of 2-axle trailer of up to 18000 kg.
SOW 3.4.1.2 The trailers shall be C17, A400M and C130 RO-RO
transportable. Does RO-RO transportable means that the trailer
has to be able to go on its own wheels into the aircraft?
Yes, it does
SOW 3.4.3 Specific requirements for 2-axle Low bed trailer. Does the 2-
axle Low bed trailer need to be fully off-road capable?
Does the STANAG-4101 mentioned in SOW 3.2.14.1 apply for
pulling the Low bed trailer?
No, there is no full off-rad capability required for this
trailer. This trailer shall be operated on paved roads and
hardened ground.
Yes, STANAG-4101 applies to this trailer
SOW 3.2.18 ADR Requirements: “The vehicles (trucks) shall meet the
requirements established….ADR for towing bowser (Tank)
trailers containing diesel or petrol fuels”. We had a look into
the EU-Agreement about ADR, to tow a trailer with diesel or
It is requested that the vehicle meet ADR requirements
technically, so the cabin shall not be equipped with a
glass window at the rear. The tarpaulin shall not be
equipped with the window either. However, the 24V
electrical sockets are mandatory. Therefore, if possible,
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petrol fuel the truck by itself has to be a ADR certified vehicle.
It is not a problem to equip our truck with ADR Equipment
(covered wiring, electronic battery cut off switch at dashboard,
additional big fire extinguisher at the body), but to have it
certified according to ADR some of the other requirements in
the SOW cannot be fulfilled any more. SOW 3.2.9.9 “Glass
window at the rear of the cabin that can be opened by sliding”
is not possible any more as the rear cab wall has to be a closed
steel one, the same applies to SOW 3.2.10.5 “Window in the
front of the Tarpaulin allowing visual contact between cab and
load space“. Usually the civilian road authorities do not grand
an ADR certificate if the truck is equipped with SOW 3.2.7.3
“trailer electrical socket 12 pin 24V according to Stanag 4007”
and SOW 3.2.7.4 “trailer electrical socket 7-pin 24V”.
an ADR certificate with a caveat for NATO 24V
electrical system shall be provided or if this is
impossible, no ADR certification will be required.
SOW 2.6.2 The vehicles and trailers shall be provided with Ser.4. ADR
Certificate (box page 9). It is necessary to build the 1- axle
trailer and the 2-axle Low bed trailer in ADR execution?
No, ADR is not required for the trailers.
SOW 3.4.3.4 Tie down equipment shall be provided for the forklift and its
accessories. Is this tie down equipment designated to be used
to fix the forklift and accessories on the 2-axle trailer during
This tie down equipment is designated to fix the forklift
and its accessories on the 2-axle trailer.
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road transport or does the customer need this tie down
equipment to fix the forklift in a plane for air-transport
SOW 3.5.2.2 The screen/net weight including becket loops, reinforce edging
and stake loops shall not exceed 40 grams per square meter”.
At the same time SOW 3.5.1.2 requires “provide visual, electro-
optic, radar and infrared signature reduction characteristics”.
We have asked different suppliers of camouflage nets/screens;
the lightest product fulfilling this requirements does weight
250 g/m², other systems weight 300-400 g/m². Can you name a
supplier for this specific material or would NSPA accept
camouflage nets/screens with a weight of more than 250 G/m²?
Weigh of more than 250 g/m² is acceptable.
006 1 SOW - General General Observation/Question: In reviewing the SOW’s
specifications, it seems that NSPA, in several key areas, has
selected a very specific type of vehicle produced by a unique
manufacturer. This becomes evident when comparing the
specs in the SOW and the characteristics of this specific type of
vehicle, creating the impression that this is a sole source
vehicle procurement.
This approach was not foreseen in the NOI Annex A
characteristics for a general military type vehicle which is C-
The SOW lists detailed technical requirements for the
equipment that meet customer’s military and
operational requirements, but equivalent technical
solutions or technologies may be proposed by bidders
as long as they do not limit the fit and function
characteristics of the trucks and trailers. It shall be noted
that the vehicles are to support NRF operations (SOW
1.1.3) which by definition of the Minimum Military
Requirements may occur in areas with no road
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130 RORO air-transportable. NSPA reduces the possibility of
other equally qualified manufacturers participating in this IFB,
something that would increase competition and ultimately
reduce costs.
Offeror is willing to elaborate further in case that you would
wish so.
Please find below the paragraphs where your specifications are
identical to those of this specific manufacturer.
infrastructure, in mountains up to 3000m above sea level
(SOW 2.7.2) and in variety of terrains described at SOW
3.2.2.7. Therefore, NSPA can only agree on accepting
alternative technical solutions that do not have a
negative impact on off-road and other crucial
operational capabilities of the equipment
2a SOW 3.2.2.3 Will NSPA please consider revising the minimum departure
angle to 29º? This will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
It is not acceptable to reduce the departure angle as it
would limit the grade angle.
2b SOW 3.2.6.3 &
3.2.6.4
Will NSPA consider revising an air spring solution?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
Air spring solution is not mandatory. An equivalent
technical solution may be proposed.
2c SOW 3.2.8 The vehicle shall be transportable by C-130 RORO with
minimum preparation. Offeror recommends removing the
competitively restrictive requirements specific to the vehicle in
section 3.2.8.1 – 3.2.8.6.
Will NSPA please update the requirement to have the Offeror
The requirement of maximum length (3.2.8.1) cannot be
removed, because the truck needs to fit into C130
together with a TSGT (Transportable Satellite Ground
Terminal) trailer, a Power Generating Set (PGS) trailer
or a cargo trailer. The same applies to 3.2.8.6 (GVW).
Maximum height (3.2.8.3) cannot be changed due to
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provide objective evidence that their proposed vehicle meets
the C-130 RORO requirement?
C130 RORO requirement. The payload (3.2.8.5) is not
related to C130 and it cannot be changed as it is part of
Minimum Military Requirements (MMR).
The maximum width (3.2.8.2) can be proposed to be
more than 2500mm if the vehicle fits into C130. The
turning diameter is not related to C130 requirements.
2d SOW 3.2.8.4 Will NSPA consider revising the minimum turning diameter to
19m?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
It is agreed to increase the minimum turning diameter
to 19m, however the lower turning diameter is preferred
as it provides higher maneuverability.
2e SOW 3.2.8.6 Will NSPA consider revising the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
to 18,000kg?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
The GVW cannot be increased to 18,000kg, because it
would mean that the military requirement to fit the
vehicle into C130 together with a TSGT (Transportable
Satellite Ground Terminal) trailer, a Power Generating
Set (PGS) trailer or a cargo trailer was not met. This is
unacceptable for the vehicle user.
2f SOW 3.2.9.9 Will NSPA please consider removing this requirement?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
Para 3.2.9.9 is removed.
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2g SOW 3.2.2.5 Will NSPA please change this competitively restrictive
requirement to an adjustable ride height of 460mm?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
Adjustable ride height of 460mm is acceptable providing
that it allows for maintaining the minimum ground
clearance during off-road driving.
2h SOW 3.2.3
Will NSPA please consider revising SOW 3.2.3 to remove
3.2.3.1, 3.2.3.3 and 3.2.3.4?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
Para 3.2.3.1 is not mandatory, providing that the vehicle
off-road and public road driving requirements are met.
Para 3.2.3.3 shall also be regarded as not mandatory
providing that the vehicle demonstrates this off-road
capability in another equivalent way. However, removal
of SWO 3.2.3.4 is not acceptable as it would limit the off-
road capabilities of the vehicle.
2i SOW 3.2.5.2 Will NSPA please revised the requirement to allow for vehicles
with pneumatic dual-circuit drum brakes that comply with all
EEC/ECE regulations and have proven performance in military
operations?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
Dual-circuit drum brakes that comply with all EEC/ECE
regulations and have proven performance in military
operations are allowed as an alternative solution
providing that the manufacturer will demonstrate
effectiveness of the brakes while descending the slope of
40o at GVW.
2j SOW 3.2.6 Will NSPA please consider removing 3.2.6.3 and 3.2.6.4, from
the SOW to allow for various competing technologies that are
equal to or superior to the Coil Spring technology?
Equivalent or superior technologies will be accepted for
3.2.6.3 and 3.2.6.4.
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This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
2k SOW 3.2.6.6 Will NSPA please update the requirement to remove the thrust
tube requirement; alternatively stating “the vehicles must
protect the drive shafts and other components from
mechanical damage”?
This has no negative impact to the vehicle’s operational
capacities and it will allow for more competition in this
solicitation.
SOW 3.2.6.6 is changed to read: “The vehicles must
protect the drive shafts and other components from
mechanical damage during off-road driving.”
007 1 SOW 3.2.15.1 It is generally accepted that military vehicles are exempt from
airbag requirements; operationally, this is a risk to the solider
driving and the front passenger in a kinetic engagement the
airbag could deploy and significantly impact field of vision.
Will NSPA please consider removing the requirement for
airbags in these vehicles?
SOW 3.2.15.1 is removed.
2 SOW 3.3 Does NSPA have the radio manufacturer for the design for
installation? Typically, each manufacturer has a mounting
bracket for a cleaner installation.
No, the radio manufacturer is not know at this stage.
3 SOW 4.7.2 NSPA states that the Offeror shall have a Certified European
Repair Network.
Will NSPA please confirm that the repair network does not
It is confirmed that Canada and USA are excluded from
this requirement.
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need to include Canada and the United States? We understand
this is the case; however, would appreciate written
confirmation from NSPA.
4 SOW 3.2.9.6 NSPA has specified a temperature range for the cabin.
What are the external climatic conditions under which these
cabin temperatures need to be maintained?
The climatic conditions for operations are specified at
SOW 2.7.3.
008 1 SOW 4.9
Documentation
Package
According to Annex D to SOW – Vehicles and Trailers
o It is identified that a Facility Manual (FM) produced in
accordance with Annex D is required to assure that the
operator/ maintainer can fulfill his tasks:
o Operation
o Maintaining
o Scheduled and
o Unscheduled maintenance
o Identification of spare parts
o This requirement was identified as a huge cost driver.
o It is proposed (According to Annex D: 2.3.2. If not
specifically developed for NSPA, existing OEM
publications will be accepted providing that they are
suitable for the intended use by NSPA. To deliver the
COTS documents to:
-Save costs
-Reflect the MOTS/ COTS approach to the project
described in 2.8 Military Off The Shelf (COTS) Products of
Yes, it is acceptable to offer Military Off the Shelf
(MOTS) Products as alternative providing that the
MOTS documentation covers functionalities of Annex
D including a maintenance manuals for 1st Level
Maintenance (performed by the driver) and 2nd Level
Maintenance (performed by trained vehicle technicians
at a NATO Signal Battalion vehicle workshop).
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the SOW.
o Please give us the information, if it is acceptable for NSPA
to offer Off the Shelf (COTS) Products as alternative in
addition
2
Annex G to SOW -
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
ANALYSIS (LSA)
Reliability Matrix
Delivery of a full LSA is in general identified as a huge cost-
driver. It is proposed not to produce a LSA to save the money
an reflect more, as mentioned above, the MOTS/ COTS
approach to the project
In order to reduce the cost of the project, the LSA
Reliability Matrix (annex G) is deleted from the SOW
requirement.
009 1 SOW 3.2.4.1 “The steering wheel position shall be adjustable in height” This
technical feature should allow the driver to find a suitable
position behind the steering wheel to operate the truck.
Alternatively it is possible to get the driver into a very
comfortable and safe position towards the steering wheel with
a driver’s seat which is adjustable in height and longitudinal
position and air-suspended. Will this be accepted as alternative
to a steering wheel which is adjustable in height?
Yes, an air-suspended driver’s seat adjustable in vertical
and longitudinal position would meet this requirement.
2 List of Services Line
10, 1-Axle Trailer
delivered DDP
Wesel
If the trailers are delivered loaded on a car-transport truck to
the Nato Signal Bataillon locations DDP (Wesel, Grazzanize,
Bydgoszcz), will there be a towing vehicle or crane available at
the depot to download the trailers or do we have to load a
combination of Cargo-Truck with trailer attached to drive from
A towing vehicle is available at the delivery depot, but a
crane is not. Therefore, the transport mode needs to take
this into account.
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the car transport truck by itself?
010 1 Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.2.9.2
Is this correct? The tiltable backrest is needed for the double
passenger seat because the roof hatch is positioned above the
double passenger seat
The tiltable backrest for the double passenger seat is
acceptable
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.2.10.8 &
3.2.10.9
Please provide dimensions of cases (biggest cases) so that
loading area, the front wall and the lifting device (outrigger)
can be designed properly.
The biggest cases can measure 1.2 x 0.9 x 1.2m (Width x
Depth x Height).
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.2.10.10
Shall we offer chains, belts or slings as lifting devices or do
they already exist?
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Are the transit cases fitted with attachments for lifting?
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Instead of a hand-operated winch we strongly recommend a
crane trolley and a chain hoist as horizontal movements of
transit cases are then still possible when loading on the
platform. - Horizontal movements are not possible with a
winch. Is a crane trolley and a chain hoist acceptable for NSPA
too?
Belts are preferred as lifting devices. They are not
available right now.
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Yes, they are.
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Yes, a crane trolley and a chain hoist are acceptable as
well
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.2.15.11
Due to ADR Rules we have to mount two (2) fire-extinguishers
(each 6 kg) at the body (rear side below platform). Is the small
fire extinguisher (2 kg) Code Y18 still needed in the cab?
Maybe this space in the cab is better used for a comfortable
The small extinguisher is not necessary if the big ones
are provided.
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position of the mounting brackets for 3 guns
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.4.3.
Answer provided by NSPA: The 2-axle trailer, when fully loaded,
will be towed by a heavier vehicle.
We are in the position to tow the 2- axle trailer loaded with the
forklift with our offered 4x4 truck. But in order to guarantee to
meet European traffic regulations for this 2-axle trailer, NSPA
should provide details of this heavier vehicle (weight & length,
tow coupling specs.)
The heavier vehicles are as follows:
Weight (unladen) – 13200kg
Dimensions - 9700x2550x3500 (L x W x H / mm)
The tow coupling is the same as the one requested for
the 4x4 trucks
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.4.3.4
Could you please specify the accessories for the forklift more
detailed (size, weight) to allow us to calculate enaugh storage
place and storage facilities at the trailer for those
The trailer shall carry a forklift plus a narrow fork
carriage and two long forks. The specifications of these
items are as follows:
a. Narrow fork carriage:
- Weight: 550kg
- Dimensions: 1150 x 500 x 1328 (Width x
Depth x Height / mm)
b. Long fork:
- Weight: 150kg
- Dimensions:195 x 2055 x 670 (Width x Lenght
x Height / mm)
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.6
Is the CCD Set for the 2-axle trailer only used to cover the
unloaded trailer or has it to be big enaugh to cover the trailer
with the forklift standing on the trailer
The CCD set is for unloaded trailer
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Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5
Would any CCD Equipment be acceptable for NSPA in
general.
Does NSPA know a manufacturer or a brand able to fullfill all
demands in one CCD-Material?
NSPA is going to accept CCD sets available on the market
that meet the fit and function requirements.
NSPA can not designate any manufacturers of the CCD
equipment due to ICB regulations.
2 Appendix A – SOW
Part 2.7.3
Product was tested in ambient temperatures between -25 °C
and +70 °C.
In addition they are field proven in both – arctic and desert
climate.
Product is in use for armies of following countries: Finland,
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Austria, Hungary, Candada & USA.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
NSPA needs a proof that the equipment can be operationally
used in the range of temperatures specified in the SOW.
Appendix A – SOW
Part 2.7.4
The nets are not waterproof in the sense of preventing rain and
water coming through, since it is a net rather than a screen.
However the water absorption of the material is <25%
according to our specifications, standard method ASTM D 570.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
Yes, it is acceptable
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.9
Thermal transmission: < 25 %. Corresponding to a visual cover
of > 75 % according to standard test method BCS 813.
Thermal Signature: < 4°C above ambient air temperature, when
wind speed is 2 m/sec, according to standard test method BCS
Yes, it is acceptable
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Issue # Serial Reference Question
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812.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.10
Stainless steel fibres is not optimal for radar protection – our
material contains carbon fibres.
The absorption is low, the attenuation is frequency dependent
and polarisation effects occurs often.
Furthermore, it requires strong flame retarders (lower amount
of fire protection material) and the weight of stainless steel
fibres is higher.
For optimal attenuation it is important to use resistive layers
(carbon) with high radar absorption.
It is accepted to offer carbon fibres for radar scattering instead
of stainless steel fibres?
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Our material contains aluminium fibres for radar scattering.
Are aluminium fibres allowed to be offered? 2-way Radar
attenuation must be given (dB).
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
Yes, carbon fibres are acceptable.
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Yes, it is acceptable
Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.12
The water absorption of the material is ˂25%, method ASTM
D570.
A value less than 20 % cannot be reached.
Yes, it is acceptable
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Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.17
Our recommended colour pattern has the colours black, light
green, forest green and brown, to match woodland areas in
Northern Europe.
Other colour patterns are also available upon request.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
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Exact L/A/B values and NIR values are requested. General
specification is not sufficient.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
Yes, it is acceptable.
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The bidder is welcome to provide recommended L/A/B
values and NIR values.
3 Appendix A – SOW
Part 3.5.2.18
Testing is made as per customer requirements at
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule and Rapperswil
University.
Is this acceptable to NSPA ?
Yes, it is acceptable
011 1 Questions &
Answers –
Issue 006 Serial 2a – Why SOW considers as a “no-go” requirement the
“departure angle” when there are so many technical solutions,
which in essence eliminate this requirement?
Departure angle and approach angle are related to the
grade angle. Lowering the departure angle below the
grade angle actually reduces the grade capability of the
vehicle. Since armoured protection is not provided for
these trucks, off-road capabilities of the truck are
decisive as far as force protection is concerned.
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Therefore, lowering these requirements would have a
negative impact on survivability of NRF military
personnel in extreme conditions
Serials 2c and 2e – Why the SOW is so specific on the length
and weight of the truck while the TSGT and the PGS have not
been procured and therefore we do not know their dimensions
and weights yet.
PGS (Power Generating Set) and TSGT (Transportable
Satellite Ground Terminal) trailers have already been
procured and delivered to NATO Signal Battalions
under various projects. These trucks must be capable of
towing and being C-130 transportable together with
those trailers. Project 0HQ03033 will deliver additional
PGS trailers that will conform to dimension and weight
requirements defined for those PGS trailers that have
been procured earlier