127EAX26Q0104 QA3.docx

This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for RFQ 127EAX26Q0104 addressing inquiries from potential contractors regarding the Building 13 Barn Window Repair and Replacement project at the Honeybee Breeding, Genetics & Physiology Research Laboratory under the Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

The document clarifies that specific window quantities and detailed specifications are provided in the Statement of Work attachment, while blueprints and detailed technical information regarding window manufacturer, model, type, frame materials, glass specifications, and hardware details are unavailable. The government directed interested parties to utilize two offered on-site visits to assess the existing conditions of Buildings 11 and 22, which serve as reference models for the window replacement work. The solicitation involves replacing 15 total windows in Building 13: eight 3-foot by 3-foot windows and one 2-foot by 2-foot window on the south elevation, plus two 5-foot by 3-foot windows and four 3-foot by 3-foot windows on the north elevation. All new windows must be energy-efficient, match the style and appearance of those previously installed in the reference buildings, and be installed in compliance with manufacturer recommendations to ensure plumb, level, and weather-tight installation. This Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition uses NAICS code 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard threshold.