Questions and Answers.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFP 1305M225R0003 for Visibility and Present Weather Sensors issued by NOAA. The Q&A clarifies that the sensors must meet specific siting requirements from FCM-S4-2019 (paragraphs 2.4, 2.8, and 2.9), and must interface with a Campbell Scientific CR1000X data logger. The sensors will be installed at existing ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) locations, primarily at airports and non-hazardous areas where explosions are not expected.
The document confirms that all deliveries will be made to the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO as FOB destination, with shipping costs to be included in the unit price. Pricing must be submitted in whole U.S. dollars using Attachment D format. The RFP closing date has been extended to January 31st through Amendment 1. The sensors will not require explosion-proof certification as they will be installed at airports and other non-hazardous locations.
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| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP 1305M225R0003 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| RFP_Attachment D - Price.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFP 1305M225R0003.pdf | ||
| RFP_Attachment C - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP_Attachment B - Past Performance Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP_Attachment A - Specification Sheet.docx | DOCX document |
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RFP 1305M225R0003, Visibility and Present Weather Sensor Questions and Answers
Q1. RFP_Attachment A - Specification Sheet – Metric-3 states sensor must meet the siting requirement specified in the FCM-S4-2019, however that PDF is very general and pertains to many different sensors. Would you be able to narrow down which siting requirements needs to be met?
A1. Paragraph 2.4 Visibility sensor. Paragraph 2.8 Precipitation Type Discrimination Sensor. Paragraph 2.9 Precipitation Occurrence (Yes/No) Sensor.
Q2. RFP_Attachment A - Specification Sheet – Metric-21 states sensor must be capable of interfacing with a datalogger, however it does not specify a datalogger. In order to ensure the sensor can be interfaced with a datalogger, would you be able to provide specification on the datalogger?
A2. Campbell Scientific CR1000X data logger. https://www.campbellsci.com/cr1000x
Q3. Volume 4, Price Information (page 40) in the RFP 1305M225R0003 PDF states: ” Price: The contractor shall submit complete and reasonable pricing utilizing the template and format of Attachment D, Price. All prices shall be in U.S. dollar(s). All unit price(s) proposed shall be in whole dollar(s), i.e., no cents. Shipping will not be priced separately. The price of shipping shall be included in the overall unit price(s) of the proposed Visibility and Present Weather Sensor and documented as one price when proposed. The unit price(s) shall include all contractor costs and shall not be broken down in any form.”
In order to calculate freight costs properly, can you confirm that below address is the only ship to address?
NATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER
14200 MERRITT ROAD
GRANDVIEW MO 64030
A3. Confirmed. This above address is FOB destination and will not vary for the place of formal government acceptance of delivery.
Q4. Could you describe system placements? Will they be all in similar areas or different? For example, onshore, airports, offshore? FPSO, platforms etc.?
A4. The placement of the visibility and present weather sensor will be at the locations where current ASOS systems exist. A list of ASOS sites is available here. The TAB labelled Visibility contains the listing of the sites where these Visibility and Present Weather are planned to be installed.
Q5. Would any of the sensors mounted in hazardous areas? (i.e. require explosion proof certification?)
A5. No, these sensors will be installed at Airports and other locations where explosion are not planned or expected.
Q6. Can we extend RFP till January 31st?
A6. The RFQ closing is extended till January 31st in Amendment 1.
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