Attachment 14 - Amendment -1_ QandA_Rev01.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 1305M320QNWWP0035
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 1305M320QNWWP0035 for the National Weather Service Southern Region Uninterrupted Power Supplies project. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking to replace aging UPS systems at nine weather forecast offices. Offerors must provide pricing to remove existing Mitsubishi UPS units, battery cabinets, and batteries from each location, and supply and install new 60kW Eaton 93PM UPS systems, battery cabinets, and batteries on a one-for-one basis. Pricing should be provided for both lithium-ion and VRLA battery options. The response deadline was revised to June 24, 2020. The awardee will be responsible for all electrical disconnect and reconnect work. Drawings can be provided subject to a signed non-disclosure agreement.
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Questions & Answers
1305M320QNWWP0035
Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Weather Service (NWS)
Southern Weather Region
ATTACHMENT 14 – Rev 01
June 2020
Q&A 1305M320QNWWP0035 – NWS SR UPS UNITS
Contents
A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS
B. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS
1. Is this project tax exempt? Will the NOAA provide a tax exempt certificate after award?
a. All pricing should be the total aggregate pricing, a tax exempt certificate will not be provided by
NOAA.
2. Does pricing for Lithium Ion and VRLA need to be provided? Or just one of them?
a. Offeror should provide pricing for both Lithium-Ion and VRLA battery options in accordance with Attachment – 1 PWS & Attachment -2 Pricing Sheet.
3. There are 2 dates on the solicitation RFQ. On the front page it states June 16th, on page 32 it states June
17th. Which date is correct?
a. Revisions to the RFQ have been made to revise the due date; offers are due no later than
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 by 5:00pm MST.
4. Will the buyer consider bids that present only VLRA options, or must bids include a Li-Ion option to be considered technically acceptable?
a. Offeror should provide pricing for both Lithium-Ion and VRLA battery options in accordance with Attachment – 1 PWS & Attachment -2 Pricing Sheet.
B. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the existing make, model & kVA rating of the UPS at each site?
BRO-Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA FWD-Mitsubishi, UP2033A-D753SU-2, 75 KVA JAX- Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA KEY- Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA MAF - Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA MLB - Mitsubishi, UP2033A-D753SU-2, 75 KVA MOB - Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA TSA - Mitsubishi, UP2033A-D753SU-2, 75 KVA TBW - Mitsubishi, UP2033A-E503SU-2, 50 KVA
2. Is the contractor responsible for the electrical work needed for disconnect & reconnect at each site?
a. Yes, the awardee will be responsible for electrical disconnect and reconnect.
3. Is there a loading dock at each site?
a. No, loading docks are NOT available at the outlined locations.
4. Where is each UPS being removed located in the building and how far is it from the loading dock?
a. Drawing package available for each location, offeror must sign and return a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to drawings being released.
5. Can the equipment be stored at site for 1-2 days before install?
a. There is currently no storage available at any of the locations under this requirement.
6. Where is each UPS located in their respective buildings? (ex. 1st floor, basement, etc.)
a. This can be identified with the drawings but only one is on the 3rd floor in TSA.
7. Is there an elevator available for any UPS that is not on 1st floor?
a. Yes, weight capacity is 2500 lb.
8. Are there any obstructions from the entry point to the UPS room at each site?
a. Yes, some identify on drawings. (request NDA for drawing release)
9. What is the kw/kVA of the Eaton 93PM needed?
a. All sites should be installed and set at 60KW.
10. What is the runtime needed for each system?
a. The run time required is 15 minutes as per the Performance Work Statement (Attachment – 1)
11. What is the make, model, quantity, of the batteries or battery cabinets to be removed from each location?
a. Batteries are UPS12-300MR 30 each at each site.
12. Are all of the new UPS systems to be installed in the same spot as the systems being removed using the existing electrical connections?
a. Yes, all new systems will occupy the same space as the existing systems.
13. Is a MBP (Maintenance Bypass Panel) required?
a. If so wall mount or integrated (side car) MBP is already installed and will not be required to be installed.
14. Is a RMD (Remote Monitoring Device) and/or REPO (Remote Power Off button) required? If so can you provide distances for each?
a. No RMDs or REPOs will NOT be needed.
15. Are the UPS input and output panels in the room with the UPS system? What are the approximate distances of each?
a. Same room within 15 feet.
16. Can we install multiple sites at one time?
a. Yes but it will depend on which sites and it will have to be determined at that time.
17. What sizes are the existing overcurrent devices of each UPS system (are they Circuit breaker or Fuses in a disconnect)?
a. Power feeds to UPS currently have overcurrent protections.
18. Are all UPS systems on the ground floor with no obstructions to and from loading dock? If not on
1st floor is there an elevator? What is the weight capacity?
a. This can be answered by the drawings only 1 not on 1st floor
19. For sites with Gen. back-up, need ATS Nameplate data; 3-Pole or 4-Pole?
a. All testing for the backup generators and automatic transfer switches will be conducted by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
20. Any communications used? Tie into BMS or Fire Alarm?
a. No, no additional communications will be needed.
21. Any specific site access requirements or restrictions?
a. Contractor will be required to sign in and out of the site each day and be escorted by National
Weather Service (NWS) personnel. All COVID-19 guidelines shall be followed in accordance with CDC expectations.
22. Are new drawings required for new UPS system? Will electrical drawings, one-line drawings and room layout of new elect system be required at completion of each project?
a. All applicable manufacturer documentation must be delivered to the COR upon completion of each site as closeout documentation. No, redline drawings will be updated at each site.
23. Are all feeder circuit breakers sized correctly for new 60KW equipment requirement or will new breakers be required? Do the existing panels have the space needed to add larger breakers?
a. Everything is sixed correctly for installation of new requirement.
24. Is existing MBP internal to the UPS, wall mounted or stand alone on floor? To provide proper materials and eliminate outages, we need to know if the existing MBP’s, if to be re-used, are 3-breaker panels external to the UPS or built in MBP with just 2 position switches, internal to UPS? If internal switches, MBP’s need to be provided.
a. All sites have 3 breakers MBPs external to the UPS’s; they are wall mounted, and will be reused.
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