Sol_1332KP24Q0118_Amd_0001 Attachment 1.pdf

RFQ 1332KP24A0118 Amendment 0001 Attachment 1

Answers to Questions Received in Response to RFQ No. 1332KP24A0118

Question #1: What is the application?

Answer #1: Battery back-up is for the tech electrical.

Question #2: Are batteries located on first floor?

Answer #2: The batteries are located on the ground level of the building

Question #3: If not, is there a freight elevator?

Answer #3: N/A

Question #4: Can the facility receive batteries prior to installation?

Answer #4: Yes.

Question #5: If not, how close can we park to the batteries/elevator?

Answer #5: N/A

Question #6: Is the work to have regular hours or night/weekend?

Answer #6: Monday through Friday 0730 AK to 1500 AK. No work is to take place on weekends, at night, or on federal holidays.

Question #7: Are there any special requirements to be on site?

Answer #7: Yes, please see Statement of Need (SON), Security Requirements.

Question #8: Are there any stairs or ladders to climb up or down to perform work and or transport batteries?

Answer #8: No.

Question #9: Is there a loading dock available?

Answer #9: No there is no loading dock available.

Question #10: What is the approximate distance from the loading dock/facility entrance to the battery change out area?

Answer #10: 40 feet.

Question #11: Is there an elevator that requires a breakdown of each battery pallet before reaching the change out area?

Answer #11: No.

Question #12: Are there any narrow doorways or hallways (or heavy carpeting) or raised/access floor to transit that would require breakdown of each battery pallet before reaching the change out area?

Answer #12: No.

Question #13: Is there a battery monitoring system to dis-engage and re-engage and test before job completion?

Answer #13: Yes. The contractor will identify all 30 batteries that need to be removed and replaced.

Question #14: Is there a forklift, pallet jack or carts available to use?

Answer #14: Yes. Government will provide a forklift for use. NOAA on-site operators will unload with forklift.

Question #15: What is the model # and the serial # of the UPS?

Answer #15: Please refer to the RFQ for the model # of the UPS batteries. Each UPS battery has an individual serial #. Eaton Power Xpert 9395-900/500 500 kW UPS System.

Question #16: What is the ups or equipment where these batteries are currently installed? Could you give me the model and serial number please.

Answer #16: Eaton Power Xpert 9395-900/500 500 kW UPS System.

Question #17: Also what is the time frame you would like the work performed and completed?

Answer #17: Please refer to the Period of Performance stated in the SON.

Question #18: What are the working hours for the facility?

Answer #18: Monday through Friday 0730 AK to 1500 AK.

Question #19: Will access require any special training or access background checks?

Answer #19: Please see Answer to Question #7.

Question #20: Does the site have any specific Arc flash requirements?

Answer #20: No.

Question #21: Is battery recycling outside of AK permitted?

Answer #21: Contractor is required to handle all disposal. Please refer to the SON Section 3 paragraph c.

Question #22: Would you be able to provide us with the model and serial number of the UPS/battery cabinet that needs the Enersys 16HX925F-FR batteries?

Answer #22: Eaton Power Xpert 9395-900/500 500 kW UPS System.

Question #23: Regarding solicitation 1332KP24Q0118 for the battery replacement in Fairbanks, Alaska, are you able to extend the due date?

Answer #23: Yes. The quote due date will be extended from Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1700 ET to Monday, September 16, 2024 at 0900 ET.