Security_Shutter_Q_A_0001.docx
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- DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER SECURITY SHUTTER
- Solicitation number
- 140L1226Q0035
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This is a Questions and Answers document addressing contractor inquiries related to the Desert Discovery Center Security Shutter solicitation (140L1226Q0035) issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management California Region. The document clarifies four key requirements for the security shutter installation project.
Regarding material specifications, the Government accepts beige/sand or close alternative colors as substitutes for the originally specified cream/ivory hard foam resin slat material. For access control, the Government permits a digital keypad system as a functional equivalent to the specified key switch system, provided the keypad code can be changed by BLM for future employee transitions, with instructions for code changes and troubleshooting delivered to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) upon completion. For electrical infrastructure, the Government has indicated an electrical drawing may be provided but is not guaranteed; routing of EMT conduit will be left to the awarded contractor's discretion subject to COR approval, with preference for interior routing or over-roof installation due to the high transient and theft-prone nature of the area. The shutters will be installed on the exterior of the facility.
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1. Color: The specified cream/ivory colored hard foam resin slat material appears to be discontinued or unavailable from manufacturers at this time. Would the Government accept a close alternative (e.g., beige/sand) in lieu of cream? If cream is required, can the Government provide a specific RAL or manufacturer color reference number so we can source a matching product?
2.
Key Switch vs. Keypad: SOW Task 12 specifies a key switch system with 20 keys for the front door. Would the Government consider a digital keypad system as a functional equivalent? A keypad would allow code-based access management rather than physical key distribution/replacement, and would avoid a wiring conflict between the 4-wire key switch motor configuration and the 3-wire remote motor configuration used on the other shutters.
3. Electrical Routing: The SOW requires that exposed wiring be enclosed in conduit, neatly mounted to the building or ceiling. Is there an existing electrical layout, drawing, or preferred routing plan for the EMT conduit (e.g., over the roof and down the building edges), or is the routing approach left to the awarded contractor's discretion, subject to COR approval?
4. Are the shutters being installed on the exterior?
1. Beige/sand or close alternative to building paint color is acceptable.
2. Keypad is acceptable contingent the code can be changed by BLM due to possible future employee changes. The instructions for keypad code changes and troubleshooting must be presented to COR upon completion
3. Electrical drawing may possibly be provided but not guaranteed. Routing will be left to the discretion of awarded contractor subject to COR approval. Preferred routing is interior or over the roof due to high transient and theft prone area.
4. Yes.
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