C06__Amendment_2_Q-A_Document_0002.pdf

140R2025Q0048 Amendment 2

Questions and Answers (Q&A) Document

Question 1 (Q1): Acoustical Treatments - what sound levels are required inside the range? What acoustical treatments or Rubber panels are desired for inside the range?

Answer 1 (A1): Reference statement of work (SOW), 6.0 Requirements, paragraph f). Specific acoustical treatments or rubber panels are not identified in the SOW and should be determined by the vendor.

Q2: Sound Level Testing - What is the timeline for the sound level testing outside the range prior to award of contract? How much notice will vendors have to complete this testing? What are the existing ambient sound levels at this location for the range (40°42'54.5"N 122°25'46.9"W)?

A2: Reference SOW, 6.0 Requirements, paragraph f) for guidance regarding submitting testing results prior to award. The test results submitted are required to be from a like model or design constructed with the same materials as the modular indoor shooting range specified in the SOW.

Q3: Do you require a control room?

A3: Reference SOW, 6.0 Requirements, paragraph c) for guidance on control room requirements. Additional language added to SOW via amendment.

Q4What is the desired interior height of the range?

A4: No less than 84” excluding required equipment hanging from ceiling. Additional language added to SOW, 6.0 Requirements, paragraph j) via amendment.

Q5: How wide do you want the modular range for the 2 lanes? (4’ for each lane? This would mean the total width of the structure would be approx. 10’)

A5: No less than 8'. Additional language added to SOW, 6.0 Requirements, paragraph k) via amendment.

Q6: What type of roof access is desired? Is a ship ladder required? Are railings required on top of the unit?

A6: The SOW does not specify these requirements. All applicable county, state, and federal codes and regulations shall be followed when designing and fabricating the indoor range.

Q7: Bid says the government will provide power and communications; will the client provide 3 phase 208 Volt power? Will internet be provided for the unit?

A7: Government will provide power (reference SOW 7.0, additional language added to SOW via amendment). Government will provide 150 amp/120/208 V/3-phase/60 Hz (reference SOW 7.0, additional language added to SOW via amendment). Government will provide communications for future use of phone (reference SOW 7.0, additional language added to SOW via amendment).

Q8: Bid requires maintaining 72°F temp inside range, will the government provide the needed 3 phase 208V power to power this equipment? Will the client consider a cheaper evaporative cooled system that offers a max 30 degrees of cooling to reduce up front and operational cost?

A8: The Government will provide the following power: 150 amp/120/208 V/3 phase/60Hz

(reference SOW 7.0, additional language added to SOW via amendment). Government will not consider an alternative evaporative cooled system.

Q9: What is the desired method of heating the range? Natural gas, propane or electric? If

Propane or natural gas, will those be provided by the client?

A9: Reference SOW, 6.0 Requirements, paragraph d) for guidance regarding HVAC requirement.

Q10: What are the site conditions where the range will be placed at 40°42'54.5"N

122°25'46.9"W? Is there a concrete pad in place? Foundations and concrete foundations can require a soils/geotech report, is one available?

A10: Concrete footers to be set on asphalt and dirt.

Q11: Who is responsible for the sitework, foundation, crane/forklift?

A11: Reference SOW, 7.0 Delivery and Setup.

Q12: What is the recommended route for delivery? Will there be a staging area for delivery of the buildings before they are positioned on the foundation?

A12: Reference SOW 7.0 Delivery and Setup. Contractor to contact the contracting officer representative (COR) for staging area prior to delivery.

Q13: Code Compliance - what local, state and Federal requirements for code are required? Will

CA State codes be strictly enforced? Are UFC codes mandatory?

A13: All deliverable items must meet California Building Code. Also, reference SOW 9.0

Applicable Standards, Organizations, and References.

Q14: What are the payment terms?

A14: The award is currently set-aside for small businesses and Bureau of Reclamation Policy allows for 14 days after receipt and acceptance of items for invoice payment to be made. This project is designated as a supply item purchase. Payment will be made on delivery and acceptance of item(s).

Q15: What is the expected delivery time frame?

A15: Delivery time will be 1 year for date of award. Reference SOW, 7.0 Delivery and Setup, additional language added to SOW via amendment.

Q16: Are we able to provide an alternate to the two (2) vertical steel bullet traps?

A16: The design requirements in the solicitation are considered industry standard and could describe any number of suitable and safe bullet traps available on the commercial market. The specific design requirements are listed in an effort to minimize safety risks to the personnel utilizing the equipment and for efficient lead collection for each of the two shooting lanes.

Q17: May we assume that function and safety are more important than specific manufacturer, and that any commercially available bullet trap rated for the ammunition, velocity, and energy limits stated in the solicitation—One that also performs the stated function; “…to eliminate the possibility of projectiles ricocheting toward the shooting stalls and shooters,” will satisfy this requirement?

A17: The design requirements are stated in an effort to minimize safety risks to the personnel utilizing the equipment and for efficient lead collection for each of the two shooting lanes.

Quotes submitted by vendors will be reviewed and evaluated with these factors in mind and reviewed for compliance to the requirements stated in the SOW and will be compared amongst each other in accordance with the comparative quote evaluation source selection method stated under FAR 52.212-2 of the solicitation. This is a competitive solicitation and no one manufacturer is given any advantage over another in award consideration.

Q18: Please indicate what taxes, if any, apply to the Bureau of Reclamation’s purchase of the shooting range described in this solicitation?

A18: Federal agencies are tax exempt entities.