QA FOR BF 25Z3AB3 FIRE SUPPRESSION DRY SYSTEMS (2).docx
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- 15B318Q00000016
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 15B318Q00000016, issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville, pertaining to the replacement of fire suppression dry valve systems and air compressors. The solicitation is for a new contract (no incumbent contractor) requiring a responsible entity to provide all labor, materials, and supplies to replace various sized dry valves and air compressors associated with the dry fire suppression system originally installed in 2011. No repairs or modifications have been completed on the existing system since the previous solicitation, and the system remains in its original condition.
Key procedural details include a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with NCIC form submissions due no later than July 9, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. for facility access clearance. All visitors must provide a valid driver's license and complete vehicle information (year, make, model, color, and license plate number), with electronic devices prohibited inside the facility. Photographs of existing dry pipe valves, air compressor data plates, manufacturer and model numbers, valve quantity confirmations, and any previous inspection or deficiency reports can be obtained during the scheduled site visit. The contracting officer will provide cameras for documentation. Since the estimated contract value is less than $150,000.00, performance and payment bonds and bid bonds are not required per FAR 28.102. The solicitation deadline has been extended to July 27, 2028, at 12:00 p.m. CST.
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Questions & Answers for 15B318Q00000016
FCI ALICEVILLE- FIRE SUPPRESSION DRY SYSTEMS
Q: Has any company come in and completed any repairs on the fire protection systems and the valves?
A: No work has been completed on the existing system since the previous site visit on the last solicitation.
Q: Is this system in the same condition?
A: Yes
Q: Site visit A: Schedule a site visit via email to the listed point of contact.
Q: Is this a new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
A: This is a new contract.
Q: Photographs of each existing dry pipe valve.
Photographs of the air compressor data plates (manufacturer, model number, horsepower, voltage, CFM, etc.).
Manufacturer and model numbers of the existing dry pipe valves.
Confirmation of the quantity of each valve size to be replaced.
Any previous inspection reports or deficiency reports related to these systems.
Any additional drawings, equipment schedules, or documentation identifying the existing equipment.
If this information is not available electronically, would it be possible to obtain it during a scheduled site visit?
A: This information can be obtained via site visit once one has been scheduled, also a camara will be provided by the institution for pictures.
Q: What visitor information is required for site visit approval/clearance?
A: Please be advised that each individual person wishing to enter the Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville must fill out an NCIC form in the attachments and be approved to gain access.
Q: What dates and times can we set up a site visit?
A: Please send four dates and times with availability and we will provide you with the best date and time slot according to everyone’s schedule and availability.
Q: When will the site visit be?
A: July 15,2026 from 8am to 2pm.
Q: When are the NCIC forms due?
A: no later than July 9,2026 by 11AM.
Q: What are the entrance procedures for the site visit?
A: Everyone must first be approved to enter the institution. Upon entrance, please ensure all electronic devices are left in your vehicle. Parking is located on site. You will need a valid driver’s license and the year, make, model, color, and license plate number of the vehicle you are driving.
Q: Does this RFQ require a bid bond or Performance & Payment bond?
A: If this is estimated to be less than $150,000.00 Then a Performance and payment bond is not required, nor is a bid bond. SEE RFO 28.102 Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts.
Updated: 7/22/2026
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