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FCI Marion - Replace Summer Boiler #2 Federal contract opportunity
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15BBNF26Q00000093
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office

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This is a Questions and Answers document for Request for Quotation 15BBNF26Q00000093, titled "Replace Summer Boiler #2 – FCI Marion." The document contains 71 numbered questions with corresponding BOP (Buying Office Partner) responses, though only the first five questions and their answers are substantively completed, with Questions 1-4 providing clarifications on specific technical requirements and Question 5 onward marked as "Clarification or Change" with no content provided.

The substantive clarifications address key aspects of the boiler replacement project: Question 1 confirms that a dual fuel boiler is required with fuel oil as an emergency backup source and references SOW page 01 11 00-2 for all new piping specifications. Question 2 clarifies that emissions controls are not required as the boiler size falls under Illinois Administrative Code Title 35, Section 201.146 exemptions from State Permit Requirements. Question 3 confirms that the existing stack should be reused despite boiler supplier recommendations against reuse, as no known issues exist with the current stack. Question 4 confirms that a laydown area is available for dumpster and equipment storage including a small boom electric lift. Question 49 provides clarification on applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, specifying that FAR 52.216-1 and FAR 2.229-3 apply to the requirement while FAR 52.229-4 does not. The remaining 67 questions are formatted but lack substantive responses, indicating they may be pending answer or represent a template structure for future solicitation revisions.

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Request for Quotation 15BBNF26Q00000093 Replace Summer Boiler #2 – FCI Marion Questions and Answers

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The boiler was specified for gas only, is there a need for oil backup feature?

BOP Response: Clarification Fuel oil is needed for emergency backup fuel source. The boiler specified in the SOW is a dual fuel boiler. See SOW page 01 11 00-2 specifies “all new piping”.

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There were no emissions limits specified for the boiler, is there a need controls?

Due to the boiler size it falls under Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 201.146 - Exemptions from State Permit Requirements.

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Boiler supplier does not recommend re-using the existing stack, is existing to be reused or new ?

There are no known issues with the existing stack. It is to be reused.

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Is there a Location for a laydown area for dumpster and equipment ( small boom electric lift)?

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FAR 52.216-1 see page 55 in the solicitation.

FAR 2.229-3 see page 14 in the solicitation.

FAR 52.229-4 is not applicable to this requirement.

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