20180730_West_End_Fab_Bidder_Questions_FINAL.pdf

Smithsonian Institution RFP 18QT0010036

NASM

Question

RFP Section Question Smithsonian Response Notes

1 Technical Package A19210008000 Model Henson steam carriage – Object list states: There is some cracking to fuselage. Will this item be ready for installation within the program dates?

Artifacts will be delivered on schedule as required 7/10/2018

2 J. 8

Within Tab 4.00 Display Cases of the provided J.8 bid document there are two line items; 4.0 and 4.1; with the latter appearing to be a modification or option of the former, however both lines are totaled together on the

Summary tab of the bid form. Please clarify.

Non‐reflective glass is the base requirement as per Specification document (for glass specification please refer to Specifications document section 10 1200 2.3C) therefore it is not option or modification however 4.1 requests for the additional cost to use non‐regflective glass on all cases instead of standard glass to be separated out. The use of reflective or non‐reflective glass does not alter the structure of the cases.

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3 J. 9 Please confirm Option 8.1 is asking to delete (1) case and

ADD (3) glass “vitrines” vs "cases" as stated in the explanation verbiage of Option 8.1

Correct, however the catalogue glass boxes are to replace 3 display cases: DC‐206‐46, DC‐206‐47 and DC‐206‐49 as highlighted in the document 7/10/2018

4 J. 9

Does Option 10.4, 12.14‐16, and 12.19 thru 12.28 ask to delete the case and replace it with both a graphic and reader rail or solely a graphic sized to work with an eventual reader rail which, for this contract, is NIC?

These cases are mounted on the reader rails. Once omitting the cases and the artifacts the reader rail should remain with the modification of replacing the display cases with graphics.

As an example DC‐203‐05 (dwg EX‐5‐11 G203 D‐D) removed the reader rail will have a full graphic on top as per typical detail EX‐5‐06 G000.

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Response date 7.30.18

5 J. 9 Does Option 12.10 call for the deletion of display case DC‐

206‐02 or does it add a plinth within it?

Option 12.10 calls for removing all the reader rails on that wall (RR‐206‐05‐09). DC‐206‐06, DC‐206‐01 and CI‐206‐01 has already been removed from this section in previous options (see 12.7, 12.5 and 9.6) however once the reader rails are removed DC‐206‐02, which until then is supported by the reader rail, will have to gain a plinth structure to keep it in height and free standing as this case is not being omitted at this step (it happens at a later stage 13.1 alongside with DC‐206‐07 at 13.2, but the latter was already stand alone case). For new plinth structure under the case DC‐206‐02 please reference for costing drawing EX‐5‐23

G207 for structure and finish but keep DC‐206‐02 foortprint and current height.

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6 J. 20 Drawings

There is a repeated reference on the drawings to a Security Subcontractor which needs to possess a

"software house C‐CURE certification. We assume, based upon this same subcontractor's needing to work with the elevator contractor, that this is in reference to the base building GC's subcontractor and not the Exhibit Fabricator. Please confirm.

If requested of the fabrication contractor, certification is to be held by the Exhibit Fabricators security subcontractor for any additional security cameras, amendments and final programming/commissioning of blackbox security camera provisions, in order to perform such work under the scope of the exhibit fabricator and called out in the exhibit technical drawing package. As of the date of this response, NASM intends to add this scope to the Revitalization contractor, not the Exhibit Fabricator.

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7 J. 13 and J. 27

The “Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major R‐4360‐59B Cutaway forklift riser”, “Wright Turbo‐Cyclone 18R‐3350‐TC

Engine”. “Rolls Royce RB211‐22 Turbofan Engine”, “Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp, R‐1830‐92 Radial Engine”, “Pratt & Whitney Wasp A R‐1300, Radial 9 Engine” and “Wright Whirlwind J‐5A‐B Radial Engine” are all listed in both J.13 (SI‐furnished/Exhibit Fabricator installed) and J.27 (SI‐ furnished/SI‐installed) documents. Please clarify if the installation of the mounts for these elements are in‐scope for the Exhibit Fabricator.

All structural mounts listed have two parts. The lower part is an intrical part of the plinth and should be installed by the Exhibit Fabricator. The installation of the artifact to the fabricated mount shall be by NASM.

The Exhibit Fabricator shall define connectivity of the upper mount to the lower mount and coordinate with NASM.

Given the sensitive nature of the artifacts the responsibility of the final mount connectivity to the artifact shall be the responsibilty of NASM and coordinated by the Exhibit

Fabricator with the remainder of the mount.

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8 J. 20 Drawings

The Finishes list includes two colors for solid surfaces:

"RAL 7015 Slate Grey" and "RAL 5009 Azure Blue", both of which are custom colors and not a standard product for any of the manufacturers listed in the specifications.

May alternate stock colors be provided?

Ral 7015 Slate Grey is an important color. Given the minimum quantity for a custom color is 15 sheets we would request this is used. RAL 5009 is used as a paint finish only.

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9 J. 20 Drawings For the Lifecast figures not called out as monochromatic or bronze, are we to assume we are to produce full‐color figures wearing actual vs sculptural/hardcast clothes?

Actual full‐color painted resin figures wearing fabric clothing are required for MO‐107‐05 Wilbur flying kite and MO‐107‐ 06 Figure of child. The clothing for MO‐107‐07 Orville in

1903 Wright Flyer is being supplied by the client.

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10 J. 20 Drawings For Special Construction items SC‐102‐01 and SC‐102‐02 please clarify the extent of the scope required by the

Exhibit Fabricator.

The Exhibit Fabricator shall provide the wall and associated supports and fixings as called out in the exhibit technical drawing package EX‐1‐05 G102 and will create the aperture within the structure and any support required for the display case to fit into.

11 J. 20 Drawings

The package lists (25) custom seats and benches requiring fabrication. The drawings provided indicate basic shapes and sizes but do not indicate anything else. What are the desired substrates/finishes of these units?

The following seating options are included in the drawings as follows:‐

ABA G102 Seating elements in ABA are shown in EX‐5‐16 and EX‐5‐17 Addendum 1.

FU102‐02 to FU‐102‐11 seating in front of the window elevation are indicated for position only and are not included in this scope of work. FU‐102‐13 and FU‐102‐14 are props and as such are not included in the scope of work.

EF G103 This gallery scope does not include any seating.

RF G105 This gallery includes a double sided bench shown on drawing EX‐5‐19 G105.

WAF G106 This gallery includes a bench seat shown on drawing EX‐5‐20 G106.

WB G107 This gallery includes 2 bench seats shown on drawings EX‐5‐16 G107 and EX‐5‐17 G107 Addendum 1 NOS G203 This gallery includes a bench seat shown on drawing EX‐5‐ 02 G203.

OWC G207 This gallery includes two curved seats shown on drawing EX‐5‐24 G207 .

ETP G205 This gallery scope does not include any seating.

DM G206 This gallery includes two seats which are constructed in the identical method as shown on drawing ABA EX‐5‐16 G107 with solid surface finish to match that of

DM G206.

All seating to be securely fixed to the floor as detailed.

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12 Addendum 2

Graphic List ‐ There (223) line items on the Graphic List that are for a wide variety of dimensional letter types. For pricing purposes how many characters should we assume per line item?

They are all different sizes but the technical packages have given the area they have to be cut from. Please refer to the exhibit technical package for character counts.

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13 Addendum 2 Graphic List ‐ Do the laser cut Medite letters need to be made out of FR Medite?

Yes 7/10/2018

14 Addendum 2 Graphic List ‐ There are (36) graphics noted as "Part of

MO" and "Part of MI" that do not list a graphic fabrication type. Please provide specifications for bidding purposes.

This is covered in updated addendum files to be provided to bidders

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15 Addendum 2

Graphic List ‐ There are many disconnects between what is shown in the various packages and what is noted in the Graphic Lists; in regards to sizes, substrates, mounting details, etc. Please confirm that for pricing purposes the

Graphic Matrix should supersede everything else.

Everything is contained within the Graphic Lists within the exhibit technical drawing package and should be priced primarily from this list.

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16 Section 10 1423 Signage Part 1.3 B ‐ Where do we find the "message schedule" referenced in this section, that we are to refer to for a complete list of sign types and quantities?

Section 10 1423 to be removed from the Specification Document as not part of the exhibt fabrication scope of work.

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17 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 45 lists an Elo 3243L, (E304029). Specification Section 27 4116 Audio Visual Systems and Equipment section 2.13 Audio Visual

Hardware Definitions, page 720 lists specifications for 32” 2K Touch Screen. The stated specifications match an Elo 3202L (E222371 PCAP Version), but do not match the Elo 3243L included in the Cut Sheets document. Please clarify the exact model of Elo 32” Touch Screen.

Please follow the specification highlighted in the cut sheet for the ELO 3243L with E304029 PCAP touch element. Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

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18 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 46 lists an Elo 4343L, (E220574). Specification Section 27 4116 Audio Visual Systems and Equipment section 2.13 Audio Visual

Hardware Definitions, page 720 lists specifications for 42” 2K Touch Screen. The stated specifications do not match the Elo 4343L. Specification states 10‐touch IR, 4343L is 12‐touch PCAP. Specification states DisplayPort 1.1a input, 4343L has VGA and HDCP capable HDMI Type A, no DisplayPort. Please clarify the exact model of Elo 43”

Touch Screen.

The correct specification is the ELO4343L with E220574 PCAP touch element. Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the

Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

19 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 52 lists Extron FOX II DP 4K (60‐1462‐21) DisplayPort Extender Receiver. AV Drawings show fiber‐optic receivers output HDMI, not DisplayPort. The fiber‐optic transmitters called out are also HDMI, not DisplayPort. The Extron fiber‐optic extender receiver that outputs HDMI is Extron 60‐1174‐

21. Please clarify if this fiber‐optic extender receiver is required instead of the Extron 600‐1462‐21 fiber‐optic extender receiver that outputs DisplayPort.

The Extron 60‐1174‐21 is not a Fox II receiver and is only rated at 2K, the specification states that all video systems must be 4K regardless of whether the display device is outputting 2K or 4K, therefore, the FOX II receiver 60‐1462‐ 21 is the correct product. Fibre Optic Transmitter Fox II DP

4K MM 60‐1462‐11 can be used.

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20 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 7 lists iPad Mini4 with 16GB of Storage. There is no such model currently available. All current Apple iPad Mini 4 have 128GB of storage. Please clarify if an Apple IPad mini 4 Wi‐Fi 128GB Space Gray (model Mk9N2LL/A) is required or provide exact model number of 16GB version.

We can confirm the 128GB version in Space Gray is acceptable. Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

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21 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheets 64, 65 lists Middle Atlantic CWR Series wall mount‐rack. Audio Visual

Systems and Equipment Specifications.pdf lists for various equipment racks, “Equipment Rack 12U inc power dist, vents, vented doors, fixings, @ cable management.”

Middle Atlantic CWR Series 12RU racks are available in 4 different depths. All of them come with locking/latching plexi front doors – not vented. Please specify the exact Middle Atlantic CWR Series 12RU rack that is required.

Please clarify the requirement for vented front doors.

We can confirm the ultimate depth will depend on final choice of amplifier, using QSC 24" racks depth will allow adequate space for cabling and vented doors are to be fitted. Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

22 Technical Package

Audio Visual Systems and Equipment Specifications.pdf page 663 lists for AV‐205‐2 – Tour of Solar System, a Speaker Type 4. Section 2.13 Audio Visual Hardware Definitions does not include a Speaker Type 4. X0381‐ Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf does not include a cut sheet for Speaker Type 4. Please provide manufacturer and model number for Speaker Type 4.

Speaker Type 4, basis for design was Bose DS100SE, cut sheet included with this response. Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

Attachment:

Speaker 4

23 Technical Package

X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 21 lists ACS Digital Sound Store C/w Amplifier. This device is available with the following options. A. Optional board for contact inputs to activate sounds B. Optional board for contact outputs activated with sounds for other control C. Optional PoE D. Optional RS‐485 operation

Please clarify what options, if any, are required for each of these devices: Audio Visual Systems and Equipment Specifications.pdf page 677 lists for AV‐207‐03 – ISS, “Projector Lens Fisheye Conversion Lens”. This item is not listed in X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf. Please provide manufacturer and model number for this Projector Lens Fisheye Conversion Lens. Please clarify if this item is Furnished by Owner, like the other Projector Type 1

Lenses. Audio Visual Systems and Equipment Specifications.pdf page 681 lists Blanks – quantity 35, shelves – quantity 47. There are many sizes and styles of rack blanks and shelves. Please specify manufacturer and model number of 35 blanks and 47 shelves. Audio Visual Systems and Equipment Specifications.pdf page 681 lists KVM 24‐Way Switcher. X0381‐Lists and Cut Sheet.pdf sheet 15 lists KVM Adaptor (Black Box KV1408A) but does not list a 24‐Way KVM Switcher. Please provide manufacturer and model number of 24‐Way KVM

Switcher.

ACS digital sound store is required to operate on a button press, to be monitored/controlled via network.

Fisheye conversion lens is a custom lens that can be purchased from Navitar: Fisheye 3.5x Fisheye Conversion

Lens. NASM will purchase projector and lens.

Shelves and blanks are for the Extron Transmitters:

4 No. Extron RFF02 Half Width Enclosures or equivalent

35 No. Extron RFF104 Blanks or equivalent 47 No. Extron RSB129 Shelves or equivalent

2 No. 24 Port KVM Switcher Black Box KV0424A‐R2 or equivalent.

Given the duration of this project and potential for product change outs by the manufacturers the Exhibit Fabricator may propose alternative contract compliant products for NASM approval.

24 Technical Package

Gallery 207 – One World Connected: On drawing EX‐5‐02‐ G207 there is a large globe and it states manufactured by specialist. Is the globe being supplied by (SI)? Who is responsible for the installation of the globe? Does the exhibit fabricator have any responsibly in hanging the globe or support structure?

The Exhibit Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and installation including the suspension from provided structure of this Globe to the dimensions and performance as called out in the exhibit technical drawing package. The Uni‐strut to support the Globe is shown in Drawing S‐1‐02 G207 within an assumed load of 331.8kg not to exceed and is included in drawing S‐1‐02 G207. Please see drawing EX‐5‐25 G207

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25 Technical Package Section 13 6000 Model (MO) Fabrications: Will (SI) or HSD supply 3D cad files for the airplane models. What level of detail is required for the models.

Smithsonian (SI) to provide 3D files for the airplanes. Level of detail to be determined in relation to tactile outcome and required level of durability and safety. Exhibit fabricator shall be responsible for preparing files for fabrication.

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26 Technical Package

Mechanical Interactive – 6.02.G207: The drawing indicates the top circle lights up on the panel representing the carbon effective, cost effective and time effective, which is easy to do, but does the central moving disk light up? The description 5.1 calls out rear back‐lit graphics. This might be tough to back‐light the graphic area and hide the mechanism that holds these graphics. We could light zones, but you may have some dark zones as you spin the disc.

Noted. Each Mechanical Interactive can be reviewed during the Exhibit Fabricators drawing production stage and any issues further addressed.

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27 Technical Package

Mechanical Interactive – 6.03.G207: Would you like us to use a Molex touch panel for this activity? It is a custom, flexible, touch panel display. Please see attached link.

https://www.molex.com/molex/products/group?key=me mbrane switch and capacitive switch products&channel=products

Website provided does not function. Alternatives may be suggested during the production design stage for approval by NASM.

28 Technical Package

Mechanical Interactive – 6.20.G207: I have a question for the Electronics Design Section – Spec states the power feed / cords are grounded, and electrical devices are UL listed. Does this apply to a custom control box with an Arduino control? Our custom electronics box will have a UL approved cord and power supply but inside the box may consist of terminal block, connectors, and Arduino controller that may not be stamped or have a UL sticker.

Will our custom control boxes need to be UL approved?

Line voltage AC installations shall be UL approved. 7/11/2018

29 Technical Package

Mechanical Interactive – 6.01.G207: The control handles for the three activity boxes seem a little thin and we are concerned that they will not be very durable. Do you have similar activities in your current space and can you verify this approach will be durable? I am looking at a similar activity with a reference image on drawing 6.02.G107 Patt Truss – Do you have this unit in your museum and have you experience any maintenance challenges?

In relation to 6.01.G107 the control handles can be thicker to suit durability concern, as long as they remain ADA compliant.

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30 Technical Package Mechanical Interactive – 6.04.G203: Is the media for this exhibit being supplied by others or is it the responsibly of the exhibit fabricator.

This will be a requirement of the Exhibit Fabricator within a scope of their Mechanical Interactives Producers’ inline with the graphic/media style guide. This shall be coordinated with gallery media producers for continuity and ADA compliance.

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31 Technical Package

Section 09 6900 Carpet Tile: In the specifications document 2.1 it states carpet to be laid is Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Please confirm if this is correct. Would the carpet be delivered to site?

This is an incorrect entry in the Specifications document.

Please note no flooring material or carpet will be government free issued. Procurement and installation cost of carpet with all other associated activities and requirements cost should be included in the bid by the Contractor.

32 Technical Package

SPECS: 13 8000 (p.375), MI Fabrication. C‐Shop Drawings:

The note states “All final shop drawings must have an engineering stamp from an engineer licensed in the locality of the installation sit, if fabrication types necessitate, before being approved for fabrication”. Can you elaborate on “…if fabrication types necessitate...”?

What are fabrication types needing engineering stamp?

Do we need engineering stamp on the flip books for example?

Mechanical Interactives that contain structures over 500 Ibs should require clarification of structural integrity to be self‐ supporting. Any area with the structures that are at risk of vistors applying pressure of over 25 Ibs to operate also require clarification of structural durability.

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33 Technical Package

Gallery 203 “Nation of Speed” includes a requirement to provide five (5) Special Constructions. However, there are no drawings for these items. Please provide the complete scope of work.

Drawings of the referenced Special Constructions (SC) are included in the exhibit technical drawing package as EX‐5‐11, 16, 17, 19 & 18 G203. These are referenced in the SC List on drawing EX‐1‐05 G203

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34 Technical Package

EX‐5‐01‐G107 This drawing includes the need for curved glass panels set into a partition wall but it is unclear as to the extent and expectations required. Please provide the complete scope of work.

Key note (3) on the referenced drawings refers to a glass panel within a straight wall. There is no requirement for curved glass panels.

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35 J. 8

Document J.8 Schedule of Unit Prices – It appears that this document is for one gallery, 102 /America By Air.

Our question is should there be a summary tab for each of the nine galleries similar to this? There are individual tabs following the summary tab should we assume that each tab is for all nine galleries and the total from each gallery goes to the summary tab, or create a J.8 document for each of the 9 galleries?

One schedule of unit prices should be completed, not one per gallery. An updated J.8 attachment is included with this update. The bid sheet for the overall project should only include cost by gallery, not individual line item costs.

36 Technical Package

Interactives – Please confirm which parts of the following interactive units are existing and to what extent they will need upgrading/updating. Please provide photographs of all existing elements. MI‐102‐01: 3D MAIL BAG‐ MI‐102‐ 02: TEST YOUR CONTACT FLYING SKILLS‐ MI‐102‐03: Knee Board‐ MI‐102‐05: RIDE ON A TRI‐MOTOR‐ MI‐102‐09: JET

VS. PISTON‐ MI‐102‐10 : LUGGAGE PILE‐ MI‐102‐11:

FLIGHT CONTROL THEN AND NOW‐ MI‐107‐01: TWISTED

BOX‐ MI‐107‐02: PATT TRUSS‐ MI‐107‐03: FABRIC ON

BIAS‐ MI‐107‐04: STRUTT BRACE WIRE

MI‐102‐09: engine model components are existing and may be reused ‐ rotating platform, case, mechanism and associated fixings and fixtures are new.

MI‐102‐11: The plane components are existing will likely not be able to be reused ‐ control handles, case, mechanism and associated fixings and fixtures are new.

All the other MI's as listed: concept is existing but all MI elements are new.

The site is freely available for viewing of all existing exhibits between the hours of 10:00am and 5:30pm.

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37 Technical Package Please can you provide a Door Schedule

The gallery doors are part of the Revitalization contract and will not be provided as part of the exhibit fabrication works.

Doors relating to particular exhibits are minimal and are called out in the exhibit technical drawing package as required.

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38 Technical Package Please can you confirm who is responsible for core drilling for services, will this be carried out by the base build contractor prior to the works commencing?

The core drilling for poke‐thrus and connectivity with the walkerduct will be completed by the Revitalization contractor including, the conduit containment and drawstring to the nearest blackbox cable tray beneath the floor slab and is not within the scope of the NASM Exhibit

Fabricator.

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39 Technical Package Please can you confirm if there are any decoration works required to existing base build walls?

The existing Base Build Walling shall be provided with a finished base coat for final finishing by the Exhibit

Fabricators. All exposed reveals will need to be painted where visible to specified colors.

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40 Technical Package V20170188004 Boeing 747 nose section – Please clarify whether this item may require rigging? Document X0382

Lists and Cut Sheets, Page 285

This does not require rigging it is an existing exhibit within the gallery and will be protected in place (PIP) up to mobilization of the Exhibit Fabricator.

41 Technical Package

A19300029000 Box Kite – Object list states: The installation of A19300029000 Box Kite would need to be delayed until after major construction is over. The actual installation will not occur until last (and potentially after the gallery has opened to the public). The label for the box kite is a separate piece that can be installed at the appropriate time. Should a separate allowance be included for additional installation and rigging after the program dates?

Please include this as part of the installation sequence as outlined on drawing EX‐7‐01 G103. However all suspended artifacts unless specifically stated shall be installed by the Smithsonians direct appointed contractor as noted within section:

C.2.9 of the F1 ‐

18QT0010036_Fabrication_of_National_Air_and_Space_Mu seum_Exhibits document

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42 Technical Package

A19790353000 Stringfellow Triplane, Reproduction – Object list states: We may need to manufacture a strongback (would not need to be very substantial) to allow us to have some support taglines in addition to the mount off the wall. Can you now confirm whether a strong back is required? If unknown, should an allowance be included for this? Please confirm that this is to be wall mounted only?

No allowance by exhibit fabricator needs to be made 7/9/2018

43 Technical Package

A19050001000 Langley Aerodrome Number 5 – Object list states more support on hanging points may be required. Will this item be available to review at the museum by the specialist rigging company? Should an additional allowance be included?

Two suspension points have been provided in the technical package and the responsibility of the suspension is with

NASM.

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44 Technical Package

A19060001000 Lilienthal Glider mannequin – Object list states : Do not attach mannequin to glider; must be independently suspended per Conservation. The hanging point is not shown in the structural drawings. Please clarify whether an additional hanging point is required?

The mannequin will be suspended from the Glider rigging not the Glider itself. No additional suspension is required. All connections to the glider to be agreed in advance with NASM Collections.

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V20010117003 Voyager – No hanging points shown on the structural drawings. Please clarify the reason for this?

Can this item be reviewed at the museum by the specialist rigging contractor? Document X0381 Lists and

Cut Sheet, Page 262

Suspension of this artifact is outside of the scope of the Exhibit Fabrication contract.

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46 Technical Package

Please clarify point C.2.1 within the F1 ‐ 18QT0010036_Fabrication_of_National_Air_and_Space_ Museum_Exhibits document. When it notes that 3 font licences need to be included, should these not be issued with the artwork by the designer?

All Fonts will be packaged with the Production files apart from one which has been used from TypeKit. The requirements are outlined within the Graphic Production Specification document (Section 10 1430 Item 1.12 A 1e).

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47 Technical Package Please confirm the designer will be supplying full print ready artwork for production.

Yes, the designer will supply full print ready artwork for production.

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48 Technical Package Do you have a description of the Graphic Types? Such as an Item Master file for the Graphic types?

Please refer to drawing EX‐5‐57/58/59 G000 for details of the graphic types. The requirements are also outlined within the Graphic Production Specification document (Section 10

1430 Item 1.12 A 1e).

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49 Technical Package We kindly ask for the following documents we could not find: J22 Mount Catalogues, the catalogue related to the

Gallery NMB 205 Exploring the Planets

Gallery 205 Exploring the Planets does not have structural mounts

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50 J. 20 Drawings

From the notes on the drawings of all galleries, it would appear the Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible to add and/or relocate approximately (20‐22) sprinkler heads to the primary system, add (11) new fire strobes, relocate and install (6) owner‐furnished fire extinguisher boxes, and relocate (5) fire alarms. Please confirm if these tasks are in‐scope for the Exhibit Fabricator.

This effort will be completed by the Revitalization contractor and is not within the scope of the NASM Exhibit Fabricator contractor. The Exhibit Fabricator will need to work with the Revitalization contractor to coordinate sprinkler heads that run through exhibitry. The Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible for further coordinating with Revitalization contractor as required.

51 J. 20 Drawings

From the notes on the drawings of all galleries, it would appear the Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible to provide, install and integrate into the SI emergency system, approximately (23) single‐sided and (19) double‐ sided lighted EXIT signs. Please confirm this is task is in‐ scope for the Exhibit Fabricator.

This effort will be completed by the Revitalization contractor and is not within the scope of the NASM Exhibit Fabricator contractor. The Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible for coordinating with Revitalization contractor as required.

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52 J. 20 Drawings

From the notes on the drawings of all galleries, it would appear the Exhibit Fabricator, beyond providing temperature, humidity and C02 sensors for artifact cases, will also be responsible for relocation of approximately

(54) base building sensors to (5) panels in (3) different mechanical rooms as well? Please confirm if this task is in‐ scope for the Exhibit Fabricator.

This effort will be completed by the Revitalization contractor and is not within the scope of the NASM Exhibit Fabricator contractor. The Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible for coordinating with Revitalization contractor as required.

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53 J. 20 Drawings

From the notes on the drawings of all galleries, it would appear the Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible to relocate (10) existing security dome cameras. Please confirm this is task is in‐scope for the Exhibit Fabricator.

This effort will be completed by the Revitalization contractor and is not within the scope of the NASM Exhibit Fabricator contractor. The Exhibit Fabricator will be responsible for coordinating with Revitalization contractor as required.

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54 J. 22 We don’t seem to have a Mounts Package for G205

Exploring the Planets.

Gallery 205 Exploring the Planets does not have structural mounts

55 J. 27 SI Installed Property; Gallery 205 does not seem to have been included on this Structural Mounts list. Is this an omission? If one exists, please provide.

Gallery 205 Exploring the Planets does not have structural mounts

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56 Technical Package

X0381‐205‐Technical PDF. PAGE EX‐7‐01‐205, Installation Sequence (question applies to Installation Sequence Tables for all galleries). Is the Exhibit Contractor considered the “Transformation Contractor”?

Throughout the RFP, the NASM Exhibit Fabrication Contractor is the "Transformation Contractor"

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57 Technical Package

X0381‐205‐Technical PDF. PAGE EX‐7‐01‐205, Installation Sequence (question applies to Installation Sequence

Tables for all galleries). It appears the Exhibit Fabricator (Transformation Contractor?) is responsible for rigging suspension points for “all suspended aircraft” but is not responsible for hanging the aircraft themselves. Please clarify.

The Exhibit Fabricator is responsible for coordinating the artifacts and mount points with the Revitalization contractor who will be installing all strongbacks and unistrut as part of the blackbox provision. NASM shall be responsible for physical suspension of all artifacts and associated cabling.

Suspending exhibits including the ATS 6 Antenna lighting rig shall be the responsibilty of the Exhibit Fabricator from the strongbacks and unistrut provided by the CSC.

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58 Technical Package

EX‐6‐22‐205; Who is responsible for hanging MO‐205‐01‐ 18 Planets and Scaled Models in Gallery 205? Will these be mounted by the SI staff or are they the responsibility of the Exhibit Contractor?

The Exhibit Fabricator contractor is responsible for fabrication and mounting of referenced models

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59 Technical Package The Object lists reference Annex files/documents. Are you able to provide these documents?

Annex and addendum files will be provided to all bidders 7/10/2018

60 Technical Package

There are a number of schedules that are located at the beginning of each drawing package and my question is there a compiled list of these schedules in excel format.

This would greatly help in sorting all of this information.

(display plinths, wall partitions, display cases, graphic schedules). Due to the time constraints we would request that this information be submitted as quickly as possible.

Schedules have been provided to bidders 7/9/2018

61 Technical Package

We could not find any schedule or breakdown of the items or elements composing the different packages of the Schedule of unit prices (AV/CI Hardware, Exhibitry, Display Cases, Interactives, Graphics, Base Build, Lighting, BB Connectivity). Please clarify if this schedule will be available for the bidders.

Schedules have been provided to bidders 7/9/2018

01. J7 Attachment F to N.

Proposed classification field does not match with the key role. For instance, a Safety Coordinator role is not related to being a Lead Acoustical Engineer. Please clarify.

J.7 Attachments F through X have been updated and changes have been highlighted

7/9/2018

63 Technical Package

Will the Smithsonian be providing additional detailed pricing lists for bidders to confirms scope and to ensure that all bidders are submitting apples to apples pricing?

We have received the casework and the graphics lists, but in all previous recent large Smithsonian RFPs (NMAAHC, NMAH 2W, Deep Time) bidders have been given detailed pricing sheets itemizing all aspects of the scope, gallery by gallery, in far more detail than what is required in attachment J.8. Indeed, in evaluating pricing, how is the Smithsonian to know whether a bidder included such and such a plinth or such and such a railing, when no line item for such an element exists and all that is required are lump sums? Please clarify how the Smithsonian intends to determine, in detail, what a proposer’s pricing includes and does not include failing this detailed Bill of Quantities or Element List?

The technical packages provide detailed scope information that allows for proper pricing of this contact ‐ further information will not be provided for bidding purposes

7/9/2018

J. 7 Reference Attachment C, Past

Performance Questionnaire, located on Page 4 of Document

We can’t find any instructions for what to do with this form, if anything. Attachment C is not mentioned in the RFP at all. Attachment C itself is titled “Provided for

Information Purposes Only.” Do the bidders need to do anything with this form prior to the bid submission?

J. 7 Attachment C has been updated with highlighted instructions

J. 7 Reference Attachments F – N Key Personnel

Resume Templates, located on Pages 7 –

In many cases, the Attachment title, such as Case Manufacturer(s) Coordinator, does not match the “Proposed Classification” or the “Required Skills” sections. • As an example, Attachment H – KEY

PERSONNEL RESUME TEMPLATE – CASE

MANUFACTURER(S) COORDINATOR, has a “Proposed Classification” of “LEAD EXHIBIT DESIGNER,” and an Education requiring a design degree. It appears these forms were incompletely updated from a previous solicitation. Please update the resume templates to accurately reflect the positions, experience, and education required for exhibit fabrication.

J.7 Attachments F through X have been updated and changes have been highlighted

7/9/2018

66 J. 14

Price Schedule (Complete as part of business proposal).

Is there a detailed pricing schedule for the submission of the Deductive Options or are you expecting all sub elements to be included in the total firm fixed price? For example, Option #13 (CLIN #14) includes 12 sub elements.

All sub elements of deductive options should be included in the firm fixed price

7/9/2018

67 Building Trades

There are MANY mentions of building trade work throughout the drawings and documents. In most cases, these mentions do not specify who is to provide the item.

Rather than attempting to clarify each mention, please provide an overall description of the building trades to be provided by the building general contractor and those to be provided by the exhibit fabricator. If a given task is shared between the building general contractor and the exhibit fabricator, please specify where one ends and the other begins. This clarification is a major reason why we have asked for an extension of the bid due date.

Delineation of trades is explained in Section C of the RFP 7/9/2018

68 J.8 How are we to use Attachment J.8 Schedule of Unit

Prices? The RFP references using J.14 Bid Sheet to submit pricing?

J.8 is for submitting set prices for units identified in the attachment; J. 14 is for submitting the full bid

7/9/2018

69 Solicitation G.3.1 (page 30) Are subcontractors required to include key personnel to be assigned under this contract similar to the prime contactor?

OCON responded 7/9/2018

70 J. 7 PAGE 2. Are subcontractors required to submit past performance questionnaires similar to what the prime contractor will submit?

OCON responded 7/9/2018

71 J. 24

Specifications – on page 11 of 846 1.4 SUMMARY OF WORK item B “Work of the Exhibit Contract includes but is not limited to the following (see RFP T18SOL for complete list of work)” . We can’t find RFP T18SOL in the package. Is it named something different? If not can is be supplied?

RFP T18SOL is the title of this request for proposals 7/9/2018

72 General The SUMMARY OF WORK does not list artifact mounts and installation of artifacts. Are they required as part of this bid

Mounts are part of this bid as indicated in the technical drawings

7/9/2018

73 General The SUMMARY OF WORK does not list High Level Objects.

Is any work with these items required as part of this bid?

The fabrication contract does not require movement or installation of high level objects

7/9/2018

74 General The SUMMARY OF WORK does not list Low Level Objects.

Is any work with these items required as part of this bid?

The fabrication contract does not require movement or installation of low level objects

7/9/2018

75 General Please can you provide a Bill of Quantity/Pricing document for the contract works and a prelims schedule.

OCON responded 7/9/2018

76 J. 24

The Exhibit Fabricator is to provide Marmoleum flooring in eight of nine galleries, with carpet tiles priced as an option. J.24 Specifications provides information on floor leveling/surface prep requirements but there is no indication within the project documents stating whether this task will be done by the base building GC or will need to be done by the exhibit fabricator. Please clarify

The Revitalization contractor will provide a clean floor once current carpet is removed.

7/9/2018

77 Technical Package

With regards to the Alteration works to the Fire Life Safety systems (Fire alarm/Sprinklers etc) where we are due to extend who will be responsible for the overall commissioning of the system?

The Commissioning Agent will work with CSC (Revitalization contrator) and Smithsonian to ensure the system is commissioned per the contract documents. The fabrication contractor is not responsible for commissioning of the life safety systems.

7/9/2018

78 Technical Package

Please can you advise who the current Museum incumbent contractors are for the following: Fire Alarm Systems, Security including CCTV, Fire Alarm System including Sprinklers

Revitalization construction subcontractors have not been selected as of the date of this response

7/9/2018

79 Technical Package

In reference to Section C of the RFP (Document reference:

18QT0010036_Fabrication_of_National_Air_and_Space_ Museum_Exhibits), page No 9, please can you advise who the Artefact Move Contractor is?

The artifact move contractor is Clark Smoot Consigli (CSC), the Revitalization contractor, announced via FedBizOpps.gov

7/9/2018

80 Technical Package

SPECS: 06 4000 (page 146‐147), FABRICATION, H,‐ Prototypes: Will the contractor be required to ship listed prototypes to NMB for inspection or will they be inspected at the fabricators shop?

The prototypes listed in this specification do not require shipment to NASM

81 J. 27

Structural Mounts – In the bid package there documents J.13 Structural Mounts SI Furnished‐Fabricator Installed and J.27 Structural Mounts SI Furnished –SI Installed. But on the drawing package there are list of Structural Mounts that are not included on either of these lists, some indicate that they are new some indicate to be re used. Please clarify what is required for this scope of work.

Please see C.3.13 in the RFP. A general summary is the fabrication contractor's scope of work includes all new structural mounts within the Mounts Package that is not listed as Smithsonian (SI) Furnished in either the J13 or J27.

These remaining mounts are considered highly integral to an exhibit component.

7/9/2018

82 J. 13, J. 27

Structural Mounts – on documents J.13 and J.27 in the section for Gallery 105 Reinventing Flight the forklift riser for the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major R‐4360‐59B Cutaway is listed on both sheets. Which is correct?

This structural riser should be removed from the J13 SI Furnished ‐ Fabricator Installed attachment. Its correct location is in J27 SI Furnished ‐ SI Installed. This riser was not assigned a SM number in the design phase. This riser is required for the movement and placement of the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major R‐4360‐59B Cutaway into the case which will be performed by the Artifact Move Contractor

(AMC)

7/9/2018

83 General Who is responsible for mounting the artifacts on to the

Structural Mounts?

Artifact handling will not be conducted by fabrication contract 7/9/2018

84 Technical Package

Objects that have not yet been acquired and have a requirement to be rigged, please advise when and where these items would be available for review by the specialist rigging contractor?

Once the fabrication contract is awarded, schedule information on new acquisition and loaned artifacts will be provided to the contractor.

7/9/2018

85 Spec 10 1430

For graphic types 6a, 6b, 6c, 7a, and 7b, may we substitute Direct Digital Printing for Dye‐Sublimation printing? The proposed Direct Digital Printing is the same process specified for graphic types 12, 15, 16, and 21.

No, we have specified Dye sublimation for the durability of the finish. Please use types specified.

7/10/2018

86 Technical Package

Having bid on the Armstrong Spacesuit Case, DC‐206‐30 in Exploration Suite, G206 Destination Moon under a separate RFP, can you please confirm if we are to omit this case from the current case schedule?

The Armstrong Spacesuit Case is not part of this contract and should be omitted from the case schedule. Addendum documents will be issued reflecting this information.

87 General As a result of the separate Armstrong Spacesuit Case RFP results, is there a preferred Showcase supplier list (aka short list) to be provided by NASM?

There is not a preferred exhibit case supplier however we have specified case manufacturer past performance requirements in the Evaluation criteria and also in the specifications.

7/11/2018

88 Technical Package

On the case layout drawings there is a schedule listed on the drawing that list Object #, Object Name, and Mount Code. Please clarify is the Exhibit Fabricator responsible for making these mounts. In Document 18QT0010036 – C.3.13 – It states; The nine West End exhibitions include a variety of small, medium, and large artifacts. A description of these objects is available in the Exhibit‐ specific Cut Sheets and List package for each of the galleries. The Owner will fabricate conservation quality artifact brackets and mounts for the small to medium objects and install these in coordination with the Artifact Move Contractor (AMC).

As stated in the RFP – C.3.13 The Owner will fabricate and install these artifact mounts and is not within the scope of the Exhibit Fabricator. The case layout drawings should however be utilized by the Exhibit Fabricator to ensure the exhibit cases are constructed to support the mounts and the object it supports as listed in the schedule and its location detailed in the drawing. There are structural risers integral to exhibitry which is within the scope of the Exhibit Fabricator. These are within the Mounts Package and are to include all structural mounts/risers not listed in J13 Smithsonian Furnished Property and J27 Smithsonian

Installed Property.

7/11/2018

89 Specifications

Technical Package – Addendum 2 question 31: Will the carpet specification be updated to reflect that the carpet is not Government Furnished Equipment. Please provide information on what the carpet is (manufacturer, type, color, etc.).

The specification document will be updated accordingly.

For costing purposes please refer to option 3 of the deductible options document.

7/30/2018

90 Technical Package

Please clarify whether the high‐level artefacts/models will be assembled by others in‐situ or will they be pre‐ assembled by others on the ground prior to our specialist rigging company lifting into position.

High level artifact rigging is not within the fabrication contract scope. Models are within the fabrication scope as noted, and assembly should be determined by the fabrication contractor.

7/17/2018

91 Technical Package Please clarify whether the high‐level artefacts/models will be stored in the same location to survey or stored in multiple locations.

High level artifacts are not within the scope of the fabrication contractor.

7/17/2018

92 Technical Package Please confirm whether any of the aircraft or space craft artefacts have suffered any damage or been retrieved from salt water.

Artifact treatment is not within the scope of the fabrication contractor, so this question is not relevant to bidding on this contract 7/17/2018

93 Technical Package Please clarify whether all connections to high level items need to be non‐intrusive and certified/rated.

High level artifact rigging is not within the fabrication contract scope.

7/17/2018

94 Technical Package

Please clarify where panels need to be removed to allow steel wire rope to access hard points, is the replacement of the pierced/scenic panels part of the exhibition fit out scope?

NASM is unsure what this question refers to; however, any exhibit panel adjustments would be the responsibility of the fabrication contractor.

7/17/2018

95 Specifications Please confirm if all “Type 17 ‐ Silicone edged graphics with a 1.75" frame” are backlit or non‐backlit.

We can confirm Type 17 ‐ Silicone edged graphics with a

1.75" frame are non‐backlit.

7/30/2018

96 Specifications Please confirm the specification for "0.040 Sign Blank”.

See cut‐sheet attachment: Question 96 ‐

AluminumUltraWhite_msds 7/30/2018

97 Specifications Type 6B is "Dye‐sub wrapped to pc aluminium. Is this the correct specification or should this be a dye sublimation direct to pc aluminium?

Type 6B is – Dye‐sublimation onto 0.040 powder coated aluminium bonded to 3/4" Medite.

See Graphic Production document

7/30/2018

98 Specifications Type 7B is "Dye‐sub wrapped onto .040 mill finished aluminium. Is this the correct specification or should this be a dye sublimation direct to aluminium?

Type 7B is – Dye‐sublimation onto 0.040 mill finished aluminium.

See Graphic Production document 7/30/2018

99 Specifications Type 19 is a "Backlit diffused transparency". Please confirm if this is a Duratran print, or something else.

Duratran is a type of Backlit diffused transparency material however alternative brands can be used as long as they meet the specification criteria.

7/30/2018

100 Technical Package Please confirm that there are seven displays in total, six of which are existing with one new display to be provided as part of our tender return.

Per the RFP, this contract covers nine exhibits. Please reference the RFP and technical drawings for scope information.

7/17/2018

101 Technical Package

Ref: CI‐102‐09/10: Airbus A320 Simulator The specification states seven PC’s to only one display. Is this correct or should it read one PC for each display (one new, six existing)?

The procurement of these PCs is not within the fabrication scope. The fabricator will be required to coordinate the Simulator installation into the gallery with NASM or their movement contractor.

7/30/2018

102 Technical Package

Please confirm if the PCs/switches (including KVM consoles and associated switches), are furnished by the client? Does this also include the uninterrupted power supply?

Owner will furnish Interactive PC's/Server room KVM equipment UPS, and Switches.

7/30/2018

103 Technical Package

Please explain the technical setup of exhibits AV‐102‐AD‐ a&b, AV‐103‐AD, AV‐105‐AD‐a&b, AV‐106‐AD‐a&b, AV‐ 107‐AD‐a&b, AV‐203‐AD, AV‐205‐AD‐a&b, AV‐206‐AD‐ a&b, AV‐207‐AD‐a&b. It is our understanding the audio description beacons will be installed throughout the exhibit. However, it is not clear in the documentation where or how the specified speakers and buttons are installed. Will they be installed within a cabinet at the entrance of their respective gallery, please advise?

The Beacon is a small device which triggers the ambient sounds and also any introduction material as you enter the Gallery and are positioned through out the galleries as shown on the beacon drawing A‐6‐11 G( gallery specific ). At the entrance to the gallery there is a small unit containing the push button/amplifier/soundstore and speaker for each of the AD units listed.