Responses_to_bidder_questions_as_of_7.17.18.pdf

Smithsonian Institution RFP 18QT0010036

NASM

Question

Question Smithsonian Response Notes

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

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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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

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 7.17.2018

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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

Yes 7/10/2018

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 7/10/2018

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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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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=membr ane 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.

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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

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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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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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.

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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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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

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.

7/11/2018

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.

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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 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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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.

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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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.

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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_Museum_Ex hibits document

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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

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.

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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Please clarify point C.2.1 within the F1 ‐ 18QT0010036_Fabrication_of_National_Air_and_Space_Mus eum_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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Please confirm the designer will be supplying full print ready artwork for production.

Yes, the designer will supply full print ready artwork for production. 7/11/2018

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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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 7/10/2018

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.

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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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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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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We don’t seem to have a Mounts Package for G205 Exploring the Planets.

Gallery 205 Exploring the Planets does not have structural mounts 7/10/2018

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 7/10/2018

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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 7/9/2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

OCON responded 7/9/2018

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

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

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

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

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

OCON responded 7/9/2018

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

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

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

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

18QT0010036_Fabrication_of_National_Air_and_Space_Mus eum_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

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

7/9/2018

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.

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

Who is responsible for mounting the artifacts on to the

Structural Mounts?

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

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

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

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.

7/11/2018

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.

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

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.).

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

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

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

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

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

Please confirm if all “Type 17 ‐ Silicone edged graphics with a

1.75" frame” are backlit or non‐backlit.

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

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

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.

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)?

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?

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?

AV‐10*‐AD has a brief ‘gallery wide audio description’ but only with single small speaker(s). Does the client expect gallery wide soundscape or a localised audio brief of the gallery?

The drawings refer to the ‘Lighting Controls System Integrator (LCSI)’ and ‘Lighting Fixture Integrator’, both of whom are employed directly by the client. Please provide details of their scope of works. We note, the documents state that the ‘LCSI’ will free‐issue the control cables, and will terminate. We also assume they are supplying and installing all the controls, please advise.

There is a note on the lighting drawings that states ‘based on the base building 100% CD drawing, exhibition lighting panel board EL2WXXX does not have sufficient spaces to accommodate new work’. We assume that any shortfall will be picked up by the LCSI. Please advise.

Please confirm locations of all distribution boards and lighting control panels.

A number of the lighting cut sheets (ref E.DA1a for example) do not specify the fitting but note ‘Luminaire selected from base building lighting specification', see Quinn Evans 100% Revitalisation lighting package. Can you please provide the specification?

The additional emergency lights are noted as type S. D10a, which is not included in the cut sheets provided. Please provide details, (note, these may be covered in the document noted above).

Emergency lights are not within the scope of the fabrication contract, coordination will be required by the fabrication contractor

Please confirm who will be undertaking the security camera works within the galleries.

Security cameras are not within the scope of the fabrication contract, coordination will be required by the fabrication contractor 7/17/2018

The drawings note some relocations under this contract and also some new equipment. There is no specification or details so please confirm the scope of works, and if we are to include please also provide the full specification and / or details of the base build fire alarm company.

Fire alarms are not within the scope of the fabrication contract, coordination will be required by the fabrication contractor

7/17/2018

With regards to document J.13 and the structural mount package it is unclear whether the below mounts are to be fabricated by specialist mount maker or SI. Please clarify.

A19210008000 A19790353000

All Structural Mounts listed on the J.13 are Smithsonian (SI) Furnished and Fabricator Installed. If it is listed on this attachment it is a requirement for the exhibit fabricator to install but not to furnish

(fabricate). Smithsonian (SI) will provide these two mounts for installation onto the gallery wall.

A19210008000 SM‐103‐02 Model, Static, Henson Steam Carriage A19790353000 SM‐103‐01 Model, Static, Stringfellow Triplane, Reproduction

7/17/2018

Object A19790353000; If the mount is to be fabricated by others, when will SI confirm the mount requirements for this item as Object Lists states strong back may be required?

This object is primarily supported by the structural wall mount. No strong back will be required as it is only to support a tag line.

Unistrut may be required if not attachment point is in correct location.

A19790353000 SM‐103‐01 Model, Static, Stringfellow Triplane, Reproduction

Object A19120001000; With regard to J.13 and J.27 documents, will SI…