19CY6025Q0015 - WOB- Fire Suppression System QA 1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 19CY6025Q0015
- Issued by
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Department of State US Embassy Nicosia
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This document is Questions and Answers No. 1 for the American Embassy Nicosia WOB Fire Suppression System Solicitation (No. 19CY6025Q0015). The Q&A addresses ten key technical and specification questions regarding the fire suppression system installation. Critical details include requirements to replace fire extinguishing control panels, using the strictest codes from both NFPA (USA) and EU (EN-15004) standards, and clarifying warranty terms for the system components.
Specific technical specifications include utilizing the existing power supply while replacing control panels, storing cylinders within 10m of the existing installation, and providing a 2-year warranty that covers parts and labor with limited coverage of the extinguishing medium. Vendors are instructed to use dimensions provided in Attachment 6 for evaluation purposes and are allowed to modify the price breakdown table in Attachment 4 to include additional line items as required. The solicitation emphasizes precise technical compliance with fire safety standards and comprehensive system replacement.
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AMERICAN EMBASSY NICOSIA
WOB FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
SOLICITATION NO. 19CY6025Q0015
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO. 1
The following questions have been asked regarding this Solicitation:
1. Do the fire extinguishing control panels need to be replaced?
Yes, the fire extinguishing control panels must be replaced with new ones.
2. Solicitation page 60 states the system design must conform to USA standards (NFPA) and EU standards (EN-15004). Please advise which of the two standards we should follow NFPA or European?
The strictest code of both standards shall apply.
3. Section B.H (page 5) states that a two (2) year warranty inclusive of parts and labor shall be provided. Is the extinguishing media (gas or liquid) to be covered in the warranty?
The extinguishing medium is not part of the warranty unless the extinguishing event is attributed to a faulty part of the new installation that causes fire extinguishing agent discharge or leak i.e. faulty cylinder or regulator.
4. Section B.I (page 5) states “Certify the new cylinders installation for a period of ten (10) years according to the relevant NFPA standards as per the specifications.” Please clarifying the meaning of this.
Cylinders shall be certified to withstand the required test pressure as specified by manufacturer that is higher than the working pressure of the system according to the choice of extinguishing medium that is stored in the cylinders. This certification shall be for 10 years.
5. Sectio B.1.A. (page 6) states “Detailed specification of the solution proposed” and Attachment 6 (page 60) New System Design Specification.
Please advise if we will follow NFPA or European Standards.
Please see answer to question 2.
6. Will the offeror use the existing power supply for the new firefighting control panel? Should the panels be replaced?
Offeror shall utilize the existing power supply but shall replace the fire extinguishing control panels.
7. Attachment 4 (page 54) United States Department of State Breakdown of
Price by Divisions of Specifications. Please provide a table relevant to the project.
The offeror may modify the table to include additional line items as required.
8. Dimensions of the Server and UPS rooms appear to be incorrect. Please correct dimensions accordingly.
For evaluation purposes offerors shall use the dimensions provided in
Attachment 6 (page 59).
9. Please advise which standard to follow USA or EU?
Please see answer to question 2.
10. Where will the cylinders be stored?
The cylinder physical storage area will be no more than 10m from the existing installation.
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