FAQ 1 Questions_And_Answers 27nov2019.docx

November 25, 2019

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Purchase and Installation of one (1ea) Generator

Q1. Please provide more information on the old generator which needs to be removed and trade in:

1. the exact year of manufacture and placement

1. serial number

1. hour of operation

1. current condition

1. service book A1. a) please find generator data plate on photo attached.

b) please find generator data plate on photo attached.

c) 144.6 hours

d) good in service.

e) N/A

Q2. Please provide the existing CAT 3512 package serial number we are replacing, as well as manufacturer and serial number for the paralleling switchgear. We need to match configurations for the new generator and need to know how the new generator will be integrated into the switchgear (dependent on PLC type) A2. This Generator shall be installed as a stand-alone Generator. It should match the two new, please find new Generators product data.

Q3. Do you intend to schedule a site visit before the submission of the offer?

A3. The Embassy does not intend to hold a site visit. All information is provided in the solicitation document.

Q4. Is the Offeror obliged to fill Blocks 19, 29 and 32a of SF 1449?

A4. The offeror must complete Blocks 17a, 23, 24, 26, 30a, 30b, and 30c of form SF-1449 and Section 6.0 PRICE of the solicitation document.

Q5. In order to provide a ‘’trade in’’ price a site visit is considered necessary to evaluate the current residual value of the existing old generator (if any).

A5. No site visit will be held. Please refer to A1, above.

Q6. Paragraph 4.2 WARRANTY, [Note to Offeror: The offeror shall include in the offer the standard contract warranty terms and conditions.]. Please confirm which pages exactly are related to the standard contract warranty terms and conditions.

A6. The standard contract warranty is the warranty that is provided by the manufacturer.

Q7. Paragraph 2.00 SCOPE, bullet before the last one: ΄΄For the shutdown period of the existing generator the contractor shall provide a backup generator of the same load size in place, in order to support any outage that might occur’’. Please specify what type of backup generator is needed. This would be a fixed or stand-by generator? Is it necessary this backup generator to be 1200 KV?

A7. Stand – by Generator (mobile) rated 1200 kW, complete with fuel tank for 1-day operation at full load.

Q8. SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS, first paragraph: Quotes shall include a completed solicitation. Does it mean that we have to include in the offer the whole documentation signed and acknowledged by the Joint Venture? (i.e. all the pages of the solicitation, APENDIX A-SPECIFICATION, APPENDIX B-EXISTING GENERATOR LAYOUT, APPENDIX B-EXISTING GENERATOR ENCLORURE?)

A8. Offerors are not required to include the entire solicitation document in the offer.

Q9. Paragraph 2.1 “PRODUCTS” states that “Generator shall be capable of operation at 50 and 60 Hertz”, therefore:

· Would be a frequency and voltage doubler/pulse selector required to switch between both frequencies/voltage?

· If the voltage 400/230 is about 50 Hz, which voltage should be considered for 60 Hz frequency?

A9. The frequency stated above do not refer to the Generator. Generator voltage and frequency shall be 400/230V (nominal), 50Hz.

Q10. Paragraph 1.6 A “Quality Assurance” states that “The new generator will be paralleled with the 2 Caterpillar’s Generators”, therefore:

· Should be an automatic transfer switch (ATS) provided to accomplish this scope? Should be an outdoor ATS? In affirmative case, could you please furnish the data sheet of the existing generators, electrical layout and other important information e.g. amperage, protocol communication?

· Which mode of operation is expected for the generators; paralleled working at different timing or synchronized?

A10. The new Generator shall be installed to replace the existing one that operates as stand alone.

Q11. Existing generator - Please provide all information like the data sheet, year of production, hours of operation, maintenance routine; materials and parts refurbished, the current state of thereof, photographs, battery state, overhaul major, overhaul LT, overhaul HT.

A11. Please refer to A1.

Q12. Please specify what the “Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance” covers. The solicitation states that the price shall include the Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance”. Please clarify.

A12. All procurements to be conducted to include all service and construction type requirements, require the vendor to purchase DBA Insurance (Workers’ Compensation Insurance). Contractors requiring DBA insurance may purchase directly from any DOL approved insurance provider. Additional information and approved providers can be found at the DOL website https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

Q13. SITE SUPPORT SERVICES AND TRAINING – Please specify how much time should elapse among the three visits to estimate the installation costs.

A13. In accordance with the statement of work, it is on Contractor responsibility and workmanship to estimate the time elapse of the schedule.

Q14. Please explain what you mean that it is “the contractor’s responsibility to supply a second 1200 kW back-up genset”.

A14. While the existing Generator is under dismantling the Contractor shall provide an equivalent size back – up Generator for support of operations.

Q15. Which day would the resolution of the RFQ come up.

A15. The US Government anticipates making the award, when the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror is determined.

Q16. Please clarify if it is mandatory to provide UL Certification and whether the whole system must fulfill this requirement. If not required, please clarify what parts are exempt.

A16. The Generator shall comply with Spec 263214 criteria.

Q17. Regarding the turnkey activities, please confirm the type of genset required, skid type or cabined type.

A17. New Generator shall be installed in existing container, for back – up Generator is up to the contractor which they intend to use.

Q18. Please clarify the meaning of Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance required.

A18. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance, also referred to as DBA workers' compensation, is a form of insurance to cover injury or illness to employees arising during employment. Please see A12, above.