RFQ 19N06026Q0009 Questions and Answers_Replacement and Installation of Sliding Gates and Drop Arms.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation No. 19N06026Q0009 issued by the Embassy of the United States of America in Oslo, Norway on July 13, 2025, addressing inquiries regarding the replacement and installation of sliding gates and drop arms.
The solicitation requires the replacement and installation of one sliding gate with one associated drop arm set containing two arms at the entrance of the staff parking area, which is an open-air parking space with no roof. Prospective quoters are permitted to supply the gate systems while engaging a local subcontractor to perform installation under the main contractor's management and responsibility, provided the main contractor submits documentation of affiliation with the subcontractor and written confirmation from the subcontractor agreeing to perform the work. The subcontractor must understand that the Embassy will not be responsible for direct payment to the subcontractor. Photography of gates and fences is prohibited; specifications are provided in the solicitation package under Section 1. Regarding technical requirements, contractors must verify signal strength to the new PLC (Programmable Logic Controller); however, no existing baseline signal strength data is available, and it is sufficient for the contractor to verify that the new PLC has adequate signal strength upon completion of installation.
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Embassy of the United States of America
Oslo, Norway July 13, 2025
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Reference: Solicitation No. 19N06026Q0009 - Replacement and Installation of Sliding Gates and Drop Arms.
Dear Prospective Quoters:
Please find below the questions and answers submitted for the replacement and installation of sliding gates and drop arms:
Question 1:
Please clarify the exact quantities and locations of the sliding gates and barrier arms to be replaced under this solicitation?
Answer Question 1:
One sliding gate with one associated drop arm set with two (2) arms, at the entrance of the staff parking area. This is open-air parking space with no roof.
Question 2:
Is it acceptable to supply the required gate systems while engaging a local subcontractor to perform the installation under our management and responsibility?
Answer Question 2:
Yes. Please refer to the requirements in the following Sections:
SECTION 1 - Continuation of SF-1449 no. 8 Permits.
SECTION 2 - DOSAR 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance (AUG 1999) stating if the party performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner then the subcontractor or joint venture party agrees to the requirement of paragraph (a) of this clause.
SECTION 3- Solicitation Provisions, no. 6.
Contractors will be required to provide documentation showing an affiliation with the subcontractor and provide written documentation from the sub-contractor that they are willing to perform and accept the subcontracting work on behalf of the main contractor.
The subcontractor should also be aware that the Embassy will not be responsible for paying the subcontractor for any work performed under the awarded contract.
Question 3:
Is it possible to provide site photographs to assess existing site conditions?
Answer Question 3:
Taking photographs of gates and fences is prohibited. Specifications for the gates and drop arms are included in the solicitation package under Section 1 - Continuation to SF- 1449 no. 2 DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT EQUIPMENT.
Question 4:
Under Section 3, Work Requirements, the solicitation states that "the contractor must verify signal strength to the new PLC. The existing baseline signal strength is not provided. Please share the current baseline signal strength available for the new PLC?
Answer Question 4:
There is no current baseline signal strength available. It will be sufficient that the Contractor verify the signal strength to the new PLC.
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