Questions and Answers - Part 2.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 2024-NLS-0090
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Library of Congress
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for the procurement of three media recording sound booths and the disassembly, reassembly, and relocation of one existing media recording sound booth for the Library of Congress. The solicitation adheres to FAR Part 13.5 requirements for full and open competition. Offerors must propose solutions for both performance areas to be eligible for award. A Best Value Trade-Off source selection approach will be used. Preliminary site visits are mandatory for all offerors to attend before contract award in order to properly understand requirements. Interior square footage for the new booths must be 80 square feet to perform the intended functions. ADA compliance is required including wheelchair access. No specific accreditations are mandated for installation teams. Multiple design options may be submitted within a single proposal.
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Questions and Answers – Document 2
1. Question: To the ensure our recommendations will have the proper panel system for your needs, may we return to the site to take sound level readings of the host area?
a. Yes, you may return to the sites to take sound measurements in both the Taylor Street Building and the Adams Building. A request must be made in writing to both the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist. In addition, the time must be convenient and agreed-upon by both parties. A return visit is *not* guaranteed.
2. Question: What is the size of the desk/work area going into the room?
a. Offer to provide desk/work area based on their proposed sizes. NLS will review layout during construction drawing review periods.
3. Question: must these rooms be UL or CSA certified room?
a. Yes, because power outlet connections are included, under righters laboratory (UL) is required.
4. Question: Must the insides of the booth be cleanable surface with wipes and/or alcohol?
a. There is no requirement regarding the surfaces aside from the acoustic performance of the room. The surfaces must not negatively impact the reverberation time.
5. Question: what were the considerations when the request was made for the interior of the sound rooms to be 80 square feet?
a. The interior square footage is the current square footage of the TSA booths. We articulated it as a requirement because the JAB booths need to be able to perform the same function. In particular, as a recording booth, the room must allow for several occupants at a time.
6. Question: Must the ramps leading into the room meet the 1:12 rise ratio as mandated by ADA?
a. The room must be ADA compliant including wheelchair access.
7. Question: what are the requirements or accreditations required of the installation team who will install new booths and move the existing Eckel booth?
a. The contact does not specific accreditations or professional requirements for the installation team.
8. Question: do the silencers in the room need to be of the Bill West design standard?
a. The requirements do not specific a particular silencer design.
9. May we submit multiple design options?
a. Yes, you may submit multiple design options within your proposal. Multiple designs must be submitted within the same proposal.
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