Amendment 002 - Questions and Answers_2026-R-047.xlsx

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Maximum conveyor load even distributed - 440 lbs (based on xray machine) Contractor must determine maximum weight and dimensions for conveyor system.

Please clarify:

a) Is the Government anticipating demolition/removal during one outage period (for example, one weekend) and installation/startup during a separate outage period, or should all work be completed within a single outage?

b) If multiple outage periods are anticipated, will secure onsite storage be available between phases?

Please identify the minimum personnel credential requirements for contractor access.

Specifically:

a) Is a valid government-issued driver's license sufficient?

b) Will background investigations or advance badging be required?

Since new conveyor supports may not align with the existing anchors:

Please clarify whether the contractor is expected to:

a) Remove existing anchors,

b) Patch and repair abandoned anchor locations,

c) Restore the floor finish,

Please provide:

a) Available electrical service (voltage, phase, frequency, and available breaker capacity).

b) Existing electrical panel information.

Please clarify whether the Government expects the contractor to:

c) utilize the existing control panel(s),

d) modify the existing control panel(s), or e)furnish entirely new control panel(s) as part of this project.

If existing panels are to be utilized, please identify whether sufficient spare capacity is available.

Will existing electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules be made available after award?

Will existing PLC software, source code, HMI programs, electrical schematics, and configuration files be made available after award?

If new control panels are required, does the Government have a preferred PLC platform, HMI platform, or electrical component standard? a) 240v 3PH 60HZ

b) Cutler -Hammer ED 65kavailable

c) Utilize the existing control panel(s) d) Contractor will not modify existing control panel e) Contractor will not furnish entirely new panels No We will connect with existing vendor for configuration 19 Controls Integration

Please clarify:

a) Existing PLC platform.

b) Existing HMI platform.

c) Communication protocol(s).

d) Required interface with the X-ray equipment.

e) Emergency-stop interface.

f) Foot pedal interface.

g) Required I/O exchange.

Please provide:

a) Available pressure.

b) Available flow (CFM).

c) Existing connection location.

d) Existing line size.

e) Whether the contractor may utilize the existing compressed air system.

f) Please identify any air quality requirements (dry air, filtration, dew point, oil-free requirements, etc.) that may affect equipment selection. a) Available pressure. 120PSI

b) Unavailable

c) Existing connection location. ROOM 231

d) Existing line size. "I” at compressor

e) Yes

f) Enviroment supports existing equipment 21 Conveyor Functional Requirements

Please clarify:

a) Number and location of conveyor drives.

b) Required accumulation locations.

c) Fixed-speed versus VFD-controlled conveyor sections.

d) Any conveyor sections requiring reverse operation.

e) Any manual operator functions not identified in the SOW. a) (4) Drives (2 )are located in room # 229/ 2 drives are located in # 231

b) 2

c) Fixed-speed

d) Optional

e) Contractor shall propose 22 Delivery and Installation Logistics

Please clarify:

a) Delivery location.

b) Loading dock availability.

c) Equipment staging areas.

d) Largest available door opening.

e) Material handling restrictions.

f) Any restrictions associated with wall penetrations between rooms.

g) Whether forklifts or other material handling equipment will be available on site, or whether the contractor should provide all lifting and handling equipment. a) Landover, MD 20785

b) 5:30 am- 4:00 pm

c) In vicinity of conveyor belt

d) Loading dock 8' x 8' 9"

e) No

f) Yes

g) Contractor must provide all lifting and handling equipment 23 Security Requirements

Please clarify the Government's intent regarding the optional preventive maintenance CLIN(s). Specifically:

a) Is the Government requesting pricing for scheduled preventive maintenance labor only?

b) Should replacement parts, consumables, and repair materials be quoted separately on a time-and-materials basis?

c) Should travel be included within the preventive maintenance pricing or separately identified?

d) Should emergency service outside scheduled preventive maintenance be included or separately quoted? a) firm fixed pricing

b) firm fixed pricing

c) include

d) include 26 Warranty

Please clarify:

a) Does the warranty include labor only for corrective maintenance?

b) Are replacement parts expected to be included during the warranty period?

c) Are normal wear items excluded?

d) What response time is expected for warranty service?

e) Please confirm whether warranty response times are measured from notification or acknowledgement.

f) Please clarify whether on-site response requirements apply during normal business hours only or on a 24/7 basis. (a,b,c,d,e) - Refer to requirement matrix (attachment B - Warranty and optional maintenance support).

(f) Normal 27 Documentation

Please confirm the required deliverables, including whether electronic native files (AutoCAD, PLC programs, HMI source files, PDFs, etc.) are required in addition to printed documentation.

Is union labor required for the demolition and/or installation?

Please identify special electrical requirements, such as a Master Electrician sign off, etc. N/A to SAA knowledge

Certified electrician on project team 29 Controls Team Requirements

Our controls team wanted to clarify the below information:

a) Isolated power drop to panels by customer

b) If existing panel used, adequate resources in panel, program, drawings, documentation readily available and accessible

c) SCCR of 10kA

d) Plant Voltage is 208VAC

e) Control Voltage is 24VDC

f) Reasonable working environment for electrical install - level floors, minimal obstructions, etc.

g) System adequately engineered for: required speeds and an additional 10%, case sizes, scanner reads, host look ups, and network response times within 1 sec. a) Unavailable

b) Use existing circuits

c) Unknown

d) Yes

e) Yes

f) Enviornment and engineering are adequate for conveyor system

g) Contractors should provide their recommendations and proposal