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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (00CFM3B) 425 I Street NW Washington DC 20001

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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington DC 20001

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36C10F26R0025

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VACO - 810 Vermont Ave NW - Washington, DC Turnstile Project

This amendment is issued to incorporate the attached questions and answers into the solicitation referenced in Block 9 above. Additionally, the following changes are incorporated:

1) Pre-Registration Attendee list from the Pre-Proposal Conference

2) Updated Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors document

3) PDF Drawing of Floor 1 and C - Level of 810 Vermont Ave

Proposal due date remains unchanged and there are no other changes.

Jason Hardy Contracting Officer

VA-CFM-2023-0016

RFIs Solicitation #: 36C10F26R0025 Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

1. Background/Reference: With the turnstile lanes, we talked about the clear door barrier solution that's utilized quite extensively at other federal facilities for which we have provided a complete solution.

Question: These typically come in a waist high and approximately a 6' high clear either glass or plastic quick opening barrier. Is your preference the waist high or the taller barrier type?

Answer: Preference is waist high and shall be priced as such.

2. Background/Reference: The high-speed access control turnstiles can have an entry only reader with free egress, or an exit reader required for egress and, if not presented, still allows for exit, but initiates a violation notification.

Question: With your facility having quite a few non-credentialed individuals, are you planning to have free egress for all or just a few or will egress be supervised with a required exit card reader?

Answer: Provide card readers on each side of the turnstile (entrance and exit). This allows for both scenarios. VA Security to determine how it will be utilized during the implementation phase.

3. Background/Reference: With most facilities, there are two options for providing the required electric and low voltage circuits for each of the cabinets in the turnstile barrier configuration. Option 1 is these units are bolted directly to the floor with a required 1" hole through the floor for raceway for AC electric, and another 1" hole for the circuit cabling to be brought in. The other option utilizes a very low profile mounting plate that the barriers are actually bolted to that plate, the plate has an approximate 1" cavity in it to allow the required electric and circuits to come in off of the wall into the side of the plate or just one penetration where the electric and circuit cabling comes into the plate through the floor allowing the distribution of the various cabinets to be achieved with no other floor penetrations.

Question: Does VA prefer the units to be directly bolted to the floor, each with own floor penetration or utilize the low-profile mounting plate in this design that limits the penetration to a single pull and/or to come off of the wall?

Answer: Bolted to the floor, each with own floor penetration.

4. Background/Reference: Regarding the access control configuration, we have previously provided such additions to this facility. Please confirm the same process as we were acclimated to before where we provide the circuit connectivity into your existing platform to a direct board or via the network.

Question: Is the scope is to include the entire equipment cabinet , all of the access control processing equipment, power supplies and cabling along with the actual readers for each of the barrier lanes, and bring up for local testing where your security team can then download the appropriate operating parameters to the CPU, is this the case with this project?

Answer: Yes, the contractor will provide all of the equipment, power and data as described above and make all the necessary connections. The VA PACs team will work

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles with the contractor to make the connection to the existing system as described in the scope of work.

5. Background/Reference: With the unique design of your facility, the placements of these units are important to understand the preference of your VA team.

Question: Do you prefer the turnstile lanes to be at the bottom of the steps when possible, or at the top of the steps when possible?

Answer: The preferred option is the bottom of the steps. The exact location, whether the bottom of the steps or top of the steps, will be determined and approved during the concept design submittal phase.

6. Background/Reference: With the large number of attendees at the solicitation, we would like to receive a list of all attending participants with name and company name, as you find appropriate.

Answer: Please see attached pre-registration list.

7. Background/Reference: We looked at two AC main power points, at the two locations specified for tie-ins.

Question: Is the power to be utilized on an emergency circuit or standard building power?

Answer: If available, emergency circuit is preferred. Standard is also acceptable.

Turnstile must have enough battery backup to open upon loss of power.

8. Question: If an emergency backup generator or other power is not available, would you like this scope to include a UPS or Uninterruptible Power Supply to the units to allow them to function for at least a short time should the building's main power cut out?

Answer: Yes, in the event of a power outage, the intent is to have enough battery backup to open the doors and leave them open until the power and system is restored.

Manual opening should also be an option.

9. Question: Is there a preferred completion date for this project? Please inform us of the required completion date and/or preferred completion date if different.

Answer: The completion date is 225 Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. See reference contained in Block 11, SF1442 of the Solicitation.

10. Question: Please re-confirm the time of day and date of week where our electrical and security team will have building access.

Answer: The intent is to allow work to be performed during business hours as defined in the scope of work. This however, can only be allowed if 1 – noise generated from the construction does not interfere with VA employees and 2 – egress is maintained for the number of employees noted in the scope of work. It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine if night or weekend work is required. Either will be supported by the VA.

11. Question: Our preferred turnstile manufacturer has several options for various finishes, is there any special preference of the finish for these turnstile lanes?

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

Answer: The intent is for the selected contractor to suggest finish options which complement the existing space during the submittals phase.

12. Question: Please confirm the manufacturer of the current fire alarm in place along with an authorized VA vendor to contract with for the required fire relay dropout equipment.

Answer: This is listed in the scope of work.

13. Question: Please confirm the preferred part number of the readers for this application to tie into our new access control equipment that is completely compatible and of same part numbers as your existing platform.

Answer: As noted in the SOW, HID 921PHRNEK0032W.

14. Reference: Architectural Design Concept

Question: Can you please provide architectural design concept?

Answer: An architectural design concept does not exist at this time. The design concept/approval will be determined during the shop drawing submittal process.

15. Reference: D-B

Question: Is this project Design-Build?

Answer: This project is not a design-build project in the sense that the Federal Acquisition Regulation describes. Instead, the architectural design concept / layout will be determined during the shop drawing submittal process.

16. Reference: Resumes for Factor 2

Question: Factor 2 says to provide: resume/credentials for: project manager, site superintendent and proposed subcontractors. Does this mean just 1 proposed PM and 1 proposed Super? Or is it asking for more availability than that since it is being asked in a “project management plan”?

Answer: This project requires one Project Manager and one Superintendent until project completion. The resumes should be for these proposed key personnel, which should be outlined in the Project Management Plan (PMP). PMP does not need to propose more than one Project Manager or Superintendent. Not applicable for proposed subcontractors. See updated Basis of Award and Evaluation Factors for details.

17. Reference: Subcontractor Information

Question: Factor 2 says to provide: resume/credentials for: project manager, site superintendent and proposed subcontractors. Please confirm if we only have to include for major subs.

Answer: The Project Management Plan should cover the proposed Project Manager and Superintendent (with SSHO and QCM qualifications) for the Prime Contractor. Not applicable for proposed subcontractors. See updated Basis of Award and Evaluation Factors for details.

18. Reference: CPARS

Question: Can we submit CPARS instead of getting new PPQs?

Answer: Yes, CPARS can be provided for the submitted contracts/task orders under Evaluation Factor #1 and no new PPQs are needed. The intent is to obtain past performance for the submitted contracts/task orders whether it is via CPARS or PPQs.

19. Reference: Previously completed PPQs

Question: May we please submit previously completed PPQs?

Answer: If the PPQs are related to the contracts/task orders under Evaluation Factor #1 and previously completed, then they can be submitted. The PPQs do not need to be refreshed.

20. Reference: Project Relevancy

Question: Would a project that does not include security turnstiles still be considered relevant it the project has other relevant qualities?

Answer: Project Relevancy does not need to be specific installation of security turnstiles but should be construction services relating to installation of equipment with electrical scope of work or alternation of space including core drilling, coordination of different elements of scope, etc.

21. Reference: Joint Venture

Question: Please confirm if a JV is submitting a bid but the JV itself does not have relevant experience and only one member of the JV has relevant experience, that it is acceptable to submit projects from only 1 member of the joint venture.

Answer: If submitting as a Joint Venture, the JV entity itself does not need relevant experience as long as the JV partners, collectively, have the necessary experience and contract examples.

22. Question: What is the brand name of the fire alarm equipment?

Answer: Access to the fire alarm equipment was provided during the walk-through. The fire alarm PM contractors contact information was provided in the scope of work.

23. Question: What are the Badging requirements, if any?

Answer: GSA or other agency contracting badge is preferred. Regardless, a complete worker list will be provided to the COR a minimum of 10 working days in advance so that it can be provided to VA Security for vetting. Workers will provide Real ID to security upon arrival and go through security screening on a daily basis. Security is staffed at 810 Vermont 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

24. Question: Is there a dumpster lay down space?

Answer: No onsite dumpster space is available. Would need to permit through DC if parking or dumpster space is needed.

25. Question: What is the time that work can commence and noise cut off times? Can ½ of the space be blocked off for day work?

Answer: VA will accommodate all work hours, noise must not resonate into the building where it impacts VA employees. For ceiling space under the Vermont lobby, work will need to be performed outside of business hours as the space will need to remain open during business hours. Business hours are noted in the scope of work.

26. Question: Is there a basis of design for the turnstiles?

Answer: There is no basis of design. The architectural design concept / layout will be determined during the shop drawing submittal process.

27. Question: If UPS is required at the turnstile units, what is the run time required?

Answer: Battery backup is only needed to open the doors in the event of a power loss.

Manual opening is also needed.

28. Question: Is there enough space available in existing panels for backup power connections?

Answer: Yes, all panels were presented for inspection during the walkthrough.

29. Question: Are there any specifications available?

Answer: There are no specifications available. However, standard information contained on the VA CFM TIL website for specifications that would be applicable to this project and incorporated by reference such as safety requirements, waste management, etc.

30. Question: Can the Government confirm whether the contractor is required to retain a licensed design professional of record to provide stamped architectural and electrical design services related to life safety, egress, power distribution, and system integration for the turnstile layout, or whether the Government intends to accept delegated design limited to manufacturer shop drawings reviewed and approved by GSA and VA?

Answer: A licensed Architect is required whether on staff or subcontracted as only this professional can properly address the egress and life safety questions. The approved design submittals will need to be stamped.

31. Question: Can the Government clarify whether any formal code equivalency or variance approvals are anticipated if the final turnstile configuration modifies existing egress widths or travel paths beyond current conditions?

Answer: The intent is for this project to meet all code requirements. If design options require a variance there is little chance one would be approved provided there is another design option available.

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

32. Question: Is there an anticipated limit to the number of design review cycles included within the contract scope before redesign would be considered a change?

Answer: Per the Statement of Work, the design submittal process shall be as follows:

a) Concept Design

b) 100% Shop Drawing Design Submission

c) Issued for Construction (IFC) Submission

The concept design submittal should provide up to 4 options as necessary with the 100% Shop Drawing Design Submission fully finalizing the approved concept design.

The Issued for Construction (IFC) submission will require the licensed architect stamp.

The process would be applicable to any awarded CLIN if timing does not allow for consolidation.

33. Question: Can the Government confirm whether as built drawings in both PDF and CAD exist for slab construction, embedded utilities, or post tension elements at both lobby locations to support core drilling coordination and design efforts?

Answer: The only CAD files that exist are floorplans which do not list any of the scenarios listed above.

34. Question: If undocumented subsurface conditions are encountered during approved core drilling, will remediation and rerouting be handled via contract modification?

Answer: This scenario falls under contract clause 52.236-2: Differing Site Conditions and any undocumented subsurface conditions affecting progress of the project shall be handled per the clause.

35. Question: Can the Government confirm whether existing power capacity at the identified emergency circuits has been verified as sufficient for the additional turnstile and Lenel loads?

Answer: All associated panels were provided for inspection during the walk through. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine power capacity.

36. Question: Can the Government clarify whether the prime contractor is responsible for full Lenel OnGuard programming and commissioning or only for physical installation with final programming by a VA or GSA retained integrator?

Answer: These card readers will integrate into an existing VA system as noted in the scope of work. Thus, programming will be by the VA.

37. Question: With regard to the access control configuration, please confirm whether the contractor’s scope is to provide full access control infrastructure including the equipment cabinets, access control processing equipment, power supplies, cabling, and readers for each barrier lane, and to complete local system bring up and testing, after which the VA security team will download and apply the required operating parameters to the system CPU. Please confirm if this is the intended approach for this project.

Answer: Yes, downloading and applying the required operating parameters requires network access. It will be performed by VA employees into the existing system.

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

38. Question: Please confirm whether the listed Lenel hardware quantities represent a maximum allowance or a prescriptive minimum that must be included regardless of final design.

Answer: It is contractor’s responsibility to determine the correct quantities based on the approved design submittal. At this time, it represents a minimum allowance.

39. Question: Please confirm the preferred part number of the readers for this application to tie into the new access control equipment that is completely compatible and has the same part numbers as your existing platform.

Answer: as noted in the SOW, HID 921PHRNEK0032W

40. Question: Please confirm whether the prime contractor is responsible for coordination and scheduling with Convergint for fire alarm interface work, or if Convergint will be directed by the Government.

Answer: The contractor is responsible for fire alarm interface work.

41. Question: With the turnstile lanes, please confirm the Government’s preference for the clear door barrier configuration. These systems are typically available as a waist high clear barrier or as an approximately six-foot-high clear barrier constructed of glass or plastic with quick opening capability. Please indicate which barrier height is preferred for this project.

Answer: A clear door barrier configuration is required with waist high barriers.

42. Question: The high-speed access control turnstiles can have an entry only reader with free egress, or an exit reader required for egress and, if not presented, still allows for exit but initiates a violation notification. With your facility having quite a few non-credentialed individuals, are you planning to have free egress for all or just a few or will egress be supervised with a required exit card reader.

Answer: Provide card readers on each side of the turnstile (entrance and exit). This allows for both scenarios. VA Security to determine how it will be utilized during the design phase.

43. Question: Can the Government confirm whether partial lane shutdowns during business hours are acceptable provided minimum egress is maintained, or if all lane outages must occur outside business hours?

Answer: For the Vermont lobby, a partial lane shutdown can be accommodated. For I street there is only one lane, so most of this work will need to be performed outside of business hours.

44. Question: Please clarify whether the Government will provide temporary security staffing or access control measures during phased installation, or if this is to be included in the contractor’s scope.

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

Answer: It is NOT to be included on the contractor’s scope.

45. Question: Please re-confirm the time of day and date of week where our electrical and security team will have building access for an additional site visit.

Answer: No additional site visits will be provided.

46. Question: Are there any blackout dates, high profile events, or security driven restrictions that would prohibit after hours or weekend work beyond what is stated?

Answer: High profile events are a regular occurrence at 810 Vermont. But rarely, if ever, does it occur outside of business hours. Access through the Vermont lobby during business hours supports these events.

47. Question: If Optional CLIN 1001 is exercised, can the Government confirm whether storefront door work may proceed concurrently with turnstile installation or must be sequenced after turnstile acceptance?

Answer: Either is acceptable when properly presented by the contractor with reasoning.

48. Question: Please clarify whether existing revolving door removal includes off-site disposal or if any components must be retained or stored by the Government.

Answer: The revolving door is not original to the building, as such no components of the door will be retained by the VA.

49. Question: For Optional CLINs 2001 and 3001, can the Government confirm whether rug design and material selection require separate GSA aesthetic approval beyond COR acceptance?

Answer: Not a separate GSA acceptance, if optional CLINs are awarded, rug design and material selection will be reviewed/approved among all stakeholders.

50. Question: Can the Government confirm whether the 225-calendar day performance period includes design, Government review durations for submittals and testing or if those durations are non-compensable delays?

Answer: The 225 Calendar Day Period of Performance includes design submittals, Government review durations, testing, and final acceptance of the project and are compensable within the PoP.

51. Question: Please clarify whether substantial completion can be achieved on a location-by-location basis or only after both lobbies are fully operational.

Answer: Substantial completion at the Vermont Ave lobby can be separate from substantial completion at the I Street lobby. However, the VA requests both lobby locations be constructed at the same time. If not possible, the Vermont Ave lobby shall be completed first followed by the I Street lobby.

52. Question: What constitutes final acceptance for this project, full system operational status, training completion, or formal Government documentation sign off?

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

Answer: Final acceptance will be formal Government documentation sign off leading to project closeout. However, beneficial occupancy/use of the turnstiles, etc. will be determined by the COR and shall occur after all training is completed but can occur prior to the punch list and other closeout documentation being completed. The intent is to have the turnstiles fully functional and necessary staff trained.

53. Question: Can the Government confirm the format and depth of as built documentation expected at closeout, particularly for security and life safety systems?

Answer: As-Builts will be accepted on paper or digitally provided they show in detail the work provided using the CAD drawings provided by the VA.

54. Question: Please clarify whether training sessions may be conducted virtually if approved by the COR or must be in person.

Answer: In person training is required.

55. Question: Can the Government confirm whether any hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead based paint, or other regulated materials are known or suspected to be present in the areas impacted by the turnstile installation, including floor slabs, finishes, or adjacent assemblies, and whether abatement or hazardous material handling, if encountered, will be performed by the Government or addressed through a contract modification?

Answer: There are no known hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead based paint, or other regulated materials present in the areas impacted by the turnstile installation.

However, if the contractor believes they have encountered suspected materials, stop work immediately, and contact the COR for the plan of action to move forward.

However, GSA reports the location of hazardous materials annually to its building occupants and below is the 2026 report which is the complete list:

56. Question: Can the Government confirm whether a Site Safety and Health Officer and a Quality Control Manager are required for this project, and if so, whether these roles may be performed by the same individual and or combined with the Site Superintendent role, provided the individual meets all qualification requirements?

Answer: Safety and Health Officer and Quality Control Manager capabilities are required and the proposed Site Superintendent shall be qualified to fill these roles, therefore, describe the SSHO/QCM qualifications in the proposal.

57. Question: Can the Government confirm whether interior and exterior rug selection is to be contractor designed with Government approval, or if there is an existing basis of design, manufacturer, performance criteria, or budgetary allowance to be used for pricing?

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

Answer: If the options are awarded, the interior and/or exterior rug selection is to be contractor designed with Government approval via the design submittal process. The rugs should be heavy commercial grade to compliment new turnstiles and the existing space. The options should be price reasonably.

58. Question: Can the Government confirm whether any modifications to fire alarm devices, access control devices, or life safety signage associated with the new storefront doors are included within Optional CLIN 1001 or will they be addressed separately?

Answer: No fire alarm, access control, or life safety signage components are associated with CLIN 1001. The locking hardware must match existing storefront doors (accept existing cores).

59. Question: Can the Government confirm whether design services are required for

Optional CLIN 1001 and Optional CLINs 2001 and 3001, and if so, whether those design services are to be provided under the same design approach as the Base CLIN, including architectural and electrical design as applicable, or if these CLINs are intended to be install only based on Government furnished or previously approved designs?

Answer: Yes, design services are required for base work AND associated CLINs and the same design submittal approach shall be used, as applicable.

60. Question: Given the building’s historic designation, can the Government confirm whether any additional historic preservation reviews, mockups, or finish samples beyond standard shop drawing review will be required, and whether any restrictions apply to fasteners, penetrations, or visible finishes not already described?

Answer: As noted in the scope of work, there is no historical review associated with this project. Standard review and approval by VA and GSA.

61. Question: Can the Government confirm whether any on site or nearby staging, storage, or laydown areas will be made available to the contractor, or if all materials must be delivered just in time and removed daily?

Answer: There is limited storage available. How much space availability is not known at this time as it is not known how much is needed. Therefore, assume just-in-time delivery and materials removed daily with no overnight storage availability.

62. Question: Can the Government confirm whether contractor personnel will require escorts at all times or only during initial access, and whether security badging processing time should be assumed within the performance period?

Answer: The COR will be the POC for escorts and it will be monitored and managed every day throughout this project.

63. Reference: As-Builts / Drawings

Question: Please provide any as-builts, lay-outs and/or drawings that you have for the 2 lobbies and any other area of the building that will be affected by our work.

Answer: Please see attached pdf drawings. CAD drawings will be provided to the awardee.

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

64. Reference: Electrical Question: Is the use of MC cable permissible for the power of the turnstiles?

Answer: No, MC cable is not allowed. Power to be provided in rigid conduit. See Statement of Work.

65. Reference: Electrical Question: Is the use of MC cable permissible for fire alarm wiring?

Answer: No, MC cable is not allowed for fire alarm wiring. See Statement of Work.

66. Reference: Electrical

Question: Does the 120V ac power for the turnstiles come from the electric closet or is it ok to use the UPS electrical panel in the comm closet?

Answer: UPS or the emergency circuit would be preferred. See Statement of Work.

67. Reference: Permits

Question: Will permits from DC be required for Building, electrical, fire alarm, etc.?

Answer: No, this is a Federal project, the overall governing body is the GSA Fire Protection Engineer. See Statement of Work.

68. Reference: Programming Working Hours

Question: Are there any restrictions on programming or working on the fire alarm system? Days, nights, weekends, etc.

Answer: Programming can be performed during business hours when scheduled 10 working days in advance so that the system can be put out of service and properly supported. All testing that signals any audible or visual alarms, such as with confidence testing must be performed during non-business hours.

69. Reference: Electrical

Question: What are the desired connection points for the turnstiles?

Answer: Refer to the turnstile manufacturer.

70. Reference: Fire Alarm Question: Who is the POC for the person from Convergent who handles the fire alarm system?

Answer: See Statement of Work.

71. Reference: Fire Alarm

Question: What will be the protocol for tying the turnstiles into the fire alarm system?

Answer: Any fire alarm connections and programming which does NOT activate AV alarms can be performed during business hours. All other work must be performed outside of business hours and with 14 days’ notification and coordination. John Morders, Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer has governing authority in this matter.

Communications will flow through the VA COR.

72. Reference: Working Hours

Question: Will this work be done during normal working hours?

Answer: The intent is to allow work during business hours, business hours are defined as Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm and excludes federal holidays. In order to do this, the lobbies must remain open in an acceptable capacity to the Government. Any work that impacts the tenant, such as excessive noise, odors, or impacts egress in an unacceptable way must be performed during non-business hours.

73. Reference: SOW

Question: No drawings are provided for the project. Confirm whether (either eFiles or PDF) can be provided for preparation of the design drawings for the required spaces included in this project. Lobby, corridor, electrical rooms, IT Comm Rooms.

Answer: The only digital drawings known to exist are existing floor plans. See attached pdf drawings. CAD drawings will be provided to the awardee.

74. Reference: SOW

Question: Confirm whether stair handrails may be altered or moved for the new turnstile installation.

Answer: If presented in an agreeable manner to VA and GSA during the submittal phase the handrails can be altered or moved.

75. Reference: Site Survey

Question: Confirm whether the pair of doors to room 180 may be removed and the opening infilled to provide more space for the new turnstiles. The adjacent single swing door would remain as egress from room 180 space.

Answer: While this is not the initial intention of VA to accomplish the goal of installing turnstiles, it is understood that it may be required. As such, VA will entertain this option should it be presented.

76. Reference: Site Survey

Question: Floors constructed of marble. Confirm whether core drilling of the floors is permitted to accommodate power and/or IT to the new turnstiles.

Answer: Core drilling is permitted.

77. Reference: Site Survey

Question: Information desk is located at the top of the stairs adjacent to Suite 180.

Confirm whether this information desk may be altered or moved to accommodate the new turnstiles?

Answer: While this is not the initial intention of VA to accomplish the goal of installing turnstiles, it is understood that it may be required. As such, VA will entertain this option should it be presented.

78. Reference: Site Survey

Question: Walls are constructed of marble. Confirm whether surface mounted conduits and/or outlets are permitted to accommodate power/IT to the new turnstiles?

Answer: Surface mounted conduits are generally not allowed or wanted in a space such as this. It will only be entertained in such instances where there is no other viable path.

79. Reference: SOW

Question: No mention is included regarding ballistic security. Confirm whether bullet resistant glass partitions are required at the new turnstile locations? If yes, what level of security?

Answer: No ballistic components are included in this project.

80. Reference: SOW

Question: Please confirm that the Gov’t review is required after each submission. If so, provide the duration (14 days? 21 days?)

Answer: 14 days for Government review

81. Reference: SOW

Question: Is an Arc Flash Study required for the electrical panel being used for power to the new turnstiles?

Answer: Yes

82. Reference: SOW

Question: What security software would be required to be integrated with the new turnstiles?

Answer: Per VA’s PACs SME “The software that the PACs Integrator and Turnstiles Hardware use which is the operating system for them to operate, that would be part of the acquisition to select a vendor, the vendor for the Hardware /will also need an integrator for the connection the equipment and software to operate the turnstiles. That complete system will connect to Lenel on Guard system and that requires a contractor to connect to the Lenel panels and program them.”

83. Reference: Storefront Doors

Question: If the option is to be exercised to replace the revolving door with a store front door. Can the Government provide any additional information about what will be required for new installation of the storefront door assembly? (As-builts from adjacent storefront doors? Any specialty security requirements like ballistic resistant glass? Type of product used for door assembly? Any security or electrical components/ hookups for door power or security if needed? Etc.)

Answer: Since the existing storefront doors (not the revolving) are very old, possibly original, the intent of a new storefront system or door would be to match the existing as much as possible. The locking mechanism for doors must be able to receive a VA supplied locking core. No ballistic glass or additional security or electrical components/hookups.

84. Reference: Programming

Question: Who will be responsible for programming existing Lenel control panels with turnstile card readers install and configuration?

Answer: Per the VA’s PACs SME “This will require the selected Vendor to contractor have a vendor to coordinate with office to support the configuration to and connection to the Lenel Panels The VAR”

85. Reference: Access Control Panels

Question: Do existing Lenel access control panels (ACP) have capacity to accommodate up to ten (10) new reader inputs? Five (5) readers at ACP in telecom room nearest to Main Lobby Entrance, and Five (5) readers in telecom room nearest to the Employee Entrance Lobby.

Answer: Per the VA’s PACs SME “No, they would need new Lenel boards panel and enclosure, and readers (HID 921PHRNEK0032W)”

86. Reference: ACP Power Supply

Question: Is there room in existing ACP power supply panels to support up to ten (10) added readers boards? Five (5) for each panel location.

Answer: Per the VA’s PACs SME “No, this requires a (New power supply needed) 2 per closet, one 24 volt and the other 12volt power supply and Lenel control panels”

87. Reference: Fire Alarm SLC Loop

Question: During the site walk a representative mentioned the fire alarm SLC loop was not located in the FACP. Please provide location and distance from turnstile locations.

Answer: Unknown at this time, for pricing purposes, list a reasonable distance for base pricing and a per foot option for additional lengths.

88. Reference: Core Drilling

Question: For core drilling the floors. How thick is the lobby floor?

Answer: Assume a maximum of 8 inches.

89. Reference: Control Panels Question: Please provide locations of control panels.

Answer: If you are referring to turnstile control panels that would be at the manned security desk at the public entrance on Vermont and the security desk at the I street lobby.

90. Reference: Revolving Door and Storefront Doors Question: Do you have any as-builts specifically for either the revolving door and/or adjacent storefront doors in the main lobby?

Answer: No as-builts exist for the revolving and storefront doors. Any replacement options would need to match existing as closely as possible and be approved by the VA and GSA.

91. Reference: New Storefront Door

Question: If Revolving door is decided it must be removed, will the new storefront door require any automatic operators?

Answer: Automatic door openers are only to be proposed where required by code.

92. Reference: Solicitation, page 12, Evaluation Factor 1: Company Experience, “The offeror shall submit up to 3 contracts/task orders but not less than 2 demonstrating a minimum of 3 years’ experience”; “Recency is defined where used in this solicitation as contracts/task orders 100% complete within the past 3 years…”

Question: Please consider extending the recency period to five years instead of three years. This will benefit in allowing offerors the opportunity to offer more relevant projects in their proposal.

Answer: The recency period has been adjusted to 5 years along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience performing construction projects under NAICS code 236220.

93. Reference: Solicitation, page 12, Evaluation Factor 2: Project Management.

Question: Please consider eliminating the requirement for proposed subcontractors that is mentioned in the project management plan. We prescreen our subcontractors to ensure they are qualified for the project and work with them up until the time the bid goes in to refine and confirm their price.

Answer: Information is still requested for planned subcontractors. Please see the answer to question 17.

94. Reference: Solicitation, Page 13, Evaluation Factor 3: Past Performance “The offeror will also obtain from these contacts responses to the “Past Performance Questionnaire” and submit both forms in the Technical Proposal Package.”

Question: Would offerors be able to submit CPARS reports in lieu of PPQs?

Answer: CPARS can be submitted for projects listed under Evaluation Factor 1. If CPARS is not available, please submit a PPQ.

95. Reference: Telecom

Question: Is there any Telecom work to be performed with the turnstiles?

Answer: No, just data cabling associated with the card readers.

96. Reference: Night Work Question: Is this project to be performed after hours or during normal business hours?

Answer: Both options are available. Work that is too loud and negatively impacts VA employees or restricts use of the lobbies during business hours must be performed outside of business hours.

See attached document: S02_Basis of Award and Evaluation Factors - Revised Amendment 0001.

Project: VACO Building Security Turnstiles

See attached document: S06_810 Vermont - Floor 1 Dwg.

See attached document: S06_Pre-Registration Participant List.

See attached document: S06_810 Vermont - C Level Dwg.