Questions n Answers.pdf
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- J035--Building 44 Water Heater Replacement Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C24126Q0330
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This is a Questions & Answers document addressing clarifications on a federal contract opportunity for steam water heater installation and replacement work.
The contractor is required to provide and install an Ace MINIPACK 6 steam water heater as a specified product, with no equivalent substitutions permitted. The contractor must install an electric control valve, though BMS (Building Management System) integration will be performed by a separate VA contractor following installation. Work scope includes replacement of piping and valves within limits shown in the attached "PHOTO WORK LIMITS & ACE MINIPACK 6.pdf" documentation. Installation must occur during normal business hours on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, exclusive of holidays. The water heater is currently shut down and will remain non-operational throughout the installation period. The contractor is not responsible for BMS communication points, controls wiring coordination, or system integration with VA controls personnel. Annotated photos of existing conditions and work limits are provided in the referenced attachment to guide work scope and specifications, with catalog sheets for the Ace MINIPACK 6 unit included therein.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24126Q0330 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| PHOTO WORK LIMITS and ACE MINPACK 6 SPECS.pdf | ||
| 36C24126Q0330 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.pdf | ||
| 36C24126Q0330.docx | DOCX document | |
| FAR 852.219-75-Limitation on Subcontracting.pdf | ||
| FAR 52.212-2-Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services.pdf |
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Questions & Answers
1. Can you please confirm whether the specified Ace MINIPACK 6 steam water heater is a brand name requirement or if equivalent products will be considered? If ‘or equal’ is acceptable, can you please provide salient characteristics?
Contractor shall provide and install Ace MINIPACK 6. An Ace MINIPACK 6 catalog sheet is included on the attached “PHOTO WORK LIMITS & ACE MIMIPACK 6.pdf”.
2. Can you please clarify the extent of contractor responsibility for BMS integration, including whether the contractor is responsible for providing communication points, controls wiring, and coordination with VA controls personnel?
Contractor shall install electric valve. BMS integration will be accomplished by a separate VA contractor after installation.
3. Can you please confirm the limits of work for piping, electrical, and controls connections (e.g., nearest isolation valves, full rework, etc.), and whether modifications to existing infrastructure are anticipated?
Piping and valves shall be replaced within the limits of work shown on the attached “PHOTO WORK LIMITS & ACE MIMIPACK 6.pdf”.
4. Can you please clarify requirements for system shutdowns, including allowable work hours, duration constraints, and coordination requirements with facility personnel?
Work may be accomplished during normal work hours (weekdays 7:00AM – 3:00 exclusive of holidays). Water heater is currently shut down and will remain so until replaced. Water heater and steam shutdown of will last for the duration of installation.
5. In the absence of a site visit, can the Government confirm that the provided photos and information accurately represent existing conditions, or provide any additional documentation if available?
Annotated photos of the existing installation to be matched, and the limits of work are provided on the attached “PHOTO WORK LIMITS & ACE MIMIPACK 6.pdf” .
6. The specification for "......Ace MINIPACK 6 steam water heater...". Please provide the spec sheets for the unit to be provided. It is indicated to be attached, however, there is no posting of this data.
Catalog sheet is provided on the attached “PHOTO WORK LIMITS & ACE MIMIPACK 6.pdf”..
7. Is this a Sole Source or is equal Heater by other manufacturers acceptable?
Contractor shall provide and install Ace MINIPAACK 6.
8. A control valve and connection into the BMS automation system is specified. Is the VA making the control interlock Contractor shall install electric valve. BMS integration will be accomplished by a separate VA contractor after installation.
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