RFI DATA CENTER UPGRADE.docx
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This document contains questions and answers regarding Request for Information number 36C24224Q0352 from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 for project J059 to repair and upgrade the data center uninterruptible power supply system at their facility. Key details include that the project involves installing new 100-amp electrical panels and 12 dual-receptacle outlets to provide backup power from new 18-unit UPS systems to existing computer equipment. The contractor will be responsible for plugging the computer systems into the new outlets and removing the existing small rack-mounted UPS units. Work hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work. Freight elevator dimensions and weight limits are provided for transporting equipment.
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RFI: 36C24224Q0352 - J059--Repair and Upgrade Data Center UPS Proj. No. 630-24-103
1. Confirm whether new panels will be 100A or 200A.
ANS. The new panels will be 100A.
1. Confirm quantity of new 2 pole, 30A (L6-30) receptacles, (10) or (12).
ANS. The quantity needed is 12 receptacles.
1. Confirm if temporary load bank is required for UPS Testing or Battery Discharge Testing.
ANS. A temporary load bank is required for testing. The VA will not supply.
1. Please provide delivery hours for batteries.
ANS. Normal delivery hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. However, elevator usage can get busy during this time. Elevators can be accessed in early morning or in the evening with prior e-mail arrangements.
1. Please provide dimensions of freight elevator.
ANS. Freight elevators inside are: 6’-4” width by 8’-6” depth with a height of 7’ -10” The door opening is 4’-6” width with a height of 7’-1”.
1. Please provide weight capacity of elevator.
ANS. Although the Freight elevators have a 4000 lbs. Load Limit, do not load over 3500 lbs.
Weight should be distributed and not concentrated in one area of the Freight Elevator Floor.
1. Will the site walk sign-in sheet be posted in SAM? If not, can a copy be made available?
ANS. Contracting to answer this question. (Sign in sheet was provided to Contracting on 2-28-24). Attendance will be released upon notice of award to interested parties.
1. What are the work hours for this project?
ANS. Work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Some work may have to be accomplished on weekends.
1. Is the contractor supposed to plug the new CPUs into the new outlet?
ANS. The contractor is expected to plug in the existing computer equipment into the new UPS distribution. The computer equipment has two receptacles that allow for normal and back-up power.
1. Who is responsible for checking the battery in the small rack mounted UPS?
ANS. The rack mounted UPS units will be replaced by the new 18-unit UPS systems tied through the new distribution panel and receptacles.
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