Questions and Answers 2.14.23.pdf
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- 36C25023Q0217
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for fire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. The services include full-service maintenance and inspections for fire alarm and suppression systems in accordance with the statement of work. The solicitation is set aside based on priority order for SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, and large business. Questions are to be submitted by February 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST to david.wykrent@va.gov. The questions and answers provide clarification on emergency call response requirements, scope of maintenance services, definitions of adjustments and repairs, vehicle and equipment requirements, and testing frequencies and schedules according to Joint Commission and NFPA regulations.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25023Q0217 0002.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers 2.14.23 Version 2.pdf | ||
| 36C25023Q0217 0001.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers 2.10.23.pdf | ||
| 36C25023Q0217.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination 2015-4865 Rev. 20.pdf |
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Questions and Answers Part 2 - 36C25023Q0217 Fire Suppression
Page 1 – States “Emergency call-back service must be available for minor adjustments and major repairs to affect the integrity of the system to include panic alarm system components.” Does “available” mean included in the price of the agreement, or is it available based on Emergency Service Call Rates?
Emergency Service Call Rates, any service calls/repairs will be paid using the funds in the maintenance and repairs line item funding.
Page 4, B.2 (1) - Does maintenance include minor adjustments as well as major repair work? Does it include a full coverage inclusion of actual devices? Any devices that need to be replaced will be purchased by the Saginaw VAMC through contractor using maintenance and repair line item funding.
Minor adjustments to computer system to be included in contract pricing during scheduled visits that do not affect the safe operation of the system.
Page 5, 7b – What defines “emergency call back service?” Any time the system is not functioning as determined by Saginaw VAMC staff.
Page 5, 11 – What defines a non-emergency "adjustment" - does this include major repairs? Any changes to the Fireworks Software system that are not required to keep system in working order.
Page 7, 17 - Will all vehicles be present in one centralized location? Yes, all fire extinguishers will be brought to a central location on campus for testing.
Page 8, 17b - Edwards EST Detector Manual States: Each detector automatically identifies when it is dirty or defective and causes a “dirty detector” message - are we to only clean devices on panel reading "dirty detector" message? (2) Contractor shall perform testing, cleaning, adjusting of all components as necessary to keep the system in reliable condition and proper working order. If something is not working properly because it is dirty it should be cleaned so system performs the way it is intended to work.
Additionally, if a device is on the report showing device is over 20% dirty, it should be cleaned.
Page 10, 21d - What frequency for the full flow? What is the schedule? All inspections shall be conducted in accordance with The Joint Commission and NFPA regulations and that it is the contractors responsibility to adhere to the testing schedule/frequency that The Joint Commission and NFPA requires.
Page 23, l - What defines "which reasonably could have been avoided"? N/A
Page 50, 2 – Is this Due Date of February 3rd mistyped? Yes, please see amendment 0001
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