Questions with Response For Fire Alarm Sprinkler 36C25624Q0475.pdf

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This document is a set of questions and responses related to a fire alarm and sprinkler system inspection, repair, and monitoring solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The key details include:

The solicitation number is 36C25624Q0475 and it is seeking contractors to provide fire alarm preventative maintenance services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW mentions 130 special control devices that are controlling fire door releases, as well as 65 "releasing devices" for door hold-opens. The agency requires inspections and services for 4 wet sprinkler systems, 5 dry systems, 1 nitrogen system, and 5 kitchen hood Ansul systems. There are 3 standpipes and 19 fire hydrants. Device counts were provided for wet risers, dry risers, PIVs, and standpipes. The agency may schedule a contractor site visit. Responses to specific technical questions about access, equipment, and past service calls are included.

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Ques�ons with responses for Fire Alarm Sprinkler 36C25624Q0475

**Note responses to ques�ons are in red.**

• Is a scissor li� required to reach the beam detectors, smoke detectors, or any other fire alarm devices?

no

• If a scissor li� is required, are we to provide the cost for the li� in our price? n/a

• On page 4 of the SOW, there are 130 special control devices listed. What are these devices controlling? Fire Door Releases

• Will the fire alarm and sprinkler inspec�ons be coordinated to be onsite and completed at the same �me? Within same month

• How many service calls were performed last year on the fire alarm systems? Average twice a month.

however, we don’t track service calls.

• The SOW men�ons drawings. Do you have them? Can we get them? Most recent sent to contrac�ng officer.

• What is the number of sprinkler systems? Wet, and Dry? An�freeze? Four wet, five dry, one nitrogen

• What is the number of any other suppression systems? Deluge, Pre Ac�on, Special Hazards, etc.? five kitchen hoods are Ansuel System

• What is the number of Standpipes? 3

• What are 65 "Releasing Devices" for? What type of systems? Door holds open.

• What is the height and access to the 40 Duct detectors? Will we need a li�? Varies, Average height eight foot.

• What are 130 "Special Controls" for? Door releases

• We are preparing a bid proposal for the above referenced solicita�on. We would like to know if there's any way we could do a walk-through on the building in order to beter es�mate exactly what the government is requiring. Contrac�ng Officer is possibly scheduling a contractor site visit.

• Can you please provide device counts the following:

1. Wet Risers 3

2. Dry Risers 3

3. PIVs 5

4. Floor Control Assemblies 0

5. Standpipes 11

6. Fire Hydrants 19

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