36C26219R0150-0001004.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOLICITATION

36C26219R0150

UPS Power System & Batteries

1. Question: What are the makes/model of the UPS and how many are there?

a. Answer:

• Manufacturer: Powerware

a) Model #: 9355-30

b) Serial #: BG436KXX06

c) MANUFACTURE DATE: 11/20/11

d) RATED KVA: 30 KVA

e) PHASE: 3 PHASE

f) INPUT VOLT: 208/120VAC

g) OUPUT VOLT: 208/120VAC

h) # OF BATTERY STRINGS: 14

i) # OF INTERNAL BATTERY: 108 BATTERIES

• Manufacturer: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 1234W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 34W @ 15 minute-rate to 1.67V per cell @ 25 degree centigrade

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 130A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

g) TERMINAL: F2-FAST ON TAB 250

h) # OF EXTERNAL BATTERY: 144 BATTERIES

• MANUFACTURER: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 12120W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE PER UNIT: 12VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 120W @ 15 MIN RATE TO 1.67V/CELL @ 25

DEGREE CENTIGRADE

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 400A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX. 10.2 kg (22.49 lbs)

g) TERMINAL: Thread lead L – Type terminal (nut & bolt) to accept M5 bolt.

2. Question: Concerning the 252 Batteries that need replacing, what kind are they?

• Manufacturer: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 1234W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 34W @ 15 minute-rate to 1.67V per cell @ 25 degree centigrade

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 130A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

g) TERMINAL: F2-FAST ON TAB 250

h) # OF EXTERNAL BATTERY: 144 BATTERIES

• MANUFACTURER: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 12120W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE PER UNIT: 12VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 120W @ 15 MIN RATE TO 1.67V/CELL @ 25

DEGREE CENTIGRADE

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 400A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX. 10.2 kg (22.49 lbs)

3. Question: Would you happen to have the part # of the batteries requiring replacement?

• Manufacturer: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 1234W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 34W @ 15 minute-rate to 1.67V per cell @ 25 degree centigrade

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 130A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

g) TERMINAL: F2-FAST ON TAB 250

h) # OF EXTERNAL BATTERY: 144 BATTERIES

• MANUFACTURER: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

a) MODEL #: HR 12120W

b) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

c) VOLTAGE PER UNIT: 12VOLTS

d) CAPACITY: 120W @ 15 MIN RATE TO 1.67V/CELL @ 25

DEGREE CENTIGRADE

e) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 400A

f) WEIGHT: APPROX. 10.2 kg (22.49 lbs)

h) TERMINAL: Thread lead L – Type terminal (nut & bolt) to

4. Question: Could you provide the Brand & Model of the batteries that you currently have?

a. Answer:

• Manufacturer: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

i) MODEL #: HR 1234W

j) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

k) VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS

l) CAPACITY: 34W @ 15 minute-rate to 1.67V per cell @ 25 degree centigrade

m) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 130A

n) WEIGHT: APPROX 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

o) TERMINAL: F2-FAST ON TAB 250

p) # OF EXTERNAL BATTERY: 144 BATTERIES

• MANUFACTURER: CSB BATTERY CO, LTD

i) MODEL #: HR 12120W

j) CELLS PER UNIT: 6

k) VOLTAGE PER UNIT: 12VOLTS

l) CAPACITY: 120W @ 15 MIN RATE TO 1.67V/CELL @ 25

DEGREE CENTIGRADE

m) MAX DISCHARGE CURRENT: 400A

n) WEIGHT: APPROX. 10.2 kg (22.49 lbs)

o) TERMINAL: Thread lead L – Type terminal (nut & bolt) to accept M5 bolt.

p) TERMINAL: Thread lead L – Type terminal (nut & bolt) to

5. Question: Can you also clarify this section? Which level of background investigation will be needed for this contract?

CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. The cost for such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basis of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof.

At this time, the current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows:

Low Risk National Agency Check with Written Inquiries $ 381.00 Moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $ 1,730.00 High Risk Background Investigation $ 4,431.00

a. Answer: Low Risk – Level of Background Investigation