6973GH-25-R-00093 - USFS GUY TENSIONING GOLDEN POND - QandA.xlsx
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation Number 6973GH-25-R-00093, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract for guy system tensioning and minor repairs at three tower sites in national forests. The solicitation requires contractors to perform specific tasks including installing safety wire at guy anchor termination points, correcting ground system connections, remediating obstruction lighting, and installing grounding at guy anchor locations across sites in Winona (Ouachita National Forest), Golden Pond (Land Between the Lakes), and Cass (Ozark-St. Francis National Forest).
The competitive solicitation is for a firm fixed price (FFP) contract, with responses due by 4:00 PM CST on April 29, 2025. Site visits are scheduled for April 14-15, 2025, at each location, with contact persons provided for site access. The FAA will award the contract to the lowest-priced offeror determined to be eligible, with questions about the solicitation due by 4:00 PM CST on April 22, 2025. All submissions must be emailed to Tamara.M.Maxwell@faa.gov, with the solicitation number in the subject line, and must include a complete, unexcerpted SIR (Solicitation for Information and Response) document.
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| 6973GH-25-R-00093 - USFS GUY TENSIONING GOLDEN POND - Q&A | |||
| NO. | SOW | QUESTION | ANSWER |
| All Sites | |||
| Will a NFPA 780 UL inspection be required for the lightning protection system? | The installation will be inspected by an on-site government repersentitive. | ||
| Are there any existing tower drawings or diagrams available for the three towers that can be shared with offerors? | No | ||
| What are the expected working hours for this project? | Daylight hours. | ||
| Are contractors permitted to work flexible hours, including early starts and late finishes, with prior approval? | Yes | ||
| Are contractors required to be escorted by USFS personnel at all times while on site? | FAA representitive will be on-site while work is being porformed. | ||
| Site - Winona Repeater | |||
| 1 | The Tower Inspection Report suggests the following recommended corrective actions: |
a. Install a Lightning Protection System (LPS)
| b. Install a safety climbing system | Can the Government clarify whether these tasks are required as part of the scope of work for this solicitation? | Not part of the scope of work. | ||
| 2 | The Tower Inspection Report recommends performing tower mapping. | Can the Government clarify whether this task is required as part of the scope of work for this solicitation? | Not part of the scope of work. | |
| Site – Golden Pond Repeater | ||||
| 1 | iii. Install safety wire at each guy anchor termination point. | In Section 5 of the Tower Inspection Report, the guy wires are categorized as compliant. Can the Government clarify whether this task is required as part of the scope of work for this solicitation? | Required as part of the scope of work. | |
| 2 | iv. Correct all ground system connections that are above 25 ohms in accordance with NFPA 780. | Do the corrections need to be made to the LPS for the tower, the shelter or both? | Both | |
| 3 | iv. Correct all ground system connections that are above 25 ohms in accordance with NFPA 780. | How is the LPS bonded to the tower? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 4 | In Section 5 of the Tower Inspection Report, the recommended corrective action is to install two (2) or more down conductors. | Can the Government confirm if this is a requirement for this solicitation? If yes, are the conductors to be added to the tower or the LPS? | The down conductors shall be connected to the lightning rods at the top of the tower and axsisting earth electrode system. | |
| 5 | viii. Perform remediation to inoperable obstruction lighting. | Is the lighting partially or fully inoperable? | Fully inoperable. | |
| 6 | viii. Perform remediation to inoperable obstruction lighting. | What kind of lighting system is on the tower? Is a part number or serial number available? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 7 | viii. Perform remediation to inoperable obstruction lighting. | Can the Government provide a photo of the inside of the control box? | No | |
| Site – Cass Repeater | ||||
| 8 | v. Install grounding at each guy anchor location as specified in TIA-222 Rev. H. | Is this system to include waterfall and fan plate grounding? | Yes | |
| 9 | vii. Install above grade ground system on tower and shelter to meet NFPA 780 and TIA-222 current addition. | Is this to include tower exit bus, entry port bus and tower downleads from the top? | Yes | |
| 10 | ix. Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Can the Government provide the size and quantity of the waveguide/cables? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 11 | ix. Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Is there a waveguide ladder present on the tower? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 12 | xiv. Tighten or remove and replace guy wire pull off hardware on leg A. | In Section 4 of the Tower Inspection Report, it is recommended to replace all saddle clamps. The requirement in the SOW is just for leg A. Can the Government clarify whether the hardware is to be replaced on legs A, B and C or just leg A? | Leg A | |
| 13 | In Section 2 of the Tower Inspection Report, the recommended corrective action is to install a lad-safe climbing device. | Can the Government confirm if this is a requirement for this solicitation? | It is not a requirement of the solicitation. |
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