2.8.1 Consolidation Project NWSE Questions 09.09.26_v3.pdf

Recovery Office Region 2 U.S. Department of Homeland Security

#50 State Road PR-165 Suite 3 Parque Industrial Buchanan

Guaynabo, PR 00968 www.fema.gov

Updated: 09/09/2026

Subject: Solicitation 70FBR226R00000016_001 for Naval Weapons Station Earle Building C-54 Comprehensive Facility Upgrades

Q&A: Below are the responses of questions submitted in response to the Subject Solicitation.

QUESTIONS

1. Is this solicitation exclusively set aside for certified WOSB concerns?

Response: The SAM.gov contract opportunity information identifies the procurement as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the Solicitation itself in its Block 10 states the same, 100% for Small Business’s under NAICS Code 236220. Section K of Solicitation 70FBR226R00000016_0001 identifies FAR Clause provision 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (FEB 2024) (Deviation OCT 2025) defines (a) all small business program representations, (b) identifies the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition, which is 236220, (c) representations which the offeror should complete in order to identify their small business concern and (d) notice of misrepresentation.

2. Can the Government confirm how the winning bid will be awarded (Criteria technical evaluation)?

Response: Refer to Solicitation and Section M Evaluation Factors for Award and / or Attachment E, Technical Evaluation Factors.

3. Can the Government confirm if a Bid Bond is needed?

Response: A bid bond is not required with proposal submission. A payment bond in the amount of 3% of the total project cost will be required after award.

4. Can the Government confirm if the bid can be extended by at least 3 days?

Response: The Contracting Officer will extend proposal submission to Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:00 am EST via Solicitation amendment and SAM.gov posting.

5. Can the Government confirm if external doors must be blast resistant?

Response: The exterior doors are not required to be blast resistant. The exterior doors shall include shatter-resistant glazing/film as specified in Attachment A, Specifications for Exterior Door Replacement. Offerors shall refer to Attachment A for applicable door specifications.

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6. Can the Government confirm if this could be a BPA?

Response: No, this will be a contract.

7. Does everyone need to be a citizen?

Answer: Yes. For this requirement, all contractor personnel requiring access to Naval Weapons Station Earle must be U.S. citizens, must complete required background/access procedures, including NAVSEC 5512 as applicable, and must comply with Naval Weapons Station Earle security protocols. Drivers must also be U.S.

citizens and present valid credentials.

8. Roof – SOW stated repairs and waterproof. Can the Government confirm if it is for the entire roof or only where repairs are made?

Response: Yes. The roof assessment, repair, restoration, and waterproofing scope has been removed from the requirement and should not be included in proposals.

9. Can the Government confirm if the sprinklers need to be moved?

Response: The sprinkler system is not expected to be relocated or modified. The new wall layout shall maintain required clearances and shall mirror the configuration shown for the Training Room wall, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

10. Can the Government confirm what type of wall frame and doors are needed?

Response: Refer to Attachments labeled RRCC Wall and Doors 1-4 for reference to what the Government is exactly looking for.

11. Can the Government confirm what the height of the new wall is? Will it be the same or to the top touching the ceiling?

Response: The new RRCC wall shall extend to the ceiling and shall be approximately 10 feet high. Offerors shall verify final field dimensions during the site visit and refer to the RRCC Wall and Door attachments.

12. Can the Government confirm if the channel power needed on the side of the wall for the desk?

Response: Yes. Power is required along the new wall to support the workstation/cubicle layout. The Contractor shall coordinate routing and connection locations with the Government and furniture vendor and shall provide power feeds as required to support the approved workstation layout.

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13. Can the Government confirm if only the floor in the RRCC be changed or is the hallway being changed as well?

Response: Just the floor in the RRCC (approximately 2,747 sq.ft.).

14. Can the Government confirm what are the exact dimensions to move the wall out and back?

Response: Refer to Attachments labeled RRCC Wall and Doors for reference to what the Government intends. The wall must be moved approximately 11 inches. Also, refer to Attachment labeled RRCC Scale Diagram below (and attached to amended Solicitation) for all dimensions required.

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15. Can the Government confirm what size the new hall will be changed to?

Response: The new wall will be extended by 11 inches, and will mirror the training room wall dimensions, as reflected above.

16. Can the Government confirm who is supplying the actual power poles to the furniture?

Response: The Contractor shall provide the required electrical infrastructure to feed power through the new wall at predetermined locations and route it down to the base for connection to the power whips serving each cubicle wall. The furniture power system is anticipated to be 4-circuit, 3+1 hardware, 20 Amp. The Contractor shall coordinate final connection requirements with the Government and furniture vendor. Picture below will be attached to the end of the Q&A for clearer visualization.

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17. Can the Government confirm who is responsible for punching down the communication?

Response: The Contractor/GC is responsible for terminating and testing all new Cat 6 cabling at both ends, including the IT room/patch panel side and the RRCC workstation side. Existing hallway-side cabling that is already terminated at the patch panel may be reused where feasible. However, any existing cabling that is pulled back and re-routed to new RRCC workstation locations shall be terminated and tested by the Contractor/GC at the RRCC/workstation side. The Contractor/GC shall verify all cable quantities during the site visit and include all required termination and testing in its proposal.

18. Can the Government confirm if is possible to provide a hardware schedule for the 2 sets of exterior doors?

Response: A separate hardware schedule is not currently available. The Contractor shall verify the existing conditions and required hardware during the site visit and include all hardware needed for complete, functional, secure, and code-compliant exterior door installations in its proposal. The government has provided Attachment A, which reflects pictures of the doors and what they need to entail.

19. Can the Government confirm if there will be a need for automatic door openers at the 2 sets of exterior doors?

Response: Please see attachment A, Specifications for exterior door replacement, which states: This requirement is to provide and install double acting automated access doors at both the front and side of the building to accommodate and maintain a safe FEMA workspace environment for staff to Building C-54 at Naval Weapons Station EARLE, in Colts Neck, NJ.

20. Can the Government confirm if there’s a power supply existing at the 2 sets of exterior doors?

Response: Yes, existing power is available at both sets of exterior doors. The Contractor shall verify power location, capacity, condition, and compatibility with the proposed automatic door system during the site visit and include any required electrical modifications in its proposal.

21. Can the Government confirm if any wall switch or key fob would be by your security vendor, correct?

Response: Yes. Wall switches, key fobs, and access control/security components will be provided by the Government’s security door contractor. The Contractor/GC shall coordinate with the Government and the security door contractor to ensure proper integration with the exterior door installation.

22. Can the Government confirm if the roof scope is removed from the project?

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Response: The roof portion has now been removed of the requirement. There is no need for roofing services.

Conference Room Door – 9 Doors

23. Can the government confirm will the glass be half or full door?

Response: The glass in each conference room door shall be full-height frosted/translucent glass sized to fit the door panel. Each door shall include a clear, non-frosted horizontal vision strip centered across the middle of the glass panel. The intent is to provide privacy while allowing visibility through the clear strip. Final dimensions and placement of the clear vision strip shall be confirmed through the submittal process before fabrication and installation.

The intent is to provide glass similar to the examples shown below: frosted glass for privacy, with a clear horizontal strip that allows visibility through the door at the strip location. Final dimensions and placement of the clear vision strip shall be confirmed prior to fabrication and installation, via a submittal.

Strip to look like the below.

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24. Can the Government confirm if the current door be modified or replaced?

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Response: The Contractor may either modify the existing doors or replace them, provided the final installation meets the SOW requirements, applicable codes, and Government approval. The Contractor shall propose the most cost-effective compliant approach in its proposal.

25. Can the Government confirm if the doors can be removed from the site for modifications?

Response: Yes. Doors may be removed from the site for modification, provided the Contractor coordinates with the COR in advance, protects the facility during removal, maintains required security and access controls, and reinstalls the doors in accordance with the approved schedule.

26. Can the Government confirm if an access security code lock is needed?

Response: No.

Exterior Doors 4 in total – 2 front 2 back (All specs provided)

27. Can the Government confirm if the doors need to be automatic?

Response: Yes. Please see provided specs.

09/08/2026 Additional questions received before the deadline

28. Can the Government confirm whether a copy of our current SAM registration should be included as part of the proposal submission and, if so, identify the proposal volume in which it should be included?

Response: Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders states that pursuant to RFO FAR 52.204- 27 System for Award Management-Registration. (NOV 2024) (Deviation AUG 2025) SAM Requirement - This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer, quotation, or proposal is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.

29. Can the Government confirm whether the completed and signed SF form should be included within the Business Proposal volume?

Response: Yes, Refer to instructions in Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders.

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30. Can the Government confirm whether offerors may omit the solicitation drawings from the proposal submission to reduce file size and, in lieu thereof, provide an acknowledgment confirming receipt and review of the drawings.

Response: Refer to instructions in Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders.

31. Can the Government confirm whether projects with a magnitude that exceeds the anticipated project value may be submitted as relevant experience and receive equal consideration during evaluation, provided the scope, complexity, and technical requirements are substantially similar to those required under this solicitation?

Response: Yes.

32. Can the Government clarify what information should be removed or blacked out in the redacted copy of the Technical Proposal. Specifically, please identify which elements are considered proprietary, confidential, or otherwise ineligible for disclosure and therefore should be redacted prior to submission.

Response: If any offeror inputs pricing information in its Technical Proposal, then all pricing must be redacted.

33. Can the Government specify the required type, performance criteria, and minimum sound attenuation ratings for the soundproof wall systems contemplated under this project. If multiple products or systems may be acceptable, please clarify the Government's evaluation process where Offerors propose different manufacturers, materials, or construction methods.

Response: The required sound attenuation performance is STC 35 to 40. The wall system shall be suitable for standard commercial office/basic separation use, rather than a specialized conference room soundproofing system. Offerors may propose commercially available wall systems that meet the required STC rating and SOW requirements. Proposed systems will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation evaluation criteria.

34. Can the Government provide any available drawings, plans, specifications, details, reports, or other design documents associated with this project to better define the scope and performance requirements, in addition to the Floor Plan and SOW provided?

Response: The Government has provided the available project documentation with the solicitation, including the floor plan, SOW, and attachments. Additional documents are being provided through a solicitation amendment posted to SAM.gov. Offerors shall base proposals on the solicitation documents, site conditions, applicable codes, and amendments issued by the Government. If additional documentation becomes available, the Government may provide it by amendment.

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35. If drawings and specifications are not available, please clarify how the Government intends to evaluate differing technical approaches, materials, construction methods, and manufacturer selections proposed by Offerors to satisfy the project requirements?

Response: The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for proposing technical approaches, materials, construction methods, and manufacturer selections that meet the requirements of the SOW, solicitation, applicable codes, and any Government-issued amendments. The Government will assess whether each proposed approach demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirement, satisfies the stated performance and technical requirements, and provides an acceptable solution at a fair and reasonable price. Any assumptions, exceptions, or deviations from the solicitation requirements shall be clearly identified in the offeror’s proposal and may be considered during the Government’s evaluation.

36. Can the Government consider procuring this project as a Design-Build effort? A Design-Build approach would allow qualified contractors to develop project-specific design solutions that satisfy the Government's performance requirements while reducing the risk of differing interpretations of the scope, pricing disparities between Offerors, and potential change orders during execution.

Response: The Government will not procure this project as a Design-Build effort. Offerors shall prepare proposals based on the solicitation requirements, SOW, drawings, specifications, attachments, site conditions, applicable codes, and any amendments issued by the Government.

37. Can the Government clarify whether any scope items have been removed, modified, or are no longer required?

If so, please identify the specific work elements that have been eliminated or revised so that Offerors may accurately prepare their proposals.

Response: Yes. The following scope changes apply:

1. The roof assessment, repair, restoration, and waterproofing scope has been removed from the requirement and shall not be included in proposals.

2. The patio renovation requirement has been removed and shall not be included in proposals.

3. Concrete repair remains required in the following areas:

o Inside the warehouse opening;

o Outside the loading dock; and o Along and down the exterior ramp.

4. The Contractor shall uninstall and dispose of 56 existing workstations and approximately 110 linear feet of temporary wall from the RRCC.

5. For the RRCC build-out, network and electrical connectivity shall be installed for 82 new workstations, as shown on the floor plan.

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6. The General Contractor shall coordinate with the furniture vendor to ensure network, electrical, and furniture installations are properly aligned.

7. The requirement has been revised to add language allowing the Contractor to install or modify nine new wood doors with glazed windows, subject to SOW requirements and Government approval.

8. Added to 3.2 RRCC Facility Upgrade: Terminate the 4 Cat-6 cables at each workstation and to vendor supplied and installed Cat-6 Patch Panels in Server/Switch Room on existing Telco Racks.

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Base Feed Module

— Hardwire Connection — 3- or 4-Circuit

VZEB-0000-3

VZEB-0000-H2

VZEB-0000-H4

Class BC

Features

• Includes one base feed with black 0.5”(13mm) flexible galvanized steel conduit.

• Conduit for 3-Circuit includes eight 12-gauge wires for up to three 20 amp circuits of power.

• Conduit for 4-Circuit includes six 12-gauge and two 10-gauge wires for up to four 20 amp circuits of power.

• Base feed module can be field modified to accommodate left- or right-hand conditions.

• Standard in charcoal trim color only.

Specification Tips

• For use with:

–120 volt 60 hertz power sources only.

–Floor, column or wall hardwire connections –Frames equipped with power components

• Attaches at any one of the four receptacle sites in a powered base raceway of a panel frame.

• Not for use with tile to the floor panel applications.

• Do not mix components from different wiring configurations. Unique polarity keys and colors are used for each wiring configuration.

• Application may require approval of local authority having jurisdiction

(AHJ); ensure compliance before placing orders and installation.

To Order, Specify:

1) Product number.

(No finish specification required.)

Description Feed Length Number Price 3-Circuit

3-Circuit Hardwire 20 Amp 48”(1219mm) VZEB-0000-3 $ 572.79

72”(1829mm) VZEB-0006-H3 639.79

120”(3048mm) VZEB-0010-H3 773.79

180”(4572mm) VZEB-0015-H3 941.29

300”(7620mm) VZEB-0025-H3 1276.29

4-Circuit, 2+2

4-Circuit, 2+2 Hardwire 20 Amp 48”(1219mm) VZEB-0000-H2 $ 632.79

72”(1829mm) VZEB-0006-H2 699.79

120”(3048mm) VZEB-0010-H2 833.79

180”(4572mm) VZEB-0015-H2 1001.29

300”(7620mm) VZEB-0025-H2 1336.29

4-Circuit, 3+1

4-Circuit, 3+1 Hardwire 20 Amp 48”(1219mm) VZEB-0000-H4 $ 632.79

72”(1829mm) VZEB-0006-H4 699.79

120”(3048mm) VZEB-0010-H4 833.79

180”(4572mm) VZEB-0015-H4 1001.29

300”(7620mm) VZEB-0025-H4 1336.29

Compose Price List / April 2026

Electrical Components

Reference Information in response to Question #16.

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