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 70FBR226R00000018_001 for Naval Weapons Station Earle Building C-54 HVAC Rooftop Units Replacement and Mini Split Units for Server Room & Warehouse.

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

Note: The warehouse heating scope has been revised by the amended Statement of Work. The revised warehouse requirement is for two Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal, including associated heat-loss calculation, gas piping, venting, air combustion provisions, electrical work, controls, supports, penetrations, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout documentation. To the extent any prior question or response is inconsistent with the amended Statement of Work, the amended Statement of Work controls.

QUESTIONS

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

Response: The SAM.gov 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 238220. Section K of Solicitation 70FBR226R00000018_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 238220, (c) representations which the offeror should complete in order to identify their small business concern and (d) notice of misrepresentation.

2. Can Q&A still be submitted to CO?

Response: Refer to Solicitations instructions for questions submittal deadline.

3. The two warehouse heating and ventilation units are identified as “Unavailable” with no make, model, capacity, or serial number. Will the Government provide this information before proposal submission, or should offerors develop the repair/replacement scope entirely from the mandatory site visit?

Response: The Government has revised the warehouse heating scope. Offerors shall price the warehouse heating work in accordance with the revised Statement of Work. The revised requirement is for the Contractor to furnish and install two Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal, to serve the warehouse area of Building C-54, approximately 17,460 square feet.

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Before procurement or installation, the Contractor shall perform and submit a formal heat-loss calculation to confirm that the proposed heater quantity, capacity, and layout are adequate for the warehouse heating load. The Contractor shall also verify existing field conditions, confirm gas and electrical capacity, and submit proposed equipment, layout, gas piping, venting, controls, and installation details for Government review and approval.

4. Can the Government confirm how many units are being replaced in the Server Room?

Response: The Contractor shall remove the existing server room cooling unit and install two new 5-ton Liebert or equivalent cooling units in the server room. The intent is to have two installed units total: one primary unit and one backup/redundant unit.

5. For the server room, the SOW references an existing 5-ton Liebert unit and the installation of two cooling units. Can the Government confirm whether the requirement is for two new 5-ton units, replacement of the existing unit with two units, or is there another configuration?

Response: The Contractor shall remove the existing server room cooling unit and install two new 5-ton Liebert or equivalent cooling units in the server room. The intent is to have two installed units total: one primary unit and one backup/redundant unit.

6. Can the Government confirm if equivalent or superior equipment manufacturers and models acceptable in lieu of the listed Carrier and Liebert equipment?

Response: Equivalent or superior equipment manufacturers and models are acceptable, subject to Government review and approval and compliance with the solicitation and revised SOW requirements.

7. Can the Government confirm the required completion period and whether the one-year period of performance represents the maximum time for all work or includes inspection, submittal review, procurement, installation, testing, and final acceptance?

Response: The Government confirms that the one-year period of performance represents the maximum time for all work which includes inspection, submittal review, procurement, installation, testing, and final acceptance.

8. Can the Government confirm if delays caused by Government review of submittals, base access, security clearance processing, or equipment lead times result in an equitable schedule

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Response: Clause 52.212-4(d) Changes (NOV 2023) (Deviation AUG 2025). Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

An equitable schedule adjustment could be issued by the Contracting Officer via modification at no cost to the government.

9. Can the Government confirm who is the on-site contractor for BMS System?

Response: The on-site contractor for BMS System is Honeywell System.

10. Can the Government confirm the Honeywell BMS model / controller information and applicable communication protocol?

Response: The existing BMS controller is a Honeywell HON-9000. Offerors shall refer to the C54 BMS Spec Sheet for available controller and communication protocol information. New controls shall be compatible with and integrated into the existing Honeywell HON-9000 building automation/control system, as applicable to the installed equipment. Offerors shall include required coordination, programming, testing, and commissioning in their pricing.

11. Can the Government confirm if there is any existing ATC/BAS control system? If yes, please provide their contact information. The scope calls for integration with building existing automation system?

Response: Yes. An existing ATC/BAS control system exists and uses a Honeywell HON-9000 controller. New controls shall be compatible with and integrated into the existing Honeywell HON-9000 building automation/control system, as applicable to the installed equipment.

Offerors shall include required coordination, programming, testing, and commissioning in their pricing. Vendor coordination information, if required, will be provided after award.

12. Can the Government confirm if all new controls stand-alone controls?

Response: No. New controls are not assumed to be stand-alone unless permitted by the revised SOW, approved design, applicable code, and Government approval. Controls shall be compatible with and integrated into the existing Honeywell HON-9000 system where required or applicable.

13. Can the Government confirm if a plan is required for the crane?

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Response: A crane plan is not required with the proposal. The Contractor is responsible for determining means and methods, including crane size, placement, access, lift path, safety controls, and coordination with the Government and Naval Weapons Station Earle after award. All crane operations shall comply with applicable OSHA, site safety, and base requirements.

14. Can the Government confirm what are the specific locations for the roof crane?

Response: Specific crane locations are not prescribed by the Government. The Contractor shall determine proposed crane placement based on site conditions, access limitations, equipment requirements, and applicable safety requirements, subject to Government/site coordination after award.

15. Can the Government provide the specs for the HVAC system, name and model numbers?

Response: Specifications, equipment information, and basis-of-design requirements are provided in the revised Statement of Work and solicitation attachments. Offerors shall use the revised SOW, including the updated warehouse heating scope, when preparing proposals.

16. Can the Government confirm if construction is required only on the weekend?

Response: Operating Constraints are specified in Section 10 of Attachment A – Statement of Work, page 52 of the Solicitation or pages 5-6 of the SOW itself. Contractor employees shall perform all work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements.

17. With all the different requirements to bid on, will there be options lines for each or is it all one lump sum?

Response: The Solicitation and Excel Pricing Sheet have been structured into CLINS which will allow the offeror to bid on each requirement.

18. Would the Government consider adding an allowance for the work being done at the Warehouse instead of guessing for a bid?

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Response: No allowance will be added. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The warehouse scope has been revised to define the required heating method. Offerors shall price the warehouse heating work in accordance with the revised Statement of Work and pricing template.

The revised warehouse requirement is for the Contractor to furnish and install two Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal, including all required heat-loss calculation, gas piping, venting, combustion air provisions, electrical connections, disconnects, thermostats, controls, supports, roof or wall penetrations, flashing, sealing, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout documentation necessary for a complete and operational heating system.

The warehouse CLIN must be priced.

19. Can the Government confirm if the Warehouse is heat only?

Response: Yes. The warehouse scope is for heating. The revised warehouse requirement is for the Contractor to furnish and install two Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal, to serve the warehouse area of Building C- 54.

The Contractor shall perform a formal heat-loss calculation before procurement or installation to confirm the proposed units are properly sized. The Contractor shall include all required gas piping, venting, combustion air provisions, electrical work, controls, structural supports, penetrations, flashing, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout documentation required for a complete and operational heating system.

20. Can the Government provide make, model or specs for new heating and ventilation units in Warehouse area?

Response: Yes. The revised warehouse heating scope identifies the basis of design as two Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal. Each unit shall have approximately 400,000 BTU/hr input capacity, 83% thermal efficiency, aluminized steel heat exchanger, propeller fan, and power-vented configuration.

The Contractor shall confirm the exact model number, voltage, gas pressure requirements, vent category, clearance requirements, suspension requirements, and required accessories before procurement. Proposed substitutions shall be equal to or better than the basis of design and are subject to Government review and approval.

Before procurement or installation, the Contractor shall submit a formal heat-loss calculation confirming that the proposed heater quantity, capacity, and layout are adequate for the

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21. Can the Government provide specs for insulation?

Response: The revised warehouse heating scope does not prescribe specific insulation for existing warehouse heating equipment. The Contractor shall provide any required insulation for gas piping, venting, combustion air ducting, roof or wall penetrations, or related work in accordance with applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, industry standards, and the revised Statement of Work.

22. Can the Government confirm if a revised scope will be issued to balance the air conditioning on the floor?

Response: The Government does not intend to issue a revised scope for balancing air conditioning on the floor. Testing and balancing requirements remain limited to new units and any existing systems modified or affected by the Contractor’s work, as stated in the solicitation and revised SOW.

23. Can the Government confirm where the condenser is in the Server Room?

Response: The existing server room condenser is located on the roof. Final condenser placement for the new equipment shall be coordinated after award and shall comply with the revised SOW, manufacturer requirements, and site conditions.

24. Can the Government confirm what the roof-load weight is for the Warehouse?

Response: Refer to the Roof Framing Plan.

25. Can the Government confirm if gas is used for HVACs in the Warehouse?

Response: Yes. The revised warehouse heating scope requires natural gas-fired unit heaters.

The Contractor shall extend the existing natural gas line from the mechanical room into the warehouse and connect to two new Modine 400,000 BTU natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal.

The Contractor shall field verify existing gas service, meter, regulator, pressure, pipe size, pipe material, and available capacity. The Contractor shall confirm that the existing gas system can support the added connected load of 800,000 BTU/hr, plus existing connected gas loads, before gas piping modifications begin.

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26. Can the Government confirm what is the max electrical availability for the 2 Units in the Warehouse?

Response: The Contractor shall field verify available electrical service, panel capacity, voltage, and phase for the warehouse heating equipment. The Contractor shall confirm electrical requirements for the final approved unit heater model and provide all required electrical circuits, disconnects, conduit, conductors, junction boxes, controls wiring, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, labels, testing, and final connections in accordance with the revised Statement of Work, manufacturer requirements, and applicable electrical codes.

The previously provided electrical information for existing equipment remains available for reference only, but the Contractor is responsible for verifying actual field conditions and confirming compatibility with the final approved equipment before procurement or installation.

27. Can the Government confirm what is the line set length between evaporator and condenser in

Warehouse?

Response: There is no refrigerant line set requirement for the revised warehouse heating scope. The revised warehouse scope requires installation of two natural gas-fired, power-vented, suspended unit heaters, or approved equal. The Contractor shall provide all required natural gas piping, venting, combustion air provisions, electrical connections, controls, supports, penetrations, testing, startup, and commissioning for a complete and operational warehouse heating system.

28. Can the Government confirm if we are connecting new units to existing ductwork and piping as required?

Response: For the revised warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall provide new gas piping, venting, combustion air provisions, electrical connections, controls, supports, and related accessories required for the new natural gas-fired suspended unit heaters. Existing ductwork is not the basis of the revised warehouse heating approach unless the Contractor identifies a required interface with existing building systems and the Government approves that approach.

For rooftop and server room HVAC work, the Contractor may connect to existing ductwork, piping, electrical, and controls where suitable. If new or modified ductwork, piping, insulation, supports, controls, or accessories are required for a complete and operational installation, the Contractor shall assess and include that work in its proposal.

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29. Can the Government confirm if testing and balancing is just needed for new units, not for the existing system? If balancing is required for existing system, can the Government provide drawings or quantities of the units?

Response: Testing, startup, and commissioning are required for all new installed equipment, including the rooftop units, server room cooling units, and warehouse heating units. Testing and balancing are required for new units and for any existing systems modified or affected by the Contractor’s work.

For the revised warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall perform all required startup and commissioning, including verification of gas pressure, leak testing, electrical operation, power venter operation, fan operation, ignition sequence, burner operation, thermostat operation, safety shutdowns, vent operation, combustion air adequacy, and simultaneous heater operation. The Contractor shall provide startup and commissioning documentation at closeout.

30. Can the Government confirm Is it Buy America Only?

Response: RFO FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials requirements apply as included in the solicitation.

31. Can the Government confirm if buying America or DPAS is required for this project?

Response: RFO FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials requirements apply as included in the solicitation. DPAS requirements do not apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

32. Can the Government confirm if there are any asbestos in the insulation? If so, is there any mention in the SOW for pricing?

Response: No known asbestos has been identified in the areas of work. Asbestos abatement is not part of the scope of work.

33. Can the Government confirm if asbestos abatement is part of the scope of work? If yes, please provide reports or quantities.

Response: No known asbestos has been identified in the areas of work. Asbestos abatement is not part of the scope of work.

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34. Can the Government confirm whether there is a warranty for the roof?

Response: The existing roof does not have a warranty. The Contractor remains responsible for required equipment and workmanship warranties specified in the SOW.

35. Can the Government confirm existing roof under warranty? If yes, please provide existing roof warranty information.

Response: The existing roof does not have a warranty. The Contractor remains responsible for required equipment and workmanship warranties specified in the SOW.

36. Can the Government confirm if existing roof curbs and adapter curbs exist to remain and reuse?

Response: Existing rooftop units are installed on roof curbs. The Government requires new roof curbs or adapter curbs, as applicable, due to potential deterioration, rust, or damage.

Offerors shall include required roof curb/adapter curb work in their proposals.

37. Can the Government provide mechanical, electrical and controls as-built drawings?

Response: For mechanical, electrical and controls as-built drawings the Government has provided as Attachments to the Solicitation.

38. Can the Government confirm who is the manufacturer of the roof and the HVAC system?

Response: The AC units are manufactured by Carrier. The server room system is a Liebert Deluxe System.

39. Can the Government confirm whether there are any as built for the work being requested?

Response: Yes. Structural as-builts are available. Offerors shall use the available solicitation attachments, site visit observations, and field verification to develop their proposals. For the revised warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall field verify final heater locations, gas pipe routing, vent routing, electrical requirements, structural supports, and penetration locations before procurement or installation.

40. Can the Government provide locations on the plans where the new Liebert units are set and what rooms?

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Response: The new Liebert or equivalent systems shall be installed in the server room. Final equipment placement shall be coordinated between the Government and the Contractor after award, based on equipment size, access, clearances, manufacturer requirements, and site conditions.

For the revised warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall provide emergency shutoff, fire alarm interlock, or related fire/life safety interfaces where required by applicable codes, facility standards, manufacturer requirements, or approved design

41. Can the Government confirm if there are any special requirements for the fire alarm?

Response: Fire alarm replacement is not included in the base scope. Existing duct smoke detectors may remain and be reused if compatible with the new installation and if not disturbed.

If the Contractor’s work requires relocation, modification, reconnection, testing, or code-required changes to duct smoke detectors or related fire alarm components, the Contractor shall include required coordination and work in accordance with applicable codes and site requirements.

For the revised warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall provide emergency shutoff, fire alarm interlock, or related fire/life safety interfaces where required by applicable codes, facility standards, manufacturer requirements, or approved design

42. Can the Government confirm if the fire alarm work is part of the scope of work or exists to remain?

Response: Fire alarm replacement is not included in the base scope. Existing duct smoke detectors may remain and be reused if compatible with the new installation and if not disturbed.

If the Contractor’s work requires relocation, modification, reconnection, testing, or code-required changes to duct smoke detectors or related fire alarm components, the Contractor shall include required coordination and work in accordance with applicable codes and site requirements.

43. Can the Government confirm if the existing duct smoke detectors remain and be reused?

Response: Yes. Existing duct smoke detectors may remain and be reused if compatible with the new installation and if not otherwise required to be replaced by code or site requirements.

44. Can the Government confirm if the new RTU’s units required need to have GFI outlets of marine lights?

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Response: Yes. New RTUs shall include GFI/GFCI service outlets and marine-grade service lights, as required by the solicitation, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and site conditions.

45. Can the Government confirm if an engineer is required?

Response: Yes. The Contractor shall provide qualified engineering support as necessary to design, verify, and document the proposed HVAC replacement, server room cooling, and warehouse heating work, including mechanical, electrical, structural, controls, gas piping, venting, combustion air, and roof or wall penetration considerations, as applicable.

For the warehouse heating scope, the Contractor shall provide a formal heat-loss calculation before procurement or installation and shall submit gas piping sizing, venting, combustion air, electrical, controls, and structural suspension details for Government review and approval.

Where required by code, regulation, base requirement, or approved design, drawings and calculations shall be prepared or stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer.

46. Can the Government confirm if any permits are required?

Response: Yes. U.S. Navy internal inspections and permits are required, as applicable. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining required permits and approvals through the Government-provided Navy points of contact after award.

For the revised warehouse heating scope, required coordination may include gas piping, combustion equipment, venting, electrical work, roof or wall penetrations, fire/life safety, environmental, safety, and other applicable site approvals. Points of contact for Fire, Environmental, Safety, Dig Site Work, Design and Construction, and other applicable offices will be provided after award. Offerors shall include required permit coordination in their pricing and schedule.

47. For Units Serial #N12K740240 and #N12K740243

(a) Is lee temp required?

Response: Low ambient temperature control shall be provided if required for the equipment to operate under the specified outdoor design conditions and manufacturer requirements. The contractor shall include any required low ambient control features in the equipment submittal for Government review and approval.

(b) Is the indoor unit ducted supply? If so is 0.3 ESP ok for the duct work?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing indoor unit configuration and ductwork

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(c) Is a remote T/H sensor still required, or can an internal temperature and humidity sensor be provided?

Response: A remote temperature/humidity sensor shall be provided where required by the SOW, drawings, or control sequence. An internal temperature and humidity sensor may be acceptable if it provides equivalent control performance and meets the project requirements.

The proposed sensor configuration shall be included in the contractor’s submittal for Government review and approval

(d) Is voltage 208 3 phase?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing electrical service in the field and coordinate with the equipment manufacturer prior to procurement. Equipment voltage and phase shall be compatible with the existing electrical service and shall meet the requirements of the SOW, drawings, and applicable codes. Final electrical requirements shall be included in the contractor’s submittal for Government review and approval

48. For Unit Serial #N12K740244, is voltage 460 volt 3 phase?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing electrical service in the field and coordinate with the equipment manufacturer prior to procurement. Equipment voltage and phase shall be compatible with the existing electrical service and shall meet the requirements of the SOW, drawings, and applicable codes. Final electrical requirements shall be included in the contractor’s submittal for Government review and approval.

49. For Unit Serial #N12K740242

(a) Is a Humidifier required?

Response: A humidifier is required only if shown in the SOW, drawings, equipment schedule, or necessary to meet the specified humidity control requirements. The contractor shall verify the existing unit configuration and project performance requirements and include any required humidification components in the equipment submittal for Government review and approval.

(b) Is the indoor unit rear return ducted and top ducted supply? If so is 0.3 ESP ok for the duct work?

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Response: The contractor shall verify the existing indoor unit configuration and ductwork conditions during the site visit. If the indoor unit is rear return ducted with top ducted supply,

0.3 ESP may be acceptable provided it is sufficient to meet the required airflow, equipment performance, and manufacturer installation requirements. Final equipment selection and ESP shall be submitted for Government review and approval.

(c) Is the voltage 208 3 phase?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing electrical service in the field and coordinate with the equipment manufacturer prior to procurement. Equipment voltage and phase shall be compatible with the existing electrical service and shall meet the SOW, drawings, and applicable code requirements. Final electrical requirements shall be included in the contractor’s submittal for Government review and approval

50. For Unit Serial #N12K740241

(a) Is the indoor unit ducted supply? If so is 0.3 ESP ok for the duct work?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing indoor unit configuration and ductwork conditions during the site visit and shall provide equipment compatible with the existing conditions and project requirements. If the indoor unit is ducted, 0.3 ESP may be acceptable provided it is sufficient to meet the required airflow, equipment performance, and manufacturer installation requirements. Final equipment selection and ESP shall be submitted for Government review and approval.

(b) Is voltage 460 3 phase?

Response: The contractor shall verify the existing electrical service requirements in the field and coordinate with the equipment manufacturer prior to procurement. Equipment voltage and phase shall be compatible with the existing electrical service and shall meet the requirements of the SOW, drawings, and applicable codes. Final electrical requirements shall be included in the contractor’s submittal for Government review and approval.

51. For all Units

(a) Is internal return air smoke sensor required for units without them?

Response: The contractor shall provide smoke detection devices where required by the SOW, drawings, applicable codes, and manufacturer requirements. If a unit is not shown or specified with an internal return air smoke sensor, the contractor shall identify any required code or manufacturer-driven requirement in its submittal for Government review and approval

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(b) Is electric reheat required for all units?

Response: Electric reheat is required only where shown in the SOW, drawings, equipment schedule, or manufacturer-required configuration for the intended operation. If electric reheat is not indicated for a specific unit, it shall not be assumed to be required unless needed to meet the specified performance requirements.

(c) Is steam generating canister humidifier required?

Response: A steam-generating canister humidifier is required only where shown in the SOW, drawings, equipment schedule, or otherwise necessary to meet the specified humidity control requirements. The contractor shall provide equipment and accessories necessary to satisfy the project performance requirements

(d) Is a leak detection cable required for each unit 20 feet for placement external to the unit around the perimeter of the unit? Or is a spot detector required which is typically put in an external drain pan provided by the contractor?

Response: The contractor shall provide leak detection in accordance with the SOW, drawings, and manufacturer recommendations. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor may provide either a leak detection cable installed around the unit perimeter or an approved spot detector installed in an external drain pan, provided the proposed solution meets the project requirements and is submitted for Government review and approval. The contractor shall include any required external drain pan and associated accessories as part of the installation

52. In SOW & Drawings, the location for the 2nd evap unit in the server room is not visible, can the government please identify the new additional location?

Response: The final location of the second evaporator unit will be coordinated with the successful contractor, after award. The Government has identified a potential location behind the door and next to the breaker box, when entering the server room from the office space;

however, the exact placement will be determined in coordination with the Government and the contractor to make sure it meets the project requirements and site conditions.

53. The CLIN pricing sheet includes a bonding line for 3% of the project cost, while FAR 52.228-15 appears to require performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the original contract price when applicable. Please confirm the required bond amount and whether the 3% line is only a pricing allowance.

Response: This is a payment bond. A payment bond of 3% of the total cost of the project will be required after award of the contract.

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54. Can the Government confirm if a bid bond is required?

Response: This is a payment bond. A payment bond of 3% of the total cost of the project will be required after award of the contract.

55. Can the Government confirm an anticipated start and completion date for the project?

Response: The period of performance is one year from the date of award. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026, or sooner.

56. The CLIN sheet lists different serial/identification numbers for RTU #4 and the server room equipment than those shown in the SOW. Can the Government confirm the correct equipment identification numbers to be used for pricing and proposal purposes?

Response: Serial Number for Air Handler Roof Top Unit (RTU) #4 under CLINs 00004B, 00004C, 0004D, 0004E and Serial Number for Air Handler Server Room under CLINs 00005B, 00005C, 0005D, 0005E in the Excel Sheet has been corrected. Solicitation CLINS are correct and require no updates. Updated CLIN Excel Sheet will be posted on SAM.gov.

57. For Davis-Bacon compliance, can the Government confirm the applicable labor classifications for HVAC installation, rooftop unit replacement, ductwork, refrigeration piping, electrical work, and equipment commissioning?

Response: The Contracting Officer has reviewed the Wage Determination Davis-Bacon No.

NJ20260037 Mod 1 dated 05/18/2026 and determined is not applicable to the requirement.

Incorporation of Wage Determination 2015-4195, Revision 33 dated 07/30/2026 will be applicable to the requirement.

58. Section L #6 Technical Proposal – what information needs to be redacted?

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

59. Can the Government confirm whether subcontractors must be identified in the proposal and whether Government approval is required before contacting or engaging subcontractors?

Response: Subcontractors do not need to be identified in the proposal, and Government

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60. Can the Government confirm how many Past Performance projects are required?

Response: Per Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award, Factor 2 Past Performance, the offeror shall include three references of services directly related and relevant to the services to be performed under the SOW.

61. Can the Government confirm if a bid due date extension if possible?

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.

62. Can the Government confirm whether it will issue an amendment addressing the above questions before the proposal’s due date?

Response: All Q&A will be posted in the Contracting Opportunity in SAM.gov as an Attachment before the proposal’s due date.

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