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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation 70US0926R70093559, a design-build contract for the United States Secret Service (USSS) Rowley Training Center (RTC) to construct two 12-lane 50-yard Modular Firing Ranges. The proposal due date is May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with a 10-month period of performance and liquidated damages of $1,437 per day. This is a 100% small business set-aside contract with a NAICS code of 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing). The solicitation emphasizes fully prefabricated, off-site modular construction with integrated floor, walls, and roof systems delivered for assembly only, with no conventional structural construction on base.
The Q&A document addresses 147 vendor questions covering critical design and technical requirements. Key specifications include: 100% outside air (purge) HVAC system preferred; no restrooms, plumbing, or automatic sprinkler systems required (fire extinguishers mandatory); hollow metal doors with keying coordinated by USSS; integration with Honeywell Niagara N4 building automation system; wall-mounted air compressor drops; two-way communication systems between shooters and control booths; dedicated transformer for electrical service; no exterior windows required; and compliance with current federal, state, and local codes including UFC 4-179-02 standards. The facility includes a single classroom, weapons cleaning room, control booths, bullet trap area, and an ARMAG ammunition storage unit with exterior double doors and interior access from each range and cleaning room. Design decisions regarding fire suppression coverage areas, lead collection systems (auger-based preferred over 3.5-gallon canisters with mandatory Linatex), clear vertical height minimums, geotechnical investigations, and utility connection requirements are delegated to the Contractor's Designer of Record. Government review periods were confirmed at 7 days, and payment terms follow a 25-25-30-20 structure tied to drawings, IFR submission, material procurement, and Factory Acceptance Test completion.
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| Modular Firing Range |
| Solicitation #: 70US0926R70093559 |
| Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm EST |
| Question # | SOW Reference | Vendor's Question | USSS Response |
| 1 | Please provide the wage scale. | Davis-Bacon Act WD #: MD20260121 | |
| 2 | What are the liquidated damages? | $1,437 per day | |
| 3 | What is the duration of the job? | The POP is for 10-months. | |
| 4 | Four files were downloaded from the SAM website. Are there any missing files like conceptual plans or specifications? | The conceptual plans were handout at the site visit. | |
| 5 | 1. Introduction | Clarify if classrooms, restrooms, or break rooms are required in addition to the weapons cleaning room. If they are, please lay out in the floorplan. | The structure has a single classroom and weapons cleaning room as shown on the concept sketches provided. Restrooms nor breakrooms are not required for this project. |
| 6 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 12 | It is stated to construct offices and support spaces per design. Can a floorplan be provided in order to understand the types of rooms required and the preferred layout of the rooms? | The structure has a single classroom and weapons cleaning room as shown on the concept sketches provided. The Contractor must perform the construction per Contractor's Designer of Record's design. |
| 7 | 1. Introduction - Page 1 | Our ranges are built to UFC 4-179-02 standards which supercedes ETL 11-18. | The design and construction must comply with all current federal, state, and local codes. |
| 8 | 1. Introduction | Will this project be considered pieces of equipment? | A single equipment: Modular Firing Range |
| 9 | 1. Introduction | What type of security access is requested? What doors are required to be covered? | Hollow metal doors. Keying for access to the building to be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities and JJRTC Security. |
| 10 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | What areas are to be covered by the fire supression system? What will be the pressure of the fire riser? | Areas to be covered by the fire supression include the classroom, weapons cleaning room, control booths, bullet trap area, and the areas for the shooters. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 11 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | What make and model is the RTC Facilities BAS system the fire controls will need to integrate with? | Honeywell Niagara N4. |
| 12 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | Where is the point of origin of the loudspeaker system to each room? | The point of origin is the control booths, with speakers in the ranges. |
| 13 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Are raised floors in the control rooms requested? | No, floor levels are the same. |
| 14 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | What are expected loads for heavy equipment, racking, and stored materials? Where will these be located inside the range or support rooms? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 15 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Please clarify what is required for internal communications in the weapons cleaning room. | Not required, but cleaning room visibility from the control booths would be required. |
| 16 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | In what locations do the 6 air compressor drops need to be mounted in the weapons cleaning room? All against the walls or can some be attached to the ceiling in the open room space? | Wall mounted. |
| 17 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Is it acceptable for the air compressor to be in the weapons cleaning room? | Acceptable, preferably in an under-counter storage area. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 18 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | In addition to a PA system from the control room to the live fire area, is a two-way communication system requested between the shooters and the control booth? Examples are individual mic and speaker at each stall or one or two 2-way comms positioned behind the shooter stalls. | Yes, this is a requirement, even with just 2-way earpro/headsets with a base station in the control booths. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 19 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Is it acceptable to condition the air of the weapons cleaning room, vestibule, hallways with the same system used for the control rooms? Each live fire area will have it's own individual AHU system. | Yes, acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 20 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | If we provided some type of open source communication for the HVAC units for the control room and support rooms to communicate with the BAS System, is that acceptable? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 21 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Will the electric service feed come from the same transformer that wil lserve the ranges? | Yes, all feed will come from the same dedicated transformer installed by the Contractor. |
| 22 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Will the electrical outlets need to be explosion resistant as well in the ammunition magazine? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 23 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Is electric heat via the HVAC acceptable for the ammunition magazine? | Yes. The ARMAG has its own requirements/specifications. |
| 24 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Air expulsion - Is this referring to mechanically exhausting air in addition to the standard passive vents and if so, what are the air change requirements? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 25 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | What areas are to be covered by the fire supression system? What will be the pressure of the fire riser? | Areas to be covered by the fire supression include the classroom, weapons cleaning room, control booths, bullet trap area, and the areas for the shooters. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. |
| 26 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | Will fiber or copper the main feed for the WIFi server inside the range? | Fiber and/or Blue line feed will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities and JJRTC CIO during the design phase. |
| 27 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | Is there a preferred make and model of WiFi components, i.e. router, switch, access ponts? | Fiber and/or Blue line feed will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities and JJRTC CIO during the design phase. |
| 28 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 12 | What rooms require exterior view windows? | No exterior windows required. Towers need to view the range and cleaning room. A window in the main exterior door entering between the ranges would be preferred. |
| 29 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 12 | What location do loading dock doors need to be placed? | No loading docks required. |
| 30 | Would the Government consider holding a second site visit? | No | |
| 31 | During today’s site visit, it was noted that the RFI deadline is May 8th, which is four days from today. Given the limited time to thoroughly review the documents and prepare complete RFIs, we would like to request an extension to the RFI deadline. | Unfortunately, extension cannot be granted. | |
| 32 | Please confirm that existing asphalt does not need to be removed in the area of the new modular building, except where required for footing or foundation walls. | Confirmed. | |
| 33 | Please confirm that no new asphalt work is included in the scope of this project. | Confirmed. | |
| 34 | Can you confirm if a geotechnical report or any subsurface info is available for the site related to foundation design (soil, groundwater, obstructions, etc.)? |
The documents say the contractor is responsible for investigating subsurface conditions during design and handling any mitigation.
Just to move forward with pricing and foundation design, please let us know:
| • | If a geotech report exists and can be shared | |||
| • | If any prior subsurface testing was done | |||
| • | Any known site conditions we should assume | |||
| This is to confirm assumptions for the footing design and coordinate with the modular subcontractor. | No Geotechnical report/data available. No subsurface testing was done and no known site conditions to report. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | |||
| 35 | The documents for this bid were available on SAM.gov without any downloading restrictions. What documents we can share with our subcontractors in order to get pricing for this work, without them signing an NDA? | You can share all documents with subs; however, the same rules applies to the PRIME is the same rules applies to their Subs too. | ||
| 36 | Can we share copies of the Concept Layout Plans that were handed out at the site visit and the Photos we took at the site visit with our subcontractors? | Yes; however, the same rules applies to the Sub as the PRIME. | ||
| 37 | Are the Restroom and two Classroom Buildings part of this contract? If so, what wall and roof structure materials should they be constructed from? | The Restroom and two Classroom Buildings is not part of this contract. | ||
| 38 | Do the Modular Ranges need a full perimeter concrete foundation wall to close off the space beneath the modular units, or just segmented concrete foundations (like rectangular Piers) at the ends and junctions between the units like what we saw at the existing ranges? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 39 | Where are the Masonry Wall needed that are mentioned in the SOW? | No masonry walls required. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 40 | Will the bullet traps currently being used at the current USSS RTC site be acceptable for | |||
| this MFR? | Yes, but per the existing range installers, it would make linatex a mandatory addition. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |||
| 41 | Does USSS require an auger or conveyor for lead remediation? This will increase the | |||
| project's cost but will make maintenance easier for USSS personnel. | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | |||
| 42 | Does USSS require a complete purge HVAC system? | Yes. | ||
| 43 | Can Saturday be included as a workday during the installation of MFR? | This will be a case-by-case requirement but it will need to be approved by the Government. | ||
| 44 | Can the HVAC all be rooftop-mounted as the area is constrained for space? | Acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 45 | Is there an on-site stockpile location to dispose or use dirt for this project? How much dirt is available for use? | No. This will be discussed during the design/construction phase. | ||
| 46 | Please provide digital copies of documents distributed during the sitewalk. | This option is not available. | ||
| 47 | Please provide the required Davis-Bacon wage scale. | See Response #1 | ||
| 48 | Do we need to provide parking for facility use? | No. | ||
| 49 | When will the parking lot be cleared for use? Who will be responsible for moving the trailers? | The parking lot is currently being cleared. RTC Facilities is responsible for removing the existing trailers. | ||
| 50 | Refering to Page 9 of the SOW. Please confirm that restrooms will not be included within the MFR. | Refer to response #5 | ||
| 51 | Refering to Page 9 of the SOW. Please confirm that the MFR will not need any plumbing. | Confirmed. No plumbing is required. | ||
| 52 | Please confirm that this solicitation is a small business set-aside. | Confirmed, this requirement is 100% small business set-aside. | ||
| 53 | According to MDE's official website the current processing time for an E&S Control and SWM Plan review and approval is 9 months. Will MDE approval be required for this project? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining this during the design phase. | ||
| 54 | What are the requirements/specifications for the Contractor provided ARMAG Vault? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements in coorination with ARMAG Corporation and JJRTC Facilities during the design phase. | ||
| 55 | In order to determine the NFPA fire requirments will the MFR be considered an inhabited structure or a training prop? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 56 | Please provide information on the requirements of the classroom divider discussed during the site-walk. | A classroom divider is not required. | ||
| 57 | Please confirm requirement for HVAC to pull 100% outside air. | 100% outside air, confirmed. | ||
| 58 | Please provide clarification on the required dimensions of the sidewalk. | 10 feet wide in front of the MFR. | ||
| 59 | Please provide clarification on the required dimensions of the exterior "common areas" shown on Page 15 of the Powerpoint Handout. | 10 feet wide in front of the MFR. 6 feet wide at the rear of the MFR. | ||
| 60 | Please provide estimates on length needed to connect to existing utilites and what surface disturbance will be required. | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 61 | Refering to Page 19 of the SOW. Please provide clarification if the CQM for Contractors course is preferred or required for the Superintendent | This requirement is preferred. | ||
| 62 | On Page 19 of the SOW the work hours are listed as 0700-1600. On Page 28 of the SOW the work hours are listed as 0700-1700. Are the Site work hours from 0700-1600 or 0700-1700? Please clarify. | Site work hours are 0700 - 1700. Mondays to Fridays. | ||
| 63 | Refering to Page 16 of the SOW it states: "All construction submittals must be reviewed and stamped by the Designer of Record (DOR) and Quality Control Manager (QCM)" Can you please confirm whether both the DOR and QCM are required to stamp all construction submittals, or if the intent is for only the DOR to provide the professional stamp while the QCM performs the quality control review? | Correct, the intent is for only the DOR to provide the professional stamp while the QCM performs the quality control review. | ||
| 64 | What is the access protocol for the site? Please provide assumed time to go through this process. | Refer to section 10: Security and Access Control | ||
| 65 | Will security devices be provided by owner or contractor? | Access security will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities, and JJRTC Security. Security devices (if applicable) will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities, JJRTC CIO, and JJRTC Security during the design phase. | ||
| 66 | Is there a proprietary building automation system used on campus? | Yes, Honeywell Niagara N4. | ||
| 67 | What schedule assumptions should be assumed due to facility operations? | Work according to normal site work hours: 0700 - 1700. Mondays to Fridays. | ||
| 68 | What laydown areas will be provided? What areas are available for staging the modular trainers for placement? | Laydown areas adjacent to, or in close proximity to construction area, will be provided by JJRTC Facilities. Modular classroom trailers are not within the scope of this project. | ||
| 69 | 1. Introduction | Due to the type of funding allocated for the project and need for timely execution, will the range be considered a piece of equipment? | See Response #8 | |
| 70 | 1. Introduction | What type of security access is requested? What doors are required to be covered? | Hollow metal doors. Keying for access to the building to be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities, and JJRTC Security. | |
| 71 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | It was mentioned during the site walk that no sprinkler system would be required for the project. Please confirm. | Confirmed, No sprinler system is required for this project. | |
| 72 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | What make and model is the RTC Facilities BAS system the fire controls will need to integrate with? | Honeywell Niagara N4. | |
| 73 | 2. Scope and Project Description - Page 3 | Where is the point of origin of the loudspeaker system to each room? | The points of origin are the control booths. | |
| 74 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Are raised floors in the control rooms requested? | No, floor levels are the same as other range areas. | |
| 75 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | What are expected loads for heavy equipment, racking, and stored materials? Where will these be located inside the range or support rooms? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 76 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Please clarify what is required for internal communications in the weapons cleaning room. | Not required. | |
| 77 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | In what locations do the 6 air compressor drops need to be mounted in the weapons cleaning room? All against the walls or can some be attached to the ceiling in the open room space? | Wall mounted. | |
| 78 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | Is it acceptable for the air compressor to be in the weapons cleaning room? | Acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 79 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 7 | In addition to a PA system from the control room to the live fire area, is a two-way communication system requested between the shooters and the control booth? Examples are individual mic and speaker at each stall or one or two 2-way comms positioned behind the shooter stalls. | Yes, acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 80 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Is it acceptable to condition the air of the weapons cleaning room, vestibule, hallways with the same system used for the control rooms? Each live fire area will have it's own individual AHU system. | Acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 81 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | If we provided some type of open source communication for the HVAC units for the control room and support rooms to communicate with the BAS System, is that acceptable? | Yes, acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 82 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Will the electric service feed come from the same transformer that will serve the ranges? | Yes, all feed will come from the same dedicated transformer installed by the Contractor. | |
| 83 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Will the electrical outlets need to be explosion resistant as well in the ammunition magazine? | Not applicable. Refer to Response #23 | |
| 84 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Is electric heat via the HVAC acceptable for the ammunition magazine? | Acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements in coorination with ARMAG Corporation and JJRTC Facilities during the design phase. | |
| 85 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 8 | Air expulsion - Is this referring to mechanically exhausting air in addition to the standard passive vents and if so, what are the air change requirements? | Yes. A 100% outside air (purge) system is preferred for the range ventilation system. | |
| 86 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | What areas are to be covered by the fire supression system? What will be the pressure of the fire riser? | Areas to be covered by the fire supression include the classroom, weapons cleaning room, control booths, bullet trap area, and the areas for the shooters. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |
| 87 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | Will fiber or copper the main feed for the WIFi server inside the range? | Fiber and/or Blue line feed will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities and JJRTC CIO during the design phase. | |
| 88 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 9 | Is there a preferred make and model of WiFi components, i.e. router, switch, access ponts? | Fiber and/or Blue line feed will be coordinated with JJRTC Facilities and JJRTC CIO during the design phase. | |
| 89 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 12 | Clarify if any rooms require exterior view windows. | No exterior windows required. | |
| 90 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 12 | What location do loading dock doors need to be placed? | No loading docks required. Designed to allow forklift access. | |
| 91 | 3. Design-Build Process & Milestones - Page 3 | Confirm that the Government's review period will be 7 days instead of the listed 14 days. The reason for this is because speed of delivery was emphasized on the site vist. It is imperative that these deadlines are tighted up to cause no delays. | Confirmed, the Government's review period will be 7 days. | |
| 92 | 4. Design Requirements - Page 10 | Confirm that the Government's review period will be 7 days instead of the listed 14 days. The reason for this is because speed of delivery was emphasized on the site vist. It is imperative that these deadlines are tighted up to cause no delays. | Refer to response #91 | |
| 93 | 5. Construction Requirements - Page 13 | Confirm that the Government's review period will be 7 days instead of the listed 14 days. The reason for this is because speed of delivery was emphasized on the site vist. It is imperative that these deadlines are tighted up to cause no delays. | Refer to response #91 | |
| 94 | Notes from on site visit | Is the gun and ammo storage unit considered an ammunition magazine or an armory? | Amory. The ARMAG has its own requirements/specifications. It will be used for weapons and ammo storage. | |
| 95 | Notes from on site visit | Clarify that no restrooms, break rooms, or kitchenettes are required. | Confirmed, no restrooms, break rooms, or kitchenettes are required. | |
| 96 | Notes from on site visit | Please clarify that state and local codes will not have to be followed since the government is the local AHJ. | The design and construction must comply with all current federal, state, and local codes. | |
| 97 | Notes from on site visit | Is the checkpoint point on the SE side of the campus (near 9901 Powder Mill Rd) avaiable for entry to deliver the modules? If so, what is the width of the gate opening? | JJRTC Facilities in cordination with JJRTC Security will provide a dedicated access gate for standard modular units delivery. | |
| 98 | Attachment 2 Design-Build SOW - Intoduction - Objectives - page 1 | ETL Compliance is mentioned. ETL has been superceded by UFC 4-179-2 for Small Arms Range Criteria. (see attachment - 1-UFC 4-179-02 Small Arms Ranges 2025) This new UFC criteria discourages the use of containers due to several issues regarding quality of structure, height restrictions, ventilation issues, leaking, as well as other factors.) Can you please confirm the new UFC 4-179-2 will be required for this project? | Use the most recent/current code. The design and construction must comply with all current federal, state, and local codes. | |
| 99 | UFC 4-179-02 Table 4-1 identifies a minimum clear vertical height of 10 ft. from finished floor to bottom of baffle for ranges with target distances greater than 82 ft. This requirement significantly increases overall structure height, structural steel requirements, project cost, production duration, transportation complexity, and field installation logistics. |
| Because this project is intended to function as an open tactical range with no interior support columns or walls, it is requested that consideration be taken for an alternate design utilizing an 8 ft. minimum clear vertical height from finished floor to bottom of baffle. Is this acceptable? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 100 | Notes from on site visit | During the site visit, it was noted that a 100% outside air (purge) system is preferred for the range ventilation system. If a purge system is implemented, meeting the conditioning requirements would require a custom-designed solution, including mechanical cooling units and energy recovery systems. |
Alternatively, a standard recirculating system would provide effective temperature and humidity control, ensure airflow of 50–75 feet per minute across the firing line, and comply with NIOSH, OSHA, and EPA requirements. This system operates by recirculating approximately 75% of the total supply air, with the remaining 25% drawn from outside air.
| Please confirm whether a recirculating ventilation system would be acceptable in place of a purge ventilation system. | A 100% outside air (purge) system is preferred for the range ventilation system. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 101 | Notes from on site visit | During the site visit, it was noted that an auger-based lead collection system for the bullet trap could be utilized in place of the current 3.5-gallon canister collection method. | |
| Please confirm whether the lead collection system should remain as the 3.5-gallon canister configuration, or if it should be revised to incorporate an auger-based collection system. | An auger-based collection system is preferred. Either could be utilized, as long as 3.5-gallon canister configuration includes Linatex. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 102 | Notes from on site visit | During the site visit, it was noted that the ranges are required to be fully modular. Certain modular range designs may incorporate traditional on-site construction elements—such as a floor slab, exterior siding, and roofing—effectively resulting in a “building within a building.” | |
| Please confirm that the range modules need to be fully prefabricated off-site, with each module constructed to include its integrated floor, exterior walls, and roof systems, and delivered to the site for assembly only, with no conventional structural construction occurring on base. | The range modules need to be fully prefabricated off-site. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 103 | Payment Terms | To ensure accurate pricing, financial planning, and compliance with contract requirements, please confirm the proposed payment schedule. A standard structure may include the following: |
25% of the total contract value due upon submittal of drawings 25% due following submission of Issued for Review (IFR) drawings to the customer 30% due upon procurement of major materials 20% final payment due upon successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
| Please confirm whether this payment structure is acceptable or provide the applicable payment terms to be incorporated into the RFQ. | Yes, the payment structure listed on the question is acceptable. | ||
| 104 | Design Requirements | It is noted in the design requirements that the bullet trap must incorporate a continuous slot into the deceleration chamber spanning the full width of the firing line, with no blunt surfaces permitted. |
Some bullet trap designs utilize blunt surfaces or deflectors within the continuous slot (mouth) and incorporate a Linatex rubber curtain to mitigate ricochet risks.
| Please reconfirm that the specified bullet trap design shall not include any blunt surfaces within the slot opening and shall not utilize a Linatex rubber curtain as part of the system. | If blunt surfaces are utilized, linatex would be mandatory. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | |||
| 105 | Notes from on site visit | During the site visit, it was indicated that natural gas would be available to support the project utilities. Please confirm that natural gas service will be provided. | Natural gas service will not be available. | |
| 106 | 70US0926R70093559 - Final 4.21.26 | The NAICS code currently listed for this RFQ is 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing), which is not typically applicable to general contractors. As general contractors are expected to bid as the prime contractor for this project, this classification may not accurately reflect the nature of the work. | ||
| Please confirm whether the NAICS code can be updated to a more appropriate classification for general contracting services, such as 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) or 236210 (Industrial Building Construction). | No update required. The NAICS code 332311 was deemed more appropriate to this requirement/project. | |||
| 107 | The Statement of Work calls for a restroom under plumbing requirements; however, the site plan and floor plans provided at the site walk-through do not indicate a bathroom is required. Please clarify if bathrooms are to be provided under this contract | Restrooms nor plumbing requirements is required for this project. | ||
| 108 | During the site walk-through, it was stated that a sprinkler system for the Modular Firing Range would not be required. The contractor is to provide fire extinguishers. However, the scope of work calls for an automatic sprinkler system and P6 portable fire extinguishers. Please clarify if an automatic sprinkler system is required for this project | No sprinkler requirements or automatic sprinkler system is required for this project. Fire extinguishers are required. | ||
| 109 | During the site visit, it was stated that the new HVAC system is to operate on 100% outside air. Please confirm this requirement. | Yes, confirmed. | ||
| 110 | Please confirm that either party to a joint venture may supply the requisite past performance required in the solicitation. | Please see the Attachment 1 Section L - Instructions to Offerors, B. Proposal Content Section. | ||
| 111 | In the released schedule L to the solicitation, it states that all subcontractors whose subcontractor exceeds $150,000 must provide subcontractor bonds to the prime contractor. Please confirm this requirement. | Confirmed. | ||
| 112 | In the scope of work, it states we are to provide a new transformer to provide the required power the modular firing range and not to use the existing transformers. Please confirm. | Confirmed. | ||
| 113 | Please detail what transformers are located on Agricultural Research Road and if load space is available in the panels they service? | All feed to the MFR will come from the same dedicated transformer installed by the Contractor. Existing transformer(s) located on Agricultural Research Road is not part of this project. | ||
| 114 | Please provide an allowance to carry for utility connection fees for BGE connection and transformer fees, as the contractor would have no way of calculating this. | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 115 | Please provide an allowance to carry for WSSC connection fees for the water line if a wet sprinkler or bathrooms are required. | Not required, or applicable. | ||
| 116 | Please provide an area on the drawings for possible storm water pond if required by MDE. | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining this during the design phase. | ||
| 117 | Please locate on the drawings possible limits of disturbance as some buildings on site are to remain. | Range footprint, and limits of disturbance are as shown on concept sketches. | ||
| 118 | Is the government opposed to steps or elevation differences in the building system between the ranges and center sections to help mediate/accommodate the slope of the site? | Yes, the Government is opposed to steps or elevation differences in the building system between the ranges and center sections to prevent tripping hazards, and to allow easy movement of equipment. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 119 | Do electrical duct banks need to be encased in concrete? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 120 | Can the government provide asbuilt drawings for the parking lot? | Not Available. | ||
| 121 | Did the government do any soil borings, if so, please provide the geotechnical report? | No Geotechnical report/data available. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 122 | For Joint Ventures proposing on this project, can the past performance of the minority partner (49% and below ownership) be used as the past performance for the Joint Venture as a whole. | Yes, For Joint Ventures proposing on this project, the past performance of the minority partner (49% and below ownership) can be used as the past performance for the Joint Venture as a whole. | ||
| 123 | What maintenance/access requirements are required for lead/casing collection at the end of each range? Given the slope of the buildings an elevated platform will need to be constructed to support the removal of spent ammunition, please provide requirements so engineers can design to these requirements for access. | Lead/casing collection at the end of each range will be carried out by JJRTC Facilities' third party contractor. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 124 | Please clarify if the cover letter is to be included in each volume or just Volume I. | This is up to the vendor, cover letter is excluded from the page count. | ||
| 125 | Can the government please consider allowing additional pages for Volume II? The current two-page limit may not provide sufficient space to thoroughly address all of the requirements for this volume. | Page limitation has been changed from two (2) to four (4). | ||
| 126 | Volume 3 Past Performance states to use the provided Past Performance Template. Please provide. | No template will be given, the vendor can use any format; however, you must stay within the page limitation. | ||
| 127 | Please confirm the estimated magnitude of the project. | Please reference the SOW and the concept drawing. | ||
| 128 | Do the modular firing ranges require occupied heating and cooling? If so, what are the specific indoor design conditions, including humidity? What are the outdoor design conditions? | Yes. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 129 | Do the modular firing ranges require unoccupied heating and cooling and what are those indoor design conditions, including humidity? | Yes, except areas between shooters and bullet trap. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 130 | During the site visit, much attention was paid to the existing MFR which was constructed using shipping containers however, it is unlikely if not impossible that shipping containers will fulfill the clear-span requirements of this project. Please confirm that shipping container construction is NOT a requirement. | Shipping containers, or modular units is the requirement. | ||
| 131 | Regarding liquidated damages, we are advised that fabrication, delivery, and assembly of the modules normally takes between 270-365 days from NTP. There was also a mention of "8 months completion" during the site visit. It is critical that the USSS understands that 8 months is highly unlikely, given the requirements to secure: BG&E and PG County permits; what will likely be a very sizable dedicated transformer; and also considering as-yet unknown site conditions which will not be known until such time as a proper geologic site survey can be performed (post-award). Will the USSS either waive the LDs entirely, or indicate in an Addendum that it will modify the delivery date and LD clause if something unusual happens out of the control of the contractor, such as permitting delays, transformer availability, and/or unknown site conditions? | See Response #3 | ||
| 132 | The conceptual drawings provided, and the existing MFR show roof-mounted ventilation supply, exhaust, AC, heat, and filtration but it is also common practice to place these units at ground level, adjacent to the ranges--both for ease of maintenance/service, and to reduce to the structural cost for support of roof-mounted equipment. Is it acceptable to ground-mount all of the major MFR main range HVAC components? | At grade/ground level, or roof-mounted is acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 133 | With regard to standards, only USAF ETL 11-18 is called out as a firing-range-specific | |||
| Standard, and it has been superseded twice (in 2020 and in 2025) by UFC 4-179-02. Shall we use the older standard USAF ETL 11-18 as a minimum design requirement? | Use the most recent/current code. The design and construction must comply with all current federal, state, and local codes. | |||
| 134 | Regardless whether ETL 11-18 or UFC 4-179-02 are cited, both prohibit recirculation of range air to reduce energy costs. Please confirm that recirculation of range air is prohibited for this project and that all range ventilation must follow the 100% purge design model. | A 100% outside air (purge) system is preferred for the range ventilation system. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 135 | During the site visit on May 4, 2026, it was observed that there was a building which was recently constructed adjacent to the proposed site for the MFRs. Can the USSS provide a copy of the geologic site survey that was used as part of that project? | Not available. | ||
| 136 | During the site visit, it was mentioned several times that time is of the essence. Will the USSS permit increased hours of available work time onsite, such as extended hours during the week, weekends and holidays, or even 24-7 operations onsite? | Site work hours are 0700 - 1700. Mondays to Fridays. Increased hours will be a case-by-case requirement but it will need to be approved by the Government. | ||
| 137 | There is a stated requirement to be able to fire within 36" of the maximum target distance of 50 yards from the firing line. This requires a bullet trap with NO vertical dividers as was present in the bullet trap shown at the existing MFR during the site visit. That bullet trap would NOT safely support the requirement for cross-lane shooting/continuous slot into deceleration chamber. Can the USSS confirm that all proposed bullet traps shall have no vertical separators that may cause ricochet in unintended cross-lane firing at close range to the trap (within 36")? | Confirmed: no vertical dividers required, but if Linatex panels are hung, then vertical separators are permissible. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 138 | The MFR highlighted during the site visit (The Drummond Range) used a bullet trap dust management system that was directly connected to the main range ventilation system exhaust filtration system, which results in unnecessary filter loading and premature change requirements. The proper way to control bullet-trap-generated lead dust is with a dedicated Dust Control Unit (DCU) with reverse-pulsed collection into a barrel for recycling so that the trap-generated dust doesn't end up in the main ventilation filters, and increase hazardous waste generation from the site. Please confirm that the preferred method is to employ a dedicated DCU with barrel collection for the bullet trap-generated lead dust. | A DCU is preferred. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 139 | There is mention in the SOW of compliance with ADA and UFAS requirements. In the past, this has resulted in the modification of shooting station design to include adjustable shooting shelf/barricade heights, elimination of entry barriers by wheelchair bound individuals to include maximum change-in-height floor level changes, minimum door widths, and entry/exit ramps. Is it the intent of the USSS to follow ADA and UFAS requirements to the letter? | Do not include ADA and UFAS requirements in design. | ||
| 140 | What specific model ArMag portable magazine is required? | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 141 | It was mentioned during the pre-bid meeting that the ArMag should be placed on the side opposite the range entry and be accessible from inside. Please detail this in an Addendum. | The ARMAG should have a double door on the exterior middle or end for deliveries, and doors from inside each range, including a door from the cleaning room. | ||
| 142 | With regard to "HVAC Requirements," there was a reference to "(Niagara N4)." Please explain what this reference is. | Honeywell Niagara N4 is the current BAS system at the JJRTC Facilities building. | ||
| 143 | With regard to power distribution, the SOW requires, "The contractor must ensure adequate power for equipment, IT infrastructure, and future growth." Please quantitatively define this requirement. | The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 144 | The SOW mentions Restrooms, break rooms, and special plumbing needs. Please define the restroom, break room, and special needs plumbing requirements. Are restrooms and break rooms part of this project? | Refer to response #5 | ||
| 145 | Regarding fire suppression systems (automatic sprinklers and fire extinguishers), is there a definitive requirement from the USS for fire suppression, and if so, is it for the control room/cleaning room/classroom areas, or for the entire facility, including all 50 yards of each MFR? | Ignore sprinkler requirements or automatic sprinkler system. Fire extinguishers are required. | ||
| 146 | Based solely upon visual observation at the site visit, there is an observable drop (or rise depending on perspective) in elevation from north to south of an approximate 6'-10'. Would the USSS consider a step-down in the center sections, from one control room to the other? | No, floor levels must be the same as (uniform) other range areas. | ||
| 147 | With regard to sound/anti-ricochet control, the standard today is the use of a combination cementitious fiber board / mineral wool combination on walls/ceiling, yielding a reverb time (RT60) of <1.3 seconds, while at the same time providing adequate anti-ricochet control for improperly directed rounds. Will the USSS require the use of the Troy System, as installed in some of the other existing indoor and outdoor ranges at the JJRTTC (not in the Drummond MFR), as it it is the only system to receive approval by the USAF for both acoustic AND anti-ricochet properties? | Acceptable. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 148 | Regarding Exterior walls/Building envelope: the SOW calls out, "specified materials, (pre-cast concrete, masonry, metal panels)," what is the expectation of the USSS with regard to exterior finishes? | Metal panels. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 149 | Regarding interior construction, the SOW names, "office areas, break rooms, rest rooms, mechanical/electrical rooms per design." Please describe and quantify these special use areas. | Internally, there is a classroom, and a weapons cleaning room. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 150 | Regarding fire code(s), please list specific fire codes (state, county, etc.) that apply to the project. | Use the most recent/current code. The design and construction must comply with all current federal, state, and local codes. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for determining/confirming these requirements during the design phase. | ||
| 151 | Since this a small business set aside which requires a large upfront cash outlay for materials and equipment ordering, will the USSS make this a milestones / progress payments-type contract and be willing to provide 30-35% payment at design approval/NTP? | Please see the response for column A - 103 | ||
| 152 | The Contracting Office determined not to disclose the list of all contractors, including both large and small attendees at the industry event. Please request that the SSC contracting office provides a comprehensive list of contractors. |
Rationale. Providing a comprehensive attendee list is essential for promoting equity and transparency in the bidding process. This resource is especially advantageous for small businesses, enabling them to identify potential competitors and accurately assess overall interest in the contract. In addition, it allows small businesses to develop more effective proposals by thoroughly understanding the SOW and build solutions that will meet the technical and just as important the Total life cycle solutions. The relationships small businesses established will ensure they meet Design-Build Process and Milestones outlined in the SOW. The attendee list will increase the likelihood of success. Furthermore, such transparency measures help foster trust between government agencies and the business community, which is crucial to maintaining a fair and competitive contracting landscape. The site visit sign in sheet will be posted on the ammended RFP.
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