Question and Answer 70Z03326QSEAT32798.pdf
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This is a Question and Answer document for federal solicitation 70Z03326QSEAT32789, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for fire protection inspection and testing services at Base Seattle.
The scope of work encompasses fire alarm system testing, sprinkler system inspection, clean agent suppression system testing, and fixed extinguishing system maintenance across ten buildings plus a guard shack and boathouse. Specific buildings and equipment include: Building 1 (46,396 sq ft, 5 stories plus basement); Building 2 (9,800 sq ft, 2 stories); Building 4 (60,000 sq ft, 4 stories); Building 5 (6,700 sq ft, 2 stories); Building 6 (20,000 sq ft, 3 stories); Building 7 (360,000 sq ft, 4 stories); Building 10 (11,000 sq ft, 1.5 stories); Building 12 (1,500 sq ft, 1 story); Building 14 (4,000 sq ft, 1 story); and Building 16 (boathouse with walkways and closets). The contract specifies Notifier/Honeywell NFS-640 fire alarm panels (two per building except Buildings 5, 14, and guard shack), six clean agent systems using HFC 125 agent type by Fike manufacturer, and fixed extinguishing systems in Building 14 HAZMAT (Pyro-Chem and ANSUL models) and Building 6 Galley (Kiddie fire systems WHDR-260 and WHDR-400M). Work must comply with NFPA 25 (2017), NFPA 72 (2016), and NFPA 2001 (2015) standards, use most current standards where applicable, and be performed by Seattle Fire Department-certified personnel. Compliance reporting must be submitted to the City of Seattle. The performance period is September 21 through October 22, 2026 (subject to change at award). Testing includes elevator recall and HVAC shutdown functions but excludes smoke detector sensitivity testing, battery replacement, dry pipe systems (demolished), fire pump testing, standpipes, and after-hours work. The Government will provide on-site fire watch during sprinkler impairments and parking for service vehicles, with escort coordination handled by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. Subcontractors may satisfy specialized experience requirements if a binding teaming agreement demonstrates active performance of fire protection work under the prime contractor.
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Question and Answer
Solicitation 70Z03326QSEAT32789
1) Technical Subfactor 1.1 requires the offeror to describe at least five years of specialized experience. May the offeror satisfy this requirement with the documented experience and certified personnel of a proposed fire protection subcontractor, while Sentiq remains responsible as prime?
Answer: Yes, unless the solicitation explicitly states otherwise, the Government will accept the specialized experience, credentials, and certified personnel of a proposed subcontractor to satisfy the requirements. However, to be evaluated favorably, the offeror’s proposal must clearly document the specific role the subcontractor will perform and demonstrate a binding commitment or teaming agreement showing that the subcontractor's experienced personnel will actively perform the fire protection work under the prime contractor.
2) Statement of Work section 3.1.2 lists buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16 and the Guard Shack. The approximate equipment table also includes Building 12. Is Building 12 part of the required inspection and testing scope?
Answer: Building 12 is included in the scope on page 5, it currently has 2 pull stations and strobe/siren alarms
3) The SAM.gov notice shows an estimated performance period of September 28 through October 28, 2026. The Statement of Work shows September 21 through October 22, and the evaluation text requires completion by October 22. Which dates should govern the proposed schedule?
Answer: The Statement of Work has been updated to reflect the correct period of performance. As stated, this period of performance is subject to change closer to award.
4) Section 4 says to use the most recent standards, then identifies NFPA 25 edition 2017, NFPA 72 edition 2016 and NFPA 2001 edition 2015. Should offerors price and perform to those named editions, the editions currently adopted by the City of Seattle, or the latest published editions?
Answer: Use the most current standards.
5) Please identify the specific current licenses and personnel certifications the Coast Guard will accept for fire alarm, sprinkler, clean agent and fixed extinguishing system inspection and testing. If a City of Seattle certification or reporting account is required, please confirm which one.
Answer: Certification and licenses that are required by the City of Seattle and are current to work on the systems on Base Seattle
6) The SF1449 attached to this solicitation is numbered 70Z03325QSEAT32798, while the notice and the file name are 70Z03326QSEAT32798. One digit, and I expect it is last year's form carried forward. Our quote should arrive with the number you expect on it, so please confirm which one that is.
Absent a reply we will use 70Z03326QSEAT32798, the number on the notice.
Answer: The SF 1449 has been corrected to reflect 70Z03326QSEAT32798 solicitation number
7) Could the Government please identify the extinguishing agent/chemical type for the fixed extinguishing systems referenced in Sections 3.1.9 and 3.1.10, located at the Building 14 HAZMAT area and Building 6 Galley?
Answer: Bldg. 14 HAZMAT: Pyro-Chem Model MCH fire protection system PCI-50A 3C, PCI-50s ABC ANSUL modelI-25A
Bldg. 6 Galley: Kiddie fire systems WHDR-260 and WHDR-400M. 6 nozzles, 4 fusible links
8) Could the Government please provide the quantity and locations of the dry sprinkler systems referenced in Section 3.1.11?
Answer: Building 3 was recently demolished and is no longer standing. Therefore, this requirement is no longer applicable.
9) If available, could the Government provide the approximate square footage and number of floors for each building included in the fire alarm testing scope?
Answer: Building 1: 46,396 square feet. 5 story building plus basement.
Building 2: 9,800 square feet. 2 story building
Building 4: 60,000 square feet. 4 story building.
Building 5: 6700 square feet. 2 story building
Building 6: 20,000 square feet. 3 story building
Building 7: 360,000 square feet. 4 story building
Building 10: 11,000 square feet. 1.5 story building
Building 12: 1500 square feet. 1 story building
Building 14: 4,000 square feet. 1 story building
Building 16: walkways and 3 closets. It is a boathouse
10) Could the Government confirm the approximate date when smoke detector sensitivity testing was last completed for the applicable systems?
Answer: Smoke detector sensitivity testing is not in the statement of work.
11) Who has the authority over the fire protection system for compliance reporting? The City of Seattle or the Federal Government?
Answer: Compliance reporting to be submitted to the City of Seattle.
12) Please provide the most recent annual inspection and confidence test reports for the fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems at Base Seattle.
Answer: We will not be providing any past reports for Base Seattle
13) Please provide the current list of open deficiencies carried over from the previous inspection cycle.
Answer: We will not provide any open discrepancies.
14) Please provide fire alarm panel point lists, programming reports, or record drawings for the buildings in scope.
Answer: This can be provided to any techs who are hired to work on this project.
15) Please identify the incumbent contractor and prior contract number.
Answer: Northwest Fire systems, Kent WA, was the most recent contractor for fire panels, Vulnix fire, Preston WA, for drychem in building 14 and Galley
16) Please provide the manufacturer, model, and quantity of fire alarm control panels in each building listed in paragraph 3.1.2, including any networked or head-end panels.
Answer: Notifier/Honeywell Fire alarm panel NFS-640, installed by Red Hawk fire and security, Bothel WA. 2 for each building with the exception of building 5,14, and guard shack.
17) Please confirm whether proprietary passwords, programming software, or factory-level access are required to place any panel in test, and whether the Government will provide them.
Answer: No, passwords are not required
18) Paragraph 3.1.5 includes a device table for Building 12, but Building 12 is not listed in paragraphs 3.1.2 or 3.1.3. Please confirm whether Building 12 is within the scope of work.
Answer: Building 12 is in the scope of work, it only has 2 pull stations as well as sound/light alarms.
19) The device table in paragraph 3.1.5 is incomplete for Buildings 10, 12, 14, 16, and the Guard Shack, and lists only 5 speakers and 5 horn/strobes for Building 1 against 175 detectors. Please provide verified device counts by type for all locations.
Answer: The aforementioned device counts are correct.
20) Paragraph 3.1.5 describes the device quantities as approximate. Please confirm the Government will accept the listed quantities as the basis of price and will address material variances discovered during performance by contract modification.
Answer: The estimate is accurate to within a few device counts and if anything is an over estimation.
21) Please confirm whether smoke detector sensitivity testing is required during this cycle, and when it was last performed.
Answer: Sensitivity testing is no required
22) Please confirm whether the scope includes testing of auxiliary functions initiated by the fire alarm system, such as elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, magnetic door holders, and door release.
Answer: Elevator recall and, HVAC shut down yes.
23) Paragraph 3.1.3 requires testing of installed batteries. Please confirm whether battery replacement is included in this contract or handled as a separate action.
Answer: Separate action
24) Please identify who monitors the base fire alarm systems, and who is responsible for placing systems in test and notifying the monitoring entity.
Answer: The system is monitored on site by the gate guards and OOD on duty. They will be notified when any testing is done.
25) Paragraph 3.1.11 requires inspection of all dry sprinkler systems on base. Please identify the buildings involved and the number of dry pipe valves in each.
Answer: The dry system was in a previous building on site that was demolished this summer. There are no additional dry pipe systems.
26) Please confirm whether the dry systems require a partial flow trip test, a full flow trip test, or both under this contract.
Answer: The dry system was in a previous building on site that was demolished this summer. There are no additional dry pipe systems.
27) Paragraphs 3.1.12 and 3.1.13 list wet systems in Buildings 1, 4, 6, and 7, but paragraph 3.1.5 shows water flow and tamper switches in Building 5. Please confirm whether the Building 5 sprinkler system is included.
Answer: Building 5 does not have a sprinkler system
28) Please identify the number of sprinkler risers, control valves, and backflow prevention assemblies included in the scope of work.
Answer: Building 1 1 riser Building 4 2 risers, north and south sides of building Building 6 1 riser Building 7 4 risers Number of control valves and backflow prevention assemblies is unknown at this time.
29) Please confirm whether annual backflow assembly testing by a Washington State certified Backflow Assembly Tester is required under this contract.
Answer: Yes
30) Please confirm whether a fire pump is installed on base and, if so, whether the annual fire pump flow test is included in this requirement.
Answer: No fire pump is on Base
31) Please confirm whether standpipes, fire department connections, private fire hydrants, and post indicator valves are within the scope of work.
Answer: They are not within the scope of work
32) Please provide the agent type, manufacturer, cylinder size, and quantity for each of the six clean agent systems listed in paragraph 3.1.7.
33) Answer: HFC 125 agent type, agent weights: 535, 158, 370, 525, 58. Manufacturer Fike
34) Please confirm whether a room integrity (door fan) test is required for the clean agent enclosures during this cycle, and when one was last performed.
35) Answer: It is not.
36) Please provide the make, model, and number of nozzles and fusible links for the fixed extinguishing systems in the Building 6 Galley and the Building 14 HAZMAT yard.
Answer: Kiddie fire systems WHDR-260 and WHDR-400M. 6 nozzles, 4 fusible links
37) Please confirm whether hydrostatic testing or six-year maintenance of any suppression cylinder comes due during this period of performance.
Answer: Not at this time
38) Paragraph 1.7.9 requires access to classified restricted spaces at the Area and District Command Centers. Please identify who provides the required escorts and confirm their availability during the 0700 to 1530 work window.
Answer: The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative Point of Contact will coordinate escorts. Availability will be discussed at the Post Award meeting.
39) Testing in the Vessel Traffic Center, Command Center, and Galley may require work outside the 0700 to 1530 window in paragraph 1.9.2. Please confirm the Government will approve after-hours or weekend work where operations require it, and an escort will be provided at this time as well.
Answer: No after-hours or weekend work will be approved. All work to be completed in the designated working schedule.
40) Please confirm whether the Government will provide fire watch during sprinkler system impairments.
Answer: Base Seattle has a watchstander and OOD on duty at all times who will be aware of what buildings and systems will be worked on.
41) Paragraph 1.9.5 states that parking is very limited. Please confirm the Government will provide vehicle access and a staging area for aerial lift equipment and service vehicles.
Answer: Vehicles will be provided with parking and aerial lift equipment should not be needed. Will be discussed at the Post Award Meeting.
42) Paragraph 3.1.18 requires submittal to the City of Seattle Fire Department under Administrative Rule 9.02.24. Please confirm this submittal is required for this federal facility and identify any registration or fee obligations the contractor must satisfy.
Answer: Submittal is required. testing company shall submit the test results to the Seattle Fire Department at www.thecomplianceengine.com. Work must be performed by someone who is certified by SFD. SFD has more information on their web site. https://www.seattle.gov/fire/business-services/systems-testing
43) Paragraphs 3.1.4, 3.1.6, and 3.1.8 reference Items 3.2.2 and 3.2.6, which do not appear in the Statement of Work. Please confirm these references should read 3.1.2 / 3.1.3 and 3.1.7, respectively.
Answer: References shall read the following:
Section 3.1.4 shall reference buildings in 3.1.2, Section 3.1.6 shall reference buildings in 3.1.3 Section 3.1.8 shall reference buildings in 3.1.7 http://www.thecomplianceengine.com/ https://www.seattle.gov/fire/business-services/systems-testing
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