Attachment_H_Solicitation_Q A.docx

Title: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Maintenance and 24/7 Emergency Services Solicitation AG-3144-S-15-0066; Amendment #2; Attachment H Questions & Answers regarding the requirement Date: 07/23/2015

Answers to questions received from interested parties in response to solicitation AG-3144-S-15-0066 are being posted as an amendment to the solicitation so that all interested parties may benefit from the information. In the event additional questions are received, the answers will be posted in another solicitation amendment via an update of Attachment H.

Q 1: As long as requirements are met for “authorized manufacturer representative,” is it necessary for technician to be employed by manufacturer?

A1: It is NOT necessary for the technician to work for the manufacturer. The technician must have 20 hours of formal classroom training and 4 years of experience with the equipment. Refer to PWS Section B.3.2.

Q2: What is the number of Preventive Maintenance’s per year for Uninterruptible Power Supplies and batteries?

A2: Batteries are to be inspected/maintained quarterly, in accordance with manufacturer instructions. The UPS’s and electrical equipment are to be inspected/maintained every 6 months, in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Q3: Remote Power Panels/Static Transfer Switches/Power Distribution Unit/Load Bus Synchronization equipment Preventive Maintenance’s per year?

A3: Electrical equipment is to be inspected/maintained every 6 months, in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Q4: What are the battery Makes and Models for all three locations?

A4: Under B.17-Section (a)-2 there are only two-hundred forty batteries (240), not the four-hundred eighty (480) of C&D model UPS12-490MR dry type batteries described.

Under B.17-Section (b)-1 the batteries are Fiamm model FLX500 Under B.17-Section (b)-2 the batteries are Vision model UNA12-420

Q5: What type of batteries are in the St. Louis location?

A5: Batteries are Enersys model HX400-12FR

Q6: What are the model and serial numbers for the UPS systems at all locations?

A6: Kansas City

UPS B-1 Module Model U39MM991A0AR861 Serial #61-07027 UPS B-2 Module Model U39MM991A0AR584 Serial #D0665F0015 UPS “A2” Module #1 GE SG Series S2 750 Serial #P2750-0211-R023A UPS “A2” Module #2 GE SG Series S2 750 Serial # P2750-0211-R691A UPS “B2” Module #1 GE SG Series S2 750 Serial # P2750-0211-R593A UPS “B2” Module #2 GE SG Series S2 750 Serial # P2750-0211-R024A

Saint Louis UPS “A” MGE Model 72-131531-300 Serial # F07-10240 UPS “B” MGE Model 72-131531-300 Serial # F07-10246 UPS “C” MGE Model 72-131531-300 Serial # F07-10245 UPS “F” MGE Model 72-131531-300 Serial # F07-10578 UPS “G” MGE Model 72-131541-300 Serial # F09-10303 UPS “H” MGE Model 72-131541-300 Serial # F09-10305 UPS “I” MGE Model 72-131531-300 Serial # F07-10580 UPS “J” MGE Model 72-131541-300 Serial # F09-10306 UPS “K” MGE Model 72-131541-300 Serial # F09-10304

Beltsville Mitsubishi 9800A Series Model 2MC5-80TC15OC-480-2H400BA Serial #122306 Eaton 9395 Model 9395-275 Serial #EE136BAA07

Q7: Do these locations have loading docks to accept battery shipments?

A7: All locations have loading docks. Kansas City and Beltsville have loading docks in close proximity to the data center. St. Louis’ loading dock is several hundred feet away down a long hallway.

Q8: Can large trucks deliver or are there restrictions?

A8: All locations can accept 53’ tractor trailers.

Q9: Do locations have pallet jacks available or will the successful offeror be required to provide them?

A9: Availability of pallet jacks is unknown.

Q10: What are the logistics of bringing batteries from the receiving area(s) to the UPS locations (for all sites)?

A 10: Kansas City has several steps to go down for its Liebert 610 Series UPSs.

All other locations have ramps from dock to battery racks.

Q11: What is the Model name of the Eaton 300KVA unit at Beltsville?

A11: Model Eaton-9395-275 Serial #EE136BAA07

Q12: In section B.5, items “d” and “g” seem to be duplicates…please advise (maybe one item was meant to be cap replacement)?

A12: Items are for identical work that is accomplished in different years of the contract.

Q13: Please explain how item B.3.7 can be accommodated?

A13: Contractor is to repair any failed components using the contractor supplied spare parts kits. If a failed component is not on site, the contractor is to locate and install the component required at no additional cost to the government. The contractor must provide any temporary equipment to sustain a sufficient level of redundancy as determined by the COR. Please refer to Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (All Parts and Labor).

AG-3144-S-15-0066; Amendment #1; Attachment H 07/22/2015