J.15 Answers to Questions - ITM+ IDIQ.pdf

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Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Testing, Inspection, Maintenance, and Development Blanket Purchase Agreement
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This document contains the Answers to Questions for RFP AOCSSB24R0032 for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Testing, Inspection, Maintenance, and Development. The BPA will be awarded by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) with a 1-year base period and 4 one-year option periods.

The key details provided in the document include clarification on whether Sections C, L, and M of the RFP have changed, the availability of equipment lists and building details to aid in pricing, the frequency of testing for emergency voice alarm systems, and the timing for providing the final report binder. The government also provided details on the types of fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and suppression systems in the various buildings, as well as guidance on extinguisher service and CAD drawing requirements. Additionally, the document addresses the acceptance of CPARS in lieu of past performance questionnaires.

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Answers to Questions

RFP AOCSSB24R0032

Reference Page, Section, Paragraph

Offeror’s Question Government’s Response Is Section C changed?

Is Section L changed?

Is Section M changed?

General I don’t see a list of buildings for this effort, simply a reference to all AOC House Buildings in the Capitol Complex. However, currently the AOC Senate has a very similar opportunity, AOCSSB24Q0024, that lists list of buildings with number of points, sq ft, etc. Will any more detail be released for this House effort to aid in our firm fixed pricing effort?

If my request for an equipment listing per building cannot be met, would you consider a site visit / walk through?

Please see the attached list (new attachment, J.16), detailing Fire alarm system types in the various buildings, as well as quantities of different devices and suppression systems. Square footage of the buildings will be provided as well.

No No No

Page 2, Section C.4.1- C.4.1.10

Can the government provide the quantities of these items broken out by building or comparable equipment list?

The government will provide an up-to-date list of equipment to be covered by the contract. The contractor will be aware that the list may change at any time, for any reason, and the list is not guaranteed to be fully complete and accurate.

No No No

Page 4, Section C.4.2.2

Can the government clarify whether the emergency voice alarm equipment is only to be tested once per year?

The emergency voice alarm system is to be tested every six months. No No No

Page 5, Section C.5

Can the government clarify whether the final report binder needs to be provided at the end of the contract year or the 5-year contract term?

The final report binder will need to be provided at the end of the contract year. No No No

General Please provide the quantity of fire alarm devices broken down by property.

Quantities of smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, fire dampers, fire doors, pull stations, A/V devices, beam detectors, annunciators, fire panels, batteries, fire fighter phones, and NAC panels. Any smoke control systems.

Quantities of the various devices will be provided to the contractor. The contractor must be aware that these quantities are not guaranteed to be accurate and may be changed at any time.

These quantities shall be used for price estimation purposes only.

No No No

General Please provide the type make/model of fire panel at each property Rayburn – Autocall AL1500 Multiplex System Longworth - Autocall AL1500 Multiplex System Cannon – Autocall AL 1500 Multiplex System/ Notifier NFS 640 addressable fire alarm system Ford - Autocall AL1500 Multiplex System O’Neill – Simplex 4100U addressable voice fire alarm system Longworth House Underground Garage-Notifier NFS 640 addressable fire alarm system Cannon House Underground Garage – Notifier NFS 640 addressable fire alarm system

No No No

General Please provide the quantity of sprinkler systems broken down by property.

Quantities of wet sprinkler systems, dry sprinkler systems, water flows, tampers, control valves, stand pipes, fire pumps and their GPM.

Please see the attached list (new attachment, J.16) No No No

General Please provide the quantity of suppression systems broken down by property. Provide device quantities of dry and wet chemical systems and

Please see the attached list (new attachment, J.16) No No No

Answers to Questions how many metal fusible links per system, Halon and alternative agent systems, VESDA systems and how many filters, how many kitchen hood systems, and how many extinguishers broken down by type. Please provide the number of exit lights in each property.

General Please provide information on when the extinguishers were last recharged, replaced, and the last time they had hydrostatic testing so that we know when the next service is due.

Extinguishers are to be assumed out of date for testing and recharging. Service will be directed by Task Orders as funding becomes available.

No No No

General Please clarify how often the CAD drawings are needed. Will they be needed on every service job or just install projects?

CAD drawings will be created based on Call Orders issued as funding becomes available. There is no guaranteed frequency.

No No No

L.3.6 Factor 3 – Past Performance

Would you accept CPARS instead of the past performance questionnaire if one exists for that particular project?

Yes No Yes, L.3.6 No

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