Attachment 6 - FA251725Q0073 Questions and Answers.docx
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The document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation FA251725Q0073 for Traffic Control Barriers at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. The solicitation involves installing five total barriers - three crash-rated and two non-crash rated - across multiple locations including building 1 loading dock and parking lots 6 and 7. Key vendor questions addressed include specifications for remote controls (20 remotes required, 64-channel receiver capability), concrete demolition, electrical requirements, keypad compatibility, and barrier technical specifications. The barriers must meet K4 crash rating, use counterweights, and operate on 480/240V 3-phase power.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a firm-fixed price purchase order, using NAICS code 236220 and a $45 million small business size standard. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes by 22 July 2025 to SrA Kyle Howard. The project has been funded, with a site visit held on 08 July 2025. Electrical and concrete work is included in the scope, and contractors must verify site conditions, measurements, and materials before submitting proposals. The contracting agency is the Department of the Air Force Space Command, specifically the 21st Contracting Squadron.
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Solicitation FA251725Q0073 - 21 CES Traffic Control Barriers Vendor Questions and Government Answers
Overview: Vendor questions are listed in black text and the responses from the government are in red text.
1. Q: Whether a specific brand or model of remote is required.
A: No, any brand or model is acceptable as long as it meets the specifications provided in the SOW.
2. Q: How many remotes are expected to be provided.
A: 20 remotes.
3. Q: Can you confirm that all of the existing concrete associated with the current barrier arms is going to be removed?
A: existing concrete will be demolished flush with grade.
4. Q: Is it ok to use an OPTEX virtual loop in lieu of saw cut loops?
A: This is acceptable.
5. Q: Can we clarify the remote specifications: What do you mean by 64 channels? Does this mean that you want the remote receiver to be able to get a signal from at least 64 remotes? For example, the LiftMaster 850LM has 3 channels, but each channel is capable of having 50 remotes programmed, so this is a 3 channel receiver, but it can be used with 150 remotes.
A: Yes, this is the intent. The requirement will be for the barrier arm control equipment receiver to accept and be controlled by up to 64 remotes.
6. Q: If the existing keypads and goosenecks can work with the new arms, can they be re-used, or do you want new keypads and goosenecks?
A: The intent is to have new keypads and keypad stands.
Additional Question and Answers Posted on 18 July 2025
1. Is there just 1 crash barrier at the dock?
A: Yes, one crash barrier at the building 1 loading dock area access.
0. You state control gates in the same area, but are those crash gates or just parking gates?
There are five (5) total barriers. Three (3) 4K (30M) crash rated barriers and two (2) non-crash rated. The 3 crash rated are located at: 1 for building 1 loading dock area access and 2 for parking lot 7. The 2 non-crash rated are located at parking lot 6. All locations are indicated on the provided aerial maps.
0. What is the drive lane width for the crash gates? Arms come in 8 to 24 feet and the length impacts the pricing.
SOW 1.1.2 The Contractor is responsible to verify site conditions, measurements, quantities, and materials needed to complete this project prior to submitting a proposal.
Bldg 1 – Approximately 169 inches inside curb to curb, existing drop arm is approximately 206 inches center of pedestal to center of pedestal.
Lot 7 – Both drop arms approximately 190 inches inside curb to curb, existing drop arms are approximately 207 inches center of pedestal to center of pedestal.
| Lot 6 | –South drop arm approximately 152 inches inside curb to curb, existing drop arm is approximately 208 inches center of pedestal to center of pedestal. |
| -North drop arm approximately 137 inches inside curb to curb. existing drop arm is approximately 207 inches center of pedestal to center of pedestal. |
1. Do you want us to price out all concrete and electrical work associated with this:
Concrete and electrical work to install the electrical components and any associated communication wires. The drop arms shall be installed on existing concrete pads. The existing pad foundations are designed for a Delta DSC TT212EC(H) security barrier, a K12.
1. Crash gates require significant concrete footings and have to have conduits running from the pivot to the catch side.
1. Parking arm gates need to have electrical run underground to the location and stubbed up underneath he pivot. This will also require concrete work.
1. What kind of specific keypad? Is there systems integration done by others or are these stand alone gates?
A numbered keypad that is compatible with the barriers.
1. Not sure what they mean by manual hand latch with padlock hasp. All gates have locked panels to access the motors and controls.
The manual hand latch and padlock hasp are for securing the barriers in the down position.
1. Does EPU power mean they want a batter backup system?
EPU indicates an electric powered barrier. This designation is to differentiate from a hydraulic powered barrier.
1. Does the barrier need to be crash tested, or just crash engineered?
A crash rating is the requirement, tested or otherwise.
1. Can I use a barrier with a steel beam instead of aluminum?
A metal arm is acceptable so long as the barrier meets the K4 crash rating.
1. Can I use a barrier that is designed to not need counterweights?
Counterweights shall be used as appropriate for the manufactured design. The barrier must meet the K4 crash rating.
1. Can the barrier operation voltage be higher than 120VAC?
Yes, the panels providing power to each barrier has a step-up transformer (480V primary to 120/208Vsecondary).
1. Can we verify available voltage at each site needing the crash rated barriers, and is it single phase or 3 phase?
480/240V 3 PH 3W.
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