46 TS-OL SCIF Furniture Questions Answers 25NOV24.pdf

Solicitation: FA252125QB032 Project Title: 46 TS-OL/A SCIF Furniture

Patrick Space Force Base, FL

***Measurements provided throughout the responses below are estimated, contractors are responsible for ensuring all measurements are accurate***

Question 1: Can this project be sole sourced to an 8a?

Response 1: As the government has already chosen its acquisition strategy and is currently pursuing this strategy, the project will not be sole sourced to an 8a.

Question 2: Can the prime contractor subcontract out this requirement?

Response 2: Per FAR provision/clause 52.219-33 being applicable within contract performance, small businesses can provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; for kit assemblers who are nonmanufacturers, see paragraph (c)(2) of this clause instead.

**Note: As stated in the provision/clause, the small business that wins this contract must subcontract with another small business if they are not producing the furniture internally. **

Question 3: Regarding the panels, do you require panels along all three sides of each workstation or just to divide space?

Response 3: Contractor shall furnish and install sufficient panels as shown on the Attachment 5 to provide workstation structural stability and privacy.

Question 4: Will power/data be access from the wall in each workstation or use panels with raceway with power/data? If powered raceway in panel is required, will junction in wall be accessed for the base infeed/whip? What does “LS” stand for on the furniture list for electrical & cables?

Response 4: The building will supply standard duplex outlets and single mode LC fiber outlets along the bottom of walls at each workstation. Furniture shall include raceways in panels above the worksurface with dual outlets on both sides of the workstations for power and single mode LC fiber outlets. The Government may decide to connect data wires for computers and phones directly to wall outlets, therefore, no privacy panels may obstruct view/access to wall outlets. Use of whips is at the discretion of the contractor. For the conference room, the contractor shall integrate power and single mode LC fiber outlets into the table. LS is lump sum.

Question 5: What height of panel is required?

Response 5: Approximately six (6) feet

Question 6: Regarding computer mounts, do you require a monitor mount (single or double) for each user?

Response 6: The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) height adjustable, pole mount arm for each monitor, two (2) per workstation.

Question 7: Regarding the quantity of files, it states (28). Is that a total of (28) drawers, as in

(14) file/file drawers? Can the government confirm?

Response 7: The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable cabinet under each full-sized workstation (7) with two (2) drawers. All full-sized workstations shall provide a “slat wall” panel inside the workstation with vertical file storage and shelving.

Question 8: Regarding task lights, it states quantity of (12) LED task lights. Are these freestanding personal task lights? There are also (7) task lights on the list. Are the (7) for under the overhead bins? Can the government confirm?

Response 8: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per workstation (9).

Question 9: Regarding the conference table, is there any power/data requirements in the top?

Response 9: Conference room table shall integrate power and single mode LC fiber outlets for three computers. The contractor shall furnish and install a low-profile over-floor raceway from the table to wall outlets.

Question 10: Regarding the privacy screen, what size is required? Can you identify where it’s going on the plan vs the panels?

Response 10: Privacy screens are dividers or panels attached to the workstations. They shall be approximately 6 feet high.

Question 11: The green, yellow, and red rectangles in the image below represent the computers needed in each workstation, correct? Do they need to sit on top of the desktop, or would you prefer CPU holders below the worksurface?

Response 11: The green/yellow/red symbols are computers. Red/yellow computers must be kept one meter away from green computers. Contractor shall furnish and install CPU holders below worksurface. Holders shall be positioned as shown on drawing.

Question 12: Will every workstation carry 2 monitors? Would you like monitor arms for them?

Response 12: Contractor shall furnish and install height adjustable, pole mount arms, two (2) per workstation.

Question 13: Are there specific power/data requirements for the workstations and conference table?

Response 13: Power requirement for the workstations and conference room table is 110/120 volt.

Data outlets shall be single mode LC fiber, for the number of computers and phones shown on Attachment 5.

Question 14: Section 3.2.9 of the Performance Work Statement dictates to utilize wall mounted applications where possible. However, Attachment 4 lists the panel count as 45, which would appear to wrap all sides of the workstations. Shall these workstations be wrapped entirely in panels, or wall-track mounted where possible with wall-started panels between?

Response 14: All workstations shall be freestanding. No building wall penetrations will be allowed. Contractor design shall determine how workstations are supported, and privacy and sound attenuation is achieved. Workstations shall incorporate acoustic features designed to absorb and reduce noise levels. Contractor shall furnish and install Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating for proposed panels.

Question 15: What material shall be on the face of the panels; fabric, glass, laminate, or a combination there of? If a combination, please specify desired locations of each material.

Response 15: Objectives are to incorporate sound attenuation, reduce noise levels, and provide a comfortable and attractive work area. The Government assumes use of fabric with sound absorption materials will help meet those objectives. Each workstation shall provide a “slat wall” panel inside the workstation with vertical file storage and shelving.

Question 16: Shall the privacy screen be mobile, or affixed to the wall? What is the desired height and width of the privacy screen? What material shall be on the face of the privacy screen?

Can you please clarify the location of the privacy screen?

Response 16: Privacy screens are dividers or panels attached to the workstations. They shall be approximately 6 feet high. Objectives are to: incorporate sound attenuation; reduce noise levels;

and provide a comfortable and attractive work area. The Government assumes use of fabric with sound absorption materials will help meet those objectives. All workstations shall be freestanding. No building wall penetrations will be allowed.

Question 17: Attachment 4 specifies 28 file drawers. What is the desired type/size of these units? Available options are B/B/F (6”H/6”H/12”H) Pedestal file (~15-16”W), F/F (12”H/12”H) Pedestal File (~15-16”W), and 2(12”H)-drawer lateral files in 30”W, 36”, and 42”W. What is the desired placement of these files?

Response 17: The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable cabinet under each full-sized workstation (7) with two (2) drawers. All full-sized workstations shall provide a “slat wall” panel inside the workstation with vertical file storage and shelving.

The contractor shall determine the exact size and location based on the Government’s conceptual drawing provided.

Question 18: Is a table or wall-mounted worksurface desired for the printers between seats 8 and 9?

Response 18: The contractor shall furnish and install two printer stands. A shelf/cabinet stand between 8 and 9 shall accommodate two printers vertically, with storage at the bottom of the cabinet. The second unit shall be a stand for one printer with bottom storage, located to the right of the safes. Dimensions shall be based on accommodating HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M555dn printers.

Question 19: Are the two-storage shown on the Attachment 5 Conceptual plan existing, or shall these be new? If new, please clarify desired height.

Response 19: The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) new steel storage cabinets, approximately 18”D X 36”W X 72”H with one fixed center shelf and three adjustable shelves.

Question 20: In the seven L-shape workstations, is a corner worksurface desired (as shown in the Attachment 5 conceptual plan), or are straight surfaces desired (as shown in the plans in Attachment 4)?

Response 20: The workstations shown on Attachment 5, SCIF FURNITURE CONCEPTUAL PLAN (NOT A DESIGN), are a more accurate depiction of the Government requirements.

Objective is to ensure the largest possible worksurface will move from a sit to stand position using an attached control unit.

Question 21: Attachment 4 lists task lights twice, the 1st line having a qty of 12 and the 7th line having a qty of 7. Is line 1 to be a desktop unit, and line 7 to be an under-mount task light intended for an overhead storage bin? Can you please clarify the desired locations of the 12 LED task lights (line 1)?

Response 21: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per

Question 22: Are there any power/data needs within the surface of the conference table? If so, please clarify. If no power/data, are any grommets desired?

Response 22: Conference room table shall integrate 110/120v power and single mode LC fiber outlets for three computers. Contractor shall furnish and install low-profile, over-floor raceway from table to wall outlets.

Question 23: Are keyboard trays, monitor arms, or any other ergonomic accessories desired?

Response 23: Contractor shall furnish and install height adjustable, pole mount arm for each monitor, two (2) per workstation. Keyboard trays are not required. Worksurface shall meet OSHA standards for typing while sitting and standing.

Question 24: Shall the task chairs have a fabric or vinyl seat? Is there a specific upholstery grade desired?

Response 24: The proposal included examples of the workstation chairs: UNICOR CXO High Back Task Chair) or approved equal.

Question 25: Shall the conference chairs be upholstered in fabric or vinyl? Is there a specific upholstery grade desired?

Response 25: The proposal included examples of the conference room chairs: UNICOR NLC 2020-FL Mid Back Flip Arm) or approved equal.

Question 26: Item 3.2.6 states providing 72” power whip with 3 prong plugs. I don’t believe this option is available, it may have to be a hard wire feed. Will this be okay?

Response 26: Building provides standard 3-prong duplex receptacles. Contractor is responsible for ensuring compatibility with furniture power requirements.

Question 27: Is the office located on the first floor? If not, is there elevator access?

Response 27: This is a single-story structure.

Question 28: Is there an intended timeline in place for the product installation?

Response 28: The Government’s expectation is the furniture will be installed within one to two working days.

Question 29: Is a site map available to see the building location information?

Response 29: Instructions on building location information will be provided to the awardee.

Question 30: Will this be a street or dock unload?

Response 30: There is an adjacent parking lot the contractor may use to unload materials.

Question 31: SOW references existing furniture- is there any associated with the project (removal, move, etc. of existing furniture)?

Response 31: There is no existing furniture. The building will be empty.

Question 32: For electrical - it appears from the drawing that the electrical receptacles will be provided in the walls of the Relocatable Building. The Workstation panels should provide only pass-thru capability to allow access to the wall-mounted receptacles. Is this correct, or do the Workstation Panels require complete cable routing and outlet receptacles in the panels themselves?

Response 32: The building will supply standard 3-prong duplex outlets and single mode LC fiber outlets along the bottom of walls at each workstation. Furniture shall include raceways in panels above the worksurface with identical outlets on both sides of the workstations for power and single mode LC fiber. The Government may decide to connect data wires for computers and phones directly to wall outlets, therefore, no privacy panels under workstations may obstruct view/access to wall outlets. Use of whips is at the discretion of the contractor.

For the conference room, the contractor shall integrate power and single mode LC fiber outlets into the table.

Question 33: A "Privacy Screen" is listed in the item summary - but we can’t find any details.

Can the government provide information regarding this item? Aprox Size L x w x H , Freestanding Floor type of screen, etc Response 33: Privacy screens are dividers or panels attached to the workstations. They shall be

Question 34: The item list calls for 28 File Drawers - We translate that to mean (2) Underdesk Storage Cabinets-Pedestals - are required for each of the (7) Stations - each Storage cabinet would have 2 files drawers for a total of 28 Drawers. Please confirm, or advise otherwise regarding the 28 Drawer requirement Response 34: The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable

Question 35: Please confirm for Lighting:(7) Undercabinet LED Lights for the L shape stations are required +"(12) LED Task Lights - Silver" - We presume these 12 items will be freestanding LED Desk Lamps.

Response 35: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per

Question 36: Please confirm this furniture will be delivered and installed at Patrick SFB in Cocoa FL, not at the current location in KY.

Response 36: Yes, the furniture will be delivered to and installed at Patrick SFB, FL.

Question 37: Can the quote due date be extended to 4 December.

Response 37: The request for quotations due date has been extended to Monday, 9 December at

1200 EST.

Question 38: Is there a CAD/DWG file for this room?

Response 38: After contract award, the Government will provide CAD drawings of the building.

Question 39: Can you confirm the specific items needed for each workstation?

Response 39: Please refer to attachment 4.

Question 40: Can you advise what a “computer mount” is?

Response 40: The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) height adjustable, pole mount arms for each monitor, two (2) per workstation.

Question 41: Can you confirm that desired panel heights for the workstations? Approximately 65”H?

Response 41: Approximately six (6) feet.

Question 42: Can you confirm that each workstation should have an overhead storage cabinet/shelf? Can you confirm if the workstations are to have both an overhead cabinet and an open shelf?

Response 42: The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable

Question 43: Will the task lights be attached underneath any overhead storage cabinets or to be freestanding surface lights?

Response 43: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per

Question 44: Can you confirm what part of the workstation is to be height-adjustable?

-The entire L-shape

-The corner surface

-The side/return surface Response 44: The objective is to maximize the surface that is height-adjustable. This excludes the area below the storage cabinet.

Question 45: Can you confirm that you need 2 AC duplexes per workstation?

Response 45: Furniture shall include powered raceways in panels above the worksurface with dual outlets on both sides of the workstations for power and single mode LC fiber.

Question 46: Can you confirm that seats #1-6 will be hardwired to one electrical connection?

Can you confirm that seats, #7, #8, and #9 will be hardwired onto separate electrical connections?

Response 46: Each workstation will have two duplex receptacles along the walls. Building circuits were designed to power each workstation. The contractor shall decide how and if workstations must be hardwired together. The Government’s recommendation is to connect each workstation to the adjacent receptacles.

Question 47: Are the storage cabinets to be included in the SOW?

Response 47: The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) new steel storage cabinets, approximately 18”D X 36”W X 72”H with one fixed center shelf and three adjustable shelves.

Question 48: Will there be a 3-prong outlet in the floor under the conference table to plug in the power module?

Response 48: No. The contractor shall furnish and install a low-profile over-floor raceway from the table to the duplex wall outlets.

Question 49: LED task light, silver, qty 12. Are these freestanding desk lamps? There are not 12 obvious places these would go. Also please verify the quantity.

Response 49: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per

Question 50: Panels: the quantity on the furniture list is MUCH higher than the qty shown on the drawing. It appears there are about 14 panels in the drawing but the qty on the list is 45 panels and 32 trim pieces. Are there somewhere else panels should go?

Response 50: The contractor shall use the drawing at Attachment 5 to determine the number of panels required to meet the requirements.

Question 51: There is another line that says task lights, qty 7. How do these differ from the ones in line 1? It looks like perhaps the workstations have an overhead drawn where an undershelf task light could go but there are no overheads listed in the furniture list. Would you like to have a shelf or storage piece with doors?

Response 51: The contractor shall furnish and install one freestanding LED task light per workstation (9). The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable

Question 52: For the file drawers, are you wanting 4 per station? If so, would you be open to 1 2-drawer lateral file and 2 mobile pedestals?

Response 52: The Government requires one overhead storage cabinet (7) and one moveable cabinet under each full-sized workstation (7) with two (2) drawers. All full-sized workstations shall provide a “slat wall” panel inside the workstation with vertical file storage and shelving.

The contractor shall determine the exact size and location based on the Government’s conceptual drawing provided.

Question 53: Where does the 1 privacy panel go?

Response 53: Privacy screens are dividers or panels attached to the workstations. They shall be

Question 54: On electrical, for quantity it says LS. What does that mean? It looks like you have plenty of electrical and data planned on the walls so none would be needed in the panels.

Response 54: LS stands for lump sum. Furniture shall include raceways in panels above the worksurface with dual outlets on both sides of the workstations for power and single mode LC fiber outlets. The Government may decide to connect data wires for computers and phones directly to wall outlets, therefore, no privacy panels under workstations may obstruct view/access to wall outlets.

Question 55: Are you wanting any of the additional items shows, such as CPU holders, keyboard trays or monitor arms? Will the government be installing all items such as CPU holders and CPUs?

Response 55: Contractor shall furnish and install CPU holders below worksurface. Holders shall be positioned as shown on drawing. Keyboard trays are not required. Contractor shall furnish and install height adjustable, pole mount arms, two (2) per workstation.

Question 56: Are we able to provide a Canadian end product? The chairs you are requesting are made in Canada as is the furniture we would like to quote. Both manufacturers are small but not made in USA.

Response 56: Yes, please refer to DFARS provision/clause 252.225-7001 which lists out qualifying countries American contractors can purchase supplies from.

Question 57: Full-Sized L-Shaped Electric Desk. Are the attached design/specifications acceptable?

Response 57: The Government will evaluate proposals based the bidder’s ability meet the request for proposal requirements and responses provided in this document. One of those requirements is to maximize the surface that is height-adjustable. This excludes the area below the storage cabinet.

Question 58: File Drawers. Should the drawers be metal, laminate, or another material? How many drawers are required per unit?

Response 58: The contractor shall include in the bid product brochures with examples of fabrics, laminates and colors available. The Government will evaluate them during the selection process and make a final selection after contract award. This will be part of the technical evaluation.

Question 59: Color Preferences. Do you prefer the colors of the desks and panels?

Response 59: The contractor shall include in the bid product brochures with examples of fabrics, laminates and colors available. The Government will evaluate them during the selection process and make a final selection after contract award. This will be part of the technical evaluation.

Question 59: Can the government open this acquisition to large businesses? Will the government accept furniture rentals?

Response 59: Because this acquisition is anticipated to be under the simplified acquisition threshold, it must be set-aside for small businesses. The government will not accept furniture in terms of a rental service.

Question 59: Does the Audio-Visual display system need to be specified and provided with this furniture procurement, or will the Audio-Visual system be provided separately? If provided separately, what will be the method of procuring Audio Visual equipment and services for the Collaboration Space?

Response 59: There is no audio-visual display system to be provided for this furniture procurement.