Questions and Answers Document - Guardian Arena Equipment.pdf

Questions & Answer Document

FA252125QB117 – Guardian Arena Equipment

1. The government states delivery is due no later than 25 November 25. The normal delivery ARO for gym containers is 90-120 days ARO. In addition, the government may not award until 30 September further shortening industry's ability to meet the requested timeline.

2. Please confirm that the cardio equipment is not being stored in the locker and will be going to another location.

Some or all of the cardio equipment may be stored in the locker temporarily after the initial set up. The pieces that are not placed in the locker will be stored in a different location.

3. Does the cardio equipment need to be built on site, or just delivered?

Built on site.

4. Must the external training rigging be mounted to the load bearing portion of the sidewalls of the container, with the legs touching the ground for safety and stability purposes?

Yes, the external training riggs should be mounted to the same side of the container as the roll up door, 1 on each side of the roll up door.

5. Will offers that attach the external squat racks/rigging to any other portion of the container (that is not the load bearing portion of the side walls) be deemed technically unacceptable?

Yes.

6. Do all proposals need to utilize 3” x 3”, 7-gauge steel with a minimum grade of S235 or A283C for the external steel rigging components to be considered?

Yes.

7. Is a limited lifetime warranty on the external functional training rig and a minimum of one-year warranty on the accessories a requirement for any bid submitted?

No, however, product specifications, warranty information, and maintenance instructions for all equipment must be provided prior to purchase.

8. Will proposals that offer external rigging that is not hot-dip galvanized steel to American Standard ASTM A 123/A 123M be deemed technically unacceptable?

No, however, external rigging must meet and/or exceed industry safety standards and be suitable for outdoor use in the Florida climate; to include hot and humid summers (as stated in SOW).

9. Will offers that do not include a NATO Air Portable Certification be deemed technically unacceptable?

Not applicable.

10. To be technically acceptable; Do the med balls need to be made from a solid PVC HD Matte Shell that can withstand outdoor elements, and that is designed for throwing and slamming?

Not applicable; no med balls were requested.

11. Will bumper plates, that are not designed specifically for outdoor use, and do not evenly distribute the force of the load when dropped to reduce noise and extend the life of your bumper plates, bar, and floor, be deemed unacceptable?

Yes

12. Do the Barbells need to have a durable cerakote finish on both the bar and the sleeves, and be guaranteed for life against bending and breaking?

No, however the barbells do need to be designed and rated for Olympic style lifting, and meet the specification listed in the SOW.

13. Will offers that do not have a proven track record of having superior waterproofing, be considered for this offer?

No, however the equipment needs to meet and/or exceed industry safety standards and be suitable for outdoor use in the Florida climate; the locker must have available coating to protect from salt air and humidity (as mentioned in SOW).

14. Will offers that do not provide integrated, lockable, move-safe storage, for all equipment be deemed unacceptable?

Yes

15. Will the customer have access to a forklift for unloading the 20' Locker upon delivery?

No. The contractor must provide the means of unloading the locker (IAW details of SOW).

16. We would like to confirm whether partial bids are acceptable for this solicitation.

Specifically, would it be possible for us to submit a proposal covering only a portion of the items listed in the request?

No