Questions and Answers for FA301623U022 B179 Furniture.pdf

Questions for Bldg 4 ( 179)

1. The items listed below are specified in the SOW as a 4” deep architectural wall system. This 4” platform is specified in order to maintain the robustness required for mounting heavy equipment such as TV monitors and also support work surfaces and large door attachments with no deflection.

Please confirm that architectural walls in the following items must be 4” deep/thick.

Item numbers and designation:

SOW Item# Area Designation

21 WP-1

22 WP-2

23 WP-3

24 WP-4

25 WP-5

26 WP-6

27 WP-7

28 WP-8

29 WP-9

30 WP-10

31 WP-11

32 WP-12

RESPONSE: These are not load bearing walls and increased thickness is to improve acoustical characteristics. The mounting of 70 inch monitors are required for WP-5 and WP-8 configurations.

2. The architectural wall system and systems product (Cubicles) as specified in the SOW are manufactured by one manufacturer for compatibility in fit ,paint finish,fabric finish, trim finish, electrical continuity and data consistency. Please confirm that the manufacturer of the architectural walls and systems product

(cubicles) listed in the specifications must be a single manufacturer source.

RESPONSE: Single source is not a requirement but compatibility & fit are. Finish & trims need to be similar in fashion so as to show a uniform presence and not piece meal.

3. Please confirm that the S‐1 storage must use full extension drawers with steel ball bearing slides.

RESPONSE: Yes, these products will require full extension of the drawers in order to fully utilize.

4. Please confirm that all cubicle panel systems in the specifications ( W‐1 through W‐12 ) must use 3” minimum thickness panels. This is especially important to accommodate minimum bend radii for fiber optic cable.

RESPONSE: Yes, these the walls will require a minimum thickness of 3 inches.

5. Please confirm that internal panel frame openings must have a plastic protection grommets in order to not damage delicate fiber optic cables when run horizontally through the panel frame.

RESPONSE: Yes, and the assumption is the vendor is the industrial expert on the inner workings of the panel systems and would already made interior grommets an industry standard to protect all elements running through sharp metal edged holes.

6. Please confirm that W‐1 through W‐12 workstations and WP‐1 through WP‐12 architectural walls must have the same fabric manufacturer as specified in the SOW.

RESPONSE: Single source is not a requirement but compatibility & fit are. Finish & trims need to be similar in fashion so as to show a uniform presence and not piece meal.

7. The workstations (WP‐1‐WP12) and Architectural walls as specified use the same electrical system that is fully compatible with each product. Please confirm that the electrical system in both architectural walls and workstations must be sourced from the same manufacturer.

RESPONSE: Single source is not a requirement but compatibility & fit are. The electrical system connections must all be compatible with one another.

8. The fabrics for the workstations and architectural walls specified in the SOW are not manufacturer base grade fabrics. Please confirm that all fabrics specified and priced for this RFQ will be mid‐grade fabrics in the manufacturer’s product line grading scale and that Base Grade A fabrics will not be technically acceptable or accepted in the RFQ pricing.

RESPONSE: The furniture vendor is responsible for ordering the fabric and providing it to the manufacturer. The furniture vendor is solely responsible for the fabric warranty.

9. Please confirm that a 4” depth architectural wall is required in order to adequately support the TV monitors as specified in the SOW.

RESPONSE: The locations specified in the SOW must support 70 inch monitors. The 4 inch thick architectural walls are non-loading structures. Bracing will be required in those locations where external items are affixed to the walls.

10. All products specified within the SOW are manufactured by one single manufacturer source for finish continuity, electrical and data integration and future re‐configurability. Please confirm that all items must be sourced from one manufacturer.

RESPONSE: Single source is not a requirement but compatibility & fit are. All the products must be fully compatible with one another.

11. Please confirm that a project manager must be based locally at all times for the duration of the project to ensure a smooth project completion and to attend any on‐site project meetings with the Government

POC if needed.

RESPONSE: The installation manager shall be present at the project site for the duration of the installation. The installation manager shall have full authority to act on the behalf of the furniture vendor.

12. Will the Bldg 4 (179) facility require Government escorts during the installation of the project? If, yes, how many escorts will be provided?

RESPONSE: Yes, the number of escorts will be dependent on the number of personnel the furniture vendor deploys on-site each day. The furniture vendor will provide an installation schedule to government. The installation schedule details will be worked out by the on-site installation manager and the government.

13. Please confirm that where laminates are specified in the SOW, they must be High Pressure Laminate to be technically acceptable with no thermofoils or low pressure laminates allowed.

RESPONSE: The laminate materials will be required to High Pressure Decorative Laminate type 107 or type 350 for the horizontal surfaces.

14. Please confirm that the tables for LS1d and LS1d must use painted MDF tops as specified.

RESPONSE: Yes

15. We are respectfully requesting a CAD .dwg Drawing File if possible.

RESPONSE: They will be provided but accuracy is unconfirmed (95% at best). However, this does not remove the requirement to confirm all measurements on site prior to work.

16. If we are among the 3 lowest‐cost quoters, will we be given the opportunity to address minor technical questions/clarifications that may be encountered with our proposal?

RESPONSE: The government may open interchanges if you are one of the three lowest bidders.

17. For item W‐6 Private Office Cubicles with Glass Door ‐ SOW (p.20) States Overhead Metal Storage w/sliding doors ‐is a Laminate Overhead w/sliding doors acceptable, if the Laminate is available in matching colorways to metal components/trim in workstation?

RESPONSE: No, This should apply to all overhead storage elements in contract, W-2 thru W-9

18. Is building power from Base Feeds or Ceiling Feeds?

RESPONSE: All power and data lines will be emanating from below the raised floor.

19. SOW States: Equipment to support... 2 monitors mounted on vertical panel. Please provide a description of your monitors' /mounting hardware/design.

RESPONSE: Occupants have all the necessary hardware to clamp the monitors arms to the work surface.

20. SOW States "4. Sliding Clear Glass door..." Also states "Frosted Acrylic door" (on Diagram). Please confirm Door is to be frosted Acrylic.

RESPONSE: Doors will be frosted acrylic or similar concept.

21. D)For Item W‐11 Panel System Station: SOW Calls out Metal Storage/wardrobe. Is a Laminate wardrobe acceptable, if the Laminate is available in matching colorways to metal components/trim in workstation?

RESPONSE: No, This should apply to all wardrobe elements in contract, W-10 thru W-13 & S-2.