Attachment 6 - Instructor Bay Furniture - FA301626Q0195 - Questions Answers.pdf

502 CONS/PKBA FA301626Q0195

JBSA Lackland, TX Instructor Bay Furniture

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Cutoff date for contractor questions is 10:00am CST, 23 Jul 2026.

Question 1: Please provide pictures, a list and/or a furniture plan identifying the existing furnishings the awarded contract will be responsible to remove and dispose of.

Government Response: Information will be provided upon receipt from the customer.

Question 2: Approximately how far is it from the truck parking location to the install location?

Government Response: The off-load location is approximately 20 feet to the installation location.

Question 3: Are there any stairs that the product will need to go up or down to reach the truck location?

If so, how many?

Government Response: No, everything will be delivered and installed in a single-story building.

Question 4: Will the government provide an electrician to attach the systems furniture to building power?

Government Response: Yes, the government will provide an electrician to make the final connection from the furniture panels to the power source. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all of the connections within the furniture panels and getting everything prepared for the final connection to the power source.

Question 5: If the awarded contract is responsible to provide an electrician to attach the systems furniture to building power, do we need to pull new circuits from the electrical panel or will we attach to existing power junction boxes at the ceiling/walls/columns? The electrician will require a site visit to provide an accurate quote.

Government Response: The Government will provide the electrician to make the final connection to the facility’s power supply.

Question 6: Would it be possible to extend the due date to 5 business days from receiving answers to questions?

Government Response: Due to time constraints, we can only extend the due date to Tuesday, 28 July, at 10am (CST).

Question 7: Will the government allow us to use different widths of panels as long as the overall size of each station remains the same as identified in Attachment 5? The 18” wide panel isn’t available in the manufacture’s product line we are considering using.

Government Response: Yes. All measurements provided in the SOW are approximate.

Question 8: Can the panel be lowered to 48”H behind the 64” high cabinet with shelves if the storage back is finished?

Government Response: The panels that are listed as 50”H can be lowered to 48”H. However, the panels listed at 65.5”H requirement needs to be around that height.

Question 9: Are there any pictures and qty’s available for the furniture that will be removed?

Government Response: Information will be provided upon receipt from the customer.

Question 10: Does the existing furniture need to be taken to another location on base?

Government Response: The drop-off location for the old furniture will be the recycling center at Point Mugu which is located 9 miles from Port Hueneme.

Question 11: Will the existing furniture be saved for future use or will it be disposed of?

Government Response: It will need to be disposed of. See response to Question #10

Question 12: Electrical Scope of Work: Will the Government provide an electrician to connect the power infeed’s to the Buildings Power or do we need to supply an electrician?

Government Response: See response to Question #4.

Question 13: Can you confirm that Nominal Differences is Sizes are Acceptable? As an example, the vendor’s Panel Heights are 65.5”H and 50”H and not 66”H and 48”H as noted on the SOW.

Government Response: This is acceptable. The statement of work lists approximate measurements.

Question 14: Can you let us know which option would be acceptable?

Option A: Combination of 65”H and 50”H panels.

Option B Combination of 50”H and 42”H panels

Government Response: The 65”H and 50”H would be the preferred option.

Question 15: For Table Top Sizes of 90 DEGREE FLOAT TABLE 60 W X 48 W X 24D Please note that these tops are Approx 1” Smaller on ea. side to allow the Desks to adjust (up/down) freely without any pinch points. Is this acceptable?

Government Response: Yes, the measurements given in the statement of work are approximate.

Question 16: Can you confirm the Installation of the furniture will be in a 1st floor?

Government Response: Yes, the installation of the furniture will all be done in an office space located on the first floor.

Question 17: Will the office furniture products be leased and if so for how long?

Government Response: No. The office furniture will not be leased. It will belong to the 346th Training Squadron.

Question 18: This is a total small business set aside, but there are very few small business resources for panel systems. May we include products from manufacturers who are not small as long as we are a small business?

Government Response: Yes, you may include those products.

Question 19: This bid package and specifications were generated by OFG, which is a division of UNICOR and not a small business. Are they considered small and eligible to participate?

Government Response: We are seeking products from other sources as part of our market research.

Question 20: Please identify the quantity, sizes and types of furniture to be removed since removal of current furniture is included in the Scope. Please include storage items. If there are any electrical connections, will the customer disconnect them prior to removal?

Government Response: Information will be provided upon receipt from the customer.

Question 21: Will the customer provide an electrician to connect all new power infeeds to the building power?

Government Response: See response to Question #4.

Question 22: Will bidders be responsible to remove all old furnishings from the base, or is there a disposal site on base that we can use for furniture? And for recycling cardboard and packaging from new items being delivered?

Government Response: Yes, the removal and disposal of the old office furniture will be the responsibility of the contractor. See response to Question #11 for further information.

Question 23: The CLINS included in Attachment 1 are brand specific to Unicor. It states “Please provide a quote for the line item(s) listed below. Failure to quote on all CLINs will render the quote unacceptable and ineligible for award consideration in the absence of discussions.” We cannot exactly match these line items due to varying manufacturer product number that do not match. Will you accept a different Bill of Materials and CLIN structure as long as the design and function meet the RFQ requirements? Otherwise, this is a sole source request.

Government Response: The only requirement is to get as close to the approximate dimensions outlined in the statement of work.

Question 24: ATT 1 states delivery to be Sept. 30. If funded by Sept. 30, what would be the delivery requirement? Is an expedited delivery to be considered a valued part of the award criteria?

Government Response: Delivery date will be 90 days after award.

Question 25: ATT 3 (SOW) states some panels must be laminated on one side and fabric on the other side. Will you accept panels without one laminate side? Laminate adds significant cost.

Government Response: No, the laminate is to face out to provide a professional image and to keep the areas clean.

Question 26: ATT 3 (SOW) includes various electrical components to include “2.1.7.12 Qty 22 power pole ceiling trim” and “2.1.7.13 Qty. 12 7’-10-wire 6 circuit top feeds. How many ceiling poles are needed? And will you accept industry standards approved by GSA that are 4-circuit 8-wire powerways?

Government Response: There are 6 ceiling poles total in the office space. 4-circuit 8-wire powerways are acceptable.

Question 27: Will you please allow bidders at least 4 business days to prepare a response upon posting answers to these questions?

Government Response: Due to time constraints, we can only extend the due date to Tuesday, 28 July, at

Question 28: Extension of date offers due, one week, to Monday August 3rd?

Government Response: Due to time constraints, we can only extend the due date to Tuesday, 28 July, at

Question 29: Must the panels be manufactured with Aluminum Frame (Frame and Tile) or will a segmented panel with interchangeable segments (front and back of panel) be acceptable? Frame and Tile is normally only necessary if power is required to be located at the beltline level (middle) of a panel. All other salient characteristics called for could be met with a segmented insert panel with fabric on one side and laminate on the other. Frame and Tile Systems generally are not available in 60” widths, but segmented insert panels are.

Government Response: The only requirement is to get as close to the approximate dimensions outlined in the statement of work.

Question 30: Please advise if the height (60” or 42”) called for in Attachment 4 are actual height of panel, or just the fabric / laminate area? Attachment 5 Layout calls for panels that are 6” taller (66” / 48” High).

Government Response: Overall height of the exterior walls of the workstation will be 66”H (around cabinets/storage areas) the overall height around the workstation will be 48”H. The panels do measure at 60”H and 42”H but the frame that holds the panels will account for additional 6”.

Question 31: SOW, paragraph 2.1.4 and 2.1.5 call for fabric on one side and laminate on opposite side. Is the laminate intended to be on inside of workstation, or outside against the wall?

Government Response: The laminate is intended to be facing out, away from the workstation. The workstation area will consist of fabric.

Question 32: High Back Task Chair: Are they required to have 6 casters, or is a standard 5-star base (5 casters) acceptable? Will a polished aluminum base and a Black or Grey frame of chair be acceptable?

Government Response: 5-star base is acceptable. Polished aluminum base and frame is what the Government is requiring.

Question 33: Is there a loading dock available for unloading new and loading of old furniture?

Government Response: No, there is not a loading dock available. A truck with a lift gate will be needed for this project.

Question 34: Is old furniture to be disposed of to landfill or DRMO or recycle center on base?

Government Response: See response to Question #10.