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AFSBn Facility Maintenance and Repair Services Q&A

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1. Since light bulb costs are part of the contractor responsibility, please provide a

Manufacturer/Make/Model of the high bay LED fixtures. They look like a complete unit and we would prefer to purchase an exact match. Lights were seen in Building 1681 and 1660 GE Albeo LED Heavy Industrial High Bay Light ABR104H571NNSTANW.

2. The PWS lists 3 building automation systems, JCI, ALC and TAC. Is there a single location to view all front ends for checking alarms, etc.?

Trane systems are located in building 318 and JCI systems in buildings 450, 455, 366, 344, and 399.

3. Does each building with a BAS have a monitoring station in the building where we can check alarms and troubleshoot?

The fire alarm system is covered and monitored through a separate 628 CES Service Contract.

No fire suppression or alarm access is provided.

4. Is there an internet connection that can be used by the contractor? If not, can one be brought into building 322?

Internet is provided for government computers only. Personal internet access may be supplied by the contractor.

5. Can a historical list of sub-contractors be provided?

Yes, a list of sub-contractors that have done work at AFSBn may be provided upon contract award.

6. Can a historical level of effort (FTE and trades) be provided?

The level of effort is determined by both the equipment inventory lists and the Service Call Historical Workload Data provided in the appendices to the Performance Work Statement.

7. For the drinking water systems, are they filtered? Is the contractor responsible for the cost/replacement of them?

Yes, they are filtered and the contractor is responsible for the cost/replacement of the filters.

8. Can the current CMMS manufacturer be shared? Although we have our own system, we would likely use the existing one for continuity purposes.

The current CMMS system is MVP and is owned by the Army.

9. Are arial lifts provided by the government. If not what's the tallest bldg. on site and on average how many times a year are arial lifts needed?

No, Aerial Lifts are not provided by the government. The tallest building is 80 feet, and aerial lifts are needed an average of 10-12 times per year.

10. Shear Cables. Appendix L - LAMS 13.3. Are these in reference to the Fabric Shelters (LAM

BUILDING)?

Yes, these are in reference to the LAMS Building.

11. Secure Tie-downs. Appendix L - LAMS 13.3. What is Involved in Securing Tie-Downs in High Wind conditions?

Make sure they are secure/tight and will not come loose during storms.

12. Cleaning and Re-Tension. Appendix L - LAMS 13.6. Are there procedures in place to correctly train personnel in proper Re-Tensioning, or are we responsible to contact the vendor for Training?

Please contact the vendor, Creative Tent International (CTI), who replaced the fabric, tie downs, and components in 2019 for training. CTI was recently acquired by XFS Global, LLC.

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13. General. Appendix L - LAMS 13.1. There are ten different inspections involved that call for

PERIODIC Inspections. What is the definition of Periodic Inspections?

Every 6 Months per the Periodic Inspections Checklist in Appendix L 13.3

14. Environmental Appendix L - LAMS 13.3. Snow removal at @ 2 lbs./per sq. ft. accumulation on or near support structures. Does this include all tie-down securing base plates, sidewalks around the structures, and salting areas in question? Are we responsible for any other snow removal on site?

Appendix L 13.3 Shelter Maintenance says to “Remove snow daily or when 2lbs. per square foot has accumulated on or near supporting structures”. No other snow removal requirement currently exists.

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