FA4419-16-T-0105_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers

Altus AFB ATCT Console Upgrade

Solicitation FA4419-16-T-0105

1. Will the GRA-115 be replaced with the new 3.5” version and will the contractor need to supply?

- No equipment is scheduled to be replaced at this time.

2. Will the bookcase behind the Watch Supervisor/SOF desk need to be replaced?

Recommended because of raised floor

- The book case does not need to be replaced however the raised floor shall be designed to create a new bottom that fits into the new bookcase. The height of the shelves are adjustable.

3. Will a staging location for the new console be identified?

- There is limited staging area located within the tower facility, however, if more space is needed, coordination will be made to allow for the use of additional space.

4. Is the STARS Tower Aural Alarm Unit to be mounted into the console or remain loose? If mounted, will it be in a flat or sloped surface?

- It shall be mounted on a sloped surface.

5. Is the Air Field Lighting Panel under warranty or a maintenance contract? If so, will the panel be removed and replaced by the warranty or maintenance contract holder so that no agreements are violated.

- The Air Field Lighting Panel is the Government’s to maintain and repair, there is no warranty or maintenance contract.

6. Question 5 also applies to LMR units.

- There is no contract for the LMRs. AF will be responsible for relocation of LMRs.

7. With the raised floor extending to the convenience counter area, the replacement counter will be raised seven inches higher than the current one. Will that create any issues for the Controllers?

- This will not create an issue for the controllers and visibility, therefore raise the convenience counter the required ~7 inches.

8. Is the replacement convenience counter to retain the original length to include the refrigerator alcove? If so, the refrigerator alcove will replace one of the cabinet spaces.

- Yes the convenience counter shall retain the original length and include the refrigerator alcove.

9. Will a backsplash be required on the convenience counter and counter area at the top of the stairway? A backsplash would prevent things from falling behind the counter. The back splash would only have to be approximately 2 to 4 inches.

- Yes, a small back splash is required.

10. Both drawings provided show a custom seating and storage area located in front of the WS/SOF desk, is this to be proposed as none now exists? If it is to be proposed, what type of storage is to be planned; bookcase, chest, combination of both? Is this to be installed on the new raised floor section or on the original floor level? Is the height to be level with the new WS/SOF desk or below it? How many seats are desired?

- This proposed as new. The type of storage is to provide a place for backpacks or other personal items to be stored temporarily during the shift. A padded bench with chest or cabinet style storage underneath would work for our requirements. The vision for this was to create extra seating that is approximately as long as the

WS/SOF desk and would sit on the original floor so it doesn’t impede the WSs view.

11. Both drawings show the WS/SOF desk length to be 150 inches when it is actually only 126 inches. Is the 10 inches what is desired?

- The WS/SOF shall not exceed 150 inches; however more workspace is desired.

Depending on the space that is created with the new room design the WS/SOF desk shall be scaled to fit.

12. Is the Government responsible for power shutdown and restart during modernizations?

- Yes the Government will be responsible.

13. Is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)-compliant carpeting & flooring required for this project?

- Yes ESD compliant carpeting & flooring is required.

14. Who has certification responsibility of all electrical work provided in support of the project? Must all electrical work be supplied by local contractors?

- All electrical work shall be approved by our electrical planner prior to any work starting and shall be inspected when completed. This work request was approved as contract by requester so CE will have no responsibility for performing any electrical work besides approving the electrical work plan and the inspection of work once completed.

15. Is the contractor specifically responsible for de-connecting all ATC equipment, disconnecting all power and data connections/lines? Is the contractor specifically responsible for turning off all ATC equipment/power down?

- Yes the contractor is specifically responsible for disconnecting all ATC

Equipment, power and data connection lines. Returned to service in the order of Watch Supervisor, Local Control, Ground Control, Flight Data, Coordinator, and finally Supervisor of Flying.

- Local ATCAS technicians or Remote Maintenance Center will be responsible for powering down/up all ATC equipment.

16. Is this Control Tower cab modernization planned to be a Live Cutover or and non-operational modernization? (Appear to be conflicting requirements in para 7.5.2 vs. 7.5.1)

- If work is complete during the 2 week holiday period it will be non-operational. If work needs to continue after the holiday period will be a live cutover.

17. Who is responsible for providing storage for all ATC equipment during renovations?

- ATCALS will be responsible for storing ATC equipment.

18. What are the specific re-installation requirements for all ATC equipment into the new ATC consoles? Is there a specific order / priority of installation order for all equipment?

- The contractor is required to re-install all ATC equipment, re-connect all data and power cables, and confirm power/start up. The order of re-installation is Watch

Supervisor, Local Control, Ground Control, Flight Data, Coordinator, and finally

Supervisor of Flying. This process will be overseen by the local ATCALS technicians.

19. What are the local disposal requirements for construction materials?

- Civil Engineering Environmental only has the requirement to weigh any disposal material being taken out of a facility.

20. Is a waste disposal container storage at site feasible?

- Yes there is room for disposal container storage in the parking lot.

21. Will standard Electrical Grounding for ATC equipment be required, or will specific ATC equipment grounding procedures be defined?

- ATCALS stated that standard Electrical Grounding is required.

22. What provisions exist for unplanned work stoppages requiring de-mobilization and then remobilization?

- Extensive pre-work meetings will be held through teleconference/site visits/office calls. Therefore, any unplanned work stoppages will be at a minimum. However, if a stoppage occurs, the ATCT MUST be in a condition to allow for airfield operations to occur.

- If the cause of the stoppage also prevents ATCT operations, the contractor shall make immediate notification to 97 CONF & 97 OSS.

23. Will all vendors who participated in the Site visits be publically identified?

- No, the vendors will not be publically identified.

24. We've noted the requirement in the solicitation that the product be made of steel.

Our product is aluminum based. Will alternative proposals be acceptable?

- Material shall be metal based and shall be compliant with the Buy American Act.