Legacy Phone Switch QandAs-FA446024Q0275.pdf

Solicitation FA446024Q0275 - Legacy Phone Switch Removal

Questions and Answers

By: SSgt Garrett Rodgers

Is copper disposal subject to contractor discretion or will it be included in the palatized/boxed disposal process through on-base DLA Disposition Services?

o All cabinets, associated cabling, and any miscellaneous items associated with the legacy switch… will be delivered to base recycling for turn-in.

What state is acceptable of floor mounting bolts/brackets?

o These will be left flush with the floor via removal, cutting and/or any safe and reasonable means.

Are disposable/anti-static bags required for disposal of electrical units?

o No.

Do the overhead lattice racks stay or are they part of the removal?

o Anything attached to the switch system, but not attached to the building will be removed. Anything attached to both the switch system and the building will need to be confirmed with the 19th Communication Squadron (19COMM) personnel.

Anything not attached to the switch system but attached to the building (e.g., the overhead lattice racks) will remain. If unsure, please contact PM or COR.

What should be done about any loose cabling attached to the building, i.e. power takeo s?

o Once disconnected, if required, all remaining loose cables should be tied o and secured from dangling/exposure.

Who will be testing for remaining power sources?

o The 19COMM personnel have and will be responsible for ensuring power is cuto from the work area. If any power is present, contractors should alert the 19COMM personnel immediately.

Will a manifest sheet for hot connections be required?

o No.

Will anyone be on sight to test connections and/or power?

o While not always on sight, the 19COMM Contracting O icer Representative (COR:

pronounced “core”) will be available through previously established contact methods.

How heavy is a rack empty/full?

o Exact weight is unknown but assume every piece of hardware to require at least proper lift technique and at most two-three person carry techniques.

Is there a diagram or map of the room and units available?

o No.

What is the expectation of cutting wires while removing the switch system?

o Confirm the cabling is not connected to an active component system, phone frame, etc. If unsure, please contact PM or COR.

What about any spare parts or miscellaneous parts found within the units and cabinets?

o All cabinets, associated cabling, and any miscellaneous items associated with the legacy switch… will be delivered to base recycling for turn-in.

Is some form of dust control required?

o Yes, COR will identify, which active areas will require cover to prevent dust exposure.

Do we need to provide an inventory of all equipment being removed?

o No.

Do all anchor bolts holding cabinets need to be cut flush with the floor?

o Yes.

Will the site provide a forklift at both loading and unloading locations?

o All cabinets, associated cabling, and any miscellaneous items associated with the legacy switch… will be delivered to base recycling for turn-in.

Is each rack required to be individually palletized, and will we need to shrink wrap all equipment after palletizing everything?

o No.

What is the required labor classification for this project, as well at what rate and fringes are to be included.

o Please refer to the SCA Wage Determinations for labor classifications. If not available/applicable there will be no required labor classification.

Can all copper wiring be placed together in a large box on a pallet?

o Yes.

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Will the site have a tech onsite to remove any power found to still be connected, if any?

o An electrical technician will not on-site; however, CES technicians are within proximity – if required.

Will As-built drawings be provided of the existing equipment needing removal?

o No.

Will a complete inventory of all items needing to be removed be provided?

o No.

The Statement of Objectives, paragraph 4.3 states that an on-site project manager “shall be on site during duty hours until project completion”. Does the government want the on-site project manager to be a separate/ additional person from the assigned project superintendent?

o No, isn’t required to be separate / additional person.

The Statement of Objectives, paragraph 4.4 states “The contractor shall provide quality assurance support during the removal process.” Does the government want an additional person assigned for this role? Or can the quality assurance POC be the superintendent?

Can the quality assurance POC be the project manager?

o No, isn’t required to be separate / additional person.

How many personnel/ roles does the government want assigned to this project?

Superintendent? On-site Project Manager? Quality Assurance? And can those requested personnel/ roles be fulfilled by a single on-site person?

o Yes.

The Statement of Objectives, paragraph 5.1 lists deliverables.

o For Item 1, will the contractor generated daily reports su ice for this requirement, or is the contractor to use a government-specified form to meet this requirement?

Govt form is not required.

o For Item 2, it is unclear what the requirement is due to this item being in the form of questions. Can the government please clarify what is required here?

N/A.

Will the government clarify the intended process for boxing or palletizing the existing equipment?

o Boxing and/or palletizing is not necessary. All cabinets, associated cabling, and any miscellaneous items associated with the legacy switch will be delivered to base recycling for turn-in.

Confirm that the government is waiting for clarification from DLA on how they want switch equipment inventoried, separated, and palletized for turn into DLA.

o Inventorying, boxing and/or palletizing is not necessary

Can the government confirm whether the removed cabinets, cabling, and associated switch equipment will be scrapped for recycling or if items will be stored by DLA for reuse/resale?

o Inventory will be recycled; however, I am not familiar with process upon equipment turn-in.

Confirm the government does not want a card by card itemized inventory of the switch equipment.

o Itemized inventory is not required.

Will the government allow the contractor to provide rack-by-rack inventory?

o Inventory is not required.

Confirm government does not want the contractor to remove cables running from the removed racks to the next room. Instead, secure disconnected ends in overhead cable tray.

o Correct, secure disconnected ends in overhead cable tray.

Confirm government wants contractor to remove all cables from removed racks to disconnected ends within the same room.

o Correct, contractor to remove all cables from removed racks to disconnected ends within the same room.

Confirm the government wants all overheard cable trays to remain in place and grounded.

o Correct, all overheard cable trays to remain in place and grounded.

Confirm the government wants all removed rack, mounting bolts, be cut flush with the floor.

o Correct, all removed rack, mounting bolts, be cut flush with the floor.

Confirm government wants all rack disconnected ground cables be removed end to end within the room.

o Correct, all rack disconnected ground cables be removed end to end within the room.

Confirm government wants all other disconnected ground cables running into adjacent rooms to be secured in the overhead cable trays.

o Correct, all other disconnected ground cables running into adjacent rooms to be secured in the overhead cable trays.

Can the government confirm there will be no wall penetrations disturbed, therefore no fire blocking will be required?

o Correct, no wall penetrations disturbed, therefore no fire blocking will be required?

Please advise if the contractor is required to utilize dust controls to protect other equipment within the building.

o Correct, contractor is required to utilize dust controls to protect other equipment within the building.

Don’t forget to see the “Legacy Phone Switch Pictures” file included in the Attachments section of SAM.gov.