Contractor Questions and Answers.pdf

Fire Alarm MX and Replacement IDIQ

FA446025Q0020

STATEMENT: An IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contract will be awarded from this solicitation. This solicitation is not for a single facility; instead Little Rock Air Force Base is seeking a single service provider to provide fire alarm repair/replacement services to any facility on LRAFB. Answers will be from the perspective of LRAFB in general, not a single facility.

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

RESPONSE: This is a brand-new requirement.

2. How old is the facility?

RESPONSE: LRAFB was originally constructed in 1955 and has facilities that have been constructed and renovated over the years.

3. How much square footage is in the facility?

RESPONSE: This is not a single facility contract. This question is not applicable.

4. How stable is the power?

RESPONSE: The utility power originates from Entergy and has been reasonably stable.

5. Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

REPONSE: Not all areas of the facilities located on Little Rock Air Force Base have drop ceilings.

6. What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

RESPONSE: This question is regarding a single facility and is not applicable for the IDIQ solicitation (see statement above).

7. Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

RESPONSE: This question is regarding a single facility and is not applicable for the IDIQ solicitation (see statement above).

8. Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be?

RESPONSE: This question is regarding a single facility and is not applicable for the IDIQ solicitation (see statement above).

9. Are the door frames metal and concrete filled?

RESPONSE: Facilities across the installation could be hollow metal, concrete filled metal or wood.

10. Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities of all IDS items needed to include model # (e.g. total number of motion sensors, glass breaks, etc.) per location.

RESPONSE: Quantities will not be provided. IDS is not included on this Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System IDIQ.

11. Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors.

RESPONSE: IDS is not included on this Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System IDIQ.

12. What is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system?

RESPONSE: Intrusion Detection Systems are not included in the scope of this IDIQ.

13. Will we be able to reuse the existing cable? If so, what type of cable is there currently?

RESPONSE: Existing cable can be used as applicable. Site visits will be available for each work order on this IDIQ. Cable type for each work order can be determined at each site visit.

14. Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

RESPONSE: Both are present in facilities on Little Rock Air Force Base.

15. Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

RESPONSE: Some facilities on LRAFB have cable tray for wiring, others do not.

However, wiring must be installed in conduit when required IAW all applicable NFPA and UFC requirements.

16. Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

RESPONSE: See #13.

17. Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?

RESPONSE: UPS replacement is not in the scope of this IDIQ.

18. re “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?

RESPONSE: “19CES approved equal” would be entertained. Please complete the Pricing Schedule document and submit with your proposal.

19. Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

RESPONSE: Plenum rated wire is acceptable. However, wiring must be installed in conduit when required IAW all applicable NFPA and UFC requirements.

20. Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t?

RESPONSE: The Performance Work Statement states the contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed. After-hour access may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the facility is open after 4:30 pm.

21. What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any)

RESPONSE: This is a Fire Alarm & Mass Notification System IDIQ. Cameras are not part of the scope.

22. Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests.

RESPONSE: All questions received during the time allotted are answered in this document.

23. Please provide a list of equipment and parts # that are to be installed.

RESPONSE: This is shown on the Pricing Schedule posted with the solicitation. The Pricing Schedule is to be completed and submitted with your proposal.

24. Are there pipe chases between floors?

RESPONSE: There may, or may not, be pipe chases between floors of some facilities on Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB).

25. What is the range of the budget for this project, and is it already appropriated?

RESPONSE: Currently, no funds have been appropriated. An IDIQ contract will be awarded for this effort.

26. Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed?

RESPONSE: Progress payments are not allowed. A firm-fixed price IDIQ contract will be awarded. Complete the Pricing Schedule for each year on the document provided;

payment will be made based on pricing in the schedule.

27. How many feet of new wire will have to be run?

RESPONSE: This question appears to be with respect to a single facility. This is an IDIQ for Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Systems across the Air Force Base. (see above).

28. What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10

RESPONSE: Cipher locks are not part of the scope of this IDIQ.

29. Please post the sign-in sheet and Q&A's from the site visit.

RESPONSE: All questions submitted are answered in this document. The sign-in sheet is not necessary for creating or submitting a proposal for Solicitation No.

FA446025Q0020.

30. Please post the drawings and the key for the drawings.

RESPONSE: Drawings, if necessary, will be provided with future work orders.

31. Could you please confirm how many buildings are anticipated to receive service annually, or provide an estimated range? This information is critical for developing a comprehensive cost proposal.

RESPONSE: An IDIQ contract will be awarded.