305 MO Q and A 2.docx

305th 2-Story Modular Office

FA448424Q0026

Questions

1. What is the height of the lowest part of the ceiling in the existing space, ie aircraft hangar, Building 2201?

a. 70’ is the max height allowable for crane operation.

2. Please confirm the allowable work hours and workdays on the job site, ie Building 2201 is 0600-1600 Monday thru Friday and 0600-1400 on Saturdays? Is there is process to request and extension to the work hours and days?

a. The SOW has been updated to include the following:

i. Work Hours. Delivery and Installation must take place Monday through Friday during normal business hours, 0700-1900.

Work shall generally consist of a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0700-1900 EST, excluding federal holidays. The Contractor personnel shall observe all Federal Holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on Monday. Extensions to a 40 hour workweek must be approved in writing by both the Contractor and Contracting Officer. The contractor shall ensure continuity of operations during periods of personnel turnover and long-term absences. Long-term absences are considered those longer than a one-week duration.

3. Are we able to leave a tool trailer on site for the duration of construction so we don’t have to bring it through the front gate every day?

a. Vendor my bring a tool trailer but must secure tools. The Government in not liable for any unsecure tools.

4. What are the distances to the nearest obstruction on each side? The only dimensions provided are 16” off the northwest wall and 5’ off the northeast wall. A simple sketch of the hanger would be very helpful.

a. Pictures provided in “305 MXS MO SOW 15Aug redacted.”

5. For those not able to attend the site visit can a few pictures be provided of the immediate work area?

a. Pictures provided in “305 MXS MO SOW 15Aug redacted.”

6. We would like to confirm the Vendor is to supply the foundation to hold the modules 18” above finished floor?

· If so does the Government have a preferred foundation type?

· If so, does the Government have structural information on the slab to show that it can support the structure without modification?

a. There is no preferred foundation type, however it must allow access for maintenance to be completed to the undercarriage. The entire hangar floor is designed to support over 300K lbs of aircraft at any given location. The government will not supply slab information.

7. Is there anything in the concrete slab that would prevent the drilling in of concrete anchors for the stairs?

· Is drilling into the hanger concrete floor allowed?

a. There are no obstructions or prohibitions to drilling into the hangar floor

8. Will provided power be 3 phase or single phase? This will impact HVAC system.

a. There is 3 Phase and single phase available for use, vendor may decide which system requirements they would submit.

9. Please confirm if Vendor is expected to supply and install any fire alarm devices as part of the base building? If so, what manufacturer is the parent system?

a. The Vendor is not required to supply any fire detection/suppression equipment

10. For the internet/telecommunications systems, please confirm that it is acceptable for Vendor to supply back to a Vendor supplied patch panel on the main floor for the Client to tie into?

· If additional equipment is required to be supplied by Vendor, please advise.

a. It is acceptable for Vendor to supply a Patch Panel. Vendor must ensure Patch Panel utilizes universal/standard connectors for Comm to complete data connections.

11. How many steps from the hanger floor to the 18” raised floor? In front of both ground floor doors?

a. Their must be three 6” steps to each door on the first floor.

12. Will fire suppression be installed be CE? Can install be coordinated with the vender to teach CE where and how to perform install?

a. CE will not be available to install Fire system in conjunction with building install. Vendor must provide written material to be given to CE/Vendor for installation guidance.

13. Could a cassette HVAC system be used vs. the Standard Mini Split?

a. Yes, any form of HVAC can be utilized. HVAC unit must support the space IAW the SOW.

14. How will delivery be coordinated?

a. Delivery will be coordinated through the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). TPOC will be provided in the unredacted SOW after award.

15. How will workers get base access?

a. Works must be Vetted through Security Forces. Once Vetting is completed, they will be given a pass that allows them base access for a specified period. Contact TPOC with further questions.

16. Third paragraph of SOW says building is to be elevated 18’’ off the floor, Lower-Level Elevation Proposed indicates 8’’. What height should the building be off the floor? 8’’ or 18’’. 18’’ would require landings and steps.

a. The drawing is for reference use only.

17. Third paragraph calls out 8 (dual plug) Cat6 data plug sets on both floors; are these raceways and backboxes only? Cabling is typically a homerun to a server somewhere.

a. Vendor needs to supply cables, plugs, channels and all materials to ensure data is supplied to requested termination points and in compliance with all local, federal and IBC codes.

18. The 125-amp circuit panel, is this to mounted inside the building or outside the building?

a. The 125-amp circuit panel is to be mounted to the outside of the building.

19. Are mini-splits allowed for the HVAC system? If permitted, where are the condensing units to be placed?

a. Mini-Splits are allowed and should be placed on the northeast wall if used.

20. Are you able to further explain the stairs to second floor. Statement calls for a right-hand turn, Proposed Elevation shows a stairway the comes straight out. If the turn is required, this will require another landing.

a. This requirement has been re-worked. Please construct a staircase from the landing that descends parallel with the southeastern wall towards the southwestern wall.

21. Is the fire alarm system a “Stand Alone” or does it need to be tied back into another system in the building? if tied into existing, need equipment manufacturer.

a. Vendor is not responsible for any fire suppression/detection equipment.

22. What is the reason for the elevated 8inch base?

a. The vendor must elevate the base 18” in accordance with UFC 3-101-01. Para 2-8.2 section 2211.

23. Are photos of the space available?

a. Photos are provided in “305 MXS MO SOW 15Aug redacted.”

24. Are you looking to have the contractor quote final electrical connections to the building? As well as final fire suppression installation and testing?

a. Contractor must include all requirements into final quote, minus any and all fire suppression/detection equipment.

25. On "305 MO Combo 2 Aug 24 signed pdf," page 2, it states, "Award will be made on the following factors: 1) Technical Acceptability, 2) Price." And on SF 1449, page 11, it states, "Technical and, when combined, are___ _______ [ past performance Significantly more important than cost or price". However, on pg. 39, Evaluation Factors for Award 1., "The basis for award of any contract resulting from this solicitation will be the result of the evaluation of the factors specified utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology." And 5. The Government will begin the evaluation process with a ranking based on the Total Evaluated Price from the lowest to highest price. Is the basis for the award Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Technical and Past Performance more important than cost or price?

a. Addressed in amendment A0001

26. Should we use the Statement of Work attached to the Sources Sought Notice ID FA448424Q0026?

a. Please see updated SOW “305 MXS MO SOW 15Aug redacted”

27. The Statement of Work attached to Sources Sought paragraph 3 states that the office needs to be "elevated 18” off the floor IAW UFC 3-101-01," but the drawings say "8" Raised Floor Base. Does the office need to be raised 8" or 18"?

a. The floor needs to be raised 18” above the floor.

28. Should we list as separate items the "Round trip travel, lodging expenses, equipment rental, and all other incidental services" in the Summary of Prices?

a. Yes, as per the cover letter.

29. Is it acceptable to enlarge upper-level landing to 6’ x 6’ and turn steps to right and go directly down? Eliminating additional landing.

a. Yes this is acceptable, the SOW has been updated to reflect this.

30. Please confirm sprinkler is by others after this contract is completed.

a. Fire Suppression/detection is to be completed after this contract, not in conjunction with this contract.

31. Please confirm fire alarm is by others after this contract is completed.

a. Fire Suppression/detection Fire Suppression/detection is to be completed after this contract, not in conjunction with this contract.

32. Please confirm all COMM/Data cabling and associated equipment is by others after this contract is complete.

a. Data/comm Fire Suppression/detection is to be completed after this contract, not in conjunction with this contract.

33. Please confirm eighteen (18) windows are to be provided.

a. 16 windows must be provided. 7 on the first floor and 9 on the upper floor.

34. Can lower-level doorway on long wall be located under upper-level doorway?

a. Yes, this is allowable.

35. Due to the responses to RFI’s still be needed, can proposal due date be extended one week?

a. We can not extend one week but we have extended until the 21 Aug at 1400.