FA480027Q0001-Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers -Airfield Lighting Computer System Solicitation Number FA480027Q0001

1. Equipment: Please confirm the manufacturer and model of the installed ALCMS (e.g., ADB Safegate with ACE distributed control equipment), the software version, and the number of computer nodes/workstations, constant current regulators (CCRs) and lighting circuits covered by the semi-annual inspections.

Answer: ADB Safegate with ACE distributed control equipment 2 computer workstations, 1 touchscreen, 26 CCR’S, 17 lighting circuits.

2. Certified technicians (PWS 1.0): What certification satisfies "certified technicians"? Is manufacturer (OEM) factory certification on the installed ALCMS required, or will documented equivalent training and experience on that system be accepted?

Answer: Factory certification on the installed ALCMS.

3. Software access: Will the contractor be given access to the ALCMS software and any licensed diagnostic tools needed for the software diagnostics and version/firmware updates, or must the contractor furnish OEM software licenses?

Answer: The license needs to be from the OEM because it is a proprietary system and the OEM created the software.

4. Partner arrangement (Section L, para 3): May the past performance references in Volume III be those of a proposed subcontractor/teaming partner who will perform the technical work, with the offeror managing the contract?

Answer: Yes, per section L, paragraph 3 of the solicitation, If a partner arrangement or joint venture is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any recent and relevant past performance information on previous partner arrangements with same partner.

5. Service calls (CLIN x003): For the "2 Day Service Calls," please confirm whether each call is priced as up to two on-site workdays per call, and whether travel time is included within those two days.

Answer: The Contractor has 48-hours to be on-site. Yes travel time is included within those two days.

6. Could you please provide the previous contract number, the awarded price for the last three contracts or award periods for this same requirement, and the incumbent contractor's name, if available?

Answer: The incumbent is ADB Safegate. Contract number FA480023P0109.

7. Regarding RFQ-FA480027Q00001-Airfield Lighting Computer System, can you please tell me who the manufacturer is of the current system?

Answer: ADB SafeGate is the manufacturer of the current system.

8. Could you please confirm the installed ALCS/ALCMS manufacturer, model, current software version, and approximate installation date?

Answer: The manufacturer is ADB SafeGate, ALCMS. It was installed in April 2019.

9. Could you provide the installed ACE controller generations and quantities, along with the number of computer nodes, Constant Current Regulators (CCRs), and associated airfield lighting circuits?

Answer: ACE quantities 28, 26 CCR’S,17 lighting circuits.

10. Is a current equipment inventory, system architecture diagram, or previous inspection/maintenance report available for review prior to contract award?

Answer: Please refer to the PMA and Service Report attachments to the solicitation.

11. Are there any known deficiencies, recurring failures, or obsolete components affecting the existing system?

Answer: No. There are no known deficiencies, recurring failures or obsolete components affecting the existing system.

12. Is the installed system currently supported by its original equipment manufacturer (OEM), including the availability of software/firmware updates, replacement parts, and proprietary diagnostic tools?

Answer: Yes.

13. Is there an anticipated number of on-site service days for each semiannual inspection, or should the contractor determine the duration based on the installed system's configuration?

Answer: No. That is based on Contractor determination.

14. Could you clarify the scope of the two annual "2 Day Service Calls" listed in the solicitation? Specifically, does each call represent two full on-site working days, and should travel time and expenses be included in the quoted price?

Answer: Please refer to revised PWS attached, section 2.3, which reads. “The contractor shall have 2-days (48 hours) to be on site for service calls.” As stated in question 5, travel time is included within those 2 days.

15. Could you confirm the required response times for routine and emergency service calls during both standard and non-standard duty hours?

Answer: Please refer to revised PWS attached, section 2.3, which reads. “The contractor shall have 2-days (48 hours) to be on site for service calls.”

16. For the software and firmware updates required under PWS Section 2.1.2, will the Government provide existing licenses, access credentials, and necessary diagnostic tools, or must the contractor independently obtain OEM authorization and access?

Answer: The Contractor holds that responsibility.

17. Could you clarify the expected duration, approximate number of Government personnel to be trained, and any specific training deliverables? Is hands-on training expected during each semiannual inspection?

Answer: Two (2) personnel will be onsite when maintenance is performed and will review any findings. Hands-on training is not expected during each inspection.

18. For separately authorized repairs, is the associated labor compensated under the two-day service call line item or through separately negotiated repair pricing? Additionally, is the $2,500 parts/materials line item intended exclusively for parts and materials?

Answer: CLINXXX3 is for travel/labor and CLINXXX2 is exclusively for parts and materials.

19. Will a pre-award site visit be available to allow prospective contractors to assess the installed equipment and better understand the scope of maintenance?

Answer: Refer to page 36, Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, item 6 titled , “Site Visit Instructions”.