Questions_FA4855-15-B-0016.pdf

Lightning Protection Bldgs 122, 197, 199, 206, 307

Solicitation Number: FA4855-15-B-0016

Q.) Can you tell us how to get on the pre-qualified vendor list so that we can bid the lightning project?

A.) There is no pre-qualified vendor list. You cannot bid on a Government construction project unless you are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). First, you will need to register in SAM at the sam.gov web site. Second, follow the SAM instruction for registration. If you have and problems please contact the SAM help desk at 866-606-8220 or https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do

Q.) Due to the amount of concrete located on the flight lines is there any special permit/requirement in order to do the grounding work?

A.) Yes there will be an airfield waiver required and FAA notification. The FAA has a 45 day turn around time and the CANNON AFB Airfield waiver also has a min 45 day for processing with phasing involved.

Q.) What permits if any are required in order to dig for grounding? And are there any classes that we will need to attend?

A.) There is a dig permit called an "AF 103" which requires notification of all the shops 48 hours in advance. Also, requires a one time short briefing and presentation of your Scope in building 355 conferences room no. 1 on Thurday's at 0730 HRS. If you stop work on the project for more than 30 days, then the AF 103 has to be re-submitted and presented to building 355 again. Access to the flight line will be available and the Contractor will require to attain 1 DAY airfield driver's license which is held at Building 135 the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month to drive the lifts in the area.

Q.) All these Building have multiple roof types which will determine what type of Conductor we can use.

Can you please give us all specific roof type material?

A.) The contractor shall bid material type based upon the as-builts. I.E., sheet E-7 for building 122 indicates 3" standing seam 24 gauge metal roofing panel, bldg. 197 sheet E-4 indicates standing seam metal roof, building 199 sheet E- 15 indicates Metal Roof, Building 206 sheet E-13 indicated pre-finished standing seam metal roofing, Building 307 on sheet e-10 indicates Platinum Series Roof Panel.

Q.) Due to the amount of landscaping that will be affected by the installation of the grounding are we responsible for the replacement?

https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do

A.) Yes, please account for replacing in kind. Directional Boring will be permitted to facilitate some installations where required under roads or sidewalks.

Q.) In the area of the down leads there are a lot of metal bodies that will be required for bonding.

Should these bonds be done under ground to conceal or can we just branch of the down leads?

A.) I.E Windows, Doors, Gates and Hvac units. NFPA 780 shall be considered for bonding as a Mater Label with third party certification will be required to be maintained.

Q.)During the walk through it was mentioned that the buildings that require the lightning protection DO have materials and equipment are sensitive and that we will require security clearance to enter these buildings . What is required by the contractor?

A.) The Contractor will not be given a Security Clearance. The Contractor will have to be escorted by Military Personnel to work in secured areas. We will address the concerns at the Pre-con to identify the POC's if required.

Q.)The height of the buildings will require a large lift. will we have a storage are for a large lift?

A.) Storage area will be available outside the Airfield for the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit a size of lay-down yard.

Q.) Also the lift maybe required to enter the Flight line Apron. what is required to bring a large Drivable lift into this area? Can it be stored on the flight line apron side over night?

A.) Access to the flight line will be available and the Contractor will require to attain 1 DAY airfield driver's license which is held at Building 135 the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month to drive the lifts in the area. The Contractor will not be allowed to store the lifts on the airfield.