Creech SABER Q A Final dtd 16 Aug 11.docx

FA4861-11-R-A400 Creech SABER Questions/Requests for Information:

Question #1: For Volume I Technical - Demonstration Project Table on page 62 - TAB #1 - is Section A to be included here or in Price Proposal?

Answer: Section A is to be included in Volume III. Changes to all three (3) Volumes has been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #2: For Volume I Technical - Demonstration Project Table on page 62 - TAB #2 - Is Attachment #20 AF Form 3052 to be included here or in Price Proposal?

Answer: Attachment #20, the AF Form 3052 is to be included in Volume I. Changes to all three (3) Volumes has been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #3: For TAB #4 - same question as above for Section K.

Answer: Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation. Section “K” is included within the Price Proposal Volume III.

Question #4: Can MSWord or Excel formats be provided for Attachments 11, 12, 15, and 16.. Not familiar with the .xfdl format.

Answer: On 4 July 2011, PDF format rather than word version of Attachments 11, 12, 15 and 16 were posted on Fedbizopps.

Question #5: Will a separate proposal package be required for LKTC 11-1040A & LKTC 11-1040B?

Answer: Yes, two separate technical proposal packages are required.

Question #6: LKTC 11-1040A Bldg. 703 room 106 requires that walls are constructed per OSSA Standards. What wall application and catagory will be required under this standard? Wall A –Standard Acoustic Wall Construction? Wall B - Enhanced Construction Using Expanded Metal? Or Wall C - Enhanced Construction Using Fire Retardant Plywood?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #7: LKTC 11-1040B Bldg. 703 South Office Addition. The SOO mentions that these walls are to be constructed per ICD 705 requirements. There are different applications and categories in the ICD 705. Wall A –Standard Acoustic Wall Construction? Wall B - Enhanced Construction Using Expanded Metal? Or Wall C - Enhanced Construction Using Fire Retardant Plywood? Please advise which application and category to use.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #8:LKTC 11-1040B Bldg. 703 Server Room. The SOO mentions that these walls are to be constructed per ICD 705 requirements. There are different applications and categories in the ICD 705. Wall A –Standard Acoustic Wall Construction? Wall B - Enhanced Construction Using Expanded Metal? Or Wall C - Enhanced Construction Using Fire Retardant Plywood? Please advise which application and category to use.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #9: LKTC 11-1040B Bldg. 703 SOO section 27.1 it mentions to update the bldgs.. fire alarm system. Will this apply only to room 106, new server room, and south office or will the entire bldg. receive an updated fire alarm system?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #10: LKTC 11-1040A Bldg. 707 SOO item 16 mentions wall to be in accordance with Open Storage to security level requirement. What application and category will we be required to use in the ICD 705? Wall A –Standard Acoustic Wall Construction? Wall B - Enhanced Construction Using Expanded Metal? Or Wall C - Enhanced Construction Using Fire Retardant Plywood?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #11: LKTC 11-1040B Bldg. 707 SOO item 23 mentions to install two (2) LFMK 7000 or equal combination locks without key override. Should this read LKM 7000 instead of LFMK 7000?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #12: Will the 35% Design elements, for the Demonstration Project as well as the Job Orders, require a Nevada licensed PE or RA?

Answer: Yes, the Project Engineer wet stamp will be required when submitting approval prior to installation. See specification UFC 3-600.

Question #13: Page 77 of 88 on the solicitation requests a letter from the SBA showing proof of 8(a) status. Is this relevant to the SDVOB set-aside and is it required?

Answer: Section L-760 has been revised. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #14: Will the UPG be frozen over the base + 4 years? If so, will the GC have the option to negotiate or adjust coefficients and over what timeframe will that be allowed (yearly?)

Answer: Please reference the Specifications, Attachment #1, Revised dated 12 August 2011, Section (4) (i) (1) thru (4) and Section (5) (b) (1) thru (3).

Question #15: Is there an EPA clause incorporated in this solicitation?

Answer: Please reference Section H and I for various EPA clauses incorporated within the solicitation.

Question #16: On page 67 of the Solicitation under the Demonstration Project, VOLUME 1/TAB #1 Requires a Solicitation, Offeror and Award (SF-1442); on page 77 Item (4) requires:

Section ‘A’, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Standard Form 1442 [front & back]) with amendments, if any, acknowledged signed and dated by a person legally authorized to bind the company. If an agent signs the bid, ensure legal evidence of their authority is included. Also include a copy of the letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing proof of Section 8(a) status. (Volume IV).

My question is: Is there a separate SF-1442 for the Demonstration Project, separate from the one issued for this SABER contract? Please clarify where the Section ‘A’, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Standard Form 1442 [front & back]) with amendments, if any, acknowledged signed and dated by a person legally authorized to bind the company should be in the proposal.

Answer: Changes to all three (3) Volumes has been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #17: Can you tell us who the incumbent Contractor is with the most recent SABER contract and what the current value is for that contract?

Answer: The incumbent Contractor was APM, LLC.

Question #18: Will the General Contractor be assigned an area on base for a Construction Office and Facilities?

Answer: No area will be assigned on base for a Construction Office and Facilities.

Question #19: The software requirement is for 2 seats on E4clicks as well as RSMeans. Is one seat for use by the General Contractor or are both seats reserved for the Government?

Answer: Per Attachment 1, Specifications, paragraph 13 (a): “The Contractor shall purchase and maintain the following copies of software, electronic databases, and hard copy books of RSMEANS/e4Clicks Premier Project Estimator (e4Clicks) software, or approved equal for the Government, these copies shall remain the property of the Government.

Therefore, as further clarification, the electronic database and hard copy books are required annually.

Question #20: Will a Past Performance questionnaire be required for every project listed on the Project Reference List?

Answer: Please reference Section L-701, paragraph (g) (3) and (4) (iii).

Question #21: Will existing site and building plans be made available for the Title 1-A or Title 1-B phases of the work?

Answer: Please reference the additional drawings (Attachment 39a thru 39i) that have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #22: Will cameras be allowed during site visit to the two buildings?

Answer: Yes, cameras will be allowed at both facilities.

Question #23: I’m working on putting together our Proposal & trying to take the RFP Instructions to make our Volumes. The following is from Pages 65 – 72:

Volume

Title

Original

Copies

CD

Page Limit

RFP Requirements

I

Technical Demonstration Project

Plus Drawings & Estimating

Software Information

TAB #1 - Section A

TAB #2 - Attach #20 Cost Estimate Breakdown

TAB #3 - Demonstration Projects – SOO including Attachments #11 & #13

TAB #4 - Section K – Reps & Certs

II

Past Performance

Unlimited

TAB #1 - Performance Info Forms

TAB #2 - Attachment #25

JV Agreement

Consent & Client Authorization Ltr

PPQ’s – Place to put PPQ's

III

Price Proposal

Sections A, B, I, & K

And completed:

Attach #20, #26 #27

Company Information

JV or Teaming offer

And from page 77

Volume

I

Demonstration Project

II

Management & Financial Info

III

Attachment #25

IV

Section A, B, I, K

In creating the different Volumes, I wanted to know if I can submit the following and will it be compliant? Or will there be an Amendment posted with different instructions?

Volume

Title

Original

Copies

CD

Page Limit

RFP Requirements

I

Technical Demonstration Project

Plus Drawings & Estimating

Software Information

TAB #1 - LKTC-11-1040A Renovation Interior – Bldg 707

1. Statement of Work – Subject to Page Count

2. Attachment #20 – Cost Estimate

3. Associated Drawings @ 35%

4. Attachments #11 Progress Schedule & #13 Contract Progress Report?

Should this be a Project Schedule here?

TAB #2 - LKTC-11-1040B Construct Bldg 703 & GCS Compound

1. Statement of Work – Subject to Page Count

2. Attachment #20 – Cost Estimate

3. Associated Drawings @ 35%

4. Attachments #11 & #13 ? – Project Schedule ?

TAB #3 – Technical Approach

1. Procedures, Processes & Methods – Subject to Page Count

II

Past Performance

Unlimited

TAB #1 - Performance Info Forms (Answering Items I. – VI (1) – (5)

TAB #2 - Consent Letter

TAB #3 - PPQ – Section for Government to place submitted PPQ’s

III

Price Proposal

TAB #1 – Section A - SF 1442 & Amendments

TAB #2 – Section B – Pricing Schedule RFP Pages 3 – 22

TAB #3 – Section K – Reps & Certs

TAB #4 – Attachment #26 & #27 Financial & Bonding Info

TAB #5 – JV or Teaming Offer – submit agreement if applies

Section I – Need to know what is needed

Cover Letter for each volume – Contains all Company information requested in Pg 71 (h)(3)

Answer: Sections L-760, L-601, L-701 and M-701 have been amended. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation. To clarify, this should assist in explaining what is required within each Volume for submission.

Question #24: Section L, page 65 of 88 General Proposal instruction indicates only three volumes, Technical, Past Performance, Price. Vol III Price Proposal only calls for Attachment 20, letters from banks and bonding co. However, Page 77 of 88 end section lists proposal information to include Volume IV and reference to past performance under Volume III which was listed as Volume II previously. Can you clarify which set of instructions under these pages is to be used for the compliance matrix of proposal submissions?

Answer: Changes to all three (3) Volumes has been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #25: Do the prime contractors and the subcontractors need to be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for this project or just the prime?

Answer: The prime Contractor is required to be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned for this requirement.

Question #26: Is a specific 20% bid bond required for the demonstration project for the value? Or just a letter from the bonding company to verify capacity?

Answer: The requirement for offer guarantee has been removed from the Solicitation.

Question #27: Will accurate plans be available for buildings 703 and 707 in DWG format or will more time be permitted to create drawings from measurements taken at site?

Answer: Please reference the additional drawings (Attachment 39a thru 39i) that have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #28: Building 703 (701) have been joined together to make one building.Will plans be provided showing the existing foundation design, exterior wall design, and roof framing design to enable us to create the two new rooms being added between the buildings. Will these be available in DWG format?

Answer: Please reference the additional drawings (Attachment 39a thru 39i) that have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #29: A fiber conduit comes up inside the Unclass Comm room inside Building 703. Will this conduit be verified as the one connecting buildings 703 and 707 to together? The existing conduit has one empty position with a pull string but not markings. Will the conduit pull boxes outside the buildings be located and verified?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #30: The addition of the new electrical panels will present an increase load on the building transformer – no markings were available on the existing transformer to indicate size or capacity. Will the Transformer data be made available for the design team - Capacity and output voltage?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #31: The existing electrical panels are completely filled and the rooms allow space for only one new panel at best. Should the design team plan for an additional electrical room to house the Automatic Transfer Switch and the new distribution panels for the building loads or should the design team plan to use exterior mounted gear?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #32: Will the new fencing be required to match the existing type or should additional criteria be considered for the new fencing system?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #33:

Assumption - the new back-up generator will be 120/208v 3phased equipment sized for the new building loads including the four new containers, the new server room, and the revised room number. Should the new office addition loads be on the generator? Should the existing comm rooms be on the generator? Should any of the existing office loads be on the generator – like emergency lighting or power? Should the new generator have a skid mounted fuel tank? Should the generator fuel tank be designed for a specific run time – Hours? or Days? = Fuel Tank Capacity

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #34: Please clarify electrical connection requirements for the new containers – connected load and voltage required. Provide volt-amps if available Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #35: Where does the conduit between Building 707 and 703 come up inside Building 707 Room name/location?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #36: Does bldg. 703 currently have an intrusion detection system?

Answer: Building 703 currently does not have an intrusion or card access control system.

Question #37: Are we required to use Advantor for the intrusion detection system? Is there an expectable alternate such as Vindicator?

Answer: Currently Creech AFB uses Advantor for IDS and card access system.

Question #38: The government SOO 12.4.1 states that the GCS concrete pad will be 60’x160’. If you start at the fence that is west of the existing GCS yard and extend the concrete slab east you are nearly at the edge of the bldg. to the east of bldg. 703 if you pour a 160’ slab. Is this correct or should the slab be smaller?

Answer: In the SOO all measurements are stated as an approximation. Contractor is responsible for accurate measurements.

Question #39: Will the existing west fence and the south fence in relation to the GCS area be demoed?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #40: BLDG #707 Line item #20 – Would you like one system with 2 card swipes or 2 systems one per card? Is there an existing system in there already? If so, who manufactured it?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011 and drawings in section J. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #41: BLDG #703 Line item #20 – It is requesting that a 48 strand SC MM fiber from BLDG 707 to BLDG 703 is ran through an existing chase. Can you please identify that path? Is it a direct route or is it intercepted by a manhole? How many feet of fiber will be required?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #42: Line item 27.3 – Request that a mass notification system be installed in mechanical. Can you please elaborate? Is there an existing now? Do you want a new system tied in to the existing FACP and add a transmitter to make it work? This will require that all horn/strobes be changed to speaker/strobes. Additional speaker/strobes must be added.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #43: Government SOO 12.2.8 states there are 8 cabinets producing 45,000 BTU’s per cabinet. This would be approximately 45 tons of cooling for the server room alone plus the redundant units that are being required. Space will be tight to fit these units. Also, this will require a substantial amount of power for all these units. Is the 45,000 BTU’s per cabinet accurate?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #44: Government SOO 12.3.6 states there are 3 cabinets producing 45,000 BTU’s per cabinet. This would be approximately 16 tons of cooling for the south office additon alone plus the redundant units that are being required. Space will be tight to fit these units. Also, this will require a substantial amount of power for these units. Is the 45,000 BTU’s per cabinet accurate?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #45: Government SOO 22.6 States “Contractor shall install primary and secondary HVAC system; minimum 36,000 BTU units see diagram #2 & 4. 4200 BTU per cabinet”. The SOO 12.2.5 states “Install primary and secondary HVAC system, (HVAC system to support 8 cabinets producing 45,000 BTU per cabinet”. How many BTU’s do each server rack/cabinet produce? 36,000, 4,200 or 45,000? This will make a significant difference in price and design.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011 (Attachment #31). Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #46: Bldg. 703 government SOO 13.5 states “Contractor shall provide 35% construction drawings of earthwork and hydraulic calculations for the size of RCP to be used for approval before work is to commence”. Is this portion of the drawings required to be included with the 35% design submission package or after award but before work commences?

Answer: This is required in addition to the 35% drawings.

Question #47: Can we have access to the as builts in regards to the conduit run between the buildings?

Answer: As-builts will not be provided.

Question #48: Where does the new concrete pad start in relation to the existing pad and does the existing power stay to feed one of the four units or are there 4 new power setups.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011 (Attachment #31). Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #49: What temperature will be required in the server areas?

Answer: The server room will need to support a temperature of 68-72 degrees with moisture control.

Question #50: Will we there be any restrictions on access to the concrete pad area with trucks and equipment?

Answer: Access to the construction site will have escorts provided by the user at no additional cost to the contractor.

Question #51: Will we receive electronic copies of the as builts?

Answer: As-builts will not be provided.

Question #52: 12.4.1 states 45 psi and 12.4.2 states 25 psi for the concrete should it read 4500 psi and 2500 psi respectively.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #53: Are the wall finishes to match existing?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #54: Diagram 3 shows 13’ 10 3/16” X 36’ 10 ¾” field measurement shows 12’ X 31’ 1 ½” .

Answer: In the SOO all measurements are stated as an approximation. Contractor is responsible for accurate measurements.

Question #55: Are wall finishes to match existing?

Answer: All parts of walls that will be constructed and/or repaired will match the existing texture and color to be selected by the Government. See Attachment #2, Nellis Design Compatibility Standards and Attachment #6, ACC Architectural & Interior Design Standards.

Question #56: Will equipment in the GCS be able to be relocated within the room to allow wall access?

Answer: The trainer equipment will stay in the rooms and will be moved to the center of room to provide the contractor sufficient room to work.

Question #57: Can we remove and store any of the items in the GCS?

Answer: None of the items/equipment will be removed and stored in the GCS.

Question #58: Will there be crew size limitations when escorts are required?

Answer: No size restrictions when escorts are required.

Question #59: Which areas will require escort if any?

Answer: Any area requiring escorts will be provided by the user at no additional cost to the contractor.

Question #60: Will there be any non standard working hours required for example nights weekends?

Answer: Please reference Attachment #1, Specifications Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011 paragraph (8) (a) thru (c).

Question #61: Who will be responsible for disconnecting anything plugged into power data comm? On the walls in the GCS that will be sheetrocked.

Answer: The user will have all data lines unplugged prior to any work commencing. Coordination with the customer POC will be required prior to scheduling any work that will require equipment being shut down.

Question #62: Who will be responsible for reconnection of units in the GCS?

Answer: The user.

Question #63: In Section L-701 of the solicitation Item C-4 shows there are to be three (III) volumes submitted for the proposal, however Section L-760, Items 4 - 7 says there is to be a Volume four (IV). Which is correct?

Answer: Sections L-760, L-601, L-701 and M-701 have been amended. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation. To clarify, this should assist in explaining what is required within each Volume for submission.

Question #64: It was requested that the USAF Extend the due date of the bid for the Creech Saber Project (FA4861-11-R-A400). Requested this extension due to the magnitude of the contract and the magnitude of the design requirements for the demonstration projects that were walked yesterday. This will provide the USAF the BEST VALUE to allow for more time in the bidding process.

Answer: Please see the posted Amendment on Fedbizopps for Solicitation FA4861-11-R-A400.

Question #65: What is the KVA rating and secondary voltage of the electrical transformer behind building 703?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #66: Does the electrical transformer behind B703 have a “feed-thru” primary, and if so, are there spare “feed-thru” bushings in which we could utilize?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #67: Does the electrical transformer behind B703 feed both electrical panels inside the building?

Answer: The transformer behind Building 703 is feeding Building 703.

Question #68: What is the voltage required at the GCS stations – 120/208V, or 277/480V?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #69: Is there a conduit path between B707 and B703? If so, in which rooms do they enter/exit from in each building?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #70: SOO is asking for a “variable” lighting control in the new server room. Is the intention to have dimmable fluorescent fixtures?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #71: Are the rack-mount UPS units to be customer-supplied? We are to just install the power for these UPS units to plug into, correct?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #72: Need clarification on the comm. cable requirements to each GCS unit. Table-4 is unclear how many and what types of each cable(s) are required at each unit.

Answer: All communication termination for the GCS area will be in the a Nemea rated box in the new GCS Pad area next to main distributions panels.

Question #73: Are the comm. cables to each GCS unit to be terminated inside the exterior NEMA enclosure?

Answer: All communication termination for the GCS area will be in the a Nemea rated box in the new GCS Pad area next to main distributions panels.

Question #74: In which rooms do the separate fire sprinkler risers enter inside Building 703?

Answer: Contractor shall submit their design based upon site visit and connecting both systems in accordance with Attachment #31, Statement of Objectives dated 12 August 2011.

Question #75: Warranty on existing roof? Who holds that warranty?

Answer: Currently there is no warranty on the roof.

Question #76: What is the existing structure of the roof?

Answer: The existing structure of the roof is a Standing Seam roof.

Question #77: What is the size/voltage of the existing panels?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #78: Are the existing panels big enough to serve new addition, or are new panels required?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #79: What size is the existing transfer switches panel?

Answer: Currently there is not a generator; therefore no manual or automatic transfer switch currently exist.

Question #80: Is there any breaker space available? What size?

Answer: There is no breaker space available. Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #81: Is there a requirement for dedicated and isolated grounds, is so, are they required to be put on the generator?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #82: What is the existing data system? Is there an existing supernet?

Answer: Yes, there is existing SIPRNET; please reference Section J and the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #83: Is there a need for supernet? If so, how to address in cost estimate?

Answer: Yes, SIPRNET is required. The cost of SIPRNET is not an issue—the wiring is the medium SIPRNET moves thru. SIPRNET is not provided by the contractor.

Question #84: Will the addition be tied into existing heating and cooling system?

Answer: The addition is not required to be tied into the existing heating and cooling system.

Question #85: What is in place beyond the existing Monaco system?

Answer: There is no other existing system in place, the Monaco links directly to the Fire Department.

Question #86: Does the control box need to be upgraded? Is the panel sufficient?

Answer: There is no control box per the requirement. Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #87: Is there an existing remote annunciator panel? Will it need to be replaced or upgraded?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #88: If there is no existing panel, is a new one needed?

Answer: Please ensure the replacement remote annuniciator panel meets base fire department standards.

Question #89: In attempting to have a Joint-Venture agreement approved by the SBA per the Creech SABER Solicitation FA4861-11-R-A400, page 72, we have been informed by the SBA that they only approve joint ventures that concern the 8(A) program and that there is no program for approving joint ventures concerning the SDVOB. What will we be required to submit, in the proposal, for the Joint Venture in lieu of an SBA approved agreement?

Answer: Sections L-760, L-601, L-701 and M-701 have been amended. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #90: Please provide a clear set of as-built plans so we can determine the extent of relocation of existing facilities required above the ceiling.(Renovate Interior Cell B-707).

Answer: No as-builts will be provided.

Question #91: How much of the corridor along the GCS training rooms will be required to remain open during construction? (Renovate Interior Cell B-707).

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #29) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #92: Please provide as-built drawings of T-703 12KV / 208-120 transformer for possible high voltage extension. (Construct B-703 Addition and Compound/pad).

Answer: No as-builts will be provided.

Question #93: Please provide civil drawings for storm drains for the area around B-703 and B-707 from the street to the flight line. (Construct B-703 Addition and Compound/pad).

Answer: No as-builts will be provided.

Question #94: Is the intention to provide two ATS’s since the voltages will be different in B-703 and at the GCS Pad? (Construct B-703 Addition and Compound/pad).

Answer: The power requirements are the same. Only one ATS will be needed to provide back-up power for the GCS pad area and only part of 703 will require back-up power is the Ops cell room, #106, the new server room and the new HVAC system for the same rooms.

Question #95: Please provide spacing between GCS unit to determine pad size. (GCS Compound).

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #96: Provide the weight of GCS unit to establish the thickness of pad. RFP call for 6” thick slab. (GCS Compound).

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #29) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #97: Instructed to raise ceiling height by 16”. There are duct work and piping above the ceiling. If we raise the ceiling mechanical and pipe need to reconfigure. There will be addition cost for doing this work. Can we keep the ceiling to present height? (OPS room #106) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #98: When ceiling height is raised projector & projector screen will also be raised. RFP calls for keeping them at existing level which will not look good. Do you still like to keep it at present level?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #99: Please provide scaled (or CAD) Architectural As-builts, including sections, of the renovated areas for the 35% CD design.

Answer: As-builts shall not be provided.

Question #100: Need existing MEP as-built drawings including single line diagrams and fire alarm system for Building 703.

Answer: As-builts shall not be provided.

Question #101: Need existing as-built single line diagram (HV and LV) for the existing PCS’s.

Answer: As-builts shall not be provided.

Question #102: Raised floor for the new server room – is it mainly for distributing cables under the floor? Is it required to ventilate the underfloor area?

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #103: Please clarify and provide cut sheets for 100amp MilSpec as outlined under Section 12.4.10.

Answer: The 100 amp Milspec is guidance to follow. Please reference MIL-DTL-22992, Class L 5 wire.

Question #104: Need estimated heat loss and electrical loads from server room racks.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #105: Need meter readings on the high and low voltages of existing transformer T4 serving Building 703. This information is needed to determine the spare capacity if any to service the new renovated spaces.

Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #106: Is a pre-action system required for the new server room?

Answer: Please reference Attachment #3, Nellis Communication Standards 271010.

Question #107: Need OSSA Standards and DoD 5200.1-R.AP7.

Answer: Both these regulations may be obtained through the Internet.

Question #108: Who is the manufacturer for the existing Security system?

Answer: The Security and Access Control Systems manufacture is ADVANTOR.

Question #109: On the SF 1442 – 13b. is checked – that a bid guarantee is required – is it the standard 20%? We need to send in our Bond request to our bonding company and they need to know the amount.

Answer: The requirement for a offer guarantee has been removed from the Solicitation.

Question #110: We are teaming with a SDVOSB company and on Page 68 – Item (3) it asks for minimum of 3 projects by each teaming partner – is there a maximum amount that a teaming partner can submit? Does it cause a lower evaluation rating if the teaming partner submits more than the offeror?

Answer: Please reference Section L-701 with the table listed below paragraph (c) (4).

Question #111: On the front page of the solicitation it is stated that we need to submit an offer guarantee (bid bond), however on page 71 of 88 Paragraph 2 it states that we need to submit a letter from the bonding company confirming bonding capability. Do we have to submit both?

Answer: The requirement for an offer guarantee has been removed from the Solicitation.

Question #112: What is meant by front lighting and rear lighting? (Bldg 703 Addition A Creech Ops Room 106) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #113: Are badge stations Jbox and conduit only to above ceiling? (Bldg 703 Addition A Creech Ops Room 106) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #114: Where do outdoor units for 2 HVAC systems go? (West Server Room) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #115: Where is eighth server cabinet? Seven shown. (West Server Room) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #116: Is server power below floor with whips? (West Server Room) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #117: Is badge station Jbox and conduit only? (West Server Room) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #118: Width of server room and office don't agree. What is actual space available and what construction type height roof etc is existing? (South Office) Answer: Actual measurements shall be measured by the contractor. Measurements and drawings in Statement of Objective are approximates.

Question #119: RFP written dimensions and plan dimensions conflict. (South Office) Answer: Contractor is responsible for the accurate measurements. All measurements provide by Government are approximations.

Question #120: Where is ramp for raised floor? (South Office) Answer: A ramp is not required.

Question #121: Can the A/C be packaged units on grade outside the addition? Server cabinets are listed as 45,000 BTU and 4,200 BTU. Please clarify. (South Office) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #122: Where does turn style access control terminate? (GCS Compound) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #123: Is grounding required for compound only or for new rooms too? (GCS Compound) Answer: Please follow all Codes, Specifications and References identified in the Government provided Statement of Work and SABER Specifications. Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #124: Is new generator primary or backup for GCS units? (GCS Compound) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #125: What is the total power requirement for the generator? (GCS Compound) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #126: Is access control required at sliding gate? (GCS Compound) Answer: Access control is not required at sliding gate.

Question #127: What size is gate? (GCS Compound) Answer: Please reference the amended SOO (Attachment #31) Revision #1 dated 12 August 2011. Changes have been officially incorporated as an amendment to the solicitation.

Question #128: In room 156 cable run is in conduit that terminates in hallway, please give guidance concerning existing comm that does not met Base requirements (GCS Compound).

Answer: Cable trays are routed thru the building and carry wiring to each room; wiring is routed via 1” conduit grounded to the cable tray then routed and grounded to each outlet box in the rooms.

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