Questions and Answers from Site Visit.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFP # FA520526Q0002, LRS KARDEX RELOCATION B1334, MISAWA AIR BASE, issued by the U.S. Air Force. The document does not address a specific solicitation with response dates, award dates, or pricing terms, but rather clarifies technical and logistical requirements for contractors bidding on the project.
The project requires relocation of 2-3 KARDEX carousels within Building 1334 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Bay door dimensions are 14 feet 2 inches in height and 12 feet 2 inches in width, while the carousel units measure 19 feet 5 inches in height, 4 feet 6 inches in width, and 10 feet 9 inches in length. The contractor must relocate the carousels to a final location specified in project attachments, with approximately 60 assets per carousel layer requiring temporary storage on 2,000-pound weight-capacity shelving during relocation. The project is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026, with an estimated 10-week completion timeline accommodating approximately 2 carousels at a time. The Government will assume responsibility for removing and reinstalling bins, providing electrical connections and power requirements, clearing obstructions, and providing overhead lighting. Contractors may utilize their own equipment or rent from local vendors such as Aktio. Quotations must be submitted in Japanese Yen (JPY) in PDF format, and contractors shall provide a detailed work schedule with their proposal.
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Question No.
Page Reference (Specifications / Section)
Question USG Answer
1 2 2.2 (c) What would be the exact height restrictions at the warehouse doorway noted in the drawing?
Bay Door Dimensions:
| o | Height: 14 ft and 2 in |
| o | Width: 12 ft 2 in |
Kardex Machine Dimensions:
| o | Height: 19 ft and 5 in |
| o | Width: 4 ft and 6 in |
| o | Length: 10 ft and 9 in |
2 2 2.2 (g) Are there alternative access routes available that may be considered in addition to the warehouse doorway?
There are two main loading dock entrances. Zone two has a drive-in entrance.
3 2 2.2 (c) What is the conditions of the warehouse floor? Is there any area contractor should consider such as travel path, level, slopes, ramps, or transitions?
All flooring in the warehouse is level with minor exceptions to cracks or bumps in flooring.
4 2 2.2 (c) Regarding the accessibility, height and path for relocation, is their any obstructions such as lights, ducting, fans or sprinklers?
No obstructions. US Government is responsible for clearing area for contractor to relocate and install machines to allow contractor adequate working space.
5 2 2.2 (g) Will the contractors equipment such as forklift, manlift, small crane allowed to be utilized on site during the relocation?
Yes, contractor is allowed to use their own equipment or equipment in Bldg. 1334. Known local rental company with base access: Aktio.
6 2 2.2 (c) Is there a defined final orientation and location to be made for each machine to be relocated?
The final orientation layout will listed in the attachments.
7 2 2.2 (e) Approximately how many bins are estimated to be contained each carousel?
Approximately 60 assets per layer.
8 2 2.2 (e) Are there any load-bearing or weight-capacity requirements for the temporary free-standing shelving that are to be provided and used to store bins during relocation?
Approximately 2000 pound weight capacity to hold all bins during the relocation.
Scaffolding is acceptable to meet this need.
9 1 1.0 (b) In addition to the bins to be removed by the government, will the government also place those bins back in new carousel location?
Government will be responsible for removing and placing bins back in once relocated and installed. All bins will need to be re-installed for final testing and acceptance.
10 2 2.2 (h) Does the new location for the electrical connection to be made have sufficient power requirements for the carousels? Will the contractor be responsible for any electrical modification, additions, installations, etc.
required to meet the power requirements?
Electrical installation and power requirement will already be in place before 01 June 2026, no modification or additions will be required.
11 1 2.2 (a) Is there existing communication link between the carousel and user PC being utilized? If so, will the contractor be responsible for relocating the PCs and associated cabling and connections?
There is no existing communication link between the KARDEX Carousel & our PCs' being utlized. All assets being pulled are manually pulled at the KARDEX itself.
12 1 2.2 (a) In consideration of end user operations, will the new location provide adequate overhead lighting and coverage for warehouse personnel following the relocation? Is contractor responsible for any modification of its lighting if becomes necessary?
All lighting is the responsibility of the US Government.
13 1 2.2 (a) Is there a maximum allowable timeframe or deadline within which the contractor must fully complete the relocation? Will the contractor be allowed to schedule to relocate the 2~3ea. carousel one month and back again next month and so forth until completed?
The project is projected to start 01 June 2026. Approx 2 carousels at a time with a total project time of 10 weeks.
However, Contractor shall provide a work schedule with proposal for USG's consideration.
14 GENERAL
QUESTION
Please advise whether the quoted price is required to be submitted in U.S. Dollars (USD) or Japanese Yen (JPY).
JPY
15 GENERAL
QUESTION
Please confirm whether there is a designated format for submission of the quotation amount.
RFP # FA520526Q0002
Title LRS KARDEX RELOCATION B1334, MISAWA AIR BASE
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