QAs_FA520918Q0039.pdf

FA5209-18-Q-0039 INSTALLATION, LEASE, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL OF

PREFABRICATED FACILITIES (HANGAR 1 & SQUAD OPS BLDG)

Q1. Please give us information of the spec, size and the place to set the external and internal entrance (exit), windows, etc. for each building.

A1. The PWS appendices are updated to show window/door placement. The Government is flexible on window size since we do not know what will be provided and where columns need to be placed. As long as there are windows along the side identified the Government is flexible.

Q2. We are planning to replace the size to the meter module size and prepare the one with the similar size with it. Will that be fine?

A2. Yes. The Government is looking to maintain the overall square footage. The size may be slightly different as long as the shape does not change. Please provide recommended size for Government approval.

Q3. Will we be able to borrow the bathroom and electricity and water facilities while the construction is running?

A3. Yes

Q4. We are planning to use the electrical facilities (equipment) that is made in Japan. Will that be fine?

A4. As long as Japan made equipment meets PWS requirements this is not an issue.

Q5. About the building of lease contract, shall we prepare the facilities inside the building such as lighting equipment, etc. as a lease contract too? We are planning to lend (do a lease contract) for lights (lamps) and other equipment (such as outlet) as we have been told on the first place. Or do you like to purchase them?

A5. All equipment in the prefabricated facility should be available for Government use for the duration of the lease period. The contractor shall remove the facilities and other provided equipment within 30 calendar days after the lease period ends. Removal includes restoration of all Government facilities and grounds to previous conditions.

Q5. Is the voltage 120V?

A6. See PWS paragraph 1.4.3.

Q7. We are planning to prepare the firefighting equipment based on the products which passed through the Japanese domestic fire protection law. Will that be fine?

A7. As long as Japan made equipment meets PWS requirements this is not an issue.

Q8. How many lighting equipment and outlets do you need for each buildings? Also, please give us direction for where to set the lighting equipment and outlets.

A8. For lighting the Government is looking for your recommendation on how best to achieve an even 500 lux, lumens/m2. For outlets, please refer PWS paragraph 1.4.3. The outlets should be a minimum of every 2m along the perimeter of each rooms walls, see Appendix D.

FA5209-18-Q-0039 INSTALLATION, LEASE, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL OF

PREFABRICATED FACILITIES (HANGAR 1 & SQUAD OPS BLDG)

Q9. We believe that the electric capacity fulfills the requirements of the assigned cubicle and distribution board. Are we understanding correctly?

A9. Yes

Q10. About the shower facilities, is the heat source for hot water propane gas?

A10. No.

Q11. If you are planning to use the propane gas, please suggest us the contractor you are going to use.

A11. Not applicable.

Q12. We are planning to make the branches of the sprinkler from the existing sprinkler of the prefabricated facility (buildings). Will that be fine?

A12. The point of connection for the new sprinkler piping for the Prefabricated Building may be tied in to the existing sprinkler system piping in Hangar 1. Hydraulic calculations for the sizing of the new sprinkler piping shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 13 and UFC 3-600-1. The new fire sprinkler piping design and installation shall comply with NFPA 13 and UFC 3-600-01.

Q13. Please mark the places to set each facilities (equipment) at your drawings.

A13. See site plans and layouts in Appendices B & C.

Q14. We believe the construction period is really tight. Will it be possible to extend the construction period?

A14. The installation completion date has been extended to 1 January 2019.

Q15. Since there isn’t much time until the period of the construction, will it be possible to work on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays?

A15. Yes. Please coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative.

Q16. Since there isn’t much time until the period of the construction, will it be possible to work overtime such as after 17:00?

A16. Yes. Please coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative.

Q17. We provide prefabricated facility under Japanese standard. However, specification refers U.S standard such as STC-31 sound attenuation or UFC .Do you accept Japanese equivalent standard?

A17. Yes

Q18. Please checked the attached file “Drawing_01.pdf”. We are considering to arrange the stud column in the internal side due to the specification as we written down on the drawing. Will that plan be fine? Also, does the drawing shows the correct area for setting the braces?

A18. The drawing provided is a required submittal after award in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.2 Therefore, the Government is unable to provide a response at this point in the acquisition process.