QA_2_FA520924Q0043_20240708.pdf

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Question & Answer (2) As of 08 Jul 2024

Solicitation No. FA520924Q0043

Chiller Replacement at Bldg. 3000 and Bldg. 3006, Yokota Air Base, Japan

No. 1

Question: Our company does not have plumbing work in its license. Would it be possible for us to submit a quotation and be considered for award?

Answer: In accordance with Standard Form (SF) 1449, Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph 2(m)B.3(a), the offeror shall provide a proof of valid plumbing construction work business (建設業許可：管工事業) licensure/permission authorized and issued by the Prefectural Government or the Government of Japan.

No. 2

Question: If one of our subcontractors has plumbing work in its license, would it be possible for us to submit a quotation with a subcontractor's license and be considered for award?

Answer: No. The offeror, i.e., the Prime Contractor, must possess the plumbing construction work business (建設業許可：管工事業) licensure/permission. The Government of Japan requires all companies to be registered in the country.

No. 3

Question: Would the Government be able to disclose the drawings related to this project?

Answer: Drawings are available upon request to the Contract Specialist and/or the Contracting Officer. The drawings will be also provided to the Contractor upon contract award. The Contractor shall verify accuracy and currency.

No. 4 (Updated)

Question: Would the Government be able to provide the part number of an existing chiller?

Answer: The offerors will be able to obtain the part number of an existing chiller during the site visit. The same information will be also provided in the Q&A document and/or in the site visit minutes.

The manufacturer of the existing units is Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (三菱電機株式会社).

Please see the pictures of the data plates for each building in the Appendices (Appendix A for Bldg.

3000 and Appendix B for Bldg. 3006) in this document. The offerors will be able to confirm the part number of an existing chiller during the site visit as well.

No. 5

Question: Does this project require a replacement of piping or ducts along with the chiller replacement?

Answer: Portion of chilled and condensing lines must be replaced by the Contractor.

No. 6

Question: Does this project require a replacement of any valves, gauges, or instrumentation along with the chiller replacement?

Answer: Yes, the Contractor must replace any valves, gauges, or instrumentation in accordance with commercial practice.

No. 7

Question: Does this project include power off or special control or notification to the alarm or disaster prevention center?

Answer: No notification to the alarm or disaster prevention center will be required.

No. 8 (New)

Question: Will the Government clarify the magnitude of construction before the bid due date?

Answer: No, the magnitude of construction will not be applied. This requirement is not a construction project.

No. 9 (New)

Question: Is there any information for the performance bond requirement?

Answer: No, this solicitation does not include the performance bond requirement. This requirement is not a construction project.

== End of Q&A Sessions ==

Appendix A: Pictures of Data Plates (Bldg. 3000)

== End of Appendix A ==

Appendix B: Pictures of Data Plates (Bldg. 3006)

== End of Appendix B ==