230170_Pre-Bid_RFI_responses.pdf

Number Question Answer Notes

1 Please confirm there is no phasing on this project Refer to SOW Section 2.3. Contractor is to coordinate work schedule with the building occupants / user group. Nights and weekend work may be conducted as needed upon coordination with the Contracting Officer.

2 Would the GOV consider eliminating the 35% design package and allow Contractors to progress immediately to the 65% design package?

35% design package submittal may be eliminated. The 65% submittal will require an AER review for acceptance of the design approach. Redirection of design approachat the contractor's 65% AER will not be grounds for a supplimental agreement.

3 Will B976 be occupied during this project?

Refer to SOW Section 2. The building will have limited occupancy during this project. Contractor is to coordinate work schedule with the building occupants / user group. Nights and weekend work may be conducted as needed upon coordination with the Contracting Officer.

4 Please confirm there is no hazardous abatement required on this project. Refer to SOW Section 2.8.

5 There was a room during the site visit that Contactors could not access.

Please provide photos from within that room, especially the ceiling area. Refer to pictures included with these responses.

Since this project involves life safety (MNS/FA/Heat Detectors), please confirm that only FPE engineering services are required, and that if any miscellaneous architectural system are required, those can be noted on the drawings and that a licensed architect is not required.

Any items that may be considered "architectural," such as, but not limited to, system/s, finishes, or material/s, shall be provided by a licensed architect.

SOW section 2.1, please confirm the contractor will have full use of the hangar during the project duration.

Negative. The contractor will be granted access to the hangar to perform any work as required for the completion of the project. The contractor will not have full use of the hangar and shall not consider the hangar space as an option for the storage of materials or for personnel utilization.

FD 101, General Note 2 states to remove existing notification devices and heat detectors. FA 101 General Note 2 states to provide a new fire alarm and mass notification system throughout the facility. Please clarify the scope of this project.

The scope of this design-build project is defined in the SOW. Demolish the existing system in its entirety and replace with new Monaco MAAPX system with mass notification.

The existing heat detectors are not installed in red conduit. Please confirm if the scope is to allow this raceway to remain or must it be replaced.

Per the SOW, these devices and circuits and raceways will be demolished in their entirety.

The paint room has been refurbish into a gym/ work out facility. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The cell room has been refurbish into an office space. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The paint prep room is now a storage room. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The corrosion room is now a storage room. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

If the hangar has sprinklers installed, does the contractor need to replace the heat detectors?

Per the SOW, these devices and circuits and raceway will be demolished in their entirety. These devices and raceway will not be replaced, only demolished.

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Pre Bid RFI Q&A

1275213868C Typewritten Text Jim Surber, PE, CFPS Base Fire Protection Engineer

In the title Install MNS & Replace Heat Detectors the SOW only reference demo Ceiling Level heat detectors 4.2.2.1 but doesn’t reference to replace detectors.

Provide clarification.

Per the SOW, these devices and circuits and raceway will be demolished in their entirety. These devices and raceway will not be replaced, only demolished.

4.3.3 Additional Guidance from TAFB #10 Scrolling text signs. (In the hangar area only requires Class 1 Div 1 devices.) Monaco doesn’t provide a solution or works with 3rd party devices. Provide clari cation.

Intrinsically safe scrolling text signs are required. A basis of design data sheet is provided.

On the contract drawing note 3 indicates that the areas are Class1 Div1. During the walk through some areas do not have Class1 Div1 device and other areas were not being used as Class1 Div1 areas. Will this change or bid as show on bid documents Provide clarification.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

SOW doesn’t address intelligibility in the Hangar area; do we need to meet intelligibility or just audibility. Meeting intelligibility with Class1 Div1 devices is very difficult. Provide clarification.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. Comply with UFC 4-021-01 and USACE ECB 2018-17 for intelligibility.

Please provide attachment 1 & 2 called out in the SOW that was to be provided on a CD

Coordinate with Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Specialist.

Please extend the proposal due date 2weeks, due to missing documents of attachment 1 & 2

Submit request to Contracting Team.

21 Please confirm GC will be providing escorts Refer to SOW Section 2.6.

22 Please provide sign in sheet for site visit This document has been uploaded to the SAM.gov posting for this project.

Is the Mass coummination system spicific to this building or is it connected to base wide system?

The scope of this project is defined in the SOW document dated 1 April 2026.

In brief, it is to remove the existing fire alarm & releasing system throughout the building and replace with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification that will integrate with the base-wide Monaco D-21 central station. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and the other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

24 How is the MNS connection to base wide system?

A Monaco D-21 Central Radio Frequency Receiving Station is located in B117, B3102, and B7017. The new Monaco MAAPX will communicate with the base wide network via the new Radio Frequency antenna integral to the new MAAPX.

25 In what building is main system located?

A Monaco D-21 Central Radio Frequency Receiving Station is located in B117, B3102, and B7017. The new Monaco MAAPX will communicate with the base wide network via the new Radio Frequency antenna integral to the new MAAPX.

Can the Government please confirm whether a bid guarantee is required with proposal submission and, if so, confirm the required bid bond percentage/value?

Coordinate with Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Specialist.

Please confirm Performance and Payment Bond requirements, including required bond percentages and whether bonds are required at bid submission or post-award. Bid bonds are required with proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds are required IAW FAR at award.

Please confirm whether liquidated damages apply and provide the applicable daily rate and whether liquidated damages apply to substantial completion, final completion, or both.

Liquidated damages apply. See clause FAR 52.211-12.

The drawings and SOW note that the design was prepared from existing drawings and limited field observations and that the contractor must field verify existing conditions. Please confirm whether additional existing as-built drawings, fire alarm risers, suppression schematics, Monaco system programming information, or previous inspection/testing reports will be made available to the successful contractor.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. The drawings provided are not a complete design. Drawings are only provided to assist in identifying the intent of the system. The existing system is to be demolished in its entirety. The awarded contractor will receive a CD with all available documentation. The test documents, inspection documents, and programming / documents of the existing system is not necesary.

Please clarify the extent of work associated with the existing Monaco system. Is the contractor required to replace only field devices and associated panels within Building 976, or are modifications/integration required with any base-wide Monaco infrastructure, radio network, head-end equipment, or adjacent facilities?

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. The existing system is to be demolished in its entirety and replaced with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification. Contractor must comply with the required codes and standards as referenced in the SOW.

The project is identified as Design-Build and includes Interim, Pre-Final, and Final Design submittals, including sealed drawings/specifications and DQC requirements. Please confirm this is a true Design/ Build project. Please confirm whether construction activities may begin prior to Government approval of the 100% Final Design submittal, and if phased construction releases will be permitted.

Refer to SOW Section 1.1, 3.5 & 4.

Please confirm whether proposal submission requires a preliminary design narrative, technical approach, preliminary schedule, or key personnel resumes, or whether these items are only required post-award as part of design development and preconstruction submittals.

Coordinate with Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Specialist regarding proposal requirements. Per SOW Sec 1.3.2, resumes for personnel are to be submitted within five (5) calendar days after NTP.

Please clarify facility occupancy and operational constraints during demolition, testing, commissioning, and system outages. Will the hangar remain occupied/operational during construction, and are there restricted work windows, escort requirements, aircraft coordination requirements, or outage duration limitations?

Refer to SOW Section 2.1. Phasing should not be required. The building will have limited occupancy during this project. Contractor is to coordinate work schedule with the building occupants / user group. Nights and weekend work may be conducted as needed upon coordination with the Contracting Officer.

Please confirm whether temporary fire alarm, temporary mass notification, temporary suppression monitoring, or fire watch requirements will be required during demolition and replacement activities when existing systems are offline.

The new system will be required to be substantially complete (BOD) and verified by the Government prior to the demolition of the existing system.

Selective demolition prior to BOD may be acceptable if coordinated with the Government prior to substantial completion of the new system. Contractor will need to coordinate outage requests with the Government and make appropriate accommodations when the existing system is off line. Follow guidance identified in the SOW.

Please confirm whether weekend work, night work, or off-hours work restrictions apply to this project.

Refer to the SOW sections 1 and 2.

36 Please confirm allowable working hours for this project. Refer to the SOW sections 1 and 2.

Please identify any mission-sensitive blackout periods, restricted work windows, or facility operational constraints applicable to this project.

Refer to the SOW sections 1 and 2.

Please identify approved laydown, staging, parking, office trailer, and material storage areas available for contractor use. Please confirm whether Government-furnished staging areas will be provided.

Refer to the SOW sections 1 and 2.

Please confirm whether the site visit sign-in sheet will serve as the official record of attendance and eligibility to propose. Please release the official sign in sheet after completion

This document has been uploaded to the SAM.gov posting for this project. This document is record of attendance at the initial site visit.

40 Please confirm whether weather days are included within the contract duration.

Weather delays are not included in the anticipated Period of Performance (PoP). However, in accordance with Spec Sec 00 70 00 1.3.5, unusually severe weather may entitle the contractor to a time extension associated with their PoP.

Please provide available fire alarm inspection reports, suppression testing reports, hazardous area studies, and existing condition documentation relevant to Building 976 systems.

Per the SOW, the existing system is to be demolished in its entirety. Refer to SOW section 2.8 for Environmental Management items.

Please confirm whether existing fire alarm, suppression, and mass notification systems may be taken offline in phases or whether full-building shutdowns will be permitted.

The new system will be required to be substantially complete (BOD) and verified by the Government prior to the demolition of the existing system.

Selective demolition prior to BOD may be acceptable if coordinated with the Government prior to substantial completion of the new system. Contractor will need to coordinate outage requests with the Government and make appropriate accommodations when the existing system is off line. Follow guidance identified in the SOW.

Please confirm required Government notification lead times and approval procedures for fire alarm, suppression, and mass notification system outages.

In accordance with SOW Sec 3.3.3, 21 days shall be allowed for Government review and scheduling associated with Outages. Also refer to Spec Sec 00 70 00 1.3.8.

Please confirm whether temporary systems, temporary monitoring, or fire watch personnel will be required during phased shutdowns, demolition, testing, or commissioning activities.

The new system will be required to be substantially complete (BOD) and verified by the Government prior to the demolition of the existing system.

Selective demolition prior to BOD may be acceptable if coordinated with the Government prior to substantial completion of the new system. Contractor will need to coordinate outage requests with the Government and make appropriate accommodations when the existing system is off line. Follow guidance identified in the SOW.

Please confirm whether existing conduit, raceways, wiring, and cabling may be reused where determined acceptable by the Designer of Record, or whether complete replacement of all associated system infrastructure is required.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. The existing system is to be demolished in its entirety and replaced with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification. Contractor must comply with the required codes and standards as referenced in the SOW.

Please confirm whether ceiling access restrictions, high-bay lift restrictions, aircraft clearance requirements, or fall protection constraints apply within the hangar bay during construction activities.

Refer to the SOW section 1.6.

SAM.gov states two due dates. Jun 19, 2026 2:00 PM CDT. RFIs due 26 MAY 2026 Proposals due 18 JUN 2026. Please clarify which is the correct date and time.

Proposal due date is 2:00 PM CDT 19 June 2026. This will be clarified on SAM.

Please clarify whether existing conduit pathways and cable tray systems serving the fire alarm and Monaco systems have been evaluated for reuse capacity, or whether new dedicated pathways are anticipated throughout the facility.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. The existing system is to be demolished in its entirety and replaced with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification. Contractor must comply with the required codes and standards as referenced in the SOW.

Please clarify whether the facility currently has active fuel vapor monitoring, hazardous gas detection, or interlock systems tied into the existing fire alarm/releasing system that require integration, preservation, or recommissioning.

The facility currently does not have active fuel vapor monitoring or hazardous gas detection systems tied into the existing fire alarm/releasing system that require integration, preservation, or recommissioning. HVAC system may require alarm devices and interfaces based on the contractors design.

Please confirm whether all existing fire suppression releasing circuits and foam system interfaces are to remain operational throughout construction, and identify any allowable outage durations for releasing systems.

The existing foam releasing system has been decommissioned, and is not required to be operational during this project. It is required to be demolished in its entirety.

Please clarify whether demolition scope includes complete removal of abandoned conduit, wiring, junction boxes, and devices above ceilings and within inaccessible spaces, or if abandonment in concealed spaces will be permitted after disconnect.

Per the SOW, the existing system is to be demolished in its entirety to include equipment, circuits, and raceway. EMT embedded in CMU may be abandoned in place.

Please identify whether existing fire alarm circuits serving adjacent Buildings 963 and 964 interface with Building 976 systems in any capacity requiring coordination, shutdowns, or reprogramming.

The new system will not extend beyond Building 976. Existing fire alarm circuits to B963 & B964 will be demolished and not replaced. Devices and circuits in B963 and B964 will be abonded in place. No circuits extending to other buildings will be maintained.

Please confirm minimum survivability requirements for fire alarm and mass notification pathways, including whether 2-hour rated cable systems or protected routing are required in accordance with UFC criteria.

For this design-build project, refer to the referenced codes and standards as well as the Tinker AFB Fire Protection Standard for circuit installation.

Please clarify whether seismic bracing, hanger replacement, or structural support upgrades are required for newly installed fire alarm raceways, devices, speakers, and associated equipment.

For this design-build project, refer to the referenced codes and standards as well as the Tinker AFB Fire Protection Standard for installation requirements.

Please confirm whether temporary partitions, dust containment, spark containment, or hot work restrictions apply within aircraft maintenance, corrosion control, foam, wash rack, or paint preparation areas during demolition and installation activities.

Refer to SOW sections 1.8, 1.9, 2.12.2, and 2.3.

Please clarify whether the existing facility currently experiences electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), or grounding issues affecting Monaco/MNS communications that must be accounted for in the final design.

There are no known issues. The new Monaco system and RF antenna will require grounding per the manufacutuer's requirements.

Please confirm whether all fire alarm and MNS programming software, licenses, passwords, proprietary configuration files, and database backups will be provided to the successful contractor.

The awarded contractor is expected to have their own programming software from the Manufacturer. Mass notification messages will be provided by the Tinker AFB Fire Department. All other elements as a part of the new system will be provided by the awarded contractor.

Please identify whether after-hours or weekend integrated testing will be required to avoid disruption to facility operations and aircraft maintenance activities.

Refer to SOW section 2.2.

The solicitation incorporates DFARS 252.204-7008 and DFARS 252.204-7012.

Please confirm whether this project involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Covered Defense Information (CDI), export-controlled data, proprietary fire alarm/Mass Notification System programming or configuration data, or restricted facility information requiring safeguarding under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171. If so, please clarify whether offerors, subcontractors, design firms, fire alarm programmers, commissioning providers, and suppliers requiring access to project information must maintain current SPRS scores, Cyber AB certification status, or any minimum CMMC certification level for proposal submission, document access, or contract performance.

This project does NOT involve any CUI, CDI or restricted facility information requiring safeguarding under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171. This project does include proprietary fire alarm/Mass Notification System programming or configuration data.

In the title Install MNS & Replace Heat Detectors the SOW only reference demo Ceiling Level heat detectors 4.2.2.1 but doesn’t reference to replace detectors. Provide clarification.

The scope of this project is defined in the SOW document dated 1 April 2026.

In brief, it is to remove the existing fire alarm & releasing system throughout the building and replace with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification that will integrate with the base-wide Monaco D-21 central station. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and the other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings. The heat detectors will not be replaced.

4.3.3 Additional Guidance from TAFB #10 Scrolling text signs. (In the hangar area only requires Class 1 Div 1 devices.) Monaco doesn’t provide a solution or works with 3rd party devices. Provide clarification.

Intrinsically safe scrolling text signs are required. A basis of design data sheet is provided.

On the contract drawing note 3 indicates that the areas are Class1 Div1. During the walk through some areas do not have Class1 Div1 device and other areas were not being used as Class1 Div1 areas. Will this change or bid as show on bid documents? Provide clarification.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

SOW doesn’t address intelligibility in the Hangar area; do we need to meet intelligibility or just audibility? Meeting intelligibility with Class1 Div1 devices is very difficult. Provide clarification.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. Refer to UFC 4-021-01 and USACE ECB 2018-17 for intelligibility requirements. USACE ECB 2018-17 is a required reference for this project.

SOW section 2.1, please confirm the contractor will have full use of the hangar during the project duration.

Refer to SOW Section 2. The building will have limited occupancy during this project. Contractor is to coordinate work schedule with the building occupants / user group. Nights and weekend work may be conducted as needed upon coordination with the Contracting Officer.

FD 101, General Note 2 states to remove existing notification devices and heat detectors. FA 101 General Note 2 states to provide a new fire alarm and mass notification system throughout the facility.

Please clarify the scope of this project.

The scope of this project is defined in the SOW document dated 1 April 2026.

In brief, it is to remove the existing fire alarm & releasing system throughout the building and replace with a new Monaco MAAPX with mass notification that will integrate with the base-wide Monaco D-21 central station. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and the other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The existing heat detectors are not installed in red conduit. Please confirm if the scope is to allow this raceway to remain or must it be replaced.

The existing fire alarm and releasing system to include the heat detectors, circuits and raceway are to be demolished per the SOW.

The paint room has been refurbish into a gym/ work out facility. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The cell room has been refurbish into an office space. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The paint prep room is now a storage room. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

The corrosion room is now a storage room. Is the contractor to retain the class 1 div 1 as shown in the RFP drawings.

The new alarm/mass system will be provided for the spaces as programmed and not as they are currently used. Refer to the drawings provided and UFC 4-211-02, and other codes and standards as referenced. Intrinsically safe devices and wiring are required in the hangar bay, and other supporting rooms as identified on the drawings.

If the hangar has sprinklers installed, does the contractor need to replace the heat detectors?

Per the SOW, these devices and circuits and raceway will be demolished in their entirety. These devices and raceway will not be replaced, only demolished.

Mass Notification Intelligibility Requirements in Hangar Bay SOW requires new Monaco MAAPX MNS in the hangar bay but is silent on speech intelligibility (STI). Request: Clarify whether full intelligibility per UFC 4-021-01 / NFPA 72 is required, or if audibility only is acceptable.

Per the SOW, this is a design-build project. Refer to UFC 4-021-01 and USACE ECB 2018-17 for intelligibility requirements. USACE ECB 2018-17 is a required reference for this project.

Optical Flame Detector Quantities and Layout SOW 4.3.3 provides detailed performance criteria for triple-IR optical flame detectors but does not specify quantities or layout.

Request: Provide required quantities, locations, and any additional layout criteria.

This is a design-build project. The Designer of Record shall determine an acceptable design for the optical flame detectors in accordance with referenced codes and standards.

Power Supply and Circuiting for New FA/MNS System SOW 4.5.1 directs use of existing circuits while

4.5.2 requires a dedicated 120V 20A circuit for the audio control panel. Request:

Clarify exact power requirements, circuiting, surge protection, and coordination with existing electrical panels.

SOW 4.5.1 indicates to use the same circuit in the 120 volt distribution panel as the old system utilized. All new wiring and raceways shall be provided. For example, if panel space #32 was used for the existing fire alarm and releasing system, then maintain panel space #32 for the new circuit for the new fire alarm and mass notification system. Provide new 120 volt wiring for the new system.

Do not reuse existing 120 volt wiring or raceways.

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