Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA857121Q0048.docx

DOCX document 20 KB Posted

Attached to
Sanding Booth
Solicitation number
FA857121Q0048
Issued by

View the file

Other files

File Type Posted
B189 Layout 202104_NE Shop_Dimensions.pdf PDF
PD 07 July 21.docx DOCX document
Solicitation Amendment FA857121Q00480001 SF 30.pdf PDF
Solicitation - FA857121Q0048 (2).pdf PDF
PD 11 June 21.docx DOCX document
Appendix C.docx DOCX document
CDRL A002 Incident Accident Report.pdf PDF
CDRL A001 Contractors Safety Plan.pdf PDF

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA857121Q0048

1. Are there two systems requested, dust containment booth and six (6) station vacuum system?

a. Answer: A vacuum system within the dust containment booth is required. The vacuum system must have 6 connection points to accommodate running up to 6 sanders at the same time.

2. On the vacuum system – do we need to include explosion suppression?

a. Answer: Explosion/Fire suppression not required

3. What are the specifications for the sanders?

a. Answer: Each orbital sander will require 17CFM @ 90PSI to operate the motion of the tool, and 70+ CFM for the 1in vacuum line to remove the sanding debris

4. The face velocity of 150 CFM is high, is this correct?

a. Answer: The face velocity requirement of the sanding booth shall not be less than 120 CFM.

5. Will the noise reading be taken inside or outside of the sanding booth?

a. Answer: The noise limit shall be 80db measured within the sanding booth

6. Please provide additional detail on the hose reel supports.

a. Answer: We will need 6 locations across the back wall of the working area where hose reel mounting plates will be welded on after the sanding booth install

7. Does the ceiling height need to be 15 Feet?

a. Answer: The working area ceiling height can be reduced to 12’. This should solve the face velocity CFM issue and not require strip curtains.

8. What is the maximum outside footprint dimension for the area where the sanding booth will be located?

a. Answer: Please see the attached building layout drawing.

9. Does the vendor need to follow the combustible dust standard for metal dust NFPA 484?

a. Answer: Yes, the vendor must follow NFPA 484.

10. Can supports be placed inside the booth or does it need to be free standing?

a. Answer: The booth should be free standing (no supports inside the booth)

11. Will the exhaust be recycled into the space or vented outdoors?

a. Exhaust will be vented indoors

12. Are the walls double or single wall?

a. Answer: Single Wall

13. Are the lights inside access Class 1 DIV 2 or Outside access?

a. Inside Access Class 1 Div 2

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .