Attachment 5 - Q and A B22B 5 Jan 2022.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFMC)

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

5 January 2022

FROM: AFLCMC/PZIBC

1940 Allbrook Drive, Room 109

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

SUBJECT: Response to Inquiries regarding FA8601-22-Q-0037

1. QUESTION: In section 2.0, it states for this project provide base feeds for the workstations. A certified electrician shall provide electrical circuits complete from workstations to existing power circuit/junction box above the suspended ceiling to include conduit, power pole, fittings hangers, conductors, devices, and terminations/connections. Provide break box labeling for new and/or altered circuit. In section 7.1, it states

Electrician not required from furniture contractor, which is highlighted in blue. Can you please clarify the electrical/electrician requirements?

ANSWER: Electrician is not required by the furniture vendor.

2. QUESTION: The projected furniture industry price increase will occur on 14

February 2022 at an estimated 10 percent. Will a price modification be considered if the time lapses between award, design approval and procurement and the pricing is impacted?

ANSWER: Contract award and design approval is anticipated prior to February.

This should ensure that the procurement of the product is done before 14 February

2022. If there is a delay caused by the Government, we will issue a modification for the 10% change in price.

3. QUESTION: The expected lead from design approval and purchase to delivery of furniture is 8 to 12 weeks. The Period of Performance is 14 to

16 weeks after contract award. Will the government consider additional time to account to site visit, measurements, and the design process to extend the Period of Performance? And installation start to extend past the 8 weeks indicated in delivery schedule?

ANSWER: Yes, we aware that furniture lead times are extended and understand lead times for ship dates are running 14-16 weeks. Please provide your estimated delivery lead time with your proposal.

4. QUESTION: In section 6.1.5, site conditions include a working freight elevator; however, in section 11.1,v stair carry to the 2nd floor (1 flight) is highlighted in blue. Will this project include the use of a working freight elevator or should the contractor plan for stair carry only?

ANSWER: This is a stair carry only.

5. QUESTION: This states the contractor shall be an authorized dealer of the specified systems and modular furniture manufacturer specified on the project. Our company routinely works with a furniture designer which is the authorized designer with our proposed manufacturer. If awarded, we will award to this designer and continue our working relationship with the manufacturer. Does this meet the intent of this requirement?

ANSWER: The Government has no contractual relationship with any subcontractor, which is therefore why the Government requires the prime contractor to be an authorized dealer per the solicitation.

6. QUESTION: Section 6.1.4 states site conditions will include a staging area adequate to sort, stage and uncrate products along with a waste receptacle suitable for disposal of materials. Will the government provide the waster receptacle? If so, will it comply with the requirements in SOW

3.5.14 to allow for proper disposal and recycling? SOW 3.5.13 states

Services shall include removal of packing materials from the installation.

Please clarify the contractor’s responsibility concerning the removal of packing materials and other waste from the installation. Please confirm the staging area provided will protect the furniture and materials.

ANSWER: Furniture vendor is responsible for removing and disposing of all packaging materials. A dumpster will not be provided.

7. QUESTION: Section 3.5 states the contractor must use manufacturer certified professionals to install systems and modular furniture per the approved design drawings. The most dominant manufacturers for US

Government projects no longer offer the Certified Installers’ Courses.

Will past performance specifically with the manufacturer and its products be sufficient to meet this requirement?

ANSWER: Furniture installers must be certified to install the manufactures systems and modular furniture.

KIRBY E. WILLIAMS

Contracting Officer

AFLCMC/PZIBC