FA8604-18-R-8114_FI_05_FBO_RFP_Question_Set_2.pdf

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FA8604-18-R-8114 Question Set

15 May 2018

Question: Please advise if any special procedure is required to obtain base passes for Misawa AB, such as personal background check? We suppose only drivers' license is required for the base pass.

Answer: Yes, a background check is required for any contractor accessing the base. The Contracting Officer typically provides an authorization letter for contractor’s to obtain base access.

Question: Does the delivery route to the Building 943 pass through restricted areas? If so, any special training or license required for delivery drivers?

Answer: Once on base, the route from the base gate to Building 943 should be direct and does not pass through any restricted areas.

Question: Cover PD, Section 1.2 – Please advise what kind of personnel will be COTR. Will any external personnel, not belonging to the USAF, be COTR?

Answer: The project engineer from the Air Force Mechanized Materials Handling System office will be the COTR. There will be no external personnel acting as COTR.

Question: Cover PD, Section 2.1 – Can all US codes and standards in this document be replaced with Japanese local codes and standards if it is proved that they are equivalent or more stringent?

Answer: Yes, this is acceptable.

Question: Appendix A, Section 3.1 – If the conveyor meets "or heavy duty, industry standard overlapping slat conveyor that has been marketed and sold for at least 3 years", should Section 3.2.13 “Treads" still be fully complied?

Answer: If your conveyor meets “heavy duty, industry standard overlapping slat conveyor that has been marketed and sold for at least 3 years,” then Section 3.2.13. “Treads” does not need to be fully complied.

Question: Appendix A, Section 3.1.1 – Is there any hazardous material used for existing conveyor system?

Answer: No, there is not any hazardous material used for the existing conveyor system.

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Question: Appendix A, Section 3.1.1 – Is the existing inbound conveyor still being used? Is it possible to remove it before new conveyor delivery?

Answer: The existing conveyor is in use at this time. The existing conveyor can be removed prior to replacement.

Question: Appendix A, Section 3.2.17 – Are existing control and operator control panels embedded to the wall or floor? If so, can the panels be removed without demolishing the wall or floor?

Answer: The control panels are embedded to the wall. If removed, some minor repairs will need to be made to the walls.

Question: Appendix B, Section 3.2.1 – Is existing GRC Lane still being used? Is it possible to remove it before delivery of new rollers?

Answer: GRC is in use at this time; it may be removed prior to the new one being installed.

Question: Appendix A, Attachment 2, Section 3.2.4 – The Drive Assembly Motor mentioned in the PWS is obsolete and no longer in production or available. To this end, would the government update the specification to meet current technology in the marketplace?

Answer: Appendix A has been updated to allow for industry standard equivalent drives.

Question: Attachment 1 to the RFP, Cover PD, paragraphs 3.2.2.1 and 3.2.2.1.1, Power Source, Power Distribution Panels – Please confirm that the existing power source is to be reused for the new MCP and no new power distribution panels are required. Drawing BMS410-01 does not show or indicate a PDP panel. If a new Power Distribution Panel is required please specify the feeder size (amps) and number of circuits to be included.

Answer: The existing power distribution panel can be reused for the new motor control panel.

Question: Attachment 2 to the RFP Appendix A, paragraph 3.2.14.4, One Hour Fire Rated Security Doors

– Is the material of slat able to be replaced with steel? No Japanese manufacturer makes 1 hour fire rated security door with aluminum (maximum 20 minute with aluminum).

Answer: As long as the door meets the one hour fire rating requirement, the material may be steel.

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Question: To help us evaluate insurance and other risks, please clarify whether pallets on the gravity roller conveyor will carry weapons or hazardous materials. In the category of weapons, we would include firearms, gunpowder, mines, bombshells, military fuel, torpedoes, armor plates, military helmets, etc. If any pallets will be carrying hazardous waste, please list the relevant classes.

Answer: Pallets on the gravity roller conveyor will not carry weapons or hazardous material.

08 May 2018

Question: Are you able to assist with downloading the FA8604-18-R-8114 BMS410-01 Drawing.dwg file?

Answer: No telephone, written, e-mail or fax requests for documents will be accepted; all interested offerors must download their own documents from the internet - no exceptions. If you are unable to download the .dwg file, please refer to the drawing included in the RFP .pdf file.