FA860425RB030 QA Set 1 Revised.pdf

FA860425RB030

Ebbing Field Q&A

1. General - Do any of the buildings have receiving docks?

Building 108 has a loading dock with ample staging space.

2. Appendix C/Drawings – Can you please provide the width of the aisle opening for each mobile system?

Aisle openings will be approximately 3.5 feet. See revised drawings.

3. Appendix E/Drawings– Can you please provide the drawer heights and layouts for the partitions and dividers?

Drawer heights are (4) 3", (3) 4", (2) 6", (1) 8", (1) 10" +/- 1 – ¼ inch for all drawers.

The number of partitions and dividers should be enough so that each drawer could have 20 compartments. See revised drawings.

4. Appendix F/Drawings – Can you please provide dimensions for the “gap for issuing through” in in the pilferable cage? Can you confirm that the cage should be 16’W x 16’D x 10’H? What is the width required for the man door?

Gap size 16’ x 4.5’. width for man door is standard 3 foot. See revised drawings.

5. Can you please provide drawer heights and layouts for the partitions and dividers in the modular drawer workstations?

Drawer heights (3) 4”, (1) 6”, (1) 8” and the number of partitions/drawer height provided should be enough so that each drawer can have 20 compartments. See revised drawings.

6. Can you please provide dimensions for the foldable counter attachment?

Length of foldable attachment should be 24” +/- 4” with similar width and at the same height as the work bench. Bracket supported attachments would be acceptable. See revised drawings.

7. Can a ‘Get Acquainted Site Visit’. Item 4 in the “Contractor. Information” document provides for a ‘get acquainted’ site visit, is this visit gov’t funded?

Site visits are always allowed and can be arranged through the base contact. They are not gov funded. If the contracted is awarded, there will be a non gov funded “post award” where on site clarification can be held.

BUILDING 108 (next three questions).

8. “IPE MOBILE AISLE”. Please explain what “IPE” means.

Individual Protection Equipment – vests, helmets, goggles and etc.

9. “CENTRAL STORAGE PALLET RACK”. Please specify the CLIN for this equipment call-out.

No clin, it’s simply a name for that area.

10. CLIN 0006 Mobile Storage. AEB306-01 and AEB306-03 specify “BIN SHELVING (INSERTS FOR MOBILE AISLE)”. Please explain this phrase. This depicts the bin shelving from appendix D as an “insert” or an attachment to the mobile aisle carriage/ system that is to be installed.

BUILDING 200 (next question).

11. CLIN 0002 Pallet Rack – Type A. Please verify no wire mesh deck in this building (none is specified on AEB306_03 – which is unique to this drawing) Wire mesh decking is required (see revision 1 )

SOLICITATION PACKAGE

12. Computer-Aided Design Files. Please provide the following drawing files in CAD format:

a) AEB306_01

b) AEB306_02

c) AEB306_03

d) AEB306_04

These can be provided upon request by e-mail from each contractor interested in receiving them. Email christy.delk@us.af.mil .

13. CLINS 0002 through 0004:

a) Please provide a description of the test loads the government will use to conduct the required testing.

b) This information would include: the pallet material (e.g., wood), pallet dimensions, and load distribution on the pallet. The purpose of this request is to evaluate and ensure components are adequately designed to meet or exceed test requirements.

The information provided in the testing section of each appendix will explain how the tests are conducted. The loads consist of any material from clothing to raw materials (steel, wood, etc.) in the facility and will be loaded on a range of different size pallets. All equipment should be capable of handling typical industrial storage conditions.

14. CLIN 0005

a) Please provide a description of the test loads the government will use to conduct the required testing.

b) This information would include: The material (e.g.,steel), material dimensions, and load positioning on the rack arms. The purpose of this request is to evaluate and ensure components are adequately designed to meet or exceed test requirements.

The information provided in the testing section of each appendix will explain how the tests are conducted. The load will consist of raw material such as wood and metal. All equipment should be capable of handling typical industrial storage conditions.

15. APPENDIX A:

a) What is the quantity and location of capacity labels? (the 8 ½” x 11” labels / placards)

On every beam location facing out and one for uprights for each pallet rack. Totaling 51 for each beam and 12 for the uprights. Users on base might have preferred locations for the capacity labels.

16. AEB306_03.pdf

Drawing plan view appears to show “half bays” attached to standard rack bays with no corresponding elevation detail for beam levels or beam length.

Half bay locations are needed that the same beam levels and characteristics as the full bay. This drawing has also been revised on amendment, please see new drawing.

17. CLIN 0006 Mobile Storage Systems`

a) Aisle Widths. What are the intended working aisle widths?

See revised drawings. 3.5 feet.

b) Footprint. What is the available total footprint dimensions available for each system? (there is growth in the widths due to the bumpers on each row) the area footage.

See revised drawing for approximate overall dimensions. Obstructing walk ways and doors are not allowed.

c) Floor Condition. What is the condition of the floor in each location? For example: holes, cracks, expansion joints, level, flatness?

Floor conditions should not be a limiting factor for installation and can be observed when eyes on sight is scheduled during post award. Floor conditions do not have any excessive cracks, slopes or faults.

18. CLIN 0006 Mobile Storage Systems (continued)

d) Sprinkler Clearance:

i. Are there ceiling-mounted sprinkler heads in each location?

Yes.

ii. If so, what is the clear ceiling height to the sprinkler heads in each location?

10 feet.

iii. If not, what is the clear ceiling height in each location?

e) Hand Cranks. Does system on AEB306_01.pdf in building 108 require cranks on both ends?

Yes.

19. CLIN 0008 Modular Cabinets & Shelf Toppers

• Section 3.2.2 calls out “DIVIDER STRIPS”, PARTITIONS”, and “CROSSWISE DIVIDERS” but does not fully specify the configuration or quantity. Please specify configuration and quantity.

Drawer heights are (4) 3", (3) 4", (2) 6", (1) 8", (1) 10"

+/- 1 – ¼ inch for all drawers.

Enough must be provided to allow for 20 compartments for each drawer. See revised drawing.

20. CLIN 0009 Workstation - Type A

a) Are divider kits required in the drawers? If so please specify yes, see revised drawing.

b) Can the 10’ wide work top consist of (2) standard 5’ wide hardwood tops

Table top must be (1) 10’ top.

21. CLIN 0010 Workstation - Type B

a) Are divider kits required in the drawers? If so please specify yes, see revised drawing.

22. CLIN 0011 Foldable Counter Attachment

a) Is this a lift-up personnel pass-through? b) If so, the location shown (in the corner) does not allow access.

See revised drawing, the original plan was to allow the users to pick the side where the personnel pass through was needed.

c) Please specify intent and details

Have an area where only working personnel can issue gear to customers on other side of counter.

23. CLIN 0013 Pilferables Cage

a) Cage Size. Please clarify the cage ootprint (length & width)

16’ x 16’

b) Issuing Gap Details:

i. Closure. Is there a hinged mesh closure for the Issuing Gap?

No.

ii. Counter. Is there a counter at the Issuing Gap? (we note the workstations appear to be on a different side) no counter.

iii. Counter Location. If so, is the counter inside or outside the cage?

c) Workstations Locations. Please clarify Workstations locations:

inside or outside the cage?

Inside

24. CLIN 0013 Pilferables Cage (continued):

d) Wall Side. One side of the cage appears to be against a building wall. May that side attach directly to the wall? (i.e., there would be no wire panel that side?)

fenced on all sides.

26. CLIN 0013 Pilferables Cage (Another Question set regarding CLIN 0013)

A. Issuing Gap

I. Dimensions: Please clarify the size of the cut out (height & width)

4.5 feet height spanning entire side of fence.

II. Gap Height: Please clarify the height of the bottom of the gap

Located at waist height or roughly 3.5 feet high

B. Man Door

I. Interior Dimensions: Please clarify the man door interior dimensions

See revised drawing. Standard width of 36 inches and height of 68 inches will suffice.

II. Frame thickness: Please clarify the thickness of the door frame

Standard thickness of 1 and 3/8 inches + 1 .25 inches based on manufacture would suffice.

Ill. Door position: Please clarify how far the door is from the page north or page south corner of the side of the cage

2 feet from south side would serve its purpose.