FA9101-13-R-0006-_13338-Exciter_Questions-_Answers.pdf

SOLICITATION # - FA9101-13-R-0006

Exciter Questions and Answers - Feb 1 & 4

Feb. 1, 2013 - Regarding the above referenced solicitation we have a couple of initial questions:

1. Do you have an electrical single line diagram showing the motors, exciters and drives and other associated equipment? Drawings of the exciters are currently in eMatrix for approval to be released and are for information only.

2. What is the motor / drive connected to? Axial air compressors

3. What is the maximum footprint available for the new exciters? See Appendix D – Note 3 on drawings. There will be a pre-bid site visit for potential contractors as noted on the “fbo” website for bidders to see the areas for the exciters. Drawings of the exciter areas are currently in eMatrix for approval to be released and are for information only.

4. When is the expected delivery and outage for the base bid items? See S.O.W. sections 3.6.3, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and Appendix A.

Feb. 4, 2013 - General

1. Is it possible to have the solicitation in word format so we can use it to fill-in data? No, we only post the solicitation in PDF format.

2. Do you want all three parts of the proposal in one binder or do they need to be in separate binders? You can submit all three parts of your proposal in one binder or in separate binders, it is your decision.

Technical (spec 13338-12-001)

3. 3.3.4 Are design reviews to be held at AEDC with the contractor or will you review the design package submitted? Yes to both questions. Please read Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.8.

4. 3.4.2 Please provide starting sequence for the motors. This is provided in section 3.4.2. Further questions can be answered on the pre-bid site visit.

5. 3.6.3 / 3.6.4 Are these conferences at AEDC to be repeated for every exciter, every group of exciters or only once? For every group of exciters.

6. 3.7.1 Do you expect any asbestos or heavy metal in the equipment that will be removed? There is no known asbestos or heavy metal in the equipment to be removed. However, if any is found, the contractor should notify the contracting officer.