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Reference Document Document Page/Para # Question Answer

SF1442 Page 1, Box 11 Period of performance is not specified in the RFP. Please identify the POP for the seed project.

IAW Amendment 0002, the seed project period of performance is extended from 480 days after notice to proceed to 630 day after notice to proceed.

SF1442 box 13 Volumes, 1, 2, 4 and 5 are currently due on 13 July. We respectfully request that the due date be extended to 27 July.

Industry first opportunity to see the site was on 23 June. A/E's need time to incorporate what was observed into design documents that the contractor can use for pricing. The DB team also needs to review those designs to complete the technical narrative and schedule. All of which takes time and between the site visit and the due date, is the 4th of July holiday. Team members, material vendors, and subcontractors will be unavailable. An extension will allow for more refined proposals and better pricing for the government.

IAW Amendment 0001, Past Performance Volumes are due 14

July 2021.

IAW Amendment 0002, Proposals and PPQs are due 3 August

2021.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work

Page 20 / Paragraph 3.9.3 Are the design review meetings for the seed project to be held at the government's offices at Arnold Air Force Base or are they to be virtual meetings?

It is the intention of the Government to conduct design review meetings on site; however, virtual meetings are also acceptable.

Attachment 8 L-3.2.3.3. Design Package Can the Government confirm that, for the seed project in the proposal, an index listing of CSI Specifications is adequate for the proposal and that CSI Specifications are not required to be included in the proposal?

The Government confirms that an index listing of CSI

Specifications is adequate for the proposal and CSI Specifications are not required to be included in the proposal.

Attachment 7 Section 23 09 13, paragraph 2.34 RFP states “Valve Loadings: Valves will be supported by the adjacent ducting that in turn will be supported by anchors and supports.” Can we assume that the existing ducting and supports are adequate to support the new valve or will stress analysis of these components be required, which could lead to the existing ductwork and supports requiring modification or replacement? If analysis if required, can the Government provide the design calculations for the ducting and supports to verify the existing capacity, including drawings of those supports?

No, the contractor shall be responsible for performing analysis on existing duct/supports to determine if any additional support is required based on the contractor's valve design.

Attachment 7 Section 23 09 13, paragraph 2.34 Can the Government provide the physical dimensions and weight of the new valve?

No, the contractor shall design and build the valve to fit in the existing ducting.

Attachment 7 The 480 VAC power for the new Configuration Valve shall be furnished by the contractor from an existing 480 VAC Motor

Control Center (MCC 121). The 24VDC shall be from interface

Junction Box JBH0564 (located inside Building 929 Switchgear

Room) and from the Government Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) control cabinet located near JBH0564. The existing 24VDC power system is fed from the PLC control cabinet. The Government will provide detail electrical point to point termination drawings”. Can the Government provide the site plan showing the location of these devices?

For the purpose of this proposal, offeror's shall use estimated distances provided.

ATTACHMENT 8, SECTION

L

Page 11 Section L-3.2.3.3 Section L requires Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) sections for the Seed Project. The SOW requires MasterFormat and contains numbers related to MasterSpec. Is MasterSpec required for the Seed Project or are MasterFormat-compliant specifications (e.g. SpecsIntact) acceptable?

MasterFormat shall be used for the seed project IAW section 2.3.2 of Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work

Page 9 / Paragraph 2.8.2 and Page

20 / Paragraph 3.8.1

Will the contractor be allowed to do early material/equipment submittals on the seed project prior to the design being completed (Such as long lead items)?

Yes, IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project, SOW Section 3.1 Fast

Track, "The contractor will be allowed to use the fast-track method for the design and procurement of equipment for this project IAW with FARM II Contract SOW 3.8. Fast-tracking for this TO means that the contractor shall be allowed to phase the completion of the design documents with the purchase of long lead materials and equipment."

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work

Page 15 / Paragraph 3.1.2 For the Design/Build TO's and the seed project, is it required that the professional engineer be listed in one of the states shown in this section, or is the requirement to have a licensed professional engineer?

IAW Attachment 1, SOW, Attachment 2 - Design Submittal

Requirements, Final Design, "Drawings shall be 100 percent complete, stamped, and signed by the appropriate registered discipline that performed the design. Registration shall be in the state in which the work is located."

Attachment 7 Statement of

Work

Page 3/ Paragraph 3.4 Are there any other projects scheduled to be under construction in the area of the seed project that could conflict/impact the seed project construction?

There are no projects scheduled to be under construction in the area of the seed project at this time; however, the schedule is subject to change. The contractor will be notified of any changes.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW Dwgs

Page 1, Appendix E The Table shows submitting the each design submittal 14 days prior to the design review meeting. Section 3.9.3 of Attachment

1 requires submittal 21 days prior the design review meeting.

Does this seed project requirement override the Attachment 1 paragraph 3.9.3 requirement?

Appendix E of Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW, requires design submittals 14 days prior to design review meetings. The 21 days is the overarching requirement unless otherwise specified in the task order SOWs.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work

Page 50 / Attachment 2 Is there a design review meeting for the Final Design Phase

(signed and sealed)? How long after submittal does it take for government approval?

Yes, IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW Appendix E, a Final

Design review meeting will be held 14 days after receipt of the Final

Design submittal. IAW Attachment 1, SOW, section 2.8.8 Review

Time, "The contractor shall allow 21 calendar days for initial

Government processing of each submittal."

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RFP Questions & Answers

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Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW Dwgs

Page 8 / Paragraph 3.7.1 If the design is not completed and/or parts/equipment are not available for the summer 2022, is the contractor still required to do monthly reports for the contract per section 3.2.2 of attachment 7 for the long period where there could be no activity?

Yes, IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW, section 3.2.2, "each month the contractor shall meet with the Government representative or designee to discuss the project status. The contractor shall provide a report at the meeting…"

ATTACHMENT 7,

STATEMENT OF WORK:

SEED PROJECT LEG 2

ISOLATION VALVE

Appendix C Table C-1 Seed project requires the valve to be capable of being actuated remotely. Please confirm specifically where the valve is required to be operated from.

IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW, section 2.39.S, the valve is required to be locally operated from the auxiliary control station.

AEDC requires the valve to be capable of being remotely actuated.

Although our ultimate goal is to have the valve operable from the C

Plant control room, that is not a requirement for this effort. AEDC will install/connect the remote control feature at a later date.

ATTACHMENT 7,

STATEMENT OF WORK:

SEED PROJECT LEG 2

ISOLATION VALVE

Appendix C Table C-1 For the Seed project, please provide interfacing and interlock requirements for valve actuation.

This question is unclear and cannot be answered as written. See

Revised Question 1 below.

Attachment 7 Statement of

Work

Page 1 / Paragraph 1 So there is a clear basis for the onsite staffing, can you define the minimum project staffing requirements (PM, Site

Superintendent, QCM, SSHO, etc.) for the construction of the seed project that normally would be defined by the government in a CSI division 01 specification? This varies from client to client, so it is preferential to have a minimum expectation set on

Design-Build projects.

Attachment 1, SOW, Section 1.4.1.2 defines project supervision requirements.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work

Page 13 / Paragraph 2.9.10 Final Design documentation includes "estimates". If the seed project is a Design-Build Project, is the contractor still required to prepare an estimate document along with the final design?

An estimate is not required for the seed project task order.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work, Attachment 1 Ref Doc's

1.1 AEDC Operational Instruction

and Standards

Please provide Offerors a copy of all AEDC specific Operating

Instruction standards.

AEDC specific Operating Instruction standards will be provided in the competition library.

Attachment 1 Statement of

Work, Attachment 1 Ref Doc's

12 AEDC SHE Standards Please provide Offerors a copy of all AEDC specific SHE standards.

AEDC specific SHE standards will be provided in the competition library.

ATT. 8- SECTION L Page 11 - PARA L-3.2.3.3 The SOW for 60% Design Phase only requires a Commissioning

Plan outline. Please confirm that a Commissioning Plan outline will be sufficient to meet the requirement stated in L-3.2.3.3.

No, the Commissioning Plan required by Attachment 8, Section L -

3.2.3.3 Design Package, relates to the concept design narrative for the seed project, whereas the Commissioning Plan Outline described in Attachment 1, SOW Attachment 2 - Design Submittal

Requirements, 60-Percent Design paragraph 1(d), is a requirement after award.

SOW Entire Document Please indicate what the period of performance for the seed project will be.

IAW Amendment 0002, the seed project period of performance is extended from 480 days after notice to proceed to 630 day after notice to proceed.

SOW Entire Document Please provide the disclosure of magnitude for the seed project . IAW FA9101-21-R-0001 SF 1142, "The Seed Project Task Order disclosure of magnitude (Ref: FAR 36.204) is between $1M and

$5M."

SOW Entire Document Please provide the proposal acceptance period for the seed project.

IAW FA9101-21-R-0001 SF 1142, "Offerors providing less than

180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the proposal due date will not be considered and will be rejected."

SF1442 SF1442 Please confirm that a Bid Bond is not required. A bid bond is not required.

Site Visit Please provide the sign-in sheet for the site visit. The seed project site visit sign-in log was posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 July 2021.

In reference to the subject solicitation entitled “Facilities

Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM II)”

(FA9101-21-R-0001), can you post the sign in sheet for the

Seed Project Site Visit?

The seed project site visit sign-in log was posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 July 2021.

Please advise if the existing spacer plate on the upstream side of the valve is going to be reused or do we need to account for the thickness of it when we design our valve length.

The existing spacer shall be removed and the contractor will need to account for the thickness when designing and installing the new valve. AEDC will provide a trailer for the contractor to set the spacer. AEDC will also be responsible for relocating spacer once removed.

Please advise if you have a dimensional drawing for the existing bolt pattern of your piping for verification purposes that you can share.

AEDC does not have the requested dimensional drawings. The contractor is responsible for field verification of dimensions for existing bolt patterns, etc.

Can one or both of the existing crank arms be removed from your pipe towers at this spool piece? The valve will need to be installed with the shaft horizontally (Same orientation as the existing 108" Butterfly Valve on adjacent leg of piping). The actuator will be at either 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position when the valve is installed. These spreader arms will interfere with the actuator and gearbox.

The existing crank arms shall be removed by the contractor therefore will not interfere with the actuator or gearbox. AEDC will provide a trailer for the contractor to set the crank arms. AEDC will also be responsible for relocating the crank arms once removed.

5-00-D351 & 5-00-D350 The supports at the existing venturi are labeled DS-

A19. However the details for these supports are not on drawing

5-00-D351. We believe the details are on drawing 5-00-D350.

Please provide this drawing.

AEDC does not have drawing 5-00-D350.

Please provide drawings of the foundations beneath the venturi. AEDC does not have foundation drawings.

From the site visit, we noted that there are more underground electrical than shown on the underground utility drawings provided with the RFP. Are any additional underground drawings available?

A new utility map will be provided through an amendment to the solicitation.

What material is the duct insulation? The contractor will not be responsible for modifying or removing insulation on the existing duct.

Does the site have an existing stress analysis report? We do not need a copy at this time, but want to factor in any additional effort.

No, the contractor will be required to perform any stress analysis based on its design of the new valve.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-16 & 17 Is there spare capacity in existing conduit for cable routing to the PLC and MCC room, or is it the intent to route new conduit?

If new conduit is required, is it intended to be buried?

There is no spare capacity in the existing conduit for cable routing to the PLC and MCC room. The contractor is required to route new the conduit. The new conduit is to be buried.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-16 & 17 Is there an existing circuit breaker in the Motor Control Center for powering the valve actuator, or is a new circuit breaker part of the design.

The contractor is responsible for providing a new circuit breaker as part of design and execution.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-13 through C15 What is the manufacturer and model of the existing

Programmable Logic Controller?

Allen Bradley is the manufacturer of the existing PLC.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-13 through C15 Are there any available inputs and outputs for the new valve controller to connect to, or are new input/output modules required?

AEDC will be responsible for providing new input and output modules.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-13 through C15 Is the intent to make the connection to the PLC as part of this design, or terminate the new control cables in a terminal block for AEDC to make the final connection.

The contractor shall terminate the new control cables in a terminal block for AEDC to make final connections.

Attachment 7 Seed Project

SOW

Appendix C-13 through C15 Is AEDC handling the software aspect of the valve control? AEDC will be responsible for the software related to the existing equipment. The contractor will be responsible for providing any software for any new equipment within scope.

Attach. 7 3.4.3 Please provide the AEDC CCP-100 Protective coating and

Corrosion Control Program Specification

AEDC CCP-100 will be provided in the competition library.

Attach. 7 Please provide a copy of drawing RU632035.02. Drawing RU632035.02 will be provided in the competition library to be used for reference only.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Appendix B of MAP40G6 - AEDC Base 1x40 – Underground

Utilities/GEOTech shows building 929 labeled ETF-C Air

Supply Building there is not any indication of a switchgear room. Please confirm this is the building specified for the control power.

Building 929 is the location of JBH0564 for the 24V PLC control cabinet only.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Please specify the location of the Switchgear room within that building.

The switchgear room is located on the west end, first floor of

Building 929 and is the location for JBH0564 / 24V power only.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Is the MCC located in the same switchgear room? No, the MCC is outside in the yard close to the area of construction.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Does a spare breaker exist for the new valve in the existing

MCC? If not, is the contractor responsible for purchase and installation the breaker?

The contractor shall be responsible for providing a new circuit breaker as part of design and execution.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Are control functions for the new valve to be connected to the

PLC mentioned?

The control functions for the new valve are to be connected to the

PLC mentioned but AEDC will perform this work.

Attachment 7 Appendix C, Page 16, Par 2.40 Who is responsible for programming of the PLC? The AEDC operating contractor will program Government PLCs.

Any PLCs associated with the new valve will be the responsibility of the contractor that is awarded the project.

Attachment 7 Appendix C – 12 Section 2.38 (A)

(1)

What is the distance from the 480V power source to the new motor operated valve (MOV)?

The distance from the MCC to the new MOV is approximately 250 feet; however, the contractor is responsible for field verifying all dimensions.

Attachment 7 Appendix C – 12 Section 2.38 (A)

(2)

What is the distance from the new MOV to the controls I/O termination cabinet?

The distance from the I/O termination cabinet to the new MOV is approximately 600 feet; however, the contractor is responsible for field verifying all dimensions.

Attachment 7 Page 5 – Section 3.4.2 Does the Government anticipate the need for additional lighting at the new work platform?

Yes, the contractor shall perform the platform lighting design and installation per any applicable codes referenced in Attachment 1, SOW.

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69 of 81 // 2.40.A Paragraph 2.40.A notes "The 480 VAC power for the new

Configuration Valve shall be furnished by the contractor from an existing 480 VAC Motor Control Center (MCC 121)." The location of MCC 121 is not clear, please provide the location of

MCC 121.

The location of MCC 121 is approximately 250 feet south-west of the location for the new valve; however, the contractor is responsible for field verifying all dimensions.

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69 of 81 // 2.40.A Paragraph 2.40.A advises that the 480 VAC power for the new valve will be provided from MCC 121. Is there existing duct bank or conduit pathway from MCC 121 routed to the new valve location?

There is no existing duct bank or conduit pathway routed from

MCC 121 to the new valve location. The contractor is responsible for excavation and running conduit and cables from the new valve to MCC 121 IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW.

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69 of 81 // 2.40.A Paragraph 2.40.A advises that 24 VDC power for the new valve will be provided from JBH0564. Is there existing duct bank or conduit pathway from JBH0564 routed to the new valve location?

There is no existing duct bank or conduit pathway routed from

JBH0564 to the new valve. The contractor is responsible for excavation and running conduit and cables from the new valve to

JBH0564 IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW.

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69 of 81 // 2.40.A Paragraph 2.40.A notes "The government will provide detail electrical point to point termination drawings." From review of the documentation provided for the SEED project it does not appear detailed electrical point to point termination drawings were provided. Please provide the point to point termination drawings.

For the purpose of this proposal, offeror's shall use estimated distances provided.

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5, 8, 10 // 1 SCOPE, 3.4.1.B,

3.6.4

Paragraphs 1 SCOPE, 3.4.1.B and 3.6.4 notes that Asbestos containing gaskets are anticipated at all flange pairs. For bidding purposes quantities and size of asbestos containing materials should be provided to level the cost of asbestos abatement.

For proposal purposes, offerors shall assume there is no asbestos present.

11 // 3.6.6 Paragraph 3.6.6 note that all existing painted surfaces are considered to contain lead materials. For bidding purposes quantities and size of painted lead surfaces should be provided to level the cost for lead paint abatement.

For proposal purposes, offerors shall assume there is no lead paint present.

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39 // 1.2 Provide a copy of AEDC SHE E7 Asbestos. AEDC SHE E7 will be provided in the competition library.

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39 // 1.2 Provide a copy of AEDC SHE E18 Managing Wastes

Containing Chemical or Petroleum Products.

AEDC SHE E18 will be provided in the competition library.

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39 // 1.2 Provide a copy of AEDC SHE E19 Lead and Heavy Metals. AEDC SHE E19 will be provided in the competition library.

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Can the compressed air line running below the spool piece and the conduit running above the spool piece be disconnected and taken out of service for the duration of the outage or must temporary services be provided

An outage will be coordinated for construction and installation.

Therefore, contractors can expect that the lines will be taken out of service during this time.

SOW Entire Document Will the government be providing a geotechnical report for the use in the design of the foundations for the new work platforms, or is the contractor responsible for obtaining geotechnical report after award? If no geotechnical report is available, can the

Government provide the known allowable bearing capacity?

The contractor will be responsible for obtaining a geotechnical report to be used in its design.

SOW Pictures The existing utility map has been provided. However, it appears from the pictures that not all underground utilities are indicated on the supplied utility map. Will the government be providing utility locates in the area where the work will occur, or is the contractor responsible for locating existing utility that may come in conflict with new foundations?

A new utility map will be provided through an amendment to the solicitation.

SOW Site Visit Where will the power supply for the new valve be located?

Please provide the panel designation and the distance between power supply and the new valve.

The power supply for the new valve is located in MCC 121 and is approximately 250 feet south-west of the new valve location.

SOW Section 3.8.7 Does an in service test at operating pressure meet requirements of SAT and UAT?

No, pressure testing shall be in compliance with all applicable codes.

SOW Section 3.8.7 What are the operating pressure ranges of air side duct? The operating pressure ranges for air side duct are a minimum working pressure of 0.5 PSIA and maximum working pressure of

159 PSIA.

SOW Valve design is 159 psia, does this include the interface connections to valve and flanges in field?

This question is unclear and cannot be answered as written. See

Revised Question 2 below.

SOW Appendix C Is the new valve required to have a lock out mechanism? Yes, a lock out mechanism is required for the new valve.

Site Visit What is the spacer currently installed between upstream flanges of existing valve and does it stay?

The existing spacer shall be removed and the contractor will need to account for the thickness when designing and installing the new valve. AEDC will provide a trailer for the contractor to set the spacer. AEDC will also be responsible for relocating spacer once removed.

Site Visit Please confirm the existing bulkhead spacer installed between upstream flanges is to be removed during demolition.

The existing spacer shall be removed and the contractor will need to account for the thickness when designing and installing the new valve. AEDC will provide a trailer for the contractor to set the spacer. AEDC will also be responsible for relocating spacer once removed.

Site Visit Does new valve get exterior insulation? No, the new valve does not get exterior insulation.

Will the electric drive need weather protection? IAW Attachment 7, Seed Project SOW, Section 2.39, Electric

Motor Operator, the motor and other equipment in the motor operator package shall be contained in a weatherproof enclosure and shall be suitable for operation in an unprotected outdoor environment.

SOW Paragraph 2.34 Will the government be providing the existing stress/flexibility analysis of the associated ducting network back to anchor points for this project to determine the design loads on the valve to meet the valve loading requirements?

No, the contractor will be required to perform any stress analysis based on the design of the new valve.

SOW Picture D-3 Appendix D There seems to be small piping or conduit routed parallel to the existing spool section of duct that will be removed for this project. Is this piping/conduit abandoned and can be demolished, or do these lines need to be rerouted and included in the new work? If it is to be re-routed, please verify what it is supplying.

For the purposes of this proposal, the offerors shall assume that the piping and conduit are live. The contractor shall remove the piping and conduit for the period of the construction and replace as existing once the effort is complete.

Site Visit If required, is it acceptable to remove the existing stabilizer struts from the existing structural support?

It is acceptable to remove stabilizer struts, as long as any loads currently supported by the struts are accounted for in the new valve design

Site Visit What type of insulation, if any, is installed on the existing spool? The exact type of insulation is unknown. For the purposes of the offeror's proposal, assume it is non-asbestos insulation.

Site Visit Who is responsible for relocating the existing spool? Where does it go if contractor is required to relocate?

Contractor will be required to remove existing spool piece and place on trailer that will be provided by the government.

Government will be responsible for relocating.

SOW Section 1 If the existing bolt pattern does not adequately support the new valve, will the existing flanges need to be modified or will this need to be accomplish with a spool piece on either side of the valve?

The existing spool piece and spacer shall be removed and the contractor will need to account for the thickness when designing and installing the new valve. AEDC will provide a trailer for the contractor to set the spacer. AEDC will also be responsible for relocating spacer once removed.

Do you anticipate putting all the reference materials names in the SOW into the “Local Regulations and Technical Standards”

FARM II Competition Library?

All "Local Regulations and Technical Standards" will be provided in the competition library.

Revised Question 1 Are there any interlock requirements for valve actuation? For example, the control system must verify that certain system components are in specific states in order for the valve to be operated (e.g. a hatch must be closed, flow must be in a certain range, etc.).

Yes, there will be interlock requirements for valve actuation and the contractor shall be responsible for coordinating those with the

Government during the design phases.

Revised Question 2 Does an in service test at operating pressure meet requirements of SAT and UAT? If an in service test at operating pressure does not satisfy the SAT and UAT requirements (leak test in accordance to ANSI/FCI 70-2), then does the requirements stated in Section 3.8.7/8 necessitate the existing interface connections to the valve to also be leak tested at the valve design pressure (159 psia)?

Testing must meet FCI 70-2 leak rate check and all required valve and ducting pressure test per ASME codes. The design pressure rating is 159 PSIA upstream and 54 PSIA downstream.

Please advise as to what information/pre-registration is needed if we opt to hand deliver our proposal.

IAW Attachment 8, Section L-2.4, contact the PCO for instructions at a minimum of 48 hours in advance of entry time. The

PCO will schedule a time block for a Government representative to meet the offerors at the Visitor Center to receive hand-delivered proposals.

Period of Performance

Amendment #1 set the Period of Performance at 480 calendar days or approximately 68.5 weeks. Vendors are indicating that the lead time of the valve is 60 weeks after approved shop drawings (submittals). With a valve lead time of 60 weeks, this leaves only 8.5 weeks for Contractors to execute purchase orders and time for the valve vendor to create shop drawings

(submittals), design development/government review(s), construction and project closeout. Based on estimated valve lead time, please consider an extension to the Period of Performance.

IAW Amendment 0002, the seed project period of performance is extended from 480 days after notice to proceed to 630 day after notice to proceed.

If offerors add the POP (480days) to the proposal validity duration (180days) the project completion date is 18 May 2023.

However, Section 3.7.1 of attachment 7 permits the outage in the summer of 2022 or 2023. Considering the likely award date of 23 Jan 22 (due date + 180 days), it will be almost impossible to receive shop drawings, approval, fab and receive the 180"

TOBFV by the summer of 2022. We respectfully ask for the

POP to be extended to Oct 2023 to allow for a 2023 installation and project closeout period.

IAW Amendment 0002, the seed project period of performance is extended from 480 days after notice to proceed to 630 day after notice to proceed.

Can you confirm that the PPQs should be submitted with the full proposal effort on the new date, 27 July

Yes, PPQs will be accepted through 3 August 2021.