Attachment 4 - Questions and Answers for FA910126QB018 (18 Mar 26).pdf
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- Service Air Compressor Replacement
- Solicitation number
- FA910126QB018_ServiceAirCompressor
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This file is a Question and Answer document for federal contract opportunity FA910126QB018, addressing vendor inquiries regarding the procurement of two new air compressors for AEDC's VKF Plant building.
The procurement involves installation of two new compressors to replace existing service air compressors at an indoor, ground-floor location within the facility. Key infrastructure details include: access via a roll-up door (approximately 18'x24') at the west end of the building; AEDC-provided 40-ton overhead crane and/or forklift support for all lifts; existing piping connections provided by AEDC; and adequate air storage capacity (600-1,000 gallons) already available. Vendors are responsible for making their own electrical connections on the backside of the 480V electrical disconnect for each compressor, reusing existing electrical materials and furnishing new materials as necessary. The compressors will supply compressed air to AEDC's existing desiccant dryer, tank, and filter and oil-water separator system, with all compressed air requirements specified in the SOO Attachment 1 (Performance Parameters). AEDC is open to vendor suggestions for improving the existing condensate collection system. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act per FAR RFP 52.225-1. No current incumbent contract exists, as this is in the solicitation phase. Photos and as-built drawings of existing equipment will be provided through the IRA process.
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Question Answer
1 Can you provide pictures of the installation existing?
Yes, photos can be provided. Internally, we will need to take the photos of the area and then go through the IRA process to be able to release them.
2 Can you explain the accessibility to the area?
Photos will be provided, but existing area and where the new ones will be installed is indoors and will be on the ground floor of our VKF Plant building. Two large roll up doors less than 75ft away, can coordinate with our team to re-arrange accordingly.
Will AEDC provide electrical connection? We can provide piping connection but not the electrical.
SOO Attachment 1:1.3.5 Reuse existing electrical materials and furnish new as necessary to extend existing electrical supply for the two (2) new compressors. The electrical interface for the new compressors should not exceed the backside of the 480V electrical disconnect for each compressor. According to the SOO, we are asking the vendor to make their own electrical connections on the backside of the 480V disconnect. Unless we are advised differently, the electrical interface should be the vendor’s responsibility to provide a fully functional system
Can you provide as built drawings or photos of the existing compressors and piping to be replaced?
Yes, photos can be provided. Internally, we will need to take the photos of the area and then go through the IRA process to be able to release them.
Are the compressors on ground level, inside or outside location, and how are they accessed to be able to remove and replace?
Photos will be provided, but existing area and where the new ones will be installed is indoors and will be on the ground floor of our VKF Plant building. Two large roll up doors less than 75ft away, can coordinate with our team to re-arrange accordingly.
7 Is there a forklift that can be used to install the air compressors?
Yes, The access point will be a roll up door (approximately 18’x24’) at the west end of the building. AEDC will operate a 40T overhead crane and/or forklift to support all lifts required.
8 Will the compressor be outdoors? If yes, will it have a roof over it?
The existing service air compressors will be inside with a roof over it. The new compressors will take their place in the same spot.
Existing equipment, do you have: Desiccant dryer? Tank? Filter & Oil Water separator for condensate? Desiccant dryer? YES Tank? YES Filter & Oil Water separator for condensate? YES
10 Is this purchase under The Buy American Act? Yes, per FAR RFO 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies applies to this acquisition.
11 Please post the salient characteristics for all equipment called out. See the SOW for performance features VKF is requesting.
12 Is there sufficient power at the site or wire /new service be needed?
Yes, per the SOO ( Section 1.3.5) the vendor will need to make their own electrical connections on the backside of the 480V disconnect for each compressor.
13 Is there a current incumbent on this contract?
There is no a current contract in place for this requirement as of yet as we are in the soliciation phase.
14 The history of previous awards, including the award amount(s). Not applicable for this solicitation as there is no a current contract in place.
15 The vendor(s) who were awarded in the past. Not applicable for this solicitation as there is no a current contract in place.
Air Quality: Is there information regarding the required air quality, specifically for filtration or dryers needed?
AEDC is asking the vendor to only supply compressed air to our existing dryer and filtration system. All compressed air requirements are listed in the SOO (Attachment 1 – Performance Parameters).
Questions Received from FA910126QB018
Air Storage: Is there adequate air storage available? For this size, we typically recommend 3–5 gallons per CFM, which would be approximately 600~1,000 gallons. Yes, there is adequate air storage available.
Drainage: Is there an existing condensate filter or a centralized collection system?
Yes, however AEDC is looking for suggestions to improve the existing condensation collection system.
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