HC102821R0055 SAT Furniture Carpet Repl Questions and Answers 7-27-21 Final.docx

1. Question: Can you please Provide Phasing plan?

Answer: No phasing plan currently exists. A contractor generated Phasing Plan is required per PWS paragraph 6.1.1.1 after award to allow for the orderly replacement of systems furniture as theses areas are occupied and people will relocate into the new systems furniture areas as it is installed.

2. Question: Staging area, Is it off site or in the grounds of the building?

Answer: A work trailer and storage trailer can be positioned on the grounds near the building. A designated area will be provided after award.

3. Question: Keeping furniture (which area) or Discarding furniture (which area)?

Answer: Existing systems furniture shall be removed from the site for all areas receiving new systems furniture. Conference rooms furniture and front office wood furniture remains.

4. Question: The NDA and CLIN Pricing Worksheet are missing from the solicitation documents. Does the NDA need to be submitted with the proposal?

Answer: The NDA and the CLIN worksheet is now attached. Yes, needs to be submitted with proposal.

5. Question: Do NIST assessment need to be provided with the proposal?

Answer: No, NIST assessment is not required with proposal. Complete submittals are required after award.

6. Question: Is the CMMC requirement relevant to this project? If yes, what CMMC level is required for this contract?

Answer: No, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is not a requirement of this contract.

7. Question: With the requirement for submitting product data sheets, there is a good chance proposals may exceed the 20 MB limit. Can proposal documents be submitted in more than one email (if the requirement is to submit directly to the Contracting Specialist and CO)?

Answer: Yes, you can submit more than one email.

8. Question: Is an Electronic Product List required for submittal with the proposal or after award?

Answer: After award.

9. Question: Is past performance required for this proposal? If yes, is it excluded from the 20-page count for the Tech/Mgt. volume?

Answer: No, past performance is not required. Any Past Performance referenced is excluded from 20-page count for the Tech/Mgt. volume.

10. Question: Is the phasing plan included in the 20-page count for the Tech/Mgt. volume?

Answer: Yes, as part of the draft schedule.

11. Question: Due to a conflict between the Pre-Proposal Site Visit instructions and the solicitation document, please verify when questions are due to DISA.

Answer: Questions are due July 6th.

12. Question: Will DISA consider an extension on the due date for questions based on the due date for questions discrepancy?

Answer: Yes.

13. Question: Based on the date of the site visit and the holiday, we ask that DISA consider extending the due date for the proposal at least 2 weeks.

Answer: Yes.

14. Question: Will DISA provide a copy of the site survey sign-in sheet?

Answer: Yes, the sign-in sheet is attached on the posting.

15. Question: Can DISA supply pictures of the electrical panels to accurately bid? Can DISA provide an overall picture of the room for a reference point for bidding?

Answer: Yes, photos provided.

16. Question: Note 3 of the General Notes “COMPLETELY REMOVE EXISTING CARPET FLOORING AND WALL BASE. SCRAPE AND CLEAN EXISTING FLOOR SURFACE FOR CARPET INSTALLATION. PATCH AND REPAIR EXISTING WALL SURFACES FOR INSTALLATION” requires the wall surfaces to be patched and repaired after the wall base is removed. This will require that the walls be painted. Please clarify that complete painting of the walls should be included in the base bid.

Answer: No, wall painting is not included in this project. Small area touch-up may be required but shall not exceed 100sf in area per Federal Acquisition Regulations as this work is not classified as construction, but only a replacement project.

17. Question: Note 3 of the General Notes "INSTALL ELECTRICAL FOR FURNITURE AS PER APPROVED SUBMITTAL.". Please identify the electrical panel(s), panel size and location. Please confirm that there is adequate capacity for the new circuits and that no additional electrical panels are required.

Answer: Electrical panels for administration areas are located in Room 166, Janitor closet. Two panels are available and are 120/208V with 20A circuits. Circuit spaces are available. Breakers will need to be installed.

18. Question: Note 4 of the General Notes "INSTALL COMMUNICATION CABLING AS PER APPROVED SUBMITTAL. PROVIDE NEW COMMUNICATION CABLING TO EXISTING OFFICES AND CONFERENCE." Please confirm that communication cabling shall also be provided to the new workstations. Please confirm if the scope includes both Classified and Unclassified cabling and the number of outlets per location. Please confirm if the base bid shall include provision, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and warranty support for the structured cabling system. Please confirm if the base bid should include final terminations, connections and labeling at both ends. Is there a current Cabling maintenance vendor?

Answer: Confirming that new communication cabling is required with provisioning, installing, testing, commissioning, training, and warranty support for the structured cabling system to the new workstations for both Classified and Unclassified cabling. The number of outlets per location is per the PWS Paragraph 6.7. Final terminations, connections and labeling at both ends are required. There is not a cabling maintenance vendor.

19. Question: Paragraph 6.6.2 6.6.2 Subtask 6.2 - Branch Circuits and Breakers Installation indicates that "It is anticipated that up to three additional new electrical power panel will need to be installed as part of this project, in order to provide for the new load of additional workstations." Where do we get the power for the new electrical distribution panels?

Answer: Spare breaker space is available in existing panels located in the Janitor Closet, Room 166.

20. Question: Drawing 1-102 - Furniture Floor Plan Area A identifies the Operations A-8 and Comm A-7. Drawing 1-100 does not identify these rooms. Drawing 1-104 shows new cable tray to be mounted above the ceiling. Please clarify which Tasks for these rooms are to be included in the base bid.

Answer: Rooms Operations A-8 and Comm A-7 are not included in this scope for any furniture. No systems furniture or carpet are required in these two rooms. New Cable Tray for Room 161 shown on Drawing I-104 will originate from Comm Room A-7.

21: Question: Please confirm if Corridors 130A, 120A, 115A, and Vestibule 115 should be included in the base bid, and if so what tasks.

Answer: No, corridors 130A, 120A, 115A, and Vestibule 115 are not included in this scope.

22. Question: Drawing 1-102 - Furniture Floor Plan Area A indicates new furniture in Lobby 102. Drawing 1-100 does not indicate any carpet replacement. Please confirm if Lobby 102 and Vestibule101 are to be included in the base bid? Please clarify which Tasks.

Answer: No, Furniture and Carpet are not required in the Lobby 102 or Vestibule101.

23. Question: Paragraph 6.1.2.2 Existing Electrical calls for "dedicated power to work areas". Please identify what areas are to be considered "work Areas" to receive dedicated power. Please confirm that (1) dedicated 20am circuit is the minimum requirement for the "work areas".

Answer: Work areas are identified in the admin spaces in Room 161 (Area A) and Room 114 (Area C) by Key Note #8 on Drawings I-102 and I-103. Confirming that dedicated 20amp circuit is the minimum requirement for work areas.

24. Question: Paragraph 6.1.3.3 requires "Location of discovered abandoned-in-place systems, equipment, components, and conveyances. Location of all piping, equipment, etcetera to be removed as part of this project. All affected penetrations shall be identified during the site survey. All abandoned conduit, tubing, piping, and ductwork shall be taken back to the respective source panel or branch line." The site survey conducted on 6/29/21 did not allow for extensive survey above the dropped ceiling and no abandoned-in-place systems, equipment, components, and conveyances were identified or reviewed, therefore it is not possible for the contractor to accurately provide for these unknowns in the base bid. Please confirm.

Answer: PWS Paragraph 6.1.3.3 pertains to Suspended Ceiling Panel Submittals. We believe the paragraph being referred to pertains to updating of AutoCAD drawings after project award under PWS Paragraph 6.1.3.1.3. It is not expected that that “unknowns” be provide in the proposal.

25. Question: Paragraph 6.1.3.2 requires "Carpet samples shall feature color and texture of existing carpet tiles proposed for the area of work." Please confirm that "existing" should be replaced with 'New".

Answer: Confirming that carpet samples feature color and texture for “new” carpet tiles proposed for the area of work. PWS is edited.

26. Question: Please confirm that there are not any Tasks to be included in the base bid for Telecom/Comm rm 116.

Answer: Cabling tasks and new Patch Panels will require work in Telecom/Comm Rm 116 per PWS paragraph 6.7.4.3.

27. Question: Please confirm that there are not any Tasks associated with the packing, moving or unpacking of personal belongings, Computers or Technology.

Answer: Confirming that there is not any requirement or task associated with packing, moving or unpacking of personal belongings, Computers or Technology.

28. Question: Paragraph 6.1.2 requires "the contractor shall verify that the furniture will fit in the proposed configurations in the facility as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A)." Paragraph 6.1.2.1 "DISA’s existing record AutoCAD drawings will be made available upon award." Can the DISA existing Record drawings to include the power circuiting plan be provided in PDF and AutoCAD to assist in the electrical analysis and shop drawing creation?

Answer: DISA will provide existing record drawings that are available after award.

29. Question: Paragraph 6.1.3.3 requires Acoustical Tile samples to include "Color and texture features of existing ceiling tiles proposed for the area of work." Please confirm that "existing" should be replaced with "New".

Answer: Confirming that Acoustical Ceiling Tile samples be feature color and texture for “New” ceiling tiles. PWS is edited.

30. Question: Are the existing furniture power circuits labeled in the electrical panels? Is the existing furniture fed from base feeds, power poles, or core drills?

Answer: Yes, existing furniture power is labeled. Existing power is fed from overhead (above the suspended ceiling) to power poles.

31. Question: Paragraph 6.5.5.3 Doors - "Demising wall shall be provided with two (2) lockable 36” wide doors with panic hardware to comply with fire egress requirements. Doors shall be fit with signage; “Fire Exit” as shown on the Concept Plan." Is the intent to provide "Fire Exit" signage on the doors, and also to provide new electronic/LED exit Lights?

Answer: Yes, two each for the new doors on the new demising wall.

32. Question: 6.5.5.4 Sound Insulation - Please confirm: This demountable wall shall have acoustic/batt insulation over the ceiling tiles of 4’ width at each side of demising wall for sound barrier.

Answer: Confirming that demountable wall shall have acoustic/batt insulation over the ceiling tiles of 4’ width at each side of new wall.

33. Question: Do we remove existing whiteboards or art? Patch & Paint? New Whiteboards or Art?

Answer: Remove existing whiteboards in existing offices and cubicles. No wall patching is required on the existing systems furniture walls. No art work movement or purchase required.

34. Question: The Paragraph 2.2.2.1 requires the carpet tile to have an antimicrobial treatment. The EPA and the industry classifies antimicrobials as a pesticide which can leech into the indoor environment. Due to the hazard and liability will the government remove this requirement from the specification? Please see the URL. https://healthybuilding.net/blog/188-the-dirt-on-antimicrobials Answer: Antimicrobial is not required. The PWS Appendix B - Carpet Tile specification 09 68 13 is edited and Paragraph 2.2.2.1 e. is deleted.

35. Question: What are the New Table Specifications for Conference Room 106?

Answer: Table not required. No new conference Table is required or specified in the PWS for Conference Room 106.

36. Question: Keynote 2 "EXISTING FURNITURE TO REMAIN. REMOVE AND REINSTALL AS NEEDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF CARPET FLOORING, WALLBASE, AND CEILING PANELS." Can the customer verify that the carpet being demoed is only installed on top of concrete and not on any floor tile?

Answer: Carpet tiles are installed on concrete floor.

37. Question: Keynote 2 "COMPLETELY REMOVE EXISTING CEILING PANELS. TEMPORARY SUPPORT EXISTING CEILING MOUNTED ITEMS (LIGHTS, MECHANICAL, FIRE SPRINKLERS, EXIT SIGNS, EXIT LIGHTING, DETECTION EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS AND OTHER EXISTING ITEMS). ALL EXISTING ITEMS MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL DURING THE PROJECT." Can the customer verify that the carpet being demoed is only installed on top of concrete and not on any floor tile?

Answer: Carpet tiles are installed on concrete floor.

38. Question: SOL "6.4.2.1. Ceiling Grid Repair - The contractor shall repair and/or rebuild a portion of the ceiling grid where existing full-height demountable partitions are scheduled to be removed. The contractor shall re-align the small “V” shaped portion of ceiling grid in the Conference Room 106 to align with the rest of the room’s ceiling". New ceiling grid might be hard to match in color, Conference Room 106 might want all new ceiling grid.

Answer: No, Repair by reusing existing grid to align ceiling in Conference Room 106.

39. Question: Has the customer/will the customer complete an Asbestos Survey prior to the start of construction?

Answer: Yes. Asbestos Survey has been completed and no asbestos was found. Report will be provided at time of award.

40. Question: The new furniture layout is adding many new positions. Does the HVAC have the capacity to handle the new load? Is there any anticipated tasks related to HVAC?

Answer: Yes. HVAC loads have been verified as adequate. No HVAC tasks are required or anticipated.

41. Question: Lighting in Conference Room 106 ceiling where grid is being reworked, does the customer want new 2'X4' light fixtures installed?

Answer: Yes, new 2’x4’ lights to match existing.

42. Question: How old is the building?

Answer: The building was constructed in 1983/1984 and has been occupied for 37 years.

43. Question: Is a building permit required? If so, what are the requirements for building permit?

Answer: No, this requirement does not include any real property work therefore no building permits are required.

44. Question: Is U.S. Citizen labor required or if U.S. Persons (Green Card Holders) are acceptable?

Answer: This Government contract requires all workers must be U.S. citizens.

45. Question: Will the Contractor be required to remove Exit Signs?

Answer: No Exit Signs should need removed.

46. Question: Is consideration for bid submittals to be all inclusive of the scope or can pricing be submitted for portions of the scope, such as carpet replacement only?

Answer: This RFP is for a complete project. Single bids on separate portions of the full requirement will not be considered. Separate portions may be sub-contracted out by a Lead or General Contractor as part of the full proposal.

47. Question: Which area is preferred for the start of the project?

Answer: Room 161, service desk console workstations in Area A, Northeast area, is the preferred starting area.

48. Question: Will any swing space be required?

Answer: Swing space is not required to be provided by the contactor.

49. Question: Is there an energy code requirement Answer: No.

50. Question: Conference Room 106, will existing ceiling lights and microphones be reused?

Answer: Yes, 2’x4’ ceiling lights and microphones are to be reused in Room 106. Canned Lighting shall be removed.

51. Question: Is new lighting required for Conference Rm 106? If so, what are the specifications?

Answer: No, new lighting is not required. The existing 2’x4’ ceiling lights are to be reused. Canned Lighting shall be removed.

52. Question: Is the carpet on a concrete floor or a tiled sub floor?

Answer: Carpet tiles are installed on concrete floor.

53. Question: Confirm that ALL ceiling tiles to be replaced in Areas A, C and Conference Room 106.

Answer: Confirming that Acoustical Ceiling Tile be replaced with “New” ceiling tiles in Areas A, C and Conference Room 106 as shown on Sheets I-100 and I-101.

54. Question: In Office 114, there are 13 workstations that are tagged to be removed for carpet installation and reinstalled. Please confirm that these workstations are not to be replaced.

Answer: Confirming that 13 workstations on the eastern third of Room 114 are not being replaced at this time. However, carpet and ceiling panels are being replaced.

55. Question: Does DISA have an AV Team?

Answer: This is not a required scope of this contract.

56. Question: 1. Could the government please provide an AutoCAD file for the furniture drawings and/or the rooms where the work is to be performed?

Answer: AutoCAD file of Appendix A drawings are provided.

57. Question: Can demountable walls be used instead of a panel system for the Semi-Private offices and the teaming room? Our panel system does not support that long of a panel run that include doors.

Answer: No. By definition Demountable partitions go to the ceiling and will cause issues with fire sprinklers, HVAC air flow, and lights. Walls must be 18” below the sprinkler heads. Change to fire sprinklers and mechanical system are outside the scope of this contract.

58. Question: Please verify power requirements for systems product. Is it 3 circuit, 4 circuit (2+2) or 4 circuit (3+1)?

Answer: Systems furniture requires standard 110V, 15A circuits. Reference PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.2. k.

59. Question: Will work stations power be supplied by power poles or basefeed module? Will additional data poles be required? Will a power plan be provided? Please provide additional information.

Answer: Power to workstation can be supplied through both the power poles and system wall panels. Additional data poles may be required. A power plan does not exist. No other drawings are available.

60. Question: Will any existing product be used in the new proposed layout? If so please provide a tagged floor plan showing placement.

Answer: No. The existing systems furniture shall be replaced in areas specified.

61. Question: Please provide model #, weight and dimension of monitors to be used.

Answer: The Government has Dell 24” monitors that weigh 8 pounds without stand and 12.6 pounds with stand.

62. Question: Most monitor arm manufacturers require 2 or more monitors to be grommet mounted to work surfaces for stability. Is this acceptable in place of the slat wall mounting which is not provided by most manufacturers?

Answer: Yes.

63. Question: Can a non-systems console solution be proposed.

Answer: No.

64. Question: Please provide additional information on power distributions strips. Quantity of outlets, voltage, etc.

Answer: Power distributions strips referenced on Typical cubicle and console elevation drawings is attached to underside of work surface shall have six (6) outlets and rated at 15 Amp, 125 Voltage, with 6 ft cord. PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.8 is added to include this requirement.

65. Question: Do Data/Comm raceways need to be at the specific heights/placements that are shown or can we use the manufacturer’s raceway heights if we meet the intent of the specification for data separation and placement?

Answer: Use the manufacturer’s raceway heights if they meet the intent of the specification for data separation and placement.

66. Question: Please provide additional information for the cable management system. Is this simply a trough that is installed on the underside of each work surface?

Answer: No, cable management systems are built into the systems furniture service wall panel. Reference PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.2 p. “IT Raceways – system panel shall accommodate 4 separate IT raceways. Raceways shall allow cables to be routed through or around vertical frame supports, these routes must maintain the cross-sectional area of the raceway specified below. The preferred raceway is a 3-sided open trough; however, other raceways that provide adequate support for the cables and maintain the separations requirements listed below shall be acceptable. Cables shall not be visible or accessible between system panel connections points.”

67. Question: A frameless glass stacker cannot be installed above a glass stack for most manufacturers. In order to have an open and fair competition may two glass stackers or a fabric stack with a glass stack above be acceptable?

Answer: Yes.

68. Question: Our panel system runs in increments of 6”, would either of the layouts below be acceptable for the panel heights and stacks?

Answer: Yes, systems furniture dimensions are nominal dimensions as stated in PWS Paragraph 6.1.3.1.2, and “actual dimensions can vary based on manufacturer’s standard components.”

69. Question: Semi Private Office Typical shows 2 monitors, the drawing shows 3. Which one is correct?

Answer: Drawings show the requirement for each area. Monitors for Semi Private Office vary by location. PWS Paragraph 6.5.3.8 requires of three (3) monitor arms. PWS takes precedence.

70. Question: Would worksurface mount monitor arms be acceptable for the Semi Private Offices and the Typical 6’x6’ in lieu of slat wall. The slatwall mount is not available from most manufacturers due to performance/safety requirements.

Answer: Yes.

71. Question: Please provide additional information on data service panel. Is this an exterior mounted unit or integral to the panel frame & tile system?

Answer: integral to the panel system.

72. Question: Are “3 DATA/COMM RACEWAYS” needed at both locations or either one will suffice.

Answer: The RACEWAYS are required at three locations as shown on drawings, one per noted location at main wall panel base, immediately under work surface and at top of main wall panel.

73. Question: The two statements highlighted need clarification. The specification for the total height of the panel is to be 7’ or 68” + 16” =84” (the same) but there is a glass stacker above the door. The same requirement is for the semi-private offices. This would make the door only 68” high. Would you please clarify these requirements?

Answer: Glass stacker is NOT required above the door.

74. Question: Please provide a detailed list of existing workstations/demountable walls/files/printer stations/etc. to tear down and remove from the building per area.

Answer: No list is available. A take-off of furniture to be removed includes 10 existing offices with demountable walls and 157 cubical workstations as shown the demolition drawings (ID-100 and ID-101).

75. Question: We would like to request another site visit so we can bring our installation manager to put eyes on each area in order to determine the labor pricing for teardown/removal/installation of new product. We also would like to bring our electrician to verify existing electrical in the facility.

Answer: No additional site visits are scheduled due to the short timeline to award the contract before the end of the fiscal year to avoid losing the government funding.

76. Question: Instead of Slatwall on the panels and slatwall mounted monitor arms could we provide a solution with tackable panels vs. the slatwall and one clamp or grommet mounted triple monitor arm. This would support the monitors better and provide more stability for them. 3” panel systems are not able to support the weight of 3 monitors on a panel-mounted slatwall. We can provide the slatwall for light accessories with the surface mounted monitor arm if desired.

Answer: This is alternative is acceptable.

77. Question: All panel systems are not able to mount a frameless glass stacker on top of a framed glass stacker. Could we provide 2 framed glass stackers instead or one taller framed glass stacker?

Answer: Yes.

78. Question: Please confirm which ceiling tiles are to be replaced? (RFQ states Admin areas). Is this in all areas that new workstations are to be installed, only damaged ceiling tiles or ALL ceiling tiles to be replaced in each area?

Answer: ALL ceiling tiles to be replaced in each area per PWS Paragraph 6.4 and drawing sheets I-100 and I-101 for Areas A and C.

79. Question: Do you want the panel frame to have a pan/base tray to enclose the electrical and data components from the floor?

Answer: Yes.

80. Question: Should fabric tiles have a full metal frame to maintain shape and rigidity during possible future reconfiguration?

Answer: Yes.

81. Question: For ease of reconfiguration, would you like tiles to be non-designated?

Answer: Yes, the systems furniture tiles (also referred to as panels) can be non-designated. Service Wall Panels shall have built-in electrical and IT raceways.

82. Question: Do you want PVC-Free electrical components in the powered panel?

Answer: Yes. Components that meet NEMA requirements are acceptable.

83. Question: Should all frames 36” W or greater accommodate two receptacles on each side?

Answer: Yes, that would be appropriate to meet PWS and electrical code requirements.

84. Question: Please confirm for worksurfaces, do you want High-Pressure Laminate for increased durability?

Answer: Confirming high pressure laminate on work surface is required per PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.4.

85. Question: Should all worksurface have FSC Certified wood cores?

Answer: Refer to PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.4. b. Core material shall be 45lb density particle board.

86. Question: Would you like all laminate worksurfaces to have PVC-Free edgeband?

Answer: Yes, Refer to PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.4. d. Edging shall be 3 mm ABS.

87. Question: Do you want full extension drawers on all drawers so users can access the full contents of the drawer?

Answer: Yes, as required in PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.5.

88. Question: In a B/F or B/B/F pedestal, would you like a pencil tray, divider and compressor for increased functionality?

Answer: Yes, include pencil tray, divider and compressor for increased functionality in the required F/F and B/B/F pedestals per PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.5.

89. Question: What are the requirements/certifications for the contractor providing the data portion of the contract?

Answer: None, competent to successfully complete requirements.

90. Question: Is the semi-private office to be demountable walls or systems furniture?

Answer: Semi-private offices shall have Systems Furniture wall panels per PWS Paragraph 6.5.3.1. Reference answer to Question 57.

91. Question: Is the teaming room to be demountable walls or systems furniture?

Answer: Walls shall systems walls. Refer to response on Question 57.

92. Question: What is the ceiling height in each room?

Answer: Existing ceiling height is 9’-0” (108”) per PWS Paragraph 6.5.2.1.1.

93. Question: Section 6.5.5.3 Doors states-Demising wall shall be provided with 2 lockable 36” wide doors with panic hardware to comply with fire egress requirements. Doors shall be fit with signage; “Fire Exit”. Where exactly on the plan is the required? The only locations I see called out demountable only show 1 single door. Also Haworth doesn’t provide panic hardware.

Answer: Drawing Sheet I-102 shows two (2) doors in the new demountable wall with Key Note 7. Panic hardware may be any compatible brand.

94. Question: 5.6.5.5.4 Sound Insulation states-This demountable wall shall have acoustic/batt insulation over the ceiling tiles of 4’ width at each side of demising wall for sound barrier. Who is providing/installing the sound barrier in the ceiling?

Answer: All requirements in this PWS are required to be provided and installed by the awarded project contractor. The Government will not specify who the sub-contractors may be or who does specific work tasks.

95. Questions: I don’t see any hardware called out on the demountable walls outside of the panic hardware. What are the door hardware requirements for the demountable doors?

Answer: PWS Paragraph 6.5.3.9 edited to state: “Semi-Private Office Door Hardware and Keys – Provide keyed locking door lever-type handles for each door.” For Demountable wall doors between office sections, the Panic hardware is required on the exit side with door lever-type handles on the entering side.

96. Question: Is there a loading dock for the facility? If not what is the desired entry point for bringing materials and furniture into the facility?

Answer: Yes, there is a loading dock on the south east corner of the building. There is no staging or storage area within the building.

97. Question: Will a VAL submittal be required for each member of the installation team and will these need to be submitted daily or will an extended badge be provided?

Answer: Visit Authorization Letters (VAL) are required for all personnel performing on or supporting a DISA contract. VALs can be requested for the full duration of the contract.

98. Question: Will an escort be provided/required for each area of installation as the project progresses? (There will be multiple areas that require escorts concurrently.)

Answer: Yes, Security escorts will be provided as the Government deems necessary for each area as the project progresses.

99. Question: Section 6.7.2.1 Copper cabling states to provide CAT 6A cables to built-in furniture and at patch panels inside telecom room A-7. The remainder of the scope mentions says to install Cat 6 cables, Data jacks and patch panels in all areas of sections A & B. Please verify this is a typo and that there will be no CAT 6A cables being installed in the furniture locations, comm room A-7 or in any other locations in areas A & B for SIPR or NIPR.

Answer: This is not a typo. CAT 6A cabling is required to each workstation, semi-private offices and teaming rooms installed in for Room 161 and run back to the Comm Room A-7. CAT 6A cabling is also required to each workstation and semi-private office teaming room installed in for Room 114 and run back to the Comm Room 116.

100. Question: -Section 6.7.4.1 - 6.7.2.4.6 Please verify One (1) new Cat 6 copper drop refers to (2) Cat 6 copper cables as referenced in the furniture layout sheet section I-500 &I-501. Both sections each state that (2) 6 cables are to be installed in the cubicle locations and office locations in both area A & B for SIPR or NIPR.

Answer: Correct – PWS edited. Two Copper and Two Fiber for East Admin Room 161. Two Copper only in West Admin Room 114.

101. Question: Please verify the color of the network data jack that is required at the station outlets for all locations, SIPR and NIPR Answer: Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network cabling shall have blue color jacket and be plenum rated. Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network data cabling shall have red color jacket and be plenum rated.

102. Question: -Section 6.7.2.2 Fiber cabling states- To provide OM4 Red jacket plenum MM fiber cable with LC connectors to the furniture and the existing and new Fiber panels in Comm Room A-7. Please confirm the strand count of the fiber to be installed at all the SIPR and NIPR locations.

Answer: Strand count shall be four (4) for SIPR only.

103. Question: Section 6.7.2.2 / Section 6.7.4 subtask 7.4 The first section above calls for LC connectors at all furniture locations and new and existing panels inside telecom room A-7. The second section in subtask 7.4 calls for SC connections in the Closet Connector Housing (fiber Enclosures). It also states to install SC connectors at all the furniture locations in all areas. According to the furniture layout on sheet I-500 and I-501, LC connectors are the connections to be installed at the locations. Please confirm that LC OM4 Connectors are to be installed in all areas of the installation and NOT SC fiber connectors in all areas of A & B for SIPR or NIPR.

Answer: Confirming it is LC connectors for SIPR network, not SC. PWS Paragraph 6.7.4 edited.

104. Question: It is unclear and would like to confirm if the contract for this solicitation is to be bid as One Contract or Multiple Contracts for the individual trades (e.g. Furniture, Carpet/Flooring, Electrical, etc.)?

Answer: One contract is required.

105. Question: Currently, the walls are not to be painted. The gauge of the existing carpet tile is higher than what will be installed. We conclude this by the specifications on the solicitation. The new carpet tile will drop slightly. Due to this small detail, the wall base should be specified at 4 ½” in height to avoid any unsightly perimeter adhesive or unpainted walls. Please confirm preference. (If 4” is the preference, we advise consideration of a contingency for painting all perimeter walls).

Answer: Concur that wall cove base may need to be 4-1/2" to 5” in height to cover the removed wall base area. Wall painting is not included in this project as DISA cannot do construction work in our contracts and Painting is considered a construction task per the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Touch -up painting, up to 100 sq ft can be accomplished and may be necessary to repair wall surfaces that may have been damaged by the carpet and/or wall base removal, per PWS Task 3, paragraph 6.3.1.

106. Question: The stage and riser in Conference Room #106 currently has 12’ Roll/Broadloom Carpet. Opt 1: We recommend that a stair nosing matching the wall base be applied for a cleaner installation and not cut the backing to fold carpet tile (weakens carpet tile at nosing). Opt 2: The Carpet Tile specified be available in Rolls/Broadloom. Opt 3: Select a Roll/Broadloom in a different color. Please advise on preference.

Answer: Replace roll carpet with carpet tiles. Concur with Option 1 for Stage area stair nose.

107. Question: Conf. Rm.#106 currently has a border. Will you require a similar installation?

Answer: No.

108. Question: A) Quantity of floor prep should be detailed as an allowance. Standard is 30 square feet per bag, but if the adhesive is crystalized and the floors are smooth and free of cracks or dimples than the 30 square feet per bag may be excessive. B) Will demo of floors be part of the Flooring Sub’s responsibility? Please advise.

Answer: Yes, Floor preparation is required as part of the carpet replacement under PWS Paragraph 6.3.1. This is a single award contract and all tasks addressed in the PWS must be proposed to be considered for award. The Government will not specify who the sub-contractors may be or who does specific work tasks related to removal of old carpet tile and install of new carpet tile.

109. Question: Is there a requirement to change out the current lighting / fluorescent tubes to LED lighting?

Answer: No.

110. Question: What are the proposed / current locations of the communal printers / fax machines? Not shown on the drawings. Need to know for placement for Data and power cables Answer: Placement of printers is designated per Key Note 8 on Drawing sheets I-102 and I-103.

111. Question: Do you have a current existing electrical floorplan drawing?

Answer: No, unfortunately we have no existing electrical drawings.

112. Question: Are we allowed to bid for example on the carpet and furniture only or is it an all or nothing bid?

Answer: Only proposals including everything required will be considered for award.

113. Question: Do you have a floorplan drawing showing the cable tray layout for Area C?

Answer: No, we have no cable drawing for Area C.

114. Is the fiber for the SIPR 62.5m or 50m? We did not see that in the notes.

Answer: Fiber Cabling shall be 50 microns per PWS Paragraph 6.7.2.2.

115. Is all fiber going back to comm. room or to consolidation points above ceiling?

Answer: All fiber cabling shall go back to comm room A-7 for East Admin area A and 116.

116. The PWS stipulates that the Period of Performance is 6 Months. We have analyzed the tasks to include the associated review and approval times, and have determined that the project schedule will exceed the desired 6 Months. Should we consider pricing in costs to include multiple shifts (nights and weekends) in order to accelerate the schedule to try to meet the requested 6-month duration, or propose our schedule for normal business hours?

Answer: Period of Performance changed to Nine Months. All work shall be planned for duty hours, Monday - Friday. Attached is edit to PWS Paragraph 10.

117. Carpet Specification: The spec lists the Total Backing Weight as 105 (ounces). That's much too high for thebacking material only so it must be the total weight of the product, please confirm that the specification refers to face yarn weight and backing together.

Answer: Carpet weight is total weight. Carpet Spec edited

118. Your response to Question 45 states that Exit Signs are not to be moved, but are New Exit Signs Required?

Answer: Yes, 2 new Exit signs are required at doors in the Demountable wall separating the work areas I n room 161.

119. Question 15 states that photos were provided but we did not see them. Please let us know where we can receive the photos.

Asnwer: Three Electrical Panel photos attached. Electrical panels for administration areas are located in Room 166, Janitor closet. Two panels are available and are 120/208V with 20A circuits. Circuit spaces are available. Breakers will need to be installed.

120. Is there no bid bond is required for this solicitation?

Answer: this is not a construction requirement and construction NAICS and labor categories are invalid, no bid bond is required.

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