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RFP Document
| Document Section/Pg. No. |
| Question |
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Comment: Period of Performance will need to be revised based on new solicitation release date.
| DISA Response: |
| Agreed. One year from award as stated in the POW. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW Section 8, page 13. |
| SOW states: (Note to COR: A travel plug number* will be required in order for the offeror’s proposal to cover travel.) |
Question: Is the government providing a plug in number for travel or is the offeror to provide a travel number?
| DISA Response: |
| The offeror is required to provide a travel cost for the project. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW Section , Subfactor 1, |
page 56.
SOW States: In order for this subfactor to be rated Acceptable, the contractor shall submit a draft executable schedule with stated tasks for equipment installation that identifies all milestones that include start dates (draft schedule use July 1st as Day 1), … Question: What date should the offeror use for Day 1 on the project schedule?
| DISA Response: |
| As stated in the SOW, July 1st is an example date. Offeror can use a arbitrary date with identified periods to demonstrate that each task can be completed within the PoP. |
| Solicitation |
| General |
| Will DISA grant an extension (minimum 1 week) on the proposal due date based on offeror receipt of |
Q&A? Offerors have less than a week to price and pull proposals together for submission.
| DISA Response: |
| Yes. Revised proposal due date is 15-Sept. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.4.1 |
| CRAH AC-3 has little to no clearance available on |
either side. On the right side, unit AC-2 is adjacent, on the left, a BMS panel is adjacent. Installing the ATS “in close proximity” is almost impossible.
Would DISA accept installation of the ATS adjacent to panel EH-1, where there is sufficient space?
| DISA Response: |
| Question is difficult to understand. Adjacent to the AC-3 CRAH unit, the wall takes a 90 degree bend with no obstructions. This would be the preferred location for any ATS unit. The area next to panel EH-1 is reserved for another project and unavailable for use. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.4.5 |
| The scope of work states: “Purchase and install new feeder conductors from previous CRAC AC-3 circuit breaker in EH-1 in room 189 to supply new ATS in room 164.” The rest of the SOW indicates that the ATS location is to be in room 189. Please confirm that ATS location is in room 189, the same room as |
AC-3.
| DISA response: |
| Yes. The intent is to locate the new ATS in room 189. New feeders to the CRAH unit will replace the existing feeders to CRAC AC-3. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.5.1 |
| Does DISA have a preference as to which bus “A” or |
“B” within MDP-A the new breaker is installed on?
| DISA response: |
| No. Panel MDP-A is normally supported by the building “A” bus. There are two sections to panel MDP-A but both sections are supported by the same feeder. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.6.1 |
| What is the intent of the 120V shunt trip on the new breakers? Is the contractor responsible for additional wiring to enable EPO or other reasons for shunt trip? If so, please provide additional information regarding size and routing for shunt |
circuit.
| DISA Response: |
| The intent of the shunt trip signal wires is to provide future option of connecting to EPO if necessary. There is no EPO connection requirement noted in the SOW. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.6.1 |
| If the proposed 400A breaker trip unit contains a manufacturer built-in self-rest feature, is use of the |
self-test sufficient to validate the secondary injection testing requirement?
| DISA response: |
| Negative. Secondar testing can either be accomplished at the factory with supporting paperwork or in the field with the required test kit. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.6.1 |
| Dielectric breaker testing is typically reserved for |
Medium voltage and High Voltage breakers. These breakers are being installed in a 208V switchboard.
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Hawaii Solicitation
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HC102822R0040 RFP Questions August
26,
| RFP Document |
| Document Section/Pg. No. |
| Question |
Does DISA require dielectric testing on the (2) new 208V breakers?
| DISA response: |
| Testing can be performed at the factory to ensure correct breaker rating. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.6.2 |
| Please clarify the end point of the Remote Distribution Cabinet feeds. No RDCs were identified in Room 189 during the site walk. New panels mounted on the wall were already fed. Where are |
the new feeds intended to be landed in Room 189?
| DISA response: |
| The feeders are intended to feed future DISA GFE. For length of feeders, please provide quote to reach further row of IT cabinets. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.8.2 |
| As discussed above, installed breakers are low voltage and are typically not NETA tested. Does DISA require a certified NETA testing agency to perform the testing, or can contractor self-perform, |
given the simplicity of the tests required.
| DISA response: |
| Testing required for all 480 – 600V breakers. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.9.4 |
| What is the “Cold-Aisle/Hot-Aisle” facility routing |
standard? Are some conduit routing schemes prohibited?
| DISA response: |
| All routing of underfloor conduit and circuits shall be done in established hot aisles. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.9.5 |
| Larger conductors are typically not available in full color jackets. This project includes 400A feeders, that may be of a cable size larger than that where colored jackets are available. Is colored tape acceptable in lieu of full-colored jacket for larger |
wire sizes?
| DISA response: |
| All attempts shall be made for colored jackets on conductors. Colored phase tape is acceptable. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.9.8 |
| Does DISA have any projections for any pending Periods of Non-Disruption during the anticipated |
construction timeframe?
| DISA response: |
| DISA does not have any projections for any PONDs at this time. DISA is a warfighter support organization which can require a POND as real-world activities dictate. All PONDs will be communicated when announced. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW 6.11.3 |
| Please confirm that breakers, ATS, and other electrical distribution material required in this scope are not considered “equipment.” I.e., does the contractor need manufacturer certified technicians |
for this scope?
| DISA response: |
| Material supported for this scope is considered DISA equipment and thus requires certified technicians for any start up or testing as manufacturer requires. |
| Solicitation |
| SOW Section 11 |
| Please confirm that escorts are provided by the |
government at no cost to contractor. Is there a limit to number of installers per escort? If installers have a security clearance, are escorts required?
| DISA response: |
| DISA will provide escorts for all areas needing access for this project. |
| Solicitation |
| General |
| Does DISA have a preference (when an option |
exists) for overhead or underfloor conduit routing?
| DISA response: |
| Preference is always under raised floor. If in other areas of the building, conduit can be routed above false ceiling. Absolutely no exterior routing of conduit is allowed for this scope of work. |
| Solicitation |
| General |
| Does DISA have a site laydown area available for |
tools, conduit, etc.?
| DISA response: |
| There is very little room for laydown of material. The enclosed generator yard can be used for material laydown as long as access is maintained for all equipment and approved by the site facilities manager. |
| Solicitation |
| General |
| During the walk through, a set of Master As-builts, dated 6/10/21 was located in printed copy. Will DISA provide a PDF version to the winning |
contractor?
| DISA response: |
| Yes. Drawings can be provided in pdf. |
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