Response_to_question_.pdf

M67400-16-T-0048 Commission Digital Electric Meters Response to questions

Q1: Will the proposer be required to supervise the installation of the meters by Govt. of Japan personnel?

or Will the installation personnel correct any installation deficiencies that may be present and discovered during the commissioning process.

A1: No. GOJ (solely) will conduct proper installation of the meters. US Government cannot install this item. And Yes, DPRI C4I will coordinate with GOJ and Facilities for any installation deficiencies.

Q2: Will any of the meters be installed in facilities which are "controlled industrial area", "scifs" or other similar types of facilities may have additional security access requirements and/or restrictions on types of test/commissioning equipment which may be needed to be brought into the facility?

A2: Yes, some facilities required escort to access GOJ exclusion zones and restricted areas in the facilities by authorized personnel.

Q3: Are any materials provided subject to any Japanese VAT or other similar tax?

A3: No

Q4: Can U.S. sourced materials be delivered onto the base "duty free"? or will the contractor be responsible for any duty?

A4:. The contractor is responsible for air shipping and any associated customs fees and delivery to the on-base warehouse.

Q5: Is programming/commissioning of the new meters limited to the meters themselves? e.g. no programming/interfaces to either the basewide UMCS/EMCS or the Navy AMI is required?

A5: Program requirement is stated in paragraph 4 of the Statement of Work. This is NAVFAC specified requirement, and deviation from that requirement must be approved by the Government.

Q6: Will any interfaces to NMCI be required during the commissioning process?

A6: No

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