Q_and_A_20_Aug_18_Updated.docx

Q&A Solicitation: M6740018Q0099 Camp Courtney DCO Battery replacement

The followings are a list of the potential offerors’ questions and the government’s response to those questions.

1. Is expectation to work below the bus bar (above the batteries)?

Answer: Yes, as any alterations above or up to that point may cause heavy additional modifications

2. The PWS states that the site batteries present -48 Vdc load at 490 Amps, while the on-site survey showed 390 Amps. The representatives wanted to ensure this was correct.

Answer: This is an additional unit in the switch room which explaines the deficit.

3. Please advise if the 20% allowance for future growth is required.

Answer: It is normal and also requested in this case that they allow 15% for growth and 15% for degradation. A total of 30% and yes, there is ample space in that room for the required ampacity.

PDC location complicates removal.

Vendor will have to plan their strategy when it comes to replacing the batteries, because a forklift will not fit due to size restrictions.

Previous performed work, contractors used hydraulic battery lifts with the assitance of manpower.

4. Question #3 asks whether 20% allowance for future growth is required. Response to Q&A question 3 states 15% plus 15% (total 30%) allowance for future growth is required. To make the requirement equal for all contractors, please provide the total ampere hour capacity required including growth and degradation.

Answer: 650 Amps.

5. Can you send me a copy of a recent inspection to look at?

Answer: No, the Government will not provide a copy of a recent inspection.

I also notice that the removed batteries are to be disposed of through the Camp Foster environmental and recycling center. Will they pick up the pallets of removed cells at Bldg. 4219, or must the contractor deliver them to their location? Am I correct to understand that the base wants to recycle the batteries and receive the money from that recycling effort?

Answer: Yes, environmental will pick up the pallets of removed cells at Courtney.

Will the base receive the new batteries, and deliver them to Bldg. 4219, or is that the responsibility of the contractor? Can you provide me with a ship to address for where the new batteries must be shipped to?

Answer: The contractor shall deliver new batteries to building 4219 for installation. Shipping address will be provided upon award.

Does the base have an on base contractor that performs normal ongoing maintenance activities? If so, can you provide a POC for that company?

Answer: There is a sustainment contract, but the support is not local and the Government will not provide a POC.

Unless there has been modifications made to the three battery strings, each had a 600 amp EEE top mount battery disconnect installed in 2008. Please advise if these are still in service, or have been replaced or removed.

Answer: The three battery strings have never been modified nor removed since 2008, and the battery disconnect is still live.

Courtney switch will be shut down when it's disconnected. Attached are pictures of it for the reference.

6. Can you please have someone take a couple pictures that will show the complete battery strings?

Also could they take a picture of the space available for the additional string or strings?

Answer: Please refer to pictures attached via email.

7. Can someone explain why these need to be replaced so soon? Did they fail a capacity test?

Answer: Government decided to replace the batteries and the batteries have not failed any capacity tests.

8 Are there any limits to the hours per day the installation crew is allowed to work?

Answer: 0730-1630

9. Is the installation crew allowed to work on weekends?

Answer: Monday-Friday