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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.

(not really a question) There are concerns about spacing, as there is minimal room and surely no room to fit a forklift in. Personnel will have to utilize manpower and dollys/carts.

(not really a question) There are concerns that with plans for growth, the solution may have to be redesigned at heights exceeding the bus bar.