Amendment 0008 PPI Responses.pdf

4. PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY RESPONSES:

Question

Reference Question Government Response

Page Section Paragraph

Solicitation

Page 13 of

The RFP for the P-993 F-35

Sustainment Center requires all contractors performing work on the project to hold CMMC Level 2 (Self).

Currently, the vast majority of local and regional subcontractors, equipment suppliers, vendors and service providers – particularly those that qualify as SB - do not possess this certification, and estimates indicate it will take most companies 6–18 months to obtain it, with costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per vendor. This requirement is especially burdensome on the local small-business community, many of whom do not have the resources necessary to pursue certification. As a result, the mandate is severely hindering the project’s ability to meet the Government’s 40% small-business participation target.

Can the Government reduce the small-business participation target for this Opportunity from 40% to 20%?

PENDING RESPONSE

The documents provided do not appear to have analytical data for the water and soil conditions at either the

P-995 or P-993 sites in terms of contamination. is their analytical data that shows the actual constituents of concern and their concentration levels? type of contamination concentrations will affect what landfills the material can be disposed of and impact the analytical tests that will need to be performed.

Solicitation

, pages 11 and 15

On page 15 of the solicitation it states

“The minimum required small business participation (i.e. work to be performed by small business as the prime contractor and/or work to be performed by small business subcontractors) is 20%. Offerors who are not able to meet the minimum total small business participation requirement of 20% (of the total contract value) shall provide a detailed explanation why the minimum total small business participation requirement cannot be achieved.

The current CMMC Level 2 requirements for all subcontractor involvement create a barrier for the majority of local small businesses, as they have not previously encountered this requirement and do not have this certification. To obtain CMMC Level

2 certification takes approximately 8 months minimum and can be cost-prohibitive for many local small businesses, thereby eliminating them from consideration for subcontracting opportunities on this contract.

On page 11 of the solicitation the anticipated magnitude of construction for this project is identified as “over

$500,000,000”. Considering that the majority of the scope of work is dedicated to P-993, which requires the

CMMC Level 2 certification, the P-

995 facility, which does not require the CMMC Level 2 certification, would need to carry the small business participation. The P-995 facility is significantly smaller in dollar value and will not be able to carry the small business participation requirement to allow Prime contractors to meet the

20% goal. Please revise the small business target goal to a more realistic

10%.

Solicitation

, page 51

On page 51 of the solicitation, paragraph (d) CMMC unique identifiers, states "The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation." However, there are no instructions in the submission requirements for where to include this information. Please confirm where this information is to be provided - in our Price Proposal Volume or Non-

Price Proposal volume?

225 C-002

Will Land Use Control Plans be required for work with-in the projects

LOD? Existing studies appear to place the project adjacent to, or possibly w/in OU1.

A Land Use Control will be required for the project.

Contractor shall coordinate with MCAS Cherry Point for submittal requirements.

01 57

19.01 20

01 57 19.0 20 - 1.1.1.1.5 notes to refer to 01 14 for permitting requirements when excavating into a groundwater table in a Land Use Control (LUC) area. 01 14 00 does not reference LUC requirement. Please confirm a LUC plan is not required, as this can take extensive approval time and impact schedule. Please remove this reference if there is not Operable Unio or Land

Use Control Plan.

A Land Use Control will be required for the project.

Contractor shall coordinate with MCAS Cherry Point for submittal requirements.

321 00 21 00

Factor 6, Small Business Utilization and Participation paragraph (i.)

Submittal Requirements reads that for

Historic Small Business Utilization, Offerors are to submit the required information for three projects of their choice. Please confirm that projects shown can be in progress but have completed ISRs which demonstrate the projects current SB utilization and projected SB utilization.

Is this project subject to AIS OR

BABA requirements?

PENDING RESPONSE

Is this project exempt from state or local taxes?

DWG

EA001

FOR P-993

PROJECT

REFERENCING PROJECT P-993.

GENERAL NOTE 13 STATES THE

EXISTING ALCMS SYSTEM WAS

DOCUMENTED AS

MANUFACTURED BY EDGECOM

SYSTEMS.

EDGECOM/SPAWARS/NIWC DOES

NOT MANUFACTURE NOR

SUPPORT NAVY MARINE CORP.

ALCMS ANYMORE. PLEASE

CONFIRM THERE ARE SPARE

CONTACTORS IN THE EXISTING

EDGECOM ALCMS.

REVISED RESPONSE:

It is confirmed that there are spare contactors available in the existing ALCMS controller.

349 1 SF1442

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REQUIRE

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DESCRIB

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**THIS

Many Department of Defense solicitations that require CMMC Level

2 for award are being revised to allow contractors who do not yet meet this requirement to access restricted documents, provided they can confirm a BASIC Confidence Level in SPRS and that this status is accurately reflected in the system.

We respectfully request that this same consideration be applied to this project. This approach does not

SOLICITA

TION

INCLUDE

S CMMC

LEVEL 1

(SELF)

(P993)

AND

CMMC

LEVEL 2

(SELF)

(P995)

REQUIRE

MENTS IN

ACCORD

ANCE

WITH

DFARS

252.204-

7025 AND

252.204-

7021** diminish the requirement for CMMC

Level 2 at the time of award and may also encourage participation from small businesses that are actively seeking to engage, as evidenced by several currently unanswered PPIs.

EXAMPLE text from five USACE solicitations:

2. Procedure to Obtain Restricted

Solicitation Documents

This solicitation or its attachments contain Federal Contract Information

(FCI) or Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI). Contractors requesting access to the FCI/CUI portions of the solicitation must have an active System for Award

Management (SAM) Registration and a current BASIC confidence level in the Supplier Performance Risk System

(SPRS) in order to receive access to the documents.

Step 1: Ensure your firm has an active

SAM Registration.

Step 2: Ensure your firm has a current

BASIC confidence level assessment posted in SPRS in accordance with

DFARS clause 252.240-7997 and

NIST SP 800-171.

Step 3: Request access to the restricted attachments by email to the following point of contacts with your company's information:

To: Adam Brooks and Bjorn Hale

Email:

adam.m.brooks@usace.army.mil and bjorn.t.hale@usace.army.mil

Subject: SPRS Verification for [Insert

Solicitation Number or Project Name]

Body of Email: Include your company's CAGE Code and Unique

Entity Identifier (UEI). Confirm that your firm has BASIC Confidence level in SPRS and this is accurately posted in SPRS.

Step 4: Upon Government confirmation of your SAM registration and SPRS Basic confidence level, access will be granted within PIEE.

3. Mandatory CMMC Requirement for Award

This solicitation requires the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) information system to process, store, or transmit Federal Contract

Information (FCI) or Controlled

Unclassified Information (CUI), and requires the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) to comply with

CMMC requirements.

Reference: sheets 36-40 and 51 & 52.

In the Key Notes section on those sheets they call out 8 different joint types all assigned a number 1-8. Joints

2 & 7 are indistinguishable in parts of the drawings on those sheets. For

P995 Composite Repair Facility, can you provide a revised jointing plan with a unique line type for each joint listed on the Key Notes? Joints 2 & 7 have the same line type in drawings

CS103-CS109.

Alternative jointing plans for hangars and paint booths will be considered during construction administration.

Note that UFC 4-211-01 has requirements for jointing in these slabs. Contractor supplied jointing plan for support areas is already expected per Key Note 5 on

SF128 and similar pages.

Base bid on jointing layout on drawings.

Can the contractor design and submit their own jointing plan?

Alternative jointing plans for hangars and paint booths will be considered during construction administration.

Note that UFC 4-211-01 has requirements for jointing in these slabs. Contractor supplied jointing plan for support areas is already expected per Key Note 5 on

SF128 and similar pages.

Base bid on jointing layout on drawings.

CU-700

CU-701

33 32 16

Can the Engineer provide a static head value for these pumps?

Varies between 9 ft and 13 ft

CU-700

CU-701

33 32 16

Amendment 005, Government response to question indicates larger motors (30 HP) for future build out.

Please provide future flow and head conditions (including static head if different) for the build-out conditions.

This project: Flow = 380 gpm, TDH = 42 ft, Power = 3 Ph, 460V, 7.5 HP

Future buildout: Flow = ~750 gpm, TDH = ~120 ft, Power =

3 Ph, 460V, ~30 HP

CU-700

CU-701

33 32 16

Amendment 005, Government response to question indicates larger motors (30 HP) for future build out.

Should the pump control panel for this contract have components sized for the future/larger pumps, i.e. breakers, starters, RVSS soft starters, etc., rated for the future/larger pumps, or should space be provided in the enclosure to retrofit in the future?

Pump control panel electrical components should be sized for the 7.5 HP pumps with space provided in enclosure to retrofit in the future. Future build out information is provided to justify transformer, generator, and

ATS which affect future retrofit costs.

CU-700

CU-701

33 32 16

Drawing CU-701, Pump Station Note

No. 4 indicates that a hydrostatic pressure control system may be used for lift stations that exceed 15' deep in lieu of float controls. See specifications. Paragraph 2.4.3 of

Section 33 32 16 lists both floats and a

Either float level control or transducer control with float back-up.

submersible pressure type level sensor. Please clarify the type of level control that is to be utilized for this pump station, i.e. float level control, transducer level control, or transducer control with float back-up.

S-002, SB120-

SB143

31 62

13.20

Do the building foundation concrete piles also require corrosion inhibitor

(CNI) and silica fume, as specified for the bridge concrete piles?

Building foundation concrete piles are not required to have corrosion inhibitor or silica fume.

357 CSP

Is the CSP issued with the ECI Phase

RFP as Attachment H still current or will a REV CSP be issued via

Amendment? If a REV is forthcoming, please annotate the changes made.

A revised CSP is provided in

Amendment 006. The changes have not been annotated.

358 CSP

Can the Government provide a full/complete list of the materials that will be considered “secure” materials.

All metal studs, gypsum board, ceiling tiles, floor finish, RF shielding materials and accessories, doors, door frames, door hardware, mechanical ductwork, mechanical units, plumbing, light fixtures, wiring conduit, and all associated materials that are ultimately to be located in the secure areas

359 P-995 23 64 26

Please clarify which of the five hydronic systems, this revised specification section 23 64 26, 2.2.1, refers to. Chilled Beam Water, Primary Heating Hot Water, Secondary Heating Hot Water, Primary Chilled Water, Secondary

Chilled Water?

Revise section 23 64 26 title to

CHILLED WATER PIPING

SYSTEMS. It is intended to apply to all chilled water piping.

360 P-995 23 21 13

Specification section 23 21 13 also refers to the Hot Water Heating pipe but has different requirements. Please confirm which spec. section takes precedence.

Reference spec section 23 21

13.00 20 for Hot Water

Heating Piping for P995.

361 P-995 23 05 15

Please confirm if copper type L is acceptable from 1/2" to 2" and steel for 2-1/2" and larger, per specification sections; 23 05 15 and 23 21 13 for the chilled water and the heating hot water piping.

DOR verifies this is acceptable.

362 P-995 41 34 23

23 81 00 2.8(n)

Specification Section 41 34 23 – Paint

Spray Booth, Paragraph 2.8(n) references Section 23 81 00 –

Decentralized Unitary HVAC

Equipment for additional requirements related to the Make-Up Air Units

(MAUs). Upon review of Section 23

81 00, there does not appear to be any specific reference, criteria, or detailed

1. Specification section 41 34

23 paragraph 2.8 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING MAKE-UP

AIR UNITS, item (n) states:

"Refer to specification Section

23 81 00 DECENTRALIZED

UNITARY HVAC

EQUIPMENT."

requirements applicable to the paint booth MAUs described in Section 41

34 23.

Please clarify the intent of this reference and confirm the following:

1.) Whether Section 23 81 00 is intended to apply to the paint booth

MAUs

2.) If so, identify the specific paragraphs or requirements within

Section 23 81 00 that govern the

MAUs

3.) If not applicable, confirm that the

MAU design and performance requirements shall be based solely on

Section 41 34 23

2. Updated 23 81 00 spec has been provided.

3. NOT confirmed- see above.

363 P-995 41 34 23 -

Drawings A-701, A-702, and A-703 indicate that the paint and sanding booths are to be provided as a delegated design, turnkey system by the booth manufacturer, including structural components, mechanical systems, ductwork, platforms, cranes, utilities, and associated equipment.

However, Specification Section 41 34

23 – Paint Spray Booths does not clearly define:

•The delegated design requirements, or

•The expected design deliverables and submission process associated with this scope

Additionally, the drawings note that the booth manufacturer is responsible for coordination across multiple disciplines (structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, etc.), but no corresponding requirements are identified within the specification for:

•Professional Engineer (PE) design responsibility

•Design phase submittals or review milestones

•Required level of design documentation

Please clarify the delegated design expectations for the paint booth systems, including the following:

1.) Delegated Design Responsibility

Confirm that the booth manufacturer is responsible for a multi-discipline delegated design, including but not

1. Specification section 41 34

23 paragraph 1.3 SUMMARY describes work required to provide a turnkey product.

Drawings and technical specifications identify primary system components and describe basic functions and characteristics. Furnish appurtenant equipment items, secondary components, connections, distribution, electronics and accessories to support conventional system operations. Account for supplementary items, functional coordination and mounting options that optimize use, operation and performance, and furnish these refinements to complement the design conditions scheduled.

Design responsibility for the comprehensive assembly is delegated to the KTR.

2. For each discipline required to produce a comprehensive delegated design product to meet drawing and specification requirements, provide appropriately sealed documents by licensed professionals.

3. Design deliverables are in the form of a single, complete shop drawing / product submittal that demonstrates compliance with all requirements expressed in limited to: Structural (booth enclosure, platforms, support systems), Mechanical (MAUs, exhaust, ductwork, filtration), Electrical

(equipment, panels, internal wiring), Controls (PLC, monitoring systems, BAS interface)

2.) Professional Engineer (PE)

Requirements

Confirm whether the delegated design must be: Prepared and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer(s), If so, identify required disciplines for sealing (e.g., structural, mechanical, electrical), 3.) Design Deliverables and Phasing

Identify whether the delegated design is required to follow standard design submission milestones, such as:

Design Development (DD), Pre-Final

/ 65%, Final / 95%, Issued for

Construction (IFC)

4.) Submittal Requirements

Clarify the required content and format of delegated design submittals, including: Calculations (structural, ventilation, hazard analysis, etc.), Drawings (plans, sections, details, coordination drawings), Equipment layouts and connection diagrams, Coordination with building systems

5.) Specification vs Drawing

Alignment

Confirm that the delegated design requirements indicated on the drawings shall govern in the absence of explicit requirements within

Section 41 34 23 or provide direction on which document takes precedence.

drawings and specifications.

See also specification section

41 34 23 paragraph 1.8

SUBMITTALS.

4. Shop drawing / product submittal must demonstrate compliance with all requirements expressed in drawings and specifications, including all supporting material (calculations, drawings, etc.) required to demonstrate compliance. See also specification section 41

34 23 paragraph 1.8

SUBMITTALS.

5. Delegated design must demonstrate compliance with all requirements expressed in drawings and specifications.

Drawings A-701 through A-

703 indicate, but are not limited to, overall size & layout, spatial organization, clearances to other building elements, and general configurations, etc.; drawings of other disciplines indicate utilities extended to each booth location and their termination points for connection to booths, etc.

Specifications include, but are not limited to, descriptions of performance and usage requirements and criteria for modes of operation, exhaust & ventilation, environmental design conditions, filtration requirements, control systems, fall protection, lighting, etc.

Note also that specification section 41 22 14 includes specific requirements for overhead cranes in booths where designated, which must be included in the overall delegated design.

364 P-995 42 15 00 3.2.1

Section 42 15 00 requires the

Contractor to prepare a delegated design for industrial oven assemblies, including composite curing autoclaves and curing ovens. The specification further indicates that equipment, associated layouts, routing, and supporting systems (including cooling

1. Per delegated design requirements described in specifications and drawings, KTR is responsible to provide and coordinate all that is required for a complete and operational installation of identified items, including systems and exhaust systems) are dependent upon the selected autoclave manufacturer’s design. Additionally, certain systems are shown for coordination purposes only, with final configurations to be determined through the delegated design process.

Given that key system requirements— including cooling system configuration, routing, exhaust systems, and supporting infrastructure—are contingent upon the manufacturer’s delegated design, the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility and associated deliverable requirements is not clearly defined.

Please clarify the following:

1.) Confirm that the final design and configuration of cooling systems, exhaust systems, and associated infrastructure are to be determined as part of the Contractor’s delegated design based on the selected manufacturer

2.) Confirm that any deviations, refinements, or additional requirements identified through the delegated design process that differ from the basis-of-design shown in the contract documents will be considered a change to the contract and subject to equitable adjustment

3.) Clarify the extent to which the

Contractor is responsible for designing and providing independent cooling systems for the in-scope autoclaves, separate from any systems shown for future equipment

4.) Identify the expected design deliverables for the delegated design

(e.g., calculations, drawings, specifications, and level of development such as preliminary, final, IFC, etc.)

5.) Confirm whether the delegated design is required to be performed under the supervision of a licensed

Professional Engineer, and if so, identify required disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural)

6.) Clarify the extent of responsibility for supporting systems, including but division of responsibilities between equipment supply, utility, etc. and installation subcontractors.

2. NOT confirmed. See delegated design requirements described in specifications and drawings- KTR is responsible to provide and coordinate all that is required for a complete and operational installation of identified items.

3. See delegated design requirements described in specifications and drawings-

KTR is responsible to provide and coordinate all that is required for a complete and

4. Design deliverables are in the form of a single, complete shop drawing / product submittal that demonstrates compliance with all requirements expressed in drawings and specifications.

See also specification section

42 15 00 paragraph 1.3

SUBMITTALS.

5. For each discipline required to produce a comprehensive delegated design product to meet drawing and specification requirements, provide appropriately sealed documents by licensed professionals.

6. See delegated design specifications and drawings-

KTR is responsible to provide and coordinate all that is required for a complete and

7. See delegated design specifications and drawings-

KTR is responsible to provide not limited to electrical distribution, controls integration, and utility systems (LN₂, vacuum, cooling water, exhaust), and whether these are to be fully designed and included as part of the delegated design

7.) Define the required level of coordination with building systems and other trades, including responsibility for interface design and connection details

8.) Identify any specific code compliance documentation or certification requirements (e.g., ASME pressure vessel certification, NFPA, UL, SAE AMS 2750 compliance) required as part of the delegated design and submittal process and coordinate all that is required for a complete and

8. Bid as specified.

365 P-995 I-606 -

Drawing I606 identifies utility connection requirements including

“DAT – Data Connection Required” and “EGC – Grounding” associated with equipment tags x6, x7, x20, and

CO-1. However, the contract documents do not appear to clearly define these requirements or provide sufficient detail regarding their scope, configuration, or connection criteria.

1.) Define the intent and requirements for “DAT – Data Connection

Required”, including the system being connected to (e.g., BAS, network, standalone system), and provide applicable specifications or drawing references

2.) Clarify the requirements for “EGC

– Grounding”, including grounding method, conductor sizing, routing, and connection points

3.) Identify where these requirements are fully defined within the contract documents, including any applicable specifications, details, or diagrams

1. Data connections are provided at each equipment location on sheets T-101 through T-106.

2. Grounding for this equipment will be provided via the grounding conductor in the electrical disconnect. Basis of design equipment did not include notation for additional dedicated grounding.

3. See above.

366 P-995 42 15 00 3.8, CO-1

Per responses to prior inquiries

(including PPI 39) and the Revised

Price Proposal Form, certain equipment (e.g., x6, x7, x20) has been identified with specific make and model information for coordination purposes on drawing I-606. However, similar information has not been provided for the Composite Curing

Oven (CO-1).

Items X6, X7 & X20 are included in CLIN item 0024

Option 22 Collateral

Equipment as identified on drawing sheets I-111 through

I-117, and as such those items include information as to the basis of design make and model. The composite curing oven CO-1 illustrated in room

AUTOCLAVES 130 is

Please provide the applicable make and model or identify where this information is defined within the contract documents. Note, it is understood that equipment details have been provided in §42 15 00, however no specificity has been provide on the Make and Model as the x6,x7 and x20 ovens have been.

included in CLIN item 0023

Option 21 and is specified using non-proprietary language under section 42 15

00 INDUSTRIAL OVENS- no specific basis of design make/model is provided.

367 P-995 MH110 -

Drawing MH110, Plan Note 1 states that the Contractor is to “provide oven with all required associated equipment for operation” and coordinate with the oven manufacturer to provide all required connections, further noting that equipment, layouts, and routing are subject to change based on the oven delegated design.

However, per the Price Proposal Form

(CLIN0023, OPTION 21), the

Composite Curing Oven (CO-1) is identified as Collateral Equipment, which typically implies that the

Government establishes the basis of design (e.g., make/model and associated utility requirements) to ensure a consistent bidding basis.

As currently presented, the contract documents do not clearly define the required utility connections or system demands (e.g., electrical, exhaust, cooling, vacuum, data), and instead appear to defer these requirements to the Contractor’s interpretation based on delegated design. This creates variability in assumptions between offerors.

1.) Confirm whether the Government will provide a basis-of-design manufacturer and model for CO-1 to establish a consistent bidding baseline

2.) Confirm whether the Government will define the required utility connection requirements and system demands for CO-1, or if these are to be developed entirely by the

Contractor as part of delegated design

3.) Clarify the intended allocation of responsibility between the Designer of

Record (DOR/EOR) and the

Contractor for defining utility requirements and system interfaces

1. The composite curing oven

CO-1 illustrated in room

AUTOCLAVES 130 is included in CLIN item 0023

Option 21 and is specified using non-proprietary language under section 42 15

00 INDUSTRIAL OVENS- no specific basis of design make/model is provided.

2. Per contract documents, the curing oven must be designed to be standalone from utilities serving building system. Any exhaust, cooling, vacuum, compressed air required (as determined by end user or oven mfg) must be provided by the oven manufacturer as standalone systems and is included in the delegated design.

3. Prepare delegated design as specified.

4. NOT confirmed. Bid as specified.

4.) Confirm that if final utility requirements and associated infrastructure differ from those reasonably inferable from the contract documents, such differences will be treated as a change to the contract and subject to equitable adjustment

368 P-995 I-606 -

CLIN 0023 and CLIN 0024 indicate that the Composite Curing Oven and associated Collateral Equipment are to be provided “complete in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but excluding work provided in another Priced Line Item.” However, the contract documents do not clearly define the extent of work included versus excluded under these CLINs.

Additionally, Drawing I606 identifies multiple utility connections (e.g., data, grounding, and other systems), but it is unclear whether these utilities and associated infrastructure are included within the Government Estimated

Price for the equipment or are to be provided under separate CLINs.

1.) Define the scope included within the Government Estimated Price for

CLIN 0023 and CLIN 0024 (e.g., equipment only vs. equipment plus ancillary systems)

2.) Identify the specific scope that is intended to be excluded under the note

“excluding work provided in another

Priced Line Item,” including reference to the applicable CLIN(s) where such work is carried

3.) Confirm whether utility connections and supporting infrastructure (as identified on

Drawing I606, including but not limited to data connections, grounding, power, exhaust, cooling, and other utilities) are included within these CLINs or are to be provided by others

4.) Provide clarification on the division of responsibility between equipment supply and installation/utility connection scope to ensure a consistent basis of bid

5.) Confirm whether transportation, offloading, and rigging associated with delivery and placement of the

1. Bid as specified.

2. Bid as specified.

3. Utility connections (ground, power, exhaust, data) are provided in the contract drawings. Data outlets are shown in the required equipment locations. Power

(with ground wire) is indicated at electrical disconnect or location of connection to equipment integrated disconnect. Routing for exhaust is shown for intent, actual routing and ductwork sizing is to be determined by equipment provider.

4. KTR is responsible to coordinate all that is required to provide a complete and operational installation of identified equipment provided under CLINs, including division of responsibilities between equipment supply, utility, etc. and installation subcontractors. Drawings indicate utilities supplied under base bid conditions in preparation for equipment.

5. Transportation, offloading, and rigging associated with delivery and placement of the equipment are included within these CLIN items - confirmed.

equipment are included within these

CLINs, or if these activities are to be provided under separate CLINs/by others and identify where such costs are to be carried in the contract.

369 P-995 E616 -

Drawing E616 indicates that equipment (X6, X7, X20, CO-1) includes an integral control cabinet with an internal disconnecting means per NEC, and further notes that electrical characteristics (e.g., kVA, amperage, breaker size) are estimated based on similar equipment, with final values to be provided by the equipment manufacturer and coordinated accordingly.

Given that this equipment is identified as Collateral Equipment, and recognizing that final equipment selection through the Best Value

Determination (BVD) process may result in a manufacturer and model differing from the basis-of-design assumptions, there is potential for variation in required electrical and other utility characteristics from those indicated in the contract documents.

Additionally, utility connection requirements (including but not limited to electrical, data, grounding, cooling, exhaust, vacuum, and other systems) appear to be based on preliminary or estimated design information and may vary depending on the selected manufacturer’s final

1.) Confirm that the electrical characteristics and utility connection requirements shown in the contract documents are preliminary estimates, and that final requirements will be based on the selected manufacturer’s design

2.) Confirm that any differences between the contract document assumptions and the final manufacturer-provided requirements, including but not limited to electrical loads, breaker sizing, and all associated utility connections (data, grounding, cooling, exhaust, vacuum, etc.), will be considered a change to

1. It is correct that the electrical and utility connections for this specialty equipment is based on preliminary estimates of similar equipment.

2. Final connection to all project equipment and specialty equipment including breaker sizes, wiring/conduit sizes, ductwork sizes etc. are the responsibility of the contractor and should not be considered a change to the contract.

3. The above would also apply to all utility connections to equipment provided by the contractor.

the contract and subject to equitable adjustment

3.) Confirm that this approach applies to all utility systems, not solely electrical, and that coordination of revised requirements will be addressed following equipment selection

370 P-995 42 15 00 -

Drawing I606 identifies utility connections for equipment tags X6, X7, and X20, including CAC

(Compressed Air) and VAC (Vacuum).

However, a review of the plumbing drawings (P601 through P710) does not indicate any clearly defined routing, connection points, or system provisions for these utilities to serve the identified equipment.

Additionally, as this equipment is identified as Collateral Equipment, the contract documents should establish a consistent and defined basis for utility connections to ensure coordination and a uniform bidding approach. The current documents appear to defer these requirements to the Contractor and/or equipment manufacturer without sufficient definition in the

1.) Identify where the required compressed air (CAC) and vacuum

(VAC) systems are defined within the contract documents, including routing, connection points, and system capacities

2.) Confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for designing and providing these utility systems as part of the scope, or if they are to be provided under separate design or

CLINs

3.) Clarify the expected connection requirements and performance criteria

(e.g., pressure, flow, capacity) for

CAC and VAC systems serving this equipment

4.) Confirm that, given the designation of this equipment as Collateral

Equipment, the Government will provide sufficient definition of required utilities to establish a consistent basis of bid, and that these requirements are not intended to be

1. CAC piping and drop locations are shown on

Plumbing sheets P-115 through P-121.

2. Piping utilities, including drops and associated details as indicated on Plumbing drawings are provided as part of the base bid.

3. The CA requirements for the X6, X7 and X20 ovens are

35 cfm @ 90 psi (X6/X7) and

20 cfm @ 90 psi (X20).

Drops are provided in those areas to serve them. The vacuum systems are standalone and provided with the chosen oven by the manufacturer.

4. The base bid condition includes provision of required utilities for each item, to each item’s location, based on the collateral equipment manufacturer’s specifications for each item. It is the KTR’s responsibility to provide required connections between utilities (CAC piping, etc.) and collateral equipment items, based on specific manufacturer’s specifications having been provided for collateral equipment.

fully developed through Contractor interpretation or delegated design

371 P-995 42 15 00

Compresse d Air and

Vacuum

Drawings

Drawing P-118 identifies plumbing utility drops, including HPV, LPV, CA, and N, located near the autoclave doors/openings. From review of the drawings, the Compressed Air (CA) and Nitrogen (N) systems appear to be explicitly associated with the autoclaves. Additionally, the Low

Pressure Vacuum (LPV) and

Compressed Air (CA) piping are identified with “conduit type hookup” and “hose reel” connections, respectively.

1.) Confirm whether the utility drops identified on Drawing P-118 are intended to serve the autoclaves.

2.) Confirm that the current RFP design has accounted for the required capacities, sizes, pressures, flows, and connection requirements necessary to support the autoclaves.

3.) Confirm that if the delegated design process identifies that the RFP-provided utility systems do not have the required capacity, sizing, or configuration to support the selected autoclave manufacturer’s requirements, the resulting revisions will be considered a change to the contract and subject to equitable adjustment.

1. Confirmed.

2. Sheet P-118 includes the autoclave load requirements for CA and N. LPV and HPV drops are located near this equipment as requested by the user groups. Vacuum systems for the autoclaves are provided as an option offered by the manufacturer.

3. NOT confirmed. Per delegated design requirements described in specifications and drawings, KTR is responsible to provide and coordinate all that is required for a complete and operational installation of identified items, including division of responsibilities between equipment supply, utility, etc. and installation subcontractors.

372 P-993 Are Butyl Joint manholes allowed?

Gaskets for joints between manhole sections shall conform to ASTM C443.

Resilient connectors conforming to ASTM C923 or

ASTM C990 can be used for joints between manhole and pipes. See Specification

Section 33 30 00 Part 2.2.7. &

2.2.8. and Section 33 40 00

Part 2.2.1.

373 P-993 Will manhole steps need to be zinc coated steel reinforced?

Yes, see Specification Section

33 30 00 Part 2.2.11.

374 P-993

Will manholes greater than 12 feet deep require a galvanized manhole ladder?

Specification Section 33 30 00

Part 2.2.12. to be amended from "12 ft" to "20 ft".

CU127,

CT508

On plan sheet CU127, manholes SS29 and SS30 are denoted as "WET

CHECK" manholes. Plan sheet

CT508 states that the contractor will provide the design of these manholes

The procurement approach for

Detail A1 on Sheet CT508 standard practice for other

DOD airfield projects.

Incorporate time and costs for for approval. precast suppliers are hesitant to quote these manholes due to the unforeseen cost of obtaining design approvals. please provide a standard design for bidding purposes for suppliers to base budgets on.

four rounds of submittal comments.

CT508,

CU127

On plan sheet CT508, Note 2.2 states that precast structures for unpaved shoulder areas (from Taxiway and apron edges out 50 feet, from Towway edge out 25 feet) will require design. On plan sheet CU127, OWS-

03 is approximately 35 feet off the edge of the runway. The utility plans do not denote whether the runways are taxiway or towway. Are there any precast structures other than SS29 and

SS30 that require a design submittal by the contractor to meet the load requirements as shown on plan sheet

CT508?

Wet Check area is towway, therefore OWS-03 does not need to meet the load requirements shown on

CT508. Please note that stormwater structure ST54 is required to meet load requirements per Sheet CG126

Keynote 8. For structures

SS29 and SS30 see response to Comment 375.

CT508,

CU702,

spec 33

30 00

On plan sheet CU127, utility keynote

2 states that OWS-03 will be constructed by detail A1/CU702 and specification 33 30 00 Section

2.2.13. The specifications call for an

oil level alarm and leak detection system, duplex submersible waste pump and controls, and alarm/control panel. Detail A1/CU702 shows an oil retaining baffle and flow diffuser baffle. Please clarify by adding specified components to detail.

Detail A1 on Sheet CU702 and

Specification Section 33 30 00

Section 2.2.13. to be reconciled via addendum.

378 CU127

On plan sheet CU127, utility keynote

3 states that the actuator switch for the

8" post indicator valve be mounted on the control panel for OWS-03. Please provide a site plan for this control panel and a detail of the panel.

Requested site plan to be added to Sheet CU 127 and control panel detail to be added via addendum.

379 P-993

If required, What are the coating requirements for sewer manholes and structures?

Sewer manholes do not have coating requirement. Wetwell structure to be lined with

Raven 405 epoxy or equal.

380 33 11 00

Please provide clarification on ductile iron pipe requirements as spec section

33 11 00 appears to suggest multiple restraints. Should contractors use factory restrained pipe, wedge restraints, or bell restraints and thrust blocks?

The three specified restraint types are acceptable. It is recommended that factory restrained pipe and/or wedge restraints be used to the extent possible due to the available working space around existing utilities. Restrained joint lengths should match Detail

C4 on Sheet C-522. Thrust blocks should match Detail C1 on Sheet C-525. Restrained joint locations shall be installed for fittings and appurtenances shown and any fittings installed by the contractor due to field conditions.

Are the sanitary sewer, force main, or industrial ductile iron piping required to have 401 lining or any internal coatings?

AWWA C104/A21.4 epoxy-motar lining (e.g. P-401) per

Specification 33 30 00 Part

2.2.1.1.1.

32 11 23

NCDOT

Please confirm that backfill requirements for Potable water, Fire water, Force Mains, Gravity Sewers, and industrial waste is to follow standard NCDOT specifications.

The NAVFAC ABC specifications do not exactly line up with the NCDOT specifications for this project. Will

NAVFAC allow for the use of

NCDOT ABC on these projects? Also, is it the intent of

NAVFAC to require the use of granite

ABC materials?

Beneath airfield pavement all

ABC backfill must meet

NAVFAC / UFGS

specifications. In other areas

NCDOT is specified for backfill based on the assumption local suppliers are likely to maintain NCDOT certifications. Granite is not referenced in Specification 32

11 23.

383 P-993 26 31 00

Photovoltaic specification 263100 -

Specs called for 3600 Pa on the rear/wind. This exact requirement is extremely rare for current 144-cell /

156-cell high-efficiency N-type

TOPCon bifacial modules. The industry-standard rating for these modules is 2400 Pa rear / 5400 Pa front, which is the value provided on virtually all modern bifacial dual-glass modules. Would the Government consider reducing to the standard wind ratings for industry?

More clarification needed on

3600 Pa requirement.

Specification does not state

3600 Pa requirements but the minimum design requirements in accordance with ASCE 7-22 does need to be followed per the specifications.

384 P-993 I-601

Rooms 105-107 and 110-113 call for

PNT-4 on the Finish Schedule, Sheet

I-601, yet they show an RCP hatch on the Reflected Ceiling Plan, Sheet A-

113. Under the RCP General Notes, Note 3 states: “Provide wet area acoustical tile ceiling system at toilets, janitor closets, and similar high humidity spaces.” Please clarify if these rooms will receive ACT; and, if so, please state which materials are desired, as no such materials as described in Note 3 are found on the

Finish Legend.

Please confirm if this comment is intended for P-

993. None of the referenced information aligns with the P-

993 drawing set.

385 P-993

Please confirm that materials for ACT-

1 are Fine Fissured Beveled Tegular

Ceiling Tiles paired with Armstrong’s

Interlude XL HRC, and that materials for ACT-2 are Clean Room FL tiles paired with Armstrongs Co-Extruded

Clean Room tile. These are premium

Please confirm if this comment is intended for P-

993. The finish schedule in P-

993 drawing set lists all ceiling material types and the locations for each can be materials that will drive the price up.

It has been our experience with military jobs that materials such as these are stated, yet more standard materials are desired instead.

found in the room finish schedule and the RCPs.

386 P-993 41 34 23

The Contract Documents do not clearly define whether the building’s chilled water system is intended to support the paint booth Make-Up Air

Units (MAUs), or if the Paint Booth

Contractor (PBC) is required to provide an independent chilled water system as part of the delegated design.

Review of the MEP drawings indicates that several utilities have been identified and coordinated for the paint booths (e.g., non-potable water, breathing air, compressed air, vacuum, nitrogen). However, there does not appear to be clear identification of infrastructure supporting MAU cooling requirements (e.g., chilled water distribution or dedicated cooling systems).

Chilled Water Source

1.) Confirm whether: a.)The building chilled water system is intended to serve the paint booth MAUs, or, b.)

The PBC is responsible for providing a standalone cooling system (e.g., packaged chiller or equivalent)

2.) Electrical Infrastructure (if standalone system required):

If an independent cooling system is required, confirm: a.) Whether electrical capacity has been allocated within the base building systems to support such equipment, b.) Or if the expectation is that power will be derived from the paint booth electrical panel provided by the PBC

3.) Basis of Design: Confirm that bidders may base their proposals on the RFP-provided utilities and infrastructure, and that any additional requirements identified through delegated design will be addressed as a contract modification

Plumbing sheets show utilities for use within the paint booths. The paint booth

HVAC equipment shall be standalone and shall not be fed from base building hydronic systems.

387 P-993 41 34 23

Concrete equipment pads are shown exterior to the building in proximity to the paint booths on drawings M-101, M-102, MH123, MH124, MP123, and

MP124. These pads appear to be

Intent of the pads is to support the industrial vacuum system.

a. For the structural slab-on-grade, refer to detail B1/S-501 for Pads VS-02 thru 09: See graphically depicted; however, no specific call-outs, equipment identification, or design criteria are provided.

It is assumed these pads are intended to support paint booth-related equipment (e.g., MAUs, exhaust systems, dust collectors); however, this is not explicitly defined in the

Contract Documents.

1.) Intent of Pads: Confirm whether the depicted pads are intended to support paint booth systems and associated equipment as part of the delegated design.

2.) Design Responsibility

Confirm responsibility for:

a.) Structural design of pads

(including loading requirements), b.) Coordination with delegated design equipment layouts

3.) Ancillary Site Requirements

Clarify whether the scope includes associated site elements, including but not limited to:

a.) Bollards for equipment protection, b.) Screening walls or architectural enclosures, c.) Access and maintenance clearances, d.) Drainage considerations

4.) Basis of Bid: Confirm that bidders may base their proposals on the information shown in the Contract

Documents, and that any modifications required to accommodate final delegated design equipment will be treated as a changed condition keynote on PP series sheets on pads regarding pad design and detail B1/S-501. Equipment exceeding 5,000lbs must have a minimum 8-inch-high pad, all others must be minimum 6-inch high pad. Extend pad minimum 6-inch beyond equipment on all sides. b.

Contractor is responsible for coordinating the pad layout with the industrial vacuum system submittals and vendor specific requirements.

a. No bollards b. No screen walls or enclosures. c.

Equipment has been laid out in accordance with basis of design manufacturer's clearance requirements. d.

Slope structural slab-on-grade as required for drainage away from buildings, water will run off pad to nearby storm.

No. sizing, quantities and requirements to be coordinated with contractor proposed solution.

388 P-993

ICD/ICS

Please confirm that the drawings and specifications provided have been developed to include all the requirements to meet ICD/ICS 705 standards.

Confirmed.

389 AM 002

Attachm ent F -

Price

Proposal

Form

The document states that "The

Government reserves the unilateral right to award CLINs 0003 through

0014 to the Contractor at the proposed price within 365 calendar days after the contract award." Given that some of the identified Option CLINs are for items, such as the Optional Paint

Booths at P993, that will be very long

The two Paint Spray Booths that are part of the Base Rid will be awarded with the Base award. If within funding limits, the optional Paint Spray

Booths will be awarded with the Base Bid. If the Optional

Bid Items award is delayed, by lead we need to understand how the

Government plans to address the overall POP and potential LD's for these Items that could likely go beyond the current POP if not

Awarded with the Base Bid.

the 365 days, an extension of the POP will be provided.

390 AM0006

In amendment 06 the Government released the CSP. There are multiple questions that have been raised about this CSP that require answers from the

Government. Please provide an additional two days to submit questions on the revised CSP to allow for thoughtful detailed questions to be submitted.

Proposal due date has been extended to 27 May 2026 NLT

2:00 P.M. EDT per

Amendment 0007.

391 41 22 13.15 1.3.1.2

P-995 - Please provide the number of individual runway systems that will have no-go systems. Please provide the number of individual runway systems that will have multiple no go zones. What would be the maximum number of no-go zones per individual crane system.

Specification section 41 22

13.15 BRIDGE CRANES,

OVERHEAD ELECTRIC,

UNDER RUNNING

TROLLEY paragraph 1.3.1.2

"Customized Operations" describes stop zones at obstacles and indicates that the

KTR must "coordinate with the government to designate obstacle stop zones" and

"implement programming to support customized operations." It is unknown as to where and how many locations the end-users

(government) will determine stop zones are required. For bidding purposes, include appropriate programming effort to implement obstacle stop zones for each overhead crane location.

392 41 22 13.15

1.3.1.3 &

S-401

P-995 - Drawing S-401 shows the bottom of the Bow truss at an elevation of 27'-4" for the cranes suspended in areas A, B, & C. The support HSST in areas h & G are at

22'-5" and the truss bearing elevation in the remaining areas appears to be

27'10". Based on the available maximum inside clear height it is not possible to obtain the requested 30' of hoist lift.

Based on the crane spans, runway depth & hoist headroom the hook heights would be closer to 18 to 20 foot and even less in areas G & F.

Please clarify.

Specification section 41 22

13.15 BRIDGE CRANES,

OVERHEAD ELECTRIC,

UNDER RUNNING

TROLLEY revised overhead hook height requirement to coordinate.

393 41 22 13.15

2.3.3.1 &

2.3.2

P-995 - CMAA-70 covers the design of engineered built up double girder

Requirements for CMAA-70 deleted from specification trolleys and hoist not the design of packaged hoist which are specified in

HMI HST4. CMAA 70 applies to hoist that are to be specifically designed and manufactured to

CMAA-70 specifications. CMAA-70 applies only to double girder top running trolley hoist and not to underrunning packaged hoist. Please clarify.

section 41 22 13.15 BRIDGE

CRANES, OVERHEAD

ELECTRIC, UNDER

RUNNING TROLLEY,

paragraphs: 1.3.1.3, 2.3.3.1, 2.4.1, & 2.4.2a.

394 23 64 26

P-995: Please clarify which of the five hydronic systems, this revised specification section 23 64 26, 2.2.1, refers to. Chilled Beam Water, Primary Heating Hot Water, Secondary Heating Hot Water, Primary Chilled Water, Secondary

Chilled Water?

Revise section 23 64…