23R1316 Note 2.pdf

Notice No. 2 15 June 2023

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFP N62742-23-R-1316

FY22 MCAF PAF80700, SQUADRON OPERATIONS FACILITY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN

AIR FORCE BASE TINDAL, AUSTRALIA

NOTE: The following questions and answers are provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.

RESPONSES DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 1 DATED 30 MAY 2023

3. Can you please provide a Lighting Schedule.

ANSWER: Brands and/or manufacturer names will not be provided. Contractor shall select brands/manufacturers that meet the requirements of Drawing E-001 and Specification Section 26 50 00.

4. Can you please advise if we are to include in the Base Item (PAF180700) the electrical line (4x100mm HDPVC conduits for LV cabling. Provide nylon rope in spare conduit. Provide termite resistant sheathing) from grid 3/B on Dwg E-101 to 'Connection into SS35' on Dwg E- 102.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

5. Can you please advise if we are to include in the Base Item (PAF180700) the comms line (2x100mm HDPVC conduits for future comms cabling as a part of the P500 Project. Provide nylon rope in conduits. Provide termite resistant sheathing) from grid 3/B on Dwg E-101 to 'Provide pit for Future P500 communications conduits to connect into' on Dwg E-102.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

6. Can you please advise if we are to include in the Base Item (PAF180700) the Airside fence extending from the junction of the P400 / P700 scope to the 'Indicative location of connection point to existing airside fence. Confirm alignment on site' on dwg C-503 grid A/2.

ANSWER: Contractor to confirm location for connections as per site conditions. Drawing C- 503 will be revised to provide clarification in forthcoming amendment.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND, PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DRIVE, SUITE 100

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, HAWAII 96860-3134

7. Can you please advise if we are to include in the Base Item (PAF180700) the complete length of the 'Temporary airside fence to be removed following new fence construction'.

ANSWER: See response to Question 6.

8. Can you please advise that the existing powerlines (highlighted blue) is being demolished by the KC30 project prior to construction.

ANSWER: The existing powerlines is expected to be demolished by KC30. However, the contractor shall confirm site conditions prior to construction.

9. Can you please advise the extent of the IB1 (Internal Beam) noted near grid 6/E on NAVFAC Drawing No. 17270540.

ANSWER: IB1 is not required at that location, Drawing S-101 will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

10. Can you please provide the Section J Report for the project.

ANSWER: The Section J Report was prepared for the design. The design and report complies with Section J Energy Efficiency of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Building Code of Australia – Volume 1, and the Contractor has the responsibility to construct the project such that it complies with Section J Energy Efficiency of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Building Code of Australia – Volume 1. The Contractor should verify that this compliance will be achieved. The Section J Report will not be provided at this time, but may be provided to the successful bidder upon award.

11. On NAVFAC drawing no. 17270504 can you please confirm that the light grey shaded pavement area (the roadways) is new asphalt pavement as the shading does not appear to align with the Sheet Legend that notes a dotted area to be asphalt.

ANSWER: Confirmed. See Drawing C-111 for pavement types legend and plan.

12. On NAVFAC drawing no. 17270575 it notes (near grid D/2) '2x48 strand SMOF for the P400 and the P700 building. They shall connect into building 542 and building 390, respectively, approximately 3500m away. Contractor shall confirm route and distances. On site prior to procurement.' Can you please confirm that this scope of works is not to be included in the Base Item (PAF180400) and will be included in SLIN 001AH ('The basis for SLIN 0001AH is the price for all labor, material and equipment to run/pull 3,000m of communications cabling to Building 390 in existing infrastructure.')

ANSWER: Response deferred.

13. Can you please advise that the Base Item (PAF180700) SLIN 0001AA is not to include for abestos, PFAS, Fill and rock excavation. Can you confirm if any requirements for this scope is carried out onsite they will be catered for within the SLIN 001AB to SLIN 001AI.

ANSWER: Confirmed. SLIN 001AB to SLIN 001AI to be priced as listed, with no allowance for those items within SLIN 001AA.

14. On NAVFAC drawing no. 17270552 Item 5 notes "Provide epoxy coating on all exterior piping and supports" which appears to contradict with item 17 which notes "All equipment support and pipe hanger components located outdoors or in non-air conditioned spaces, including but not limited to steel members, plates, pipes, clamps, bolts, anchors, fasteners, and hardware, must be of type 316 stainless steel, items that will be welded or flame cut must be of type 316."

Can you please advise which coating is to be included in our price?

ANSWER: Epoxy coating is not required for type 316 stainless steel items. Clarification will be provided in a forthcoming amendment.

15. Can the project please confirm the headend connection for this site as well as full integration requirements. Schneider Headend is preferred by the EMOS provider so please confirm if this will be connected to this and fully integrated with all graphics, alarms etc. Please also confirm that DESN connection back to Building 390 will also be used for this site.

ANSWER: The buildings DDC system will be stand alone with provisions for a future connection to the base-wide Schneider system. See DDC System riser diagram Drawing M-603.

Confirming DESN connection to Building 390 will be used for this site.

16. Can you please advise if there are any restrictions on where materials can be manufactured for the Communications equipment.

ANSWER: Contractors shall review the RFP Document 00 70 00, Negotiated Contract Clauses, and familiarize themselves with the various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses applicable to this project such as FAR 52.204-25, DFARS 252.204-7018, DFARS 252.225-7045, etc.

17. Can you please confirm NAVFAC will be supplying and installing the AUS rack, US rack and DESN Rack.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

18. Can you please advise colour sheath for USA data outlets – unsecure.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

19. Can you please advise fibre size between rack 2 and DES rack not detailed.

ANSWER: See Drawing E-603, Telecommunications Block diagram which indicates 12c SMOF for DESN connection.

20. Can you please advise the secure zones on NAVFAC Drawing no. 17270577.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

21. Can you please advise if there are any restrictions on where materials can be manufactured for this project for the Electrical equipment.

ANSWER: Contractors shall review the RFP Document 00 70 00, Negotiated Contract Clauses, and familiarize themselves with the various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses applicable to this project such as FAR 52.204-25, DFARS 252.204-7018, DFARS 252.225-7045, etc.

NOTICE NO. 2

22. Reference: Dwg No. 17270529 Sheet: A-601, List of Materials table.

We have been advised by its subcontractors that the specified composite tile VCT 1 & 2 have been discontinued:

Specified VCT 1 Armstrong Excelon Imperial Texture, Sterling colour – sterling colour discontinued

Specified VCT 2 Armstrong Excelon SDT, Fossil Grey - discontinued

Can you please advise if the alternative vinyls below are acceptable:

1. VCT1 alternative: Armstrong Excelon VCT, colour: overcast, 300x300x3mm (available in Australia) – see link below https://www.armstrongflooring.au/collections/excelon-vct/Excelon-VCT

ANSWER: Response deferred.

2. VCT2 alternative: Tarkett Granit SD vinyl sheet (not tile), 2mm x 2mx 23m roll, closest colours: dark grey, grey or light grey. See link below https://professionals.tarkett.com.au/en_AU/collection-C000122-iq-granit-sd

23. Will the government accept alternative forms of financial protection in lieu of bonds?

ANSWER: Please reference RFP Document 007000, FAR 52.228-11, PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION 2020-O0016) and FAR 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE

AND PAYMENT BONDS--CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0016)

paragraph (d).

24. Will the contracting officer waive the bonding requirement since performance is outside the US see FAR 28.102-1(a)(1)

ANSWER: The RFP remains unchanged.

25. Since VETS-4212 refers to a reporting requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors in the United States, is a non-US company required to submit the VETS-4212?

ANSWER: Submission of the VETS-4212 is not required. Clarification will be provided in a forthcoming amendment.

26. Must proposals be submitted on 13 July, 2:00 by the Offeror (in person) or is FEDEX/other means acceptable?

ANSWER: Contractors shall submit proposals in accordance with Document 00 21 16, INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS, sub-paragraph 1.1 NUMBERS OF COPIES/TIME OF RECEIPT. Proposal due date will be revised via Amendment No. 0001.

27. Will the contracting officer waive the bonding requirement since performance is outside the US

ANSWER: The RFP remains unchanged.

28. Will the contracting officer entertain alternative payment protections?

ANSWER: FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections does not apply to this project; the project range is estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

29. As per spec section 01 14 00 sub section 1.4.4 the workings hours are defined as 6am – 7pm Monday to Friday. Can you advise if the contractor can work on weekends? We note that spec section 01 14 00 sub section 1.4.6 notes that weekend works can be approved by the contracting officer however it’s unclear if the contractor can work every weekend or if this request is for works that may affect the base wide works.

End of Notice