RFC-002 Response.docx
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- N7027224Q0029
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This document is a Request for Clarification (RFC) related to the UPS Batteries Replacement Solicitation N7027224Q0029 at the MB100 facility in Norfolk, VA. The key details are:
The solicitation is seeking to replace Eaton UPS batteries at the facility. The RFC asks for clarification on several items, including the battery cabinet model, whether equivalent battery products would be acceptable, and applicable Buy American Act/Trade Agreements Act requirements. It also requests details on the delivery process, such as availability of a loading dock, storage capacity, freight elevator access, and logistics for transporting the batteries to the UPS room. Additionally, the RFC inquires about site restrictions, delivery hours, and removal of existing batteries and equipment. The answers provided indicate that a battery monitoring system is in place and provide some high-level logistical details for the delivery.
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N7027224Q0029
UPS BATTERIES REPLACEMENT AT MB100 NORFOLK VA
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION
RFC -002
NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _______________________________________________
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _ SAM.GOV Notice ID: N7027224Q0029.
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: _VARIOUS_
TITLE: UPS BATTERIES
QUESTIONS:
1. Can you share the battery cabinet make & model please. A picture of the cabinet nameplate would be best if possible.
2. Equivalent Products; The RFQ identifies Deka Unigy HR7500ETUB batteries for replacement. Will equivalent or brand-name-or-equal batteries meeting the same specifications be acceptable?
3. Buy American Act / Trade Agreements Act; Can you confirm whether the Buy American Act (BAA) or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is applicable to this procurement? If either applies, please provide clarification on the necessary compliance requirements.
4. Delivery, Handling and Storage; Could you provide more details about the delivery process at the project site assuming approximately 30 pallets of the batteries being delivered?
5. Is there a loading dock available for the delivery?
6. Are there any specific site restrictions or guidelines we should be aware of for receiving and handling large shipments of this kind?
7. Does the site have short term storage capacity for the ~30 pallets?
8. Is there is a loading dock available?
9. What are the logistics from the dock/off loading area to the ups room?
10. Is this project being done on a first floor or second?
11. If second floor, is there a freight elevator available for use?
12. Do you have a staging area (somewhere to hold the batteries, we’re looking at 16 pallets).
13. Is the area an air controlled-environment where we would be staging the batteries?
14. What are the delivery hours?
15. Is there a loading dock?
16. Would we need to provide a truck that has a lift-gate?
17. How wide are the doors to the room? Is it a single standard door or a double that we can open wide for access?
18. How many doors do we have to go through to get the room?
19. Is the flooring carpet/tile/etc. where we would need to lay down protection?
20. Are there any staircases/steps that would prevent a pallet jack from going through the door?
21. Lift gate: Is a lift gate required for the delivery or removal?
22. If yes, what type of truck is needed?
23. Forklift/Pallet Jack:
24. Is a forklift or pallet jack available on site?
25. Step end Route: Are there any steps or obstacles that need to be navigated to reach the delivery or removal location?
26. Dock: Is a dock available for loading/unloading?
27. If yes, is a dock plate required?
28. Dock Height:
29. What is the height of the dock?
30. Floor Protection: Is floor protection required during the delivery or removal process?
31. Freight Elevator:
32. Is a freight elevator available on site?
33. If yes, what is its capacity in pounds?
34. Can it accommodate passengers?
35. Distance Measurements:
36. What is the distance from the battery room to the elevator?
37. What is the distance from the dock to the elevator?
38. What is the distance from the dock to the battery room?
39. Equipment Removal:
40. Are battery/UPS racks required to be removed?
41. Are battery/UPS cabinets required to be removed?
42. What type of batteries are being removed?
43. How many jars and racks need to be removed?
44. BMS (Battery Monitoring System):Is a battery monitoring system in place?
ANSWERS:
1. Model – UBC75 Battery Cabinet Model Number – 400-1805143
2. Brand Name
3. Yes; Reference clauses DFARS 252.225-7001 and 252.225-7002.
4. Can be stored in a lay down area inside the building compound or maybe room in the warehouse
5. Yes
6. Warehouse notification
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. 3 or 4 rooms away from unloading area
10. First Floor
11. NA
12. Yes
13. Can be stored in a lay down area inside the building compound or maybe room in the warehouse
14. 0600 – 1500
15. Yes but will not be necessary
16. No
17. Roll up door for building entry doors large enough for pallet jack
18. Up to 4 or 5 rooms that are accessible from each other
19. Coated concrete floor
20. No
21. No
22. NA
23. NA
24. Yes
25. NO
26. Yes
27. No
28. Hydraulically raised
29. NA
30. No
31. Yes but not necessary UPS is on first floor
32. NA
33. NA
34. NA
35. NA
36. NA
37. NA
38. Up to 4 or 5 rooms that are accessible from each other from loading area
39. No
40. Remove and replace batteries
41. No
42. Deka Unigy HR7500ETUB
43. 420
44. Yes CellWatch
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