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Questions and Answers

Question 1: Is it acceptable that the supply lines (conduit/hose) would run on the outside of the deck/module or is the intent that the supply lines would come up through the deck (drawing changes) to supply the utility/mechanical systems?

Answer 1: Supply lines must be routed to the interior of the stands IAW with Section 3.3.1 and Appendix D as a reference.

Question 2: Will the government provide SolidWorks Files or STEP files along with the PDF Drawings?

Answer 2: No, only the drawings attached to the solicitation package are going to be provided.

Question 3: Given required field verification and design changes, should this effort be treated as build-to-print with minor modifications, or as a program requiring a full updated technical data package?

Answer 3: A full data package is being required.

Question 4: 3.2.6: Please confirm whether the requirement intends full replacement of decking and sliders with aluminum, or selective application.

Answer 4: Yes, it shall be aluminum.

Question 5: Section 3.5 – Please clarify whether the intent is experience with engineering drawing standards or inspection and quality system execution.

Answer 5: Experience with engineering standards.

Question 6: Clarify that the PE is employed full time & on staff by the prime contractor.

Answer 6: You must have a PE associated with the contract. It can be through a subcontractor;

however, you must provide documentation that you have a Licensed PE on staff within the contract.

Question 7: If there is a conflict between OASH and AFOSH, which is to be followed?

Answer 7: There shouldn’t be any conflicts between the two.

Question 8: Can steel be offered as a cost savings option?

Answer 8: No, aluminum is the requirement. The substructure is steel.

Question 9: Is aluminum guardrailing a requirement?

Answer 9: Yes, removable guardrails shall be aluminum IAW Section 3.2.10.

Question 10: Are the casters required to be spring loaded to combat the rough rolling areas around the hanger?

Answer 10: No, casters shall be IAW the drawings and OEM specifications listed within the drawings.

Question 11: It was observed that each of the silhouette stands used (4) casters. 10,000lbs is the minimum caster load rating. This totals to a minimum of 40,000lbs per stand, is this correct?

Answer 11: Casters shall be IAW the drawings and OEM specifications listed within the drawings.

Question 12: Is it acceptable to route all utility lines through the stand decking and attach them to the internal face of the guardrailing?

Answer 12: Yes

Question 13: Does the interior installation requirement apply to all compressed air blocks, power outlets and lighting fixtures?

Answer 13: Yes

Question 14: Can the contractor use sub-contractors and their facilities for fabrication?

Answer 14: Yes, all fabrication must take place at the contractors chosen facility.

Question 15: Can the contractor use local (OKC) contractors to install utilities at Tinker?

Answer 15: Yes

Question 16; It was explained by staff on the hanger floor that the time required to install a stand set varies and often takes a shift and sometimes more. 4hrs is not possible. Can this requirement be removed from the SOW?

Answer 16: The four hour requirement is for the Government, not the contractor.

Question 17: Can the contractor be ISO compliant if written ISO 9000 compliant documentation is provided to the government?

Answer 17: The Government needs documentation that you are ISO 9000 compliant.