RESPONSE_TO_QUESTIONS_-_PR___7900916.doc.docx

RFP # 7900916

Preventive maintenance (PM) contract for parallel switch gear systems.

· Is the most convenient airport for personal to utilize Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Yes, but your travel agent will advise you better on travel matters

· What type of Visa is required? Normal regular visa

· Is there any lodging available on the embassy property? None

· Are there any meals available on the embassy property? There is a cafeteria, but not free

· Will any of this scope be performed in a CAA or PCC area? No

· If so can a secret clearance be issued for this purpose? Is there such a thing a job specific or temporary clearance? Clearance not required per scope

· Can one of our people with a top-secret clearance escort our other personnel? N/A

· How and where are tools and equipment received in the embassy? To be Coordinated with COR

· Is there any standard means of this for construction projects? No

· Can contractor tools and equipment be stored on the embassy property? Yes

· Will Federal Express packages be received by the embassy? Yes

· Does the embassy offer a truck dock and fork truck for contractor use? If required, the need will be addressed as appropriate.

· Is a one-line diagram of each of the electrical distribution systems in this scope available? Yes to be provided during project performance

· Is there a count and type of equipment / breakers available including trip unit model numbers? Yes to be provided during project performance

· Is the embassy served by a public electric utility? Yes

· If so will an electrical outage for this scope be required? Most likely Yes but also depends on the Checklist submitted and pre-approved by and for contractor

· Who is responsible for facilitating any required electrical outage with public utility? USG

· Will it be possible to work 4 continuous days at a minimum of 8 hours each day? Depending on which time of the day the 8 hours occurs

· Is any site-specific training or orientation required? To be coordinated with the COR

· If so, how much time should be allowed?

· We will require the following power for our test equipment: 200 amps single phase at 415 volts. Single phase 200A @ 415V is not available only on 3phase. Single phase voltage in Nigeria is 220V while 3-phase is 415V.

· Where will that power source be located while the switch gear is shut down? How far away will it be? Readily Available and accessible.

NOTE: PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN TWO ATTACHMENTS:

1. PRICE PROPOSAL USING THE FORMAT IN THE RFP

2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL WITHOUT PRICING INFORMATION USING THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE INCLUDING INFORMATION SHOWING CAPACITY TO PERFORM THE CONRACT