SAQMMA16R0310-A002_Q As.pdf

Questions and Answers for SAQMMA16R0310

1. Please provide a copy of the most current DOS Approved Anti-Ram Vehicle Certification

List as referenced in the FBO solicitation announcement.

A: See attachment A.

2. Please confirm the new barriers should be “hydraulic” type instead of “electro-mechanical” (Please note the referenced Delta Scientific DSC 207s seems to be an electromechanically powered barrier).

A: Hydraulic barriers are required.

3. Please confirm new barriers to be provided are limited to “Delta Scientific DSC 207s and

DSC 501” model barriers as noted in the FBO solicitation announcement (Please note that the DSC 207s seems to be an electromechanically powered barrier, contrary to the

RFP references to “hydraulic” barriers).

A: Delta Scientific DSC 207s and DSC 501 are required for this requirement.

4. Reference Section B, page 6 of 48; The descriptions and quantity for line item No. 001, 002 & 003 notes three (3) barriers while Section C Statement of Work notes a quantity of two (2) barriers to be removed and replaced. Please confirm correct quantity.

A: Revised Section B to reflect quantity two (2).

5. Reference Section B, page 6 of 48; Line Item No. 003 requires new “Electro-

Mechanical” barriers whereas the FBO solicitation and Section C Statement of Work requires new “hydraulic” barriers. Please clarify which type of barrier is required.

A: Revised Section B to reflect Hydraulic.

6. Reference Section C; Can you provide drawings or sketches of the existing barrier installations to be used for cost estimating?

A: See attachment B.

7. Please provide the size (width) of new barrier required at each location.

A: 9 feet.

8. Reference Section C 3.1.3; Please provide the distance between the existing barriers and their associated hydraulic pumping units.

A: Less than 50 feet.

9. Reference Section C 3.1.3; Please confirm all existing underground raceways/conduits for the existing barriers must be removed and replaced (which means existing raceways/conduits cannot be reused)?

A: The contractor may reuse existing conduits, but must field verified during the site visit.

10. Reference Section C 3.1.3; Can you confirm the existing surface conditions (i.e. concrete, asphalt, grass, etc.) for the areas to be disturbed (& restored in-kind) for removal of existing underground works.

A: Mostly Concrete and asphalt.

11. Reference Section C 3.1.5, 3.1.6 & 3.1.8; Can you provide drawings, sketches, dimensions and/or existing conditions for existing utilities to be rerouted?

A: No, contractor must field verify during site visit.

12. Are the new hydraulic pumping units to be installed inside of an existing building (i.e. a mechanical room in the CAC)? What type of enclosure is required for the hydraulic pumping unit?

A: The HPU will be inside an existing the mechanical room at each CAC.

13. Can you provide the local power voltage and Hz available for the barriers?

A: 240V 50 H.

14. Can you identify the location of available power panels for the barriers and the distance to the hydraulic pumping units for each location?

A: The pumping united are located in the general vicinity of the each barrier, the distance is about 50 feet.

15. Are the existing barrier control panels to be removed and replaced, or reused with the new barriers?

A: The existing controls must be replaced.

16. Where are the new barrier Slave control panels to be located? Please provide locations, routing, distances and raceway requirements for each control location.

A: Slave panel will be located at the local guards (CACs) and cables could be reused, if possible.

17. Where are the new barrier Master control panels located? Please provide locations, routing, distances and raceway requirements for each control location.

A: Master control will be located at Post One. Locations and distances must be field verified during the site visit.

18. Is any fiber optic cabling required for the project?

A: No

19. Are there any personnel security clearance requirements for installation, wiring and termination of the barrier controls, especially the Master controls inside the main building?

A: No security clearance required. Cleared escorts will be provided, if required. All workers must be cleared by the post RSO.

20. Are new barrier sub-EC cabinets required for the control panel installations? If so, please confirm quantity and locations.

A: No

21. Is there a defined/required Period of Performance for this contract?

A: The estimated Period of Performance is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed.

22. Can the Contractor work concurrently at both barriers at the same time or is the work required to be sequential requiring one barrier to be finished before starting the next barrier?

A: No, contractor shall only work one barrier at a time.

23. Reference Section C 4.1.2; Please confirm the quantity of control panels required. It says

“six (6)” but also says “one Master and one Slave for each barrier” which would be a total of four (4) for this project.

A: Updated Section C 4.1.2 to reflect four (4) control panels.

24. Are drop arms required?

A: No.

25. Are any extra/spare control panels required? If so, please specify type and quantity.

A: Yes, one Slave and one Master per barrier.

26. Are manufacturer’s recommended spare parts kits required? If so, please specify.

A: Yes, per manufacturer’s recommendation.

27. Are there any requirements for on-site manufacturer visits, oversight, inspections, testing, commissioning, training or certifications for this project? If so, please provide requirements and specify if on-site visits are required one (1) per barrier or only once per project.

A: Yes, One manufacturer on-site visit at the end of the project for commissioning and training.

28. Is a contractor site visit and report deliverable required before ordering the barriers?

A: Yes.

29. Will the U.S. Government (Post) provide the Contractor with exemption from local import taxes and duties for this project?

A: Provided at contract award.

30. The SOW calls out provision of 2 units; however the price sheet denotes 3. Which is correct?

A: Price sheet updated to reflect two units.

31. The synopsis states that the replacement unit be listed and tested however if further states that the only “approved” units are noted Delta units, which is correct? A few companies offer the same type units, tested approved for use by DOS and carry the same certifications, is it the intent of the COR to sole source the Delta Units?

A: Only DCS 501 or DCS 207s can be used for this project.

32. Are as built available for the existing installation?

A: See attachment B.

33. Has a utility locate been performed?

A: If underground utility lines are found during removal of barriers, it is the contractor’s responsibility to relocate or restore.

34. Under contractor provided materials, please provide the quantities desired.

A: Contractor must field verified during the site visit.

35. The National Electrical Code is cited as an item of compliance; which version will be used for this project?

A: The contractor must comply with the latest version.

36. Can the noted DOS standards be made available or downloaded?

A: See attachment C.

37. Is a labor matrix available? Are Cleared Americans required? If so what level?

A: No labor matrix available. No clearance is required.

38. Is all shipping secure in nature?

A: No.