SAQMMA17R0127_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

SAQMMA17R0127 – Questions & Answers

No. Question Answer 1 (J-3-4 attachments) Could you provide CAD drawings of subject solicitation?

Yes. The AutoCAD documents were uploaded to www.fbo.gov on May 9, 2017.

2 Could you provide First floor Bogota Diran Base layout plan to locate operations room, existing main panel location and existing telecommunications room.

No, the requested plan is not available. The feeder length is approximately 30 meters.

3 Windows and doors of operations room to the apron will be sound proof?

Sound Proof windows and doors are not a requirement under the scope of work.

4 Which is the length of the power line feeding the new panel board to be installed? We do not know where the connection to the existing installations is.

Approximately 30 meters.

5 (Neiva) There is design of connections of the equipment of Air Conditioners (Included within the diagram of the existing system) Include location for the length of connection of each equipment.

Please refer to J-3-4,_02-BOG-M and J-3-4,_08-NEV-M.

6 Which is the distance of the connection point of the optic fiber to be installed at the new communication rack? We do not know the exact location of the existing communication tagging point.

The fiber Optic Connection Point is located in the rack on the commander's office on the first floor. The approximate distance is 96 meters.

7 (Technical, communications, division 27) Will the Government confirm under what item of the Bidding Chart should the optic fiber connection to the building be priced?

27 10 00, Building Telecommunications Cabling System

8 (Neiva) Drawing UT-001. Please confirm if IMC (Galvanized) piping will be the one chosen for the underground canalization to be used for the optic fiber (“2x2”IMC). It seems that this might not be the most technical efficient or economical option for underground canalization.

IMC is confirmed.

9 (Neiva) Please confirm whether the existing rack has available space for the optic fiber connection supply of the new project. Also, please confirm the equipment (active and passive) that is to be installed in the existing rack. For example, should a ventilation kit be installed in the existing rack? How many ports for the patch fiber panel? Data switch?

Organizers? It was verified during the visit that the existing rack looks quite disorganized.

There is an available SFP+ port for fiber optical connection via an LC connector on the existing switch. The additional modules needed are to be supplied by the contractor.

10 (Bogota) Please confirm whether the existing rack has available space for the optic fiber connection supply of the new project. Also, please confirm the equipment (active and passive) that is to be installed in the

There is an available SFP+ port for fiber optical connection via an LC connector on the existing switch. The additional modules needed are to be supplied by the contractor.

http://www.fbo.gov/ existing rack. For example, should a ventilation kit be installed in the existing rack? How many ports for the patch fiber panel? Data switch?

Organizers? It was verified during the visit that the existing rack looks quite disorganized.

11 How many KVA shall be the UPS to be supplied / installed? Specs section 26 32 33 . 00 10, paragraph 2.4.3 (Page 176/304 of specifications) states that it shall be 15 KVA, at the time that schedule on drawing EE-502 states that it shall be 20 KVA. Please, clarify.

20KVA

12 (Neiva) Drawing EED-502. According to the specifications, the UPS shall be of 15Kva. However, this drawing shows a requirement of a UPS of Kva. Please confirm which one is the one to proceed with.

20KVA

13 (Bogota) Drawing EED-502. According to the specifications, the UPS shall be of 15Kva. However, this drawing shows a requirement of a UPS of Kva. Please confirm which one is the one to proceed with.

20KVA

14 (Paragraph 2.2.2 specification section) Structural Cabling asks for patch cords category 6. Shall it be 6A category as all the remaining components of the system.

Yes, the Contractor shall provide CAT6A. The System is CAT6A, this includes the patch cords.

15 (Neiva) Is there a design and calculation of the system grounding and shielding of the construction and load box?

Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 09-NEV-E, drawing EED-502.

16 (Neiva) The Specifications of Neiva devices and electronic equipment, must be supplied by the militar base, before submitting the offer?

No, all submittals are provided to the Government (Contracting Officer and/or COR).

17 (Neiva) Can we have the design of the boards of the regulated network? Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 09-NEV-E, drawing ETR-102 18 (Neiva) The Single-Line diagram of the existing electrical system is requested, including the connectivity of the expansion. In addition to the box of loads and protections of the whole system.

This information is not available and is part of the filed research by the offerors.

19 Will the Government explain the IVA tax exemption is applied to profit, materials, equipment and/or services?

An IVA tax exemption certificate will be provided by the government for this project. (Refer to: :"Ley 788 de 2002" and "Decreto 540 de 2004")

20 Will the Government confirm that fire detection and fire protection systems are not required for this project?

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT SCOPE. IN THE NSR10,

SECTION J.4.2 “SISTEMAS Y EQUIPOS PARA DETERCCION Y

ALARMA DE INCENDIO, TABLA J.4.2-1”, THEN CLASSIFICATION

OF THE PROJECT IS I-4. THE CONDITION FOR DETECTION IS IN

“ZONAS DE ALTO RIESGO”. THIS PROJECT IS NOT CONSIDERED

AS A “ZONA DE ALTO RIESGO”.

21 Will the government confirm that a backup generator if not required for the electrical system?

The Government confirms that generator sets are not part of the scope of work.

22 (Specifications division 23) Will the Government confirm the required A/C capacity?

Refer to drawing MAA-203 in Attachments J-3-4, 02-BOG-M and J-3-4, 08-NEV-M.

23 During the site visit in Bogotá the user explained that they do not know what above the operational room’s ceiling. Will the Government provide information about what’s above the operational room’s ceiling?

This is part of the field research by the offerors.

24 Will the Government clarify the type of transformer required for Neiva, which will be connected to the existing line and new one?

Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 09-NEV-E drawing EED-504, and local power company regulations.

25 (Neiva) Drawing UE-001. When replacing the current transformer for the new one as well as doing the connection supply shown in the drawing, what will it happen with the current connection supply from the existing transformer to the existing building?. Should the current connection supply be connected to the new transformer and install this new transformer with a double terminal block in order to connect both (new and existing) connections supplies?

Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 09-NEV-E drawing EED-502, the new system will feed new and existing loads and wiring needs to be replaced accordingly.

26 (Neiva) Drawing UE-001. Please confirm if the existing H structure is capable of taking the new transformer. Also, confirm whether the new transformer should be of aerial assembly or not.

Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 09-NEV-E drawing EED-504 and local power company regulations.

27 (Neiva) According to drawing UE 001, the connection supply for the operating room that is to be built seems to be new and coming from the new transformer. However, drawing EED-502 states that “the location of the general distribution board should be coordinated. From here it has to feed the new operating room”. Please provide a clarification since the two drawings are contradictory

The transformer is new and the feeder to the operation room is new as well, the general distribution panel-board shall be able to power existing and new loads.

28 Will the Government consider and extension to the proposal due date based on having less than a month from the Pre-Solicitation publication?

See Amendment 003. The Government has extended the due date.

29 (Bogota) What is the distance between the exist rack and the new rack in the operational room?

Approximately 60 meters.

30 (Bogota) What is the distance between the exist electric point and the new electric panelboard?

Approximately 30 meters.

31 (Neiva) Can we have a specific mark for the LAMP MOON? Refer to Attachment J-3-4, 06-NEV-A drawing AAP-102.

32 Can an offeror submit proposal at this stage and obtain the local No, offerors must hold the required license at time of

Columbian business license if the contract is awarded? proposal submission.

33 (Bogota) Drawing AAP-101. Please provide the width of the masonry wall that is to be built in the meeting room.

Refer to Division 04 20 00 unit Masonry specifications CLAY No 5 Thickness 0.12

34 (Bogota) Please confirm de length and point of connection of electrical raceway. During site visit it was impossible to check this distance and characteristics of the existing main panelboard. In addition, this raceway must be at sight in EMT piping, at the outside of the operations room?

EMT conduit is approximately 30 meters long.

35 (Bogota) Connections (piping) between condenser units and evaporator units must be over the concrete slab? Drawings are not clear so we want to confirm this connection.

The piping shall be embedded.

36 Is furniture included in this project? Yes.

37 What price should be displayed on the SF1442? Everything (CLIN 001, 002, 1001, 1002, DBA, etc.) except tax.

38 For Bogota, can the Government provide data for estimating utility costs?

The Government does not have the requested information available.

39 For Neiva, does the project include piping, or just new cabling? The project includes both new piping and cabling as well as cabling existing conduit and raceway. The scope of work includes all necessary materials, labor and equipment for a fully functional systems complying with the specifications as well as local codes and regulations.

40 For Neiva, for the electrical do they use new or existing? Refer to the Electrical Drawings for new and existing portions of work. See attachment J-3-4,_09-NEV-E.

41 For Neiva, for the voice data do they use new or existing? Refer to Telecommunications Drawings for new and existing portions of work under J-3-4,_10-NEV-T.