questions responses.doc

QUESTION 1: Will there be an opportunity for another site visit? A couple of subcontractors have requested a look at the project and we have had a few things come up that we would like to double check.

Government Response1: The Government will have one more site visit to allow potential offerors to examine the mechanical spaces in Building 225 that are involved in the project. At this time NIST cannot guarantee that potential offerors will be allowed to tour the computer room. The site visit will be at 9 am on Monday February 8, 2010 in Building 225 at 9AM. All potential offerors may tour the facility. All questions related to this acquisition must be submitted in writing not later than COB Wednesday February 10, 2010. The same security information is required as for the first visit. The names and whether they are US Citizens must be submitted by email to Albert.petto@nist.gov not later than NOON Thursday February 4, 2010. Refer to the solicitation for the requirements for visiting the NIST site.

QUESTION 2: who is the controls contractor is for the building 225. Will you be supplying a contact for us to call?

Government Response 2: THE CURRENT BUILDING CONTROLS ARE ALLERTON AND THE BASIS OF DESIGN IS ALLERTON TOO. ADVANCE POWER IS THE MAIN SUPPLIER FOR NIST.

QUESTION 3: We will assume that the 2 days of off hour work mentioned in Phases 1 & 2 will take place on a Saturday and Sunday.

Government Response 3: OFF HOURS TO NIST MEANS ANYTHING PLANNED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF 0700 THROUGH 1700 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ALL HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND TIME IS CONSIDERED OFF HOURS.