SB1341-16-RQ-0191-Amendment_001.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ______ copies of amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

The purpose of this amendment is to post Contractor questions and Government responses. The questions and responses are attached to this amendment.

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001 APR 16, 2016 NB672020-16-00421

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NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

See Block 6

SB1341-16-RQ-0191

MAR 28, 2016

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Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 Contractor Questions & Government Responses

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SECTION

. 1 Contractor Questions & Government Responses

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1 35, 36, 37 Performance

Specs #5 thru #8 Will NIST provide a list of NIST approved contractors that can provide the VESDA system? Will this list have entities who are familiar with the Xtralis design requirements, the ASPRIE design software, and the NIST Notifier system?

Will these vendors be available to give quotes that we can incorporated into our price proposals before the proposal due date: April 22, 2016?

Q1. Any Xtralis manufacturer authorized contractor is acceptable to provide the VESDA system; however, programming shall be completed by a Notifier authorized vendor that is also NESCO certified to ensure all warranties on the fire alarm system site wide are preserved. Fire Detection Systems is the only NIST known Notifier authorized vendor that is also NESCO certified that is assigned to this area by Notifier.

Other contractors capable of performing the required services without voiding any NIST warranties may exist. NIST does not endorse any single contractor. Contractors are expected to conduct their own thorough market research.

Q2. It is the contractor's responsiblity to ensure the capabilities of its sub contractors.

Q3. Obtaining a timely quote from a sub contractor is the responsibility of the prime contractor.

2 1 Performance Specs

II Scope of Work: Given the requirements directing contractors to use non combustible materials, are wood core panels that meet NFPA 2001 allowed to be used for the construction of the chamber?

Yes, if the wood core panels meet the NFPA 2001 requirements. This will be reviewed by NIST fire safety office.

3 2 Performance Specs

III Just to verify, the shielding will be done when prior to removing the "removable" section of floor panels. NIST fully accepts that the shielding will be degrade once these panels are removed?

Yes, the shielding performance testing will be performed before panels are removed. The removal of floor panels will not occur until after completion of installation and NIST acceptance.

4 35,36,37 Performance Specs

#5 thru #8 NIST verifies that the primary tanks required (whether it be 2 or 3 or more) will suffice, and NIST does not require redundant, "back up" tanks.

Reserve or back up tanks ar not required.

5 37 Performance

Specs #9 The RFP states that seven (7) filtered, single phase, 20 A, 120 VAC circuits shall be available; and

Four (4) three phase, 30A, 208 VAC circuits. Does NIST want a separate filter for each of these circuits? Yes, separate filtering is needed to provide adequate isolation between circuits.

Attachment E RFQ Question Submittal Form

REFERENCE

Question No.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

RFP

Attachment No.

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Question No.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSEAttachment No.

6 What are the overall electrical power requirements of the EUT and the robotics (positioners?)

Attachment B Performance Specification paragraph III Specifications, subparagraph (9) list the total power requirements for the antenna positioning, rf power, and EUT system.

II 2

The specification states that, "the contractor shall use non combustable materials for the construction of the chamber". The particle board in our panels is encased by our metal, they have a flame spread of "0" and fall intothe category of Class A Interior finish in accordance with NFPA 101, Section 6 2. Are we okay?

Yes, if the wood core panels meet the NFPA 2001 requirements. This will be reviewed by NIST fire safety office.

3 2b You mention aluminum is preferred for the floor. Can we use Galvanized steel? Yes.

3 2c What's the width of the overhead door?

The width of the overhead door is 178 inches. See Figure 4 of Attachment B Performance Specification.

4 1 In section 4.1 it states, "in areas where two or more walls join together, there is an air vent, or a door, a different material may be used". Does this refer to the absorber material?

Yes, for example a more porous absorber may be needed for air flow over vents.

In section 9 you list many RF filters. Are you amiable to us using one large RF filter, (100 amp) then have a circuit breaker board in the chamber instead uf having several 30A filters?

No. A separate filter is required for each AC circuit in the chamber.

We definitely need automatic closers on the doors for the fire supression system to function.

Who's responsible for the necessary dampers for the HVAC system to close off?

The contractor is responsible for the dampers on the chamber ventilation. The contractor is not responsible for installing dampers on the existing building HVAC system in room 1500 where the chamber is located.