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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO UNAWRD19Q0002

Note: Questions are posted as received minus Contractor proprietary information. Therefore, typos and grammatical errors are not corrected in this document.

QUESTION 1: Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number UNAWRD19Q0002 on FBO contain requirements similar to a existing contract or will this be a new requirement?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

ANSWER 1: There is no existing contract; however,

QUESTION 2: We have performed similar projects and are interested in this requirement.

Since this a construction project and not a service project. Can you confirm the magnitude of construction range?

$25k-$100k $100k-$250k $250k-$500k

ANSWER 2: This requirement is being processed as a Service. Based on feedback received from industry, the Government will consider processing similar future requirements as Construction. Magnitude is $25k-$100k.

QUESTION 3: What is the weight of the cannon and carriages and the reach required of the crane.

ANSWER 3: Each cannon and carriage weighs 4,600 pounds and the crane reach is 33'.

QUESTION 4: In 5.2.1 statement of work states that “All lumber to be seasoned”. After contact with multiple lumber manufactures and lumber mills, we are being told that finding the quantity needed and species required for the project can not be met if it is to be seasoned. Does the Government have a source for the seasoned lumber? If not, will green lumber that is kiln dried be acceptable? Please advise.

ANSWER 4: Kiln dried lumber is acceptable

QUESTION 5: Regarding the rough-cut lumber, can a bandsaw be used for milling the material?

ANSWER 5: A bandsaw can be used.

QUESTION 6: In 5.2.5 Statement of work states that the aide station is to get a new door and wrought iron security door. Is the contractor required to close off the front of the Aide station with a new wall so that a door can be installed or is this a misprint?

ANSWER 6: Yes a wall is required to install the removable door.

QUESTION 7: Wage rates defined in the SOW are for a service contract not a construction contract. We believe that this contract should have wage rates that reflect a construction contract. Please clarify what wage rates are to be used for the project?

ANSWER 7:

This requirement is being processed as a Service; hence the Wage Determination included in the solicitation. Based on feedback received from industry, the Government will consider processing similar future requirements as Construction.

QUESTION 8: Would the Government except steel (Primed and painted) in lieu of wrought iron for the security door?

ANSWER 8: Yes primed and painted is acceptable

QUESTION 9: Please clarify that all wood is to be replaced in the Post and Aide stations or only rotted wood?

ANSWER 9: All wood is to be replaced.

QUESTION 10: The Aide station looks to have a new trex floor in it already. Please clarify that this flooring is to be replaced? And if so, is the material to be wood or trex?

ANSWER 10: The flooring in the Aide does not have to be replaced. If needed sections can be removed to install new beams and walls and then re-installed. It is affixed with deck screws.

QUESTION 11: What gauge steel is required for the new door on the German Pillbox?

ANSWER 11: 16 gauge