RFI Question and Answer W50S6T25QA018 Q1-25 8.28.pdf

RFI responses for Project: Fire Suppression Test and Inspection W50S6T25QA018, Questions 1 – 25, Current as of: 28 August 2025

Questions Responses

1. Sprinkler Systems. How many sprinkler systems/risers are in each building listed in the

SOW?

Fire device list, as known at this time, has been added to attachments.

2. Sprinkler Systems. Are all systems wet-pipe, or do some include dry-pipe, pre-action, or deluge systems?

Fire department to supply this information after award.

3. Sprinkler Systems. Are any systems connected or zoned together across multiple buildings? Sprinkler systems are designed per building. Contractor shall verify sprinkler building operation with 144 base fire department prior to testing.

4. Fire Alarm Systems (Monaco Enterprises). How many initiating devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations) are on the system?

Fire device list, as known at this time, has been added to attachments.

5. Fire Alarm Systems (Monaco Enterprises). How many notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers) are installed per building?

Fire department to supply this information after award.

6. Fire Alarm Systems (Monaco Enterprises). Is there a central Monaco fire alarm panel or multiple standalone panels?

There is generally a fire panel per building and a main panel at the base fire department.

7. Fire Alarm Systems (Monaco Enterprises). Will the government provide programming access to the panels during testing?

I don’t think we can do that. What I know is that Monaco does not allow anyone but them to program. But ask base Fire Department and make sure. To be determined after award.

8. Special Equipment. Locations and details of the 4 fire pumps (rated capacity, type, year of install).

High expansion foam (HEF) pumps will not be included in this inspection. HEF buildings have been removed from SOW.

9. Special Equipment. Number and location of Fire Department Connections (FDCs). To be addressed after award.

10. Special Equipment. Number of hose valve outlets in stairwells. To be addressed after award.

11. Special Equipment. Number of control valves to be exercised and lubricated. To be addressed after award.

12. Corrosion Inspection. Have there been any recent corrosion or MIC (microbiologically influenced corrosion) issues reported?

We will provide results after award.

13. Corrosion Inspection. If corrosion testing is needed, will the government require specific lab use, or is contractor choice allowed?

Only inspections addressed on the Statement of Work (SOW) are required.

14. Base Access. Will access be granted for all buildings in one visit, or will some areas require escorts on different days?

There will be only one site visit on 20 September 2025 at 9am.

A sample of buildings will be reviewed.

15. Base Access. Are there any restricted areas with special clearance beyond standard DBIDS registration?

In restricted areas, military personnel will escort contractor employees.

16. Base Access. Is weekend or after-hours work permitted to meet the 90-day performance period?

No weekends, holidays, or scheduled days off are permitted currently. If work is diligently moving along, we may permit a time extension.

RFI responses for Project: Fire Suppression Test and Inspection W50S6T25QA018, Questions 1 – 25, Current as of: 28 August 2025

17. Work Sequencing. Will the base require phased scheduling by zone/building to avoid operational disruptions?

Not necessarily.

18. Work Sequencing. Is there an existing inspection/testing schedule to align with, or is this a full reset?

Full Reset.

19. Past Records. Can the government provide the most recent annual inspection reports for sprinkler and fire alarm systems?

Available past records will be provided after award. The COR will address support documentation.

20. Past Records. Can they share as-built drawings or device lists for each building? Available past records will be provided after award. The COR will address support documentation.

21. Standards Compliance. Are there any additional Air National Guard or local requirements beyond NFPA 25 and NFPA 72?

No.

22. Standards Compliance. Will a government fire protection engineer need to witness the testing?

Fire department will address prior to testing.

23. Utilities. Will water for testing (main drain, FDC flush, pump flow tests) be provided without restriction?

Yes. Contractor will need to coordinate with the City

24. Utilities. Will the government provide ladders/lifts for high-ceiling inspections, or should the contractor include them?

No the Government willnot provide lift equipment. The contractor use their equipment.

25. Utilities. Please provide typical and maximum ceiling heights for each building listed in the SOW. This will allow us to plan appropriate lift and access equipment for above-ceiling inspections and device testing.

Specific heights are being determined. Ceilings will require a lift in warehouses.