Repair B632_Questions and Answers_20260716.pdf

Solicitation Number: W50S7T-26-B-A004 Project Title: Repair B632 Fire Suppression and Hangar Door Project Number: JLQN202002 Current a/o 16 Jul 2026

Questions And Answers

Number Spec Section Question Answer 1 08 34 16.20 Per the UFGS 08 34 16.20 project specific specification it calls out the following in

Section:

2.9.3 Backup Door Operation

Separate from the connection to a backup power source or emergency generator, provide a door system backup power source and system capable of opening and closing the entire door system at least one time, with complete loss of power to the entire facility. For the purposes of this requirement, the minimum door leaf and mullion speeds indicated in this specification are not applicable.

In the unedited UFGS 08 34 16.20 specification Section 2.9.3 is bracketed and containers the following Guide Specification note:

[2.9.3 Backup Door Operation NOTE: At the time of this writing, only one manufacturer is believed to have a system capable of meeting this requirement. Prior to including this paragraph, designer will investigate and confirm if there are adequate door system manufacturers currently available that are able to provide this option and confirm if this option is justified/required for the facility. Coordinate and incorporate space, clearance, utility, infrastructure and other facility requirements with the contract documents.

Separate from the connection to a backup power source or emergency generator, provide a door system backup power source and system capable of opening and closing the entire door system at least one time, with complete loss of power to the entire facility. For the purposes of this requirement, the minimum door leaf and mullion speeds indicated in this specification are not applicable.]

There is no known Vertical Lift Door Manufacturer that has the capability to meet the requirements outlined in Section 2.9.3 Backup Door Operation for multipart door systems which include retractable mullions. Please confirm that this requirement can be removed from the UFGS 08 34 16.20 specification.

This requirement can be deleted. The building will be provided with emergency power from the fixed generator. Additionally, the doors shall be capable of manual operation as stipulated in Section 08 34

16.20 paragraph 2.3.1.

Solicitation Number: W50S7T-26-B-A004 Project Title: Repair B632 Fire Suppression and Hangar Door Project Number: JLQN202002 Current a/o 16 Jul 2026

Questions And Answers

2 The RFP package includes the following referenced document:

Attachment+04+-+Brand+Name+or+Equal+Justification+-+17APR2026_redacted The current RFP proposal bid due date is July 29, 2026, so if any Equal for this product could be approved, it seems it would need to be approved prior to the proposal bid due date. If a contactor chooses to submit an Equal for this product and the product is not approved, this will allow time for the contractor to still get pricing for the product prior to the proposal bid due date.

Please confirm the process to validate any Equal for this product and the timeline by which validation of an Equal for this product must be submitted to the Government for review and approval.

The Government will not conduct pre-bid reviews, validations, or approvals of proposed "equal" products prior to the bid opening date.

As provided in FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, bidders choosing to offer an "equal" product are responsible for clearly identifying the product being offered and furnishing with their bid all descriptive material and other information necessary for the Government to determine that the proposed product meets or exceeds all of the salient characteristics and other requirements identified in the solicitation.

The responsibility for submitting a responsive bid rests solely with the bidder. If a bidder elects to offer an "equal" product, the bidder assumes the risk that the information provided may be insufficient to establish that the product satisfies the solicitation requirements.

The Government will determine the acceptability of any proposed "equal" product during its evaluation of bids in accordance with the terms of the solicitation, FAR Part 14, and FAR 52.211-6. The Government will not provide advance determinations or approvals of proposed "equal" products before bid opening. Bidders should prepare and submit their bids accordingly.

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