RFI 1 - Repair Customer Service Suite B-48.pdf

SOLICITATION/RFQ # W50S7U-26-Q-A002/CES Repair Customer Service Suite B-48

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1 27 July 2026

Q1. Telecom/Data Scope. Confirm whether Contractor scope includes CAT cabling, pathways/conduit, terminations, patch panel work, labeling, testing/certification, and connections to existing IDF/MDF, or only boxes/plates/rough-ins. (Reference SOW para 5.1.19; Drawing p. 6 Notes 4-9)

A1. Contractor is responsible for telecom/data scope to include any CAT cabling, pathways/conduit, terminations, labeling, testing/certification, and connections to existing IDF/MDF. Patch panel work not required as you are using existing IDF/MDF equipment and just require routing cable to and connecting to existing equipment. Contractor shall route data connections from B48 Rm 111 work spaces to Existing

Communications Rm 115 on first floor level.

Q2. TV/Monitor Scope. Confirm whether future TV monitor, mount/bracket, and AV equipment are

Government-furnished or Contractor-furnished/installed; confirm HDMI cable type/rating and wall plate standard. (Reference Drawing p. 6 Notes 4,8; SOW para 5.1.22)

A2. Future TV Monitor, mounts/brackets, and any AV equipment will be Government furnished/installed at later date. HDMI cable type and rating to be provided by contractor is High-Speed HDMI Cable, Digital Video with Audio, UHD 4K, CL2 Rated In-Wall type. Wall plate type to be provided by contractor is HDMI pass through single gang wall plate – brushed aluminum similar to Legrand

#CG39870.

Q3. Fire Sprinkler Requirements. Confirm whether sprinkler modifications require design drawings, hydraulic calculations, permits, inspection/testing, and base-approved/licensed fire protection contractor.

(Reference SOW para 5.1.15; Drawing p.4 Note 9)

A3. No design or calcs required but contractor to perform modifications per NFPA and UFC requirements. No permit required. Testing to be done by contractor for water/leak check after modifications are performed and COR to witness test. Contractor shall use subcontractor or shall be qualified and experienced in fire protection system design, installation, and maintenance, and shall have the necessary credentials to provide to Government.

Q4. Fire Alarm/Mass Notification Requirements. Confirm permitting, shop drawings, programming, sequence testing, acceptance testing, and contractor qualifications for FA/MNS relocations. (Reference

SOW para 5.1.20; Drawing p.6 Notes 1,2,11).

A4. No permit or shop drawings required. Relocation of existing devices only to deconflict with new wall placements. Testing to be done by contractor once modifications are complete and COR to witness test of any relocated devices. Contractor shall use subcontractor or shall have demonstrated experience in fire alarm system installation, modification, and maintenance, including knowledge of NFPA and UFC requirements.

Q5. HVAC Balancing. Confirm whether TAB/air balancing is required after supply/return diffuser and duct relocations and whether a balancing report is required at closeout. (Reference SOW 5.1.16;

Drawing p. 4 Notes 7-8).

A5. No TAB or air balancing required. Work involves modifications only to extend/relocate supply/return diffusers and duct relocations so re-balance is not necessary.

Q6. BEST Lock Procurement. Confirm keying process, whether BEST cores/cylinders must be provided through base locksmith, and required lead times/keying schedule format. (Reference SOW para

5.1.9-5.1-10)

A6. Contractor shall match government’s existing keying system which is BEST lock by Stanley Security

Solutions. Government will give info to contractor during submittal phase to establish key core specifics.

A key schedule shall be required to be submitted by contractor and an online keying meeting held between Contractor and Government prior to ordering cylinders for this project for new hardware and locksets provided by Contractor. Government does not provide any base locksmith or hardware for

Contractor. Brand Name Determination attached.

Q7. Ceiling Height/Full-Height Partitions. Confirm new ceiling height and whether all new stud walls extend to deck as depicted in partition detail; confirm required bracing at top of wall. (Reference

Drawing p.2 Partition Detail 1; SOW para 5.1.5).

A7. Ceiling height as shown on Drawing P.2 Partition Detail to be 10’-0” A.F.F. and new stud walls as shown to extend to deck per detail. Existing deck height is 16’-0” A.F.F. and is a metal deck with concrete topping.

Q8. Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Monitoring Contractors. Please advise if the fire alarm and fire sprinkler contractors currently monitoring the system, if available, could their information be shared?

A8. Government monitors its own systems so no info available on contractors.

Q9. Confirm if data cabling is being routed to Room 115. If not, where has cabling been run?

A9. Yes, Contractor shall route data connections from B48 Rm 111 work spaces to Existing

Communications Rm 115 on first floor level.

Q10. Will detailed specifications be provided for items listed in the 183 CES Repair Customer Service

B-48 project? Specifications detailing specific items’ requirements include the following:

• Plastic Laminate

• H.M. Frames/ Wood Doors / Finish Hardware

• Drywall

• Carpeting

• Wall Base

• Bulletin / Tackboards

• Interior Signage

• Blinds

• Plumbing

• Sprinklers

• HVAC

• Electrical

• Fire Alarm

• Communications

A10. No, all information has been given in SOW or drawings. Contractor to meet intent of Government and specifications given per the SOW and drawings.