Questions Answers for W50S9J-21-Q-0002 - Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing at 130 AW.docx

SOLICITATION W50S9J-21-Q-0003

FIRE ALARM INSPECTION AND TESTING AT 130TH AIRLIFT WING, CHARLESTON, WV

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1) Building 107: Sprinkler System – 1 Annual Sprinkler Riser – 1 Annual Does this mean there are 1 or 2 systems and should this be a Quarterly Inspection?

There is one sprinkler system (including riser and backflow) Inspection is annual.

2) Building 137: No Fire Alarm Panel Does not list a Fire Alarm panel in device counts BLDG 137 is tied to BLDG 136 panel

3) Building 142: Sprinkler System – 1 Annual Sprinkler Riser – 1 Annual Does this mean there are 1 or 2 systems and should this be a Quarterly Inspection?

Bldg 142: There is one sprinkler system (including riser and backflow) Inspection is annual.

4) Building 144: Special Haz/ Gas Suppression System Does Not list any devices associated with this system. Are device counts in the main quantities listed for Building 144?

Bldg 144: Two Nozzles, one fusible link, 2 Pulls and 1 cylinder *NOTE* 301 panel has a comm line that runs to BLDG 128

5) Building 302: No Fire Alarm Panel Does not list a Fire Alarm panel in device counts BLDG 302 is tied to the panel in 301

6) Building 303: No Fire Alarm Panel Does not list a Fire Alarm panel in device counts BLDG 303 is tied to the panel in 301

7) Building 408: Sprinkler System – 1 Quarterly Sprinkler Riser – 1 Annual Does this mean there are 1 or 2 systems and should this be a Quarterly Inspection?

BLDG 408 is a pump house. The fire pumps (2) are electric; there is one electric jockey pump

8) Building 421: Fire Suppression Control Panel Does this Panel control all Devices or should there be a separate Fire Alarm Panel listed in addition to the Suppression Panel? Also there are not any Audio/ Visual Devices listed 407 and 421 both have panels that control a HEF system. There is a Conventional panel that handles both 407 and 421 (fire alarms, troubles, ect)

9) Building 422: Fire Pump is Listed Is this Fire Pump Electric or Diesel and are we to include churn tests in the Proposal?

There is no fire pumps installed in 422

10) We would need clarification on Sprinkler Inspection frequencies for all Buildings listed in Appendix A All inspection criteria regarding HEF, Fire Alarms, Fire Pumps, Dry Chemical Systems, ect… are inspected in accordance with UFC 3-601-02 Operation and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection systems. There are various frequency benchmarks listed. This document can be found at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-critera-ufc When fusible links are replaced for hood kitchen suppression systems and Dry Chem System, old fusible link must be turned in to the Fire Prevention Office.

11) Provide the means of communication between the existing Fire Alarm Control Panel(s) and the Base Fire Station.

Monaco D-21

12) Please provide manufacturer name and model # of existing Fire Alarm Control Panels.

See attached PDF titled “FacilityPanelMakeandModel_210122_132025.pdf”

13) Please provide dates of installation for all existing Fire Alarm Control Panels.

Date of installation for FACPS are unknown

14) Will “functionality” testing be required at all smoke detectors.

Yes

15) Will “sensitivity” testing be required at all smoke detectors.

No

16) Provide the date of the latest “sensitivity” testing of smoke detectors. Will these results be made available to the contractor?

N/A

17) Can we review previous reports/ maintenance records?

We are unfortunately unable to provide records for past reports and maintenance records. The records were maintained on a website and since our last contract has expired, we are no longer able to access them.

18) Will any of the suppression system tests include full foam flow tests of the most comprehensive type, whereby the foam would be discharged on the hanger, cleaned, and the systems recharged?

All fire protection systems (HEF, Sprinkler, ect…), will be done in accordance with UFC 3-601-02. ITM Tasks for all inspections and frequencies will be listed. This UFC can be found at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc

19) Are the pumps electric or diesel?

Fire Pumps are electric

20) How many flow switches are wet, how many are dry?

Flow switches are wet

21) For the buildings with sprinklers, can you tell us the type and size of each?

22) Did you want all extinguishers serviced? (we didn't see them on the list but have found this to be implied with other contracts).

At this time, we request that vendors respond to the requirements listed in the solicitation.

23) Concerning brand-specific equipment, we're most concerned about the panels which are fairly proprietary, especially if any program changes are necessary. Would you be able to tell us what brands and model/years we are dealing with?

See attached .PDF labeled “FacilityPanelMakeandModel_210122_132025.pdf