QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- W51AA125R0008
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Department of the Army
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This is a Questions and Answers document containing 15 questions related to a solicitation for generator and UPS systems maintenance services at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Key clarifications include that prime contractors must maintain their own insurance coverage in addition to subcontractors, labor rates should be separated into two categories (generator repairs and UPS systems repairs), and work must be performed during normal hours (07:00-16:30 Monday-Friday, excluding holidays).
The document identifies Reading Bearing & Drive Solutions, Inc. as the incumbent contractor and provides technical details about the equipment, including that each generator has one transfer switch except Unit 5 which has four, Units 7 and 29 require security escorts, and Unit 16 (Elliot generator) has been omitted from the contract requirements. The document also references various attachments containing detailed specifications for preventative maintenance procedures, security requirements, and pricing worksheets, though specific details from these attachments are not included in the Q&A.
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| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 | ||
| QUESTION | ANSWER | |
| 1 | We are resellers. As such, we never touch the equipment and subcontract the field work well established contractors in the location work will be performed. In the solicitation, it states the Contractor shall maintain insurances on pg 4 such as workers compensation. The companies we subcontract with will have those in place. We believe that meets the purpose of the language. Is that acceptable? | No, it is not acceptable for only the subcontractor to provide and maintain the types and minimum amounts of insurance on page 4 of the solicitation. In addition, the prime contractor is required to provide and maintain, during the entire performance of this contract, the types and minimum amounts of insurance on page 4 of the solicitation. |
| 2 | I am reviewing the new requirements for the Generator and UPS service at Tobyhanna and noticed that in this Solicitation you are requesting a Flat Labor Rate for all Generator and UPS service work (CLIN 0005). In the past we provided different rates for Generator and UPS work and different rates depending on the time of day, weekends, and Holidays. Wanted to clarify how you would like the hourly rates to be provided. | Yes. There should be two different labor rates. One for generator repairs and one for UPS Systems repairs. Attachment V, Pricing Worksheet and the Solicitation/SF1449 have been revised accordingly. See Amendment 0003 for more information. |
All work shall be performed during normal operating hours, 07:00 – 16:30, Monday through Friday. This excludes Federal Holidays and regular days off (RDO). (Section 5.6.2 of the Performance Work Statement)
| 3 | Is the incumbent for this previous iteration of this contract published? | Yes. The following contractor was published in the award notice posted on SAM on March 29, 2022: Reading Bearing & Drive Solutions, Inc. |
| 4 | I intend to place a bid for Notice ID:W51AA125R0008, I'd like to know if there's an incumbent and if so, how much was the previous award to make my bid competitive. | All required information was posted award notice on March 29, 2022, including the name of the current contract holder: Reading Bearing & Drive Solutions, Inc. No further information will be provided. |
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2 | ||
| 5 | We weren't able to visit each generator, so that's the reason we ask for pictures. If pictures aren't possible, old field service reports that house the info requested would be great as well. | Refer to Attachment VII FINAL Generators List REVISION 1. |
| 6 | Is it possible to provide a picture of the name plate for each generator? If not, can you provide the serial number for each? | Refer to Attachment VII FINAL Generators List REVISION 1. |
| 7 | Is it possible to provide a picture of the name plate for each of the generator's motors? If not, can you provide the serial number for each? | Refer to Attachment VII FINAL Generators List REVISION 1. |
| 8 | Number of transfer switches for each generator? | Each generator has one transfer switch except Unit 5 which has four transfer switches. |
| 9 | Are there any security clearance requirements/costs? | From the solicitation,sSee Attachment I FINAL PWS Generators and UPS SYstems and Attachment II Security Operations Requirements for Contracts. |
| 10 | The SOW tasks provided for the UPS and generator maintenance is broad, do you have a specific MOP for each we're to follow? | From the solicitation, see Attachment I FINAL PWS Generators and UPS SYstems. |
| 11 | During the site visit the Elliot generator was in an inoperable state. What is the awardee's responsibility for this unit during the contract? | The Elliot, Unit 16, is not required to be covered under this service contract and has since been omitted. Refer to Attachment VII FINAL Generators List REVISION 1. |
| 12 | For the load bank testing is there a standard or guideline(NFPA 110 & 99 orNFPA 70) for the duration and % of load required per kW Generator or is there a general requirement for load bank testing i.e non-mission critical generators are tested at 80% of their maximum load for 60 minutes at least once per year? | From the solicitation, see Attachment I FINAL PWS Generators and UPS Systems; specifically but not only Section 5.3.5. |
| 13 | In regards to the generators that require an escort due to security. What generators need additional escort to be able to perform maintenance or repairs on the equipment? If you can provide the generator unit # | Units 7 and 29 require an escort which the Government is responsible for providing. |
| 14 | For scheduling preventative maintenance or repairs for this equipment. How many days in advance does this need to be scheduled with the COR? | From the solicitation, see Attachment I FINAL PWS Generators and UPS SYstems. |
| 15 | The pricing excel sheet has locked green cells. Can you send the PW or fix it on the SAM site so we can fill out our quote? | The cells for FULL COMPANY NAME and CAGE CODE have been unlocked. See Attachment V, Pricing Worksheet REVISION 2. |
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