Questions and Response_Modular Facility Edinburg _RA Response.docx

Modular Trailer Office, Edinburg, TX Question and Response Sheet Solicitation # W569QE26Q0005

1. Please advise if custodial and grounds maintenance services will be required in and around the facility. Yes, the contractor is required to provide all maintenance services, as well as grading the area prior to placing the RLB.

2. When are you looking to move into the building? The proposed date is 01 July 2026, but the Government will be flexible. Based on feedback, the start date may be adjusted to mid-July or 01 August 2026.

3. Does the building have to be new? We prefer a new building, but if it is an existing building, it needs to be in near-perfect condition.

4. Does the floor plan I added meet your requirement. This building is available now. We can make changes to the floor plan if needed ( see attachment 1)- Yes, alternate floor plans and changes are acceptable, but they must be approved by the Government prior to installation.

5. Why is the bid due so quick after the site visit? That does not give contractors a lot of time to put everything together. Already change the solicitation close date to 13 May 2026,

6. request utility plans for the CBP site. Water, Sewer, and electrical plans. We need to know where the hook locations are and capacities of each.- Utilities will tie into USBP Edinburg site utilities. Comment by Escobar Guanumen, Jazmine 1LT USARMY NG MAARNG (USA): BP Questions

7. PWS 5.13.5 specifies 13 CAT-5/6 ports labeled Red/SIPR. Are there any NIPR (blue) ports required, or is this facility SIPR-only on the data side? If NIPR is required, please specify quantity and locations. I understand Wifi but hardwired NIPR is usually dictated. Comment by Escobar Guanumen, Jazmine 1LT USARMY NG MAARNG (USA): S2

8. Attachment B shows the LNO count (4 pax) under the "8 Private Offices" header but lists no SQFT and no separate office. PWS 5.3 places LNOs in the Open Workspace. Please confirm LNOs are in Open Workspace (not in a private office).- LNOs are part of the Open Workspace.

9. Attachment B totals: 8 private offices (1,250 NSF) + Battle Desk (300) + SIPR (300) + Supply (500) + Conference (1,100) + Open Workspace (2,100) = 5,550 NSF. PWS 1.4 and 5.1 cite ~6,120 GSF. That's only a 10% gross-up, which is tight for corridors, walls, mechanical, and the two latrines required by 5.2.14. Please confirm whether 6,120 GSF is a hard ceiling or a target, and whether the latrines are counted within the 6,120 GSF or in addition to it.- The size is not a hard ceiling. You may increase the size to accommodate corridors and latrines, but the final footprint must be approved.

10. Attachment B totals: 8 private offices (1,250 NSF) + Battle Desk (300) + SIPR (300) + Supply (500) + Conference (1,100) + Open Workspace (2,100) = 5,550 NSF. PWS 1.4 and 5.1 cite ~6,120 GSF. That's only a 10% gross-up, which is tight for corridors, walls, mechanical, and the two latrines required by 5.2.14. Please confirm whether 6,120 GSF is a hard ceiling or a target, and whether the latrines are counted within the 6,120 GSF or in addition to it.- Same questions as 9

11. PWS §6.1.15 cites the Eagle Pass, Texas Code of Ordinances as an applicable publication. The place of performance is Edinburg (Hidalgo County), not Eagle Pass (Maverick County). Please confirm which municipal code governs — City of Edinburg Code of Ordinances or Hidalgo County — and whether IBC 2021 / NEC 2023 / IPC 2021 apply as currently adopted.- City of Edinburg code

12. PWS 5.2.14 references tying water/sewer into Laughlin AFB utilities, while 1.6.6 and Attachment A state place of performance is USBP Sector HQ Edinburg, TX. Please confirm utility tie-in is to USBP Edinburg site utilities, and identify the responsible utility POC (CBP Facilities, GSA, or municipal — City of Edinburg / Hidalgo County WID #3). Utilities will be tied into USBP Edinburg site utilities. Coordination will happen post-award via the COR.

13. Attachment A shows the green "BN TOC" placement rectangle on what appears to be unimproved ground east of the USBP Sector HQ building. Please provide: (a) a geotechnical report or allowable soil bearing capacity for the proposed pad area, (b) any existing topographic survey. Geotechnical reports are not available. Area needs to be leveled and graded before placing the RLB. See Attachment D for site pictures

14. Per PWS §5.13.2, the contractor connects to "main electrical service provided by USBP Sector." Please specify: (a) available service voltage and amperage at the point of connection, (b) distance from the proposed point of connection to the modular pad, (c) whether transformer, primary feeders, or service entrance equipment are GFP or contractor-furnished. Comment by Escobar Guanumen, Jazmine 1LT USARMY NG MAARNG (USA): BP

15. Per §5.2.14, water supply and sewer discharge tie into base utilities. Please specify: (a) location and size of the nearest potable water main and sanitary sewer lateral relative to the pad, (b) available water pressure (psi), (c) whether the contractor is responsible for trenching, backflow preventer, grease/sand interceptor, and metering, (d) whether the USBP facility is on municipal sewer or on a septic system. Comment by Escobar Guanumen, Jazmine 1LT USARMY NG MAARNG (USA): BP

16. Are local building permits, electrical permits, and plumbing permits required from the City of Edinburg or Hidalgo County, or does the federal enclave status of the USBP Sector HQ exempt this work from local permitting? If permits are required, please confirm whether permit fees are reimbursable as ODC. No permits are needed since the area belongs to Border Patrol

17. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) administers the Texas Industrialized Building Code program. Please confirm whether modular units must bear TDLR Industrialized Building decals, or whether site-built / IBC 2021 commercial construction is acceptable, or whether (as a federal facility) neither applies and only IBC 2021 + NEC 2023 compliance is required. The place of performance is a federal facility. The contractor is required to comply with the technical standards outlined in the PWS.

18. What wind design standard applies? Edinburg, TX is in ASCE 7-22 wind region with Vult ≈ 145 mph (Risk Cat II). Hidalgo County is also in the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) inland region but not on the coastal Tier 1 list. Please confirm design wind speed, exposure category, and risk category. The facility must be designed and anchored to comply with International Building Code (IBC) 2021 structural requirements for Edinburg, TX. The structural design shall conform to ASCE 7-22 with an Ultimate Design Wind Speed (Vult) of 145 mph and Risk Category II.

19. Are there any antiterrorism / force protection setback distances per UFC 4-010-01 (DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings) that apply to a tenant DoD unit on a DHS/CBP installation? If so, what is the controlled perimeter standoff distance from the modular complex to the nearest uncontrolled vehicle area or public roadway?

20. Will the contractor have continuous, unescorted construction site access during installation, or will daily escort coordination through CBP/USBP be required? PWS 1.6.8.3 and 1.6.8.6 are reserved. No. The contractor needs to be escorted at all times.

21. If the Government exercises early termination (T4C or T4D) before the end of the base period, how is unrecovered mobilization cost handled? PWS does not currently address this. - If the Government terminates the contract before the end of the base period, unrecovered mobilization costs are handled in accordance with FAR Part 49. Under a Termination for Convenience (T4C), the contractor may recover reasonable, allowable, and allocable mobilization costs as part of the settlement (FAR 49.201 and FAR 31.205‑42). Under a Termination for Default (T4D), mobilization costs are not reimbursable. Because the PWS does not address mobilization, the standard FAR termination clauses apply.

22. PWS 5.2.5 requires Wall Type A assemblies achieving STC 50 for all 8 private offices, and PRS#5 requires acoustic testing prior to acceptance. Please confirm: (a) whether STC 50 is required only between offices and the corridor, or also between adjacent offices, and (b) the acceptable acoustic test method (ASTM E336 field STC, or laboratory STC per ASTM E90). - STC 50 is required for all offices, adjacent walls.

23. 5.8 states "All doors and frames must meet or exceed the STC rating of their adjacent walls" — implying STC 50 doors. STC 50 doors are heavy commercial assemblies (~$3,500–$6,500 each, 8 doors = ~$28K–$52K material). Please confirm STC 50 is required at all 8 private office doors, the SIPR/TOC door, the Battle Desk door, and the Sensitive Item Supply Room door, or only at a subset. - Yes, it is required for all specified private offices, TOC, and Supply Room..

24. Are the SIPR/TOC (300 NSF, 5.5) and Sensitive Item Supply Room (500 NSF, 5.6) required to meet ICD 705(SCIF) construction standards (sound group rating, IDS, X-09 locks, RF shielding), or are they SECRET-equipment / open-storage rooms under AR 380-5 with cipher locks per §5.6 and the GSA pedestrian deadbolts/combination locks per §5.7? The PWS language reads as the lighter standard but please confirm.

25. 5.7 requires GSA-approved FF-L-2890 deadbolts on all perimeter doors and FF-L-2740 combination lock on the primary entrance. FF-L-2740 is the X-09/X-10 combination lock typically used on GSA security containers and SCIF doors. Please confirm: (a) FF-L-2740 is required on the primary exterior entrance (not just internal vault doors), (b) whether X-09 or X-10 is acceptable, (c) who provides combination changes and re-locking after award. the FF-L-2740 combination lock is required on the primary exterior entrance.

(b) The X-10 is the required standard (c) The contractor shall install the lock with the factory default combination. The Government (Security Officer) will provide combination changes and re-locking procedures after facility acceptance.

26. 5.16 requires "heavy-duty cypher locks" on entry/exit doors AND §5.7 requires FF-L-2890 deadbolts. Please confirm both are required (cipher lock + GSA deadbolt) on each exterior door, or clarify the relationship.

27. 5.2.13 says stairs are required if doors are >8" off ground. Please confirm whether ADA-compliant ramps are required at one or more entrances, and at what slope (1:12 max per ADA / ABA Accessibility Standard).- Its not required.

28. Does the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standard apply to this DoD-occupied facility on a DHS site? If so, please confirm requirements for: ADA latrines (the §5.2.14 fixture count of 1 toilet + 1 stall + 1 sink for female and 1 toilet + 1 stall + 1 urinal + 1 sink for male does not specify ADA accessibility), accessible route from parking to entry, accessible door hardware, and accessible turning radii. The PWS does not require ADA-compliant ramps or ADA-specific latrine configurations for this expeditionary

29. 5.2.14 requires only one toilet and one privacy stall in the female latrine — that means a single toilet inside a stall (one fixture total). For 41 open-workspace personnel + 13 private-office personnel (54 total, with mixed gender), this may be undersized per IPC 2021 Table 403.1 (business occupancy: 1 WC per 25 for first 50). Please confirm the minimum fixture count is intentional, or whether IPC 2021 plumbing fixture calculations should govern. The fixture count listed in PWS 5.2.14 is intentional and serves as the minimum requirement for this temporary facility.

30. 5.13.3 requires a backup generator with ATS sized to power "all HVAC, all network equipment, and at least 50% of interior lighting and receptacle loads." Please confirm: (a) generator fuel type (diesel preferred for runtime, propane/natural gas as alternatives), (b) required runtime at full load (24 hr, 72 hr, 96 hr), (c) whether on-site fuel storage and refueling are contractor responsibility, (d) whether the generator must meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions, (e) whether weekly load testing per NFPA 110 is required.- The generator must be Diesel. Generators need to be provided and maintained by the contractor, including fuel storage and refueling. It will serve as a backup to kick in immediately during any power outages to ensure no loss of operations.

31. 5.14 requires HVAC zoning for the open workspace, conference room, and "blocks of private offices." Please clarify: (a) is one zone per office acceptable, or is grouping into 2-3 office blocks intended, (b) what design temperatures apply (ASHRAE 90.1 Edinburg climate zone 2A — cooling design dry-bulb ~99°F, heating ~36°F).

32. Does the Government require redundancy (N+1) on HVAC for SIPR/TOC and the equipment room, given continuous 24/7 SIPR operations and Edinburg summer cooling loads?

33. 5.12 requires commercial-grade high-speed internet to a central router with 95% uptime. Please clarify: (a) minimum bandwidth (Mbps download/upload), (b) whether this is a NIPR-equivalent (open) circuit only, or whether a separate DISN SIPR circuit is required (and if so, who orders it — DISA via TR&E, or contractor as commercial), (c) whether redundant ISPs are required for the 95% AQL. The contractor shall provide standard commercial high-speed internet. Redundant ISPs are not strictly required as long as the 95% uptime AQL is met.

34. 5.13.5 requires 13 Red/SIPR network ports. Will SIPR be carried over Protected Distribution System (PDS) per CNSSI 7003, or is the SIPR circuit terminated at the SIPR equipment room only with no PDS to the open workspace? If PDS is required, please specify hardened conduit, alarm carrier, and inspection requirements.

35. 5.9.4 specifies a primary conference table approximately 32' L × 6' W. A 32-foot single-piece table will not fit through standard modular doorways and is typically built as 4–6 ganged segments. Please confirm ganged/modular conference table is acceptable. -yes

36. 5.2.2 requires HVAC filter changeouts at "manufacturer-recommended intervals." Please confirm filter MERV rating and replacement frequency (typical commercial: MERV 8 every 90 days, MERV 13 every 60 days). Comply with standard commercial practices (e.g., MERV 8 or 13) at the manufacturer's recommended intervals.

37. Site photographs of the proposed trailer placement area and surrounding conditions. (Pictures was posted to the PWS Attachment D)

38. Utility connection point information, including locations and specifications for electrical, water, sewer, and any data/communications tie-ins the Government will furnish. (Pictures taken at the site visit were added to the PWS (Attachment D)

39. Any site-specific access, escort, or security requirements applicable to delivery, setup, and ongoing service. Same question as question 20

40. Ground conditions, grading, or any known site preparation considerations at the placement area.- Leveling and grading of the area are necessary prior to placement.

41. Q: Will the government accept temporary mobile office & latrine trailers for approximately 6 weeks (1-Jul - 15-Aug) to permit time to properly build out the desired modular office structure? No. We will wait until the RLB is complete and then move. We cannot disrupt or move operations multiple times.

42. Will alternate floor plan designs be acceptable? Yes

43. 5.2.13. Entry Stairs/Ramp. States the contractor shall provide stairs if doors are elevated more than 8” above the ground. Will ADA compliant ramps be required? No

44. 5.12. Internet Connectivity. States the contractor shall supply a local reliable service. Will the government be responsible for the monthly cost associated with this service? – The cost for internet service shall be included in the contract pricing.

45. Please provide existing site utility plans and locations. Please see the pictures.

46. Attachment B and Attachment C do not indicate restroom or break areas. Please confirm if these will be a requirement. Break areas and restrooms are not a strict requirement, but they can be included.

47. Will the back up generator be powered by natural gas or diesel? Diesel.

48. Is ThinClient technology being utilized?

49. We’d appreciate clarification regarding the required STC rating for the doors. Would it be acceptable to install standard doors initially and replace them with STC-rated doors upon delivery, should project mobilization occur prior to their availability? No. Everything should be ready and compliant with STC standards prior to occupying the building.

50. The project (BN HQ Complex)calls out for approx. 6,120 GSF. Are we able to increase the size of the building which will increase to 6,272 GSF (98ft x 64ft)? Are other floor plans acceptable? Yes, to both questions

51. (PWS v1, Page 2 of 29)

1. Can you please clarify details about (1.6.1.2.1) Inspection Program and what it is needed for this?

2. Will our factory standard Q.C check list suffice to meet this requirement? (Yes)

3. Will there be any accreditation requirements on this project?

1. If yes, will your team be handling this aspect in the factory during the time of construction?

52. (PWS v1, Sub Section 5.2, Pg 13 of 29 ) Controlled-Access Room (Supply Room)

1. What is the intended use of the controlled‑access room (labeled on plan I sent as "supply room" bottom right)(e.g., storage type, sensitive materials, IT, records)? SIPR

2. Is there a specific lock required for this particular room?

3. Should this room be included in room‑by‑room HVAC zoning, or grouped with adjacent spaces? Grouped with Adjacent SpaCes

4. What floor load is required in this space?

The room is intended for SIPR. It requires functional cypher locks per PWS 5.6. Standard floor loading applies.

53. (PWS V1 Sub Section 5.2.5, Pg 14 of 29) Private Offices:

1. What is "Wall type A"? Can your team provide the wall assembly that meets the requirements.

2. Will the STC-50 wall assembly be tested assemblies requiring to be UL listed assemblies?

2. No STC Doors for the Private Offices, can you please confirm?

"Wall Type A" is a general architectural reference. The contractor must provide an assembly (studs, drywall, insulation) that achieves the required STC-50 rating.

54. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.2.7, Pg 14 of 29) Flooring:

1. Please confirm the required flooring types by space for this facility. Specifically, should carpet tile be provided in all private offices and the conference room, with VCT in all remaining areas, or is VCT required throughout the entire building?

2. If mixed flooring is required, please identify any additional locations where carpet tile is permitted or prohibited, and note any government standards or durability requirements that must be met.

3. Will there be any SDT tile locations in I.T closet ECT?

Per PWS 5.2.7, either vinyl tile or short-pile carpet is acceptable. The contractor shall propose the flooring mix (e.g., carpet in offices, vinyl in open/wet areas) for Government approval prior to installation.

55. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.2.12, Pg 15 of 29) Skirting:

1. What is the required skirting height from finished grade to bottom of modular?

2. What material is required for the skirting (e.g., 4' x 8' panels, metal, composite)?

3. How many sheets of 4' x 8' skirting do you require for the building to be completed?

Skirting shall be standard commercial grade, flush with the graded ground, and color-matched to the building per PWS 5.2.12.

56. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.14, Pg 20 of 29) HVAC:

1. Do you prefer a Roof Mount HVAC or Wall Mount HVAC?

2. Which rooms require an independent climate control zone (Private Offices, Conference Room, Supply Room, Open Area, Etc.)? please note with the HVAC systems listed above Individual climate controls will not work, We can shift to Mini split with Multi port heads to achieve this requirement, but we will need additional units for fresh air requirements per code.

3. Do you require Fiberglass Duct or Sheet Metal Duct?

The contractor may choose the HVAC configuration (including multi-port mini-splits or standard ducts) provided it meets the zoning and climate control requirements in PWS 5.14.

57. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.7, Pg 16 of 29) Perimeter Security:

1. will there be rooms or entrances require heavy‑duty cipher locks (keypad/mechanical/digital)?I see Reference to GSA-APPROVED DEAD BOLT AND COMBINATION LOCKS.

3. Is the lock required to be stand‑alone or tied to an access control system (future or current)?

4. Are there any brand or model preferred for all perimeter GSA-Approved Pedestrian Door Deadbolts(FF-L-2890) and primary entrance GSA-Approved Combination Lock (FF-L-2740) for ex: Kaba, Schlage, Simplex, etc.?

5. Should the locks be fail‑safe or fail‑secure in the event of power loss?

6. Are these locks required on all interior doors (excluding restrooms)?

7. Will there be RF shielding required in this building?

8. Will there be in requirement for Security layer steel #9 mesh or Plywood on interior side of Secure perimeter walls?

Perimeter doors should be fail-secure from the exterior, but allow free egress from the interior for life safety. RF shielding and steel mesh are not required by this PWS.

58. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.11, Pg 18 of 29) conference Room Video Conferencing & Whiteboard:

1. Do you require blocking for the TV & Whiteboard?

2. If yes, what height is the requirement?

Yes, standard blocking is required to safely support the wall-mounted AV equipment and whiteboards specified in PWS 5.11.

59. (PWS v1 Sub Section 5.13.8, Pg 19 of 29) Exterior Lighting - Dusk-To-Dawn:

1. In sub section 5.13.3: It is listed to have to a UPS system incorporated into the project? If this is to be accounted to the building will the panel need to be separated for back power and regular power?

0. This would led me to Multipole MDP's?

0. Will MDP be provided on site by others or will it be in the Building?

0. Will there be any power filters incorporated into the project? If yes, who's SOW?

0. Will the ATS switch for the UPS system be by others on site?

0. Do we know what Power is available on site for this project?

0. Will wire mold be required to be utilized on all surface mounted conduits on all STC-50 walls?

1. Will there be any requirements for STC rating for DOORS, Floor assemblies, roof assemblies?

PWS 5.13.3 requires a Backup Generator and ATS. A dedicated UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) battery system is not explicitly required by the facility PWS; however, the generator must automatically handle the load transfer.

60. Extensions: Due to the length of time to provide the requirements needed, respectfully request (1) an extension of time for quotes to be due. Change proposal due date from May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, to May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT

61. A consideration of a revised period of performance to start this requirement on July 1, 2026, vice June 1, 2026. Changes have already been made for the POP to begin on 01 July 2026.

62. Additional Information: Can you provide a diagram depicting the location for water and sewer/wastewater hookups at the site please. (currently working on getting the diagram available)