W56ZTN-18-R-0004_0002_Amendment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment addresses the Q&A after the site visit.

THE SOLICITATION IS ESTENDED UNTIL 30 NOV 17 AT 11: AM EASTERN TIME

Reference Block 14 Continuation Page for full details.

1) Sections 1.18 and 1.19 of the Performance Work Statement are hear by removed from the solicitation.

2) The Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Issue Log w as added for reference.

3) Section 1.16.1 w as updated.

4) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0005 w as removed / deleted.

6) CLINs 0004, 0005, 1004, 1005, 2004, 2005, 3004, 3005, 4004 & 4005 allow able amount w as reduced from $500.00 to $300.00.

7) Five (5) Year ITM Services CLINs 0006, 1006, 2006 and 3006 w ere removed from the solicitation. Five year services w ill only be required in OY IV.

8) Note that Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting is in full effect.

9) All amendments shall be signed and submitted w ith the proposal.

10) The POC for this amendment is Russell W. Estep Russell.w .estep.civ@mail.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Nov-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W56ZTN-18-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Oct-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Nov-2017

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ACC-APG - GARRISON DIVISION (W56ZTN)

ACC-APG GARRISON DIVISION

6001 COMBAT DRIVE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005

W56ZTN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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W56ZTN-18-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

FIRE ALARM & SPRINKLER

BLDG Initial Description Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Issue Log

937 KF failed to Transmit 906A Replace Battery in the Fire Alarm Box. There is currently an annoying audible

"Low battery Alarm" going off in the vestibule. The Fire Dept was notified and we were told by them to submit work order to DPW.

367 Sometime ago the APG Fire Dept. determined the King Fisher was not communicating with the Fire Dept. and this needs to be repaired. Additional repairs.

E4224 KF not transmitting. Additional repairs.

E1474 2 alarms on fire system 6003 Trouble showing on system. "Power Expander" Additional repairs.

6003 Cheeta Fire Alarm Box needs battery replacement

699 URGENT- Indicator light for deluge system is no longer working.

6002 We came in this morning with both systems in an alert mode and the "Urgent" lights are now on. Vesda fire alarm system Please advise ASAP.

6006 (2 Service Orders) 1) In our lab Fire Suppression system panel is showing an error of URGENT and is beeping. There is a red light on one of the "sensors" and another one is blinkong yellow. We are concerned that this will degrade the function of the system. 2) I know you're probably not the one responsible for actually fixing the VESDA system, but today we had an evacuation of the labs due to a trouble alarm it received, it receives an trouble alarm all the time

6011 Room 164A Fire Pump alarm has been going off for 6 weeks. Please investigate the issue. Please notify Bill Streaker.

6011 Fire suppression pipe is leaking water at joint next to door 100B. Also has major rust around seams.

E5234 Fire Alarm system is sounding a trouble alert and needs to be checked.

328 Fire alarm panel in room 27 is alarming with a ground fault. Occupant alerted

Fire Dept. who responded and advised tenant to put in a service order request.

2485A The sprinkler head in the kitchen has separated from the ceiling and needs to be repaired. CLS

352A Fire alarm goes off whenever the power goes out. Building 362 at ATC.

E2800 Fire Safety, The Mass notification alarm has been reported as going off. Now silenced but error reads; HNET communication failure.

6009 Please have the fire alarm company come and repair or replace the heat sensor below the access floor in Bldg. 6009. Please contact for exact location of identified heat sensor.

6007 In Bldg. 6007 F5242, Mechanical room/electrical room we have a RFCP node 37 alarm going off. The black panel says it is a fire alarm panel with the fire alarm battery cabinet underneath.

6007 In Bldg. 6007, room 1301B, two fire suppression systems (UFVD-F1301 and CLGVD-F1301) need maintenance. Getting zoning and filter error.

E2800 Fire pump room red box is reading zone 8 and the alarm is sounding off Pomica boot loader VS.0004 Status error Pomica card not found.

328 Fire Alarm panel INOP in Room 27.

BLDG Initial Description 740D WMRD-Fire Alarm Panel- The fire alarm panel at transonic is beeping and showing a trouble light-Please contact POC for more details.

501 Would like to request an inspection of the sprinkler system. The building has been unoccupied for several years so an inspection would let us know if anything has failed during that time. (Bays 15- 20)

E3566 Fire alarm showing trouble alarm doesn't reset facility ready to go operational this needs to be addressed.

5100 Fire alarm panel in room 115 is sounding multiple trouble alarms for many rooms in 5100 multiple rooms recording smoke in duct work etc... Please bring it to Mr. Bill Streaker attention. Thanks.

3660 Repair fire alarm panel in rear of building. Panel inoperable and has been disabled by FD.

501 Fire detection and alarm system beeping due to a system failure (Bays 15-20) 324 Fire alarm box at Bldg 324 keeps flashing in closet at main entrance.

2342 Fire alarm panel signal- protection services performed a test and determined a signal was never sent out from the fire alarm panel next to the snack bar area.

237 Generates false fire alarms-Smoke detector 1st floor Trans 31 Zone 2 4401 Red outside fire transmitter is buzzing. New battery needed?

4308 Alarm is going off.

2200 KingFisher fire alarm monitor will not print the required daily data for fire alarms.

5100 Smoke sensor in room 134 has sent three false alarms to APG FD on thurs and Fri last week, Please forward to Bill Streaker per Ernie Little for action, Thank You.

E3549 1) Per Mr. Bill Streaker, install horn/strobe units in C200 labs of E3549.(E) 2)Malfunctioning fire alarm in building. Please check this out per the Fire Dept. (E)

E3100 Panel has trouble light on, also lights lit on A45, A46, A47. Fire alarm went off on 7/26/17 and didn't transmit a signal.

E5604 Night Log Entry. Fire alarm won't reset. Transmitter 889. Zone # 3. Job is not complete.

305 NIGHT LOG ENTRY;Fire alarm won't reset. Fire department tried to reset it, but it stays in trouble mode. Please assign this work to appropriate person. Job is not complete.

394 Request service on King Fisher Trans 026.

E5180 Fire alarm is in constant trouble showing zone 1 detector activation. Will not reset.

394 There are two bottles on the FM200 system in room 100A Building 394. One of the bottles is empty and needs replaced. Can someone check out the system to see why the system is leaking.

4311 Repair fire alarm panel. Keeps beeping.

E5106 Fire alarm not functioning 6009 Fire alarm pre-action panel cover falls off. Need hinges repaired.

6009 Under floor smoke detector false alarm, request replacement of detector head and/or re-positioning to reduce false alarms.

4600 B4600, Lab L1155, drop sprinkler heads through ceiling with escution plates.

BLDG Initial Description E3150 (3) Work Orders, 1) T:AD Check fire sprinkler head for leaks. ATTN: Albert (T)

2) (T) Check leaking fire sprinkler head. ATTN: Plumbing Shop. 3) (T) Check leaking fire sprinkler head.

E5183 Fire alarm went off again, different location, basement.

6001 Main fire alarm batteries require replacement. Power expander batteries need replaced.

E3081 Batteries need to be replaced in fire panel.

E3462 Fire Department wants batteries replaced I fire alarm system.

45 Fire alarm panel - In need of service.

699 The fire alarm panel is showing a trouble code from the tank shed that will not reset. APGFD came to investigate and cannot locate a problem. FD personnel advised submitting work request to have fire alarm personnel investigate.

2486 Range Hood Recertification.

3410 Replace King Fisher antenna and place fire alarm in service.

2200 Printer Malfunctioning E5864 Fire alarm is making noise - request service.

4503 Range Hood Recertification.

SITE VISIT WITH Q&A

Block 14 Continuation Page.

THE SOLICITATION IS ESTENDED UNTIL 30 NOV 17 AT 11: AM EASTERN TIME

1.16. Phase-in: The contractor’s phase-in procedures shall not disrupt or adversely impact day-to-day Government business or current contracted fire alarm working MINITOC or MAYTOC conducting business. The phase-in period will be between award and full performance start date. This phase-in period is for the benefit of contractor’s staffing, cross training and familiarization. The phase in period is for 30 days.

days.

1.18. Land Resource: A lay-down area will be provided at no charge upon request by the contractor for use in performing this contract, subject to the normal Directorate of Public Works permitting process. (a) The contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the lay-down area, which are not to be removed. The contractor shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR. (b) The contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the lay-down area, and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the contractor. The contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in utilizing the lay-down area. If the contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the contractor.

1.19. Operation and Storage Areas: (a) the contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized by the government. The contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the contractor's performance (b) Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the contractor and shall be removed by the contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

Facilities shall meet all fire code requirements and provide adequate ventilation, containment, and protection from the elements.

Provide warning signs, limit access to the facility, and lock it when it is unattended. The contractor shall pay for the hook up and use of all utilities at the lay-down area. Do not use the lay-down area provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract. No materials shall be stored in vehicles overnight or for any length of time. (c) When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation++

Q-1. During the site visit we were shown a sample of types of building on base, are there any fire protection systems of any type that are currently down or out of service, if so please identify the building and system that is effective.

A-1. See Attached Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Issue Log

Q-2. Many of the fire alarm, suppression and base reporting equipment are proprietary to a specific manufacturer, dealing with proprietary manufacturers restricts the ability to service the equipment within the specified time frame as listed within the solicitation. What is the allowed variance when utilizing these manufacture's technicians.

A-2. Service Calls should be scheduled to permit a specific manufacturer to visit multiple locations to control cost. No proprietary system should exceed 90 days without inspection service. Exceptions would only be granted by the Government COR for access issues during a mission requirement.

Q-3. When the manufacturers technician are utilized for repair it will be necessary also have a technician from the successful contractor to accompany and assist, will the cost of the manufacturers services be used to meet the service call minimum before billing for the service.

A-3. If the system requires manufacturer’s technical representatives their time should be properly reflected in the labor cost.

Q-4. What is the “%Markup” in column 5 on page 197 to be applied to (i.e. material, labor, other)?

A-4. The percentage of mark up in Column 5 (of the table) on page 197 would be applied to all bare materials and labor costs required to make repairs.

Q-5. Who is the manufacturer of the existing Mass Notification System (MNS) and what is actually included when using the term (MNS).

A-5.There are several manufacturers of fire alarm control panels that utilize mass notification as part of their system as stated in the Scope of Work. The “Giant Voice” is not part of this contract.

Q-6. Does the base currently integrate "Giant Voice" as part of their (MNS).

A-6. No

Q-7. Currently does the base have CAD documentation on all buildings listed in this contract, and if so are they up to date.

A-7. There are micro-station drawings on all buildings. The status of current updates is unknown.

Q-8. Why is there a separate "Audio" NICET certification required for testing the (MNS) when the "Fire Alarm" NICET certified individual can provide this testing.

A-8. The Scope of Work correctly addresses this answer per UFC 4-021-01 Chapter 8 (8-3.1)

Q-9. For technical exhibits listing identical addresses and building numbers, are these duplicates or individual systems/zones by line item in the same building?

A-9. Individual Systems - Multiple systems in the same building.

Q-10. Some buildings listed in the technical exhibits are missing square footage. Will this information be provided?

A-10. Not at this time

Q-11. Is there a list of equipment that is due for “5-12 Year ITM Hydrostatic Testing”?

A-11. No. Tanks are part of the systems - recent inspection was completed and all known tanks are up to date.

Q-12. Will government inspection forms be provided or are contractor’s reports acceptable?

A-12. Contractor reports are acceptable provided all inspection requirements are met.

Q-13. If UFC guidelines and the bid specifications conflict, which do we follow?

A-13. The more stringent shall apply. The UFC guidelines are used however some there are some exceptions in the bid specification and CLIN structure that determine the amount and type of inspections.

Q-14. Does DPW or the fire department have any information regarding panel types in each building as well as device counts in each building.

A-14.The list does not exist it was lost in a data conversion at the fire department along with a few other databases.

Q-15. Will NICET certifications in water based systems be sufficient instead of the Craftsmen Journeymen certification?

A-15. See UFC 3-601-02 Chapter 1-8

Q-16. In the technical exhibits some building numbers are repeated several times, does that indicate the amount of systems in that particular building?

A-16. See Question #9

Q-17. Monthly inspections are required for systems that are not monitored. Is there a list of these non-monitored buildings?

A-17. The Technical Exhibits are the only databases that exist.

Q-18. The repair dollar amount of $300 for minor repairs is often referenced but there are several lines that show a $500 minor repair line. Was the intent to be $300 or are annual inspections raised to the $500 line?

A-18. All pre-authorized charges have been standardized to $300; there are no longer $500 pre-authorized thresholds on any line item. Contractor is pre-authorized, while conducting inspections, tests or maintenance to replace common item batteries and fuses not to exceed $300, to get a system back into service. It is not an allowance inclusive of the inspection. It is a pre-authorization threshold. The not to exceed threshold of $300 for common item replacement will be invoiced against line item 0009 – Common Spare Parts & Batteries.

If, during an inspection, test, or maintenance, indicated repairs exceed this pre-authorized amount, then it becomes a repair and will be proposed as a work order and invoiced under the repair CLIN.

Q-19. Is there an incumbent contractor and if so what was the contract value.

A-19. This is a new requirement at the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Army Post.

Q-20. Will a ground rod require a dig permit? Section "1.14.2. Digging Permit: Underground utility work is not anticipated."

A-20. Underground work is not anticipated.

Q-21. What brand addressable panel? Section "4.2 Spare Parts (1) addressable fire alarm panel" A-21. The government has a limited supply (2) Kingfisher Transmitter Panels and boards that are government furnished equipment to be used a spare. The spare Kingfishers are to cover the normal 15-20 day lead time of replacement parts that would be on order.

Kingfisher panels. No warranty will be required on the spare transmitter however the installation workmanship is required. It is not the intent of this contract to have a FACP for every type system. The FACP requirement is not required. See 3.2.

Q-22. Does this contract have to be manned 24hours a day 7 days a week? Section "5.14.3 Emergency Calls.

A-22. The Emergency Call required hours are listed in 1.3 and 5.14.3. This does not alleviate the COR from requesting overtime to facilitate repairs on a Tier 1 facility.

Q-23. Will all as-builds provided by the Government be in CAD format? Section "1.5 Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide updated Computer-Aided Design Drawings" A-23. See Question 7. Government has Micro-station drawings on all buildings. CAD drawings are only required on system modifications that change 50% or more of the fire protection systems per UFC 3-600-01. See Drawing Submission 5.7 and 5.7.1.

Q-24. Is fire extinguisher maintenance intended to be included under this contract? 5. 1.7 talks about hydrostatic testing for storage vessels. The contract does not specifically reference fire extinguisher maintenance, but this applies to them.

A-24. Portable Fire Extinguishers are not part of this contract however fixed FM-200 cylinders or pressurized vessels for other fire protection systems are included.

Q-25. Will they also be responsible for disposing of other hazardous material such as Ionization type smoke detectors? 6. 1.12 Hazardous Material. The government has disposed of Halon 1301 under this contract.

A-25. Halon will be disposed of by the government. All Ionization type detectors may be turned into the Government for disposal.

Q-26. Will the Gov't assist in difficult to access buildings? 7. 1.13.1 Contractor Security Officer this reads as though the contractor will need to provide personnel to handle badging, access, and scheduling of individual buildings or areas.

A-26. The COR will provide Security Officer Contact for each area for proper badging.

Q-27. Will a standardized security procedure be published naming a point of contact for buildings that require escorts and for buildings where specific access forms are required for entry? I.e. 6000 Buildings.

A-27. The 6000 buildings require a different badge and some of the areas in a building may require escorts. The ITM will require advance planning. The COR is not a qualified escort in these facilities.

Q-28. Will the Government be providing the security passwords for proprietary equipment software so that updates can be made?

A-28. Security Passwords are not provided for updating. Proprietary equipment will require proprietary technician support.

Q-29. Under section 1.7.1 "Certifications" it lists the requirements for NICET certified individuals for their respective categories, we do not see where Fire Protection Engineers (FPE) are acknowledged and what positions they may serve. FPE's meet and exceed many of the NICET requirements as reflected in most state and federal fire protection requirements, can the FPE fulfill the requirements listed for NICET certified individuals and if so what NICET levels may they fulfil?

A-29. The person who performs this work must possess NICET certifications as required.

Q-30. Section 5.10 "CLIN Structure" that the inventory of spare parts shall be part of the service truck inventory. Due to the variety and age of some systems (some are out of production) we do not see how this requirement can be met. What would be the acceptable repair on equipment that is out of production and non-replaceable?

Q-30. Replacement with like items would be acceptable.

Q-31. Section 5.10.1 "Repair Work" lists in the paragraphs last sentence that for replacement of components within a FACP must be completed by a manufacturers trained and authorized by the product manufacturer. With the variety of equipment installed on the base this requirement will not be achievable because not all service companies staff factory trained and authorized personnel on all the fire alarm control panel types listed in this solicitation. The solicitation lists the amount of time for certain levels of repair, if the services are needed by a third party "manufacturers" trained and authorized technician and are unable to comply with the predetermined response/repair time what will be the acceptable correct/defect time allotted?

A-31. Thirty (30) days is typically the grace period. Manufacturer lead times and delays will be considered on a case by case basis. The COR will coordinate and establish exceptions caused by manufacturer lead times for repair parts.

Q-32. Can you provide a summary count of devices to be inspected/tested be provided?

A-32. A secondary device summary will not be provided.

Q-33. Can all technical exhibits be provided that are listed in the SOW?

A-33. All technical exhibits “Technical Exhibits 1A-1Z” are posted in the solicitation between pages 102 and 106 on the Adobe page counter.

Q-34. Is the $300 and $500 for common item replacement to be invoiced against line item X009

– Common Spare Parts & Batteries?

A-34. See Question and Answer 18.

Q-35. Are there any facilities that will require work to be performed after hours?

Q-35. Refer to page 28 of the solicitation section 1.3. Hours of Operation

Q-36. Are there any facilities that will require a lift to perform the testing?

A-36. Refer to page 35 section 5.2.2. Notification to conduct ITM.

Q-37. Are previous inspection reports available?

A-37. This question is addressed in section 1.1 Background of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in the Requirements Contract Language in the first paragraph.

Q-38 Are as-built building drawings or sketches available?

A-38. See Question and Answer 23.

Q-39. Are the $300.00 and $500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses allotted per building, per system or per occurrence?

A-39. Per system.

Q-40. AFFF foam systems are mentioned in the specifications, but are not listed in the individual exhibits. Are there any of these types of systems included in the project?

A-40. One (1) in building 1060 at Phillips Army Air Field.

Q-41. Are escorts required for any buildings?

A-41. This question is addressed in section 1.13.7. Contractor Security Officer of the PWS.

Q-42. Can fire pump testing be performed during normal working hours?

A-42. This question is addressed in section 1.3. Hours of Operation in the PWS.

Q-43. Does the $100,000.00 Bare Cost Parts & Labor for Common Spare Parts & Batteries in CLINS 0009, 1009, 2009, 3009 and 4009 include the $300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses in CLINS 0001, 0002, 0006, 1001, 1002, 1006, 2001, 2002, 2006, 3001, 3002, 3006, 4001, 4002, & 4006 and the $500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses in CLINS 0004, 0005, 1004, 1005, 2004, 2005, 3004, 3005, 4004 & 4005?

A-43. See Question and Answer 18.

Q-44. Are the 2-year ITM, 5-Year ITM, 5-12 Year ITM items all to be performed during the base year of the contract?

A-44. The 2-year ITM has been removed from the base year. The 5-year ITM has been removed from the base year and option years 2-3. The 5-year ITM will be conducted in the 5th year of the contract (option year 4). The 5-12 year ITM item (bottles) will be performed during the base year of the contract.

Q-45 . What is the “%Markup” in column 5 on page 197 to be applied to (i.e. material, labor, other)?

A-45. See Question and Answer 4.

Q-46. Is there any existing information regarding testing and/or maintenance dates for existing clean agent systems and cylinders? If so, will this information be provided?

A-46. This question is addressed in section 1.1 Background of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in the Requirements Contract Language in the first paragraph.

Q-47. May we obtain a copy of the site visit sign-in sheet?

A-47. Yes. Attached in the FBO web site.

Q-48. What documentation is being requested for a “craftsperson”, and which certifications are acceptable?

A-48. This question is addressed in the Submittals with proposals section of the solicitation page 192.

Q-49. For 10-year, 20-year and 50-year items, are they to be performed during the base year of the contract?

A-49. It is not the intent of this contract to perform ITM on 10-year, 20-year and 50-year items.

Repairs to standard Fire Protection items will continue.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Nov-2017 11:00 AM to 30-Nov-2017 11:00 AM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

To:

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z).

CLIN 0005

The CLIN description has changed from 2 Year ITM Services to DELETED.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $500.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

To:

DELETED.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 1.00 from 1.00 to 0.00.

The unit of issue Job has been deleted.

CLIN 0006

The CLIN description has changed from 5 Year ITM Services to DELETED.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

5 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

To:

DELETED.

CLIN 1004

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

To:

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, CLIN 1005

2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $500.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $300.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z).

CLIN 1006

The CLIN description has changed from OY I - FIVE (5) Year ITM Services to DELETED.

5 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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CLIN 2004

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, CLIN 2005

2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $500.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $300.00 forcommon item replacement of

CLIN 2006

The CLIN description has changed from OY II - FIVE (5) Year ITM Services to DELETED.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

5 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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DELETED.

CLIN 3004

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, CLIN 3005

2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $500.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $300.00 forcommon item replacement of

CLIN 3006

The CLIN description has changed from OYIII- FIVE (5) Year ITM Services to DELETED.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

5 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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DELETED.

CLIN 4004

Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$500.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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Annual ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow up to$300.00 for common item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1F, TE1G, TE1H, TE1K, TE1M,TE1N, TE1P, CLIN 4005

2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $500.00 forcommon item replacement of batteries and fuses.(Technical Exhibits TE1C, TE1D, TE1E, TE1G, TE1H, TE1J, TE1K, TE1L,TE1M, TE1N, TE1P, TE1R, TE1S, TE1T, TE1U, TE1X, TE1Y, TE1Z)

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2 Year ITM Services of Fire Protection Systems. The ITM shall allow $300.00 forcommon item replacement of

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance (ITM) with Repair

V 8 AUGUST 2017

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

PART 1- GENERAL INFORMATION. This is a non-personal services contract to provide fire suppression system, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems inspection, testing, maintenance, service and repair. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. It is within the scope of the contract that the buildings/facilities list for this requirement will increase and decrease throughout the contract term.

1.1. BACKGROUND. The fire alarm systems in facilities listed in Technical Exhibit 1A-1Z have not been annually inspected, tested, cleaned, and maintained on a regular basis. Exceptions are newly constructed facilities or others not requiring testing by the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-601-02. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) technicians respond to service calls and only stabilize and isolate the systems to prevent further damage to the fire systems, government property or buildings. The DPW does not staff appropriate NICET Level III technicians to perform work on these systems.

1.2. LOCATION OF WORK. The contract work is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) located in Harford County, Maryland. The installation, consists of Aberdeen Proving Ground North, Aberdeen Proving Ground South, Churchville Test Center and Graces Quarters.

1.3. HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor shall perform the fire systems Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM), and repairs during normal work hours (7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) in most situations, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise required in this contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as approved by the Contracting Officer. However due to mission requirements and or security concerns it may not be possible to schedule all facilities during normal working hours. In addition, previously scheduled facilities may have to be rescheduled due to immediate mission requirements or security concerns. The contractor will not be held accountable or responsible for these occurred changes in scheduling but shall make an effort to reschedule the facilities as soon as possible.

*The ITM will be required to be scheduled and performed outside normal business hours for many kitchen hood fire suppression systems.

1.4. TYPE OF CONTRACT. This is a fixed-priced requirements type contract. The contract period of performance will be for a base year and four option years.

1.5. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall furnish all management, tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to examine, restore, maintain, repair, clean, inspect, and perform testing of the following: installed facility fire sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, fire pumps, fire pump monitoring devices and related equipment, fire sprinkler monitoring devices, aircraft hangar foam agent systems, automatic fire alarms, Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP) including the software and associated devices, (activation, warning and auxiliary), fire alarm transmitters, receivers, electrical/electronic components of the systems. The contractor shall provide testing and programming to facilities with Mass Notification Systems (MNS). The contractor shall provide updated Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (current year) drawings in a manner that will ensure fire systems serviceability and proper operation. List major component manufacturers and system component, year of installation as near as can be determined, as well as ITM cycle for suppression systems. Contractor shall submit reports to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) APG, Maryland. All performed work shall comply with and be in accordance with (IAW) the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01, 3-601-02, 4-021-01, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, base requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions. The UFC shall take first precedence over other guidance. Technical Exhibit 1A-1Z will show the APG facilities list and repairs shall done in accordance with the UFC 3- 600-01.

1.6. TYPES OF FACILITIES ON APG. Facilities are categorized into several groups and types listed below.

1.6.1. Administrative/Business Occupancy: Contains Fire alarm panels, transmitters with speaker strobes or horn strobes, pull stations, and MNS. Minimum amount of detectors are limited to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) duct smoke detectors, detectors for the elevators and a detector at the FACP.

1.6.2. Barracks/Residential Occupancy: Are primarily apartment occupancy style barracks that contain Fire alarm panels and transmitters with smoke and/or heat detection, MNS and wet system fire sprinklers throughout the facility. A small component dry fire sprinkler system may be located in some attic locations. Individual barracks rooms will have smoke detectors with sounder bases and additional notification appliances. Audible and visual notification appliances will be located in the facility common areas.

1.6.3. Commercial Occupancy: Consists of equipment maintenance facilities, warehouse, and storage facilities. Contains fire alarm control panels and transmitters with speaker strobes or horn strobes and pull stations. Frequently are wet fire sprinklers with limited applications of dry pipe sprinklers and the large facilities will have fire pumps serving multiple buildings. Some facilities will have individual fire pumps. Minimum amount of detectors limited to HVAC duct smoke detectors, detectors for the elevators and a detector at the FACP.

1.6.4. Industrial Occupancy: Consists of hangars with deluge, foam systems, fire alarm control panel, transmitters with speaker strobes or horn strobes and pull stations. Predominately-wet fire sprinklers with limited applications of dry pipe sprinklers and fire pumps serving multiple buildings. Some have individual fire pumps. Deluge systems and foam systems will have smoke/heat detection throughout protected areas for activation of the system. Water storage tanks, and foam product storage tanks, and associated control equipment. In addition some facilities will have specialized suppression equipment such as water mist systems, FM-200 systems, CO Flooding Systems, Halon systems. Within these systems are interlocked systems, double interlocked, pre-action, and ultra-high speed deluge.

1.7. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. The contractor and the contractor employees shall observe and comply with all applicable local, state, federal rules, licensing, regulations, and statutes, including those concerning fire, safety, sanitation, security, vehicle safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling. All inspection, testing, maintenance and repair work shall be performed IAW the applicable UFC, NFPA codes, standards, base requirements, and manufacturers recommendations.

1.7.1. Certifications: The contractor shall be licensed to perform this type of work in the state of Maryland IAW UFC. All contractor personnel shall be certified technicians and under the direct supervision of a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Level III technician with 5 years’ experience who holds the position as supervisor. The qualified technicians shall have completed an acceptable apprenticeship program, have certificates of technical competency in accordance with commercial practices and be familiar with the contents of applicable NFPA codes and standards.

The contractor technicians shall provide evidence of valid licensing of NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I, II, or III certification for all technicians as applicable. The contractor technicians are required to specifically possess this certification. The contractor and all personnel shall maintain levels of all qualifications throughout the contract period of performance; all newly employed contractor technicians shall provide proof of licensing, certification, and security clearances before performing work under this contract. Technicians that are apprentices must have certified apprentice qualifications or license NICET Level I or II with the acceptable skill set to perform the required work. In addition to the acceptable skill set they must possess minimum 3 years’ experience and be under direct constant supervision by a NICET Level III technician, or NICET Level IV supervisor to provide inspection services under this contract. All sprinkler inspections and repairs shall be performed by qualified Craftsperson Journeyman certified in Inspection Testing of Water Based Systems with 5 years’ experience. Craftsperson Journeyman Level I shall have apprentice level certifications with 3 years’ experience. Craftsperson Journeyman Level III shall be required to have 5 years’ experience. Craftsperson Journeyman certification must be from a recognized technical training program or certification from documented local apprentice training programs. (IAW NICET 1-8.1.1.3 Craftspersons with other recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications for fire protection systems, such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Special Hazard Suppression Systems, or formalized labor organization-based journeyman training, or similar programs.) All system repair estimates shall be done by a senior level NICET Level III with minimum 5 years’ experience.

1.7.2. Access: The contractor shall provide the COR lists of personnel assigned to provide inspection/maintenance and repair in special security buildings/areas prior to commencing work under this contract. This personnel roster shall include the employee’s full name and position held. The contractor shall update and provide the COR this roster whenever personnel changes occur during the duration of the contract. If required, the Government will provide a National Agency Check (NCIC Level III Security Check) for these personnel.

1.7.3. Experience: The technicians performing repair work on fire alarm, suppression or sprinkler systems on APG shall be qualified to perform the work under this contract. The technician shall be knowledgeable and trained in the technical requirements of all applicable NFPA codes and standards, UFC 3-600-01 and all other referenced material in this contract. All repairs shall be performed under the supervision of a minimum NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems technician having five (5) years of supervisory experience and by a minimum NICET Level I or II Fire Alarm Systems technician having three (3) years of supervised experience in the maintenance and repair of various fire protection systems. All final connections to devices and control panels shall be performed by the certified individual. All work will be managed by a Project Manager experienced in Electrical and Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology with a minimum of five (5) years of experience of project management.

1.7.4. Training: The contractor is expected to be capable of performing all types of repairs to all manufacturers, makes, and models of fire detection and protection equipment in facilities on APG. This may require the prime contractor to subcontract some work to factory authorized representative contractors for some manufacturers, makes, and models of fire protection equipment. This subcontracting effort shall be the responsibility of the prime contractor and shall be invoiced on the contracts appropriate CLIN structure. Managing costs for subcontracting shall be the responsibility of the prime contractor and should be factored into the contract overhead costs, the appropriate contract CLIN’s are to be used for repair cost. If a subcontractor is used by the contractor, the contractor will not get additional payment for the cost of their subcontractor. Personnel may be factory trained and certified for fire alarm system service of the specific type and manufacturer of system. Personnel may be certified by a nationally recognized fire alarm certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Personnel may be registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority and trained as indicated above. Personnel may be qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing Laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems and trained as indicated above.

1.7.5. Documentation: The contractor shall provide certified technicians for the installation, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. The contractor shall provide documentation of this ten (10) days prior to performance start date. The contractor’s suppression systems technicians shall be supervised by a Craftsperson Journeyman Level III certified in Inspection Testing of Water Based Systems with five (5) years’ experience in inspection and testing of water based systems (IAW NICET 1-8.1.1.3 Craftsperson with other recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications for fire protection systems, such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Special Hazard Suppression System with Journeyman level certifications or formalized labor organization-based journeyman training, or similar programs.) The Contractor’s suppression systems technicians, shall be Craftspersons with other recognized Level I Journeyman Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems with 3 years of experience as a supervised apprentice. Proof, copies of all certifications and experience shall be submitted to the COR prior to the performance start date.

1.8. QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. The policy of the Government for Contractor Quality Control and Government Quality Assurance and applicable definitions are provided in the Federal Acquisition Regulations in Part 46.

1.8.1. Quality Control: The contractor is required to control the quality of service delivery and offer to the Government for acceptance only services that conform to contract requirements. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services and supplies to the Government. Perfect performance is not required for the control of quality to be satisfactory. Specific service delivery must be in substantial compliance with contract requirements and be suitable for the intended purpose of the contract.

The overall control of quality must meet the specified performance thresholds for each required service.

1.8.2. Quality Control Program (QCP): The contractor shall develop a Daily Inspection Report and maintain a quality control plan to ensure Fire Alarm, Suppression, Sprinkler and Monitoring Systems services are performed in accordance with appropriate directives and commonly accepted commercial practices.