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The purpose of this amendment is threefold fold: 1) To change the format to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6., 2) to provide Questions/Answers to vendor emails, and 3) to extend the closing date of the solicitation to Monday, 17 September 2018 at 10AM eastern time.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W81XWH-18-Q-0313. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 are incorporated. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html. The NAICS code is 334118, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Offerors shall submit a quote in response to the requirements of the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC).
Questions/Answers
| 1. | Q: I believe the existing batteries are the C&D UPS12-490MR by what I can see off the label; please confirm. |
| A: The battery model number is UPS12-490MR |
2. Q: What is the manufacturer and model number of the batteries that are currently installed?
A: C&D is the manufacturer of the currently installed batteries
| 3. | Q: Is an advance delivery notice required? |
| A: Batteries should be installed the day they are delivered |
| 4. | Q: Is there a loading dock on-site? |
| A: No |
| 5. | Q: Will entry permit a 40x40 pallet? If no, then depalletize? |
| A: Door is 36 inches wide. |
| 6. | Q: Is delivery beyond 1St fl/lobby? Please specify. |
| A: Battery building is located on the ground level outside main building. Access is direct from parking lot. |
| 7. | Q: Is there a freight elevator? Capacity? |
| A: n/a see previous |
| 8. | Q: Are there obstructions? (Pathway, stairs, single doorways, or carpet)? |
| A: The door is 36 inches wide with an 8 inch high curb at the base of door. |
| 9. | Q: Is a pallet jack required? |
| A: You can use a pallet jack to bring the batteries to the door, but not through the door. |
| 10. | Q: Is there adequate storage on-site |
| A: No |
| 11. | Q: Are there Security Requirements? |
| A: Must pass through the Nalin Gate at Fort Detrick. Valid driver’s license is required |
| 12. | Q: What is the watts per cell? |
| A: 140 watts per cell for a 90 minute reserve |
| 13. | Q: How many cells? |
| A: 6 cells per battery |
| 14. | Q: What is the KVA rating for APC MGE 5000? |
| A: 40 KVA |
| 15. | Q: In addition, if we are to reuse the existing rack, what are the dimensions of the existing battery? |
| A: l=13.19in, w=6.77in, h=10.83in. weight =95.9lbs |
16. Q: Will you allow a site inspection for us to get an idea on the site logistics?
A: No
Please note: The closing date of the solicitation is extended to Monday, 17 September 2018 at 10AM eastern time.