Attachment 11 - Questions and Answers ALL FINAL.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS for Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W911N2-26-Q-DR03

Q1. Vertical clearance height available (due to overhead crane) & Maximum machine height allowed for planned workspace A1. 25 feet from floor to bottom of crane bridge. 23 feet from floor to bottom of crane traverse rail along building column. Top of machine must be less than 30 feet. It is necessary for adequate clearance between top of machine and roof obstruction. This measurement is from floor to bottom of roof support structure.

Q2. What is the capacity of the overhead Crane (10 ton), should contractor assume this item is able to assist with install (Y/N) A2. No

Q3. Does government have proposed staging area for (set up/demo etc), and what is proximity to location of site?

A3. Staging area is at machine site and outside. Per Purchase Description paragraph 2.4, no extended storage will be provided.

Q4. What size is the air header and is there a port available to connect to without shutting down the compressor.

A4. Utilities requirements shall be provided within 90 days after receipt of the purchase order per Purchase Description paragraph 3.3. Amount of compressed air needed will be set up at near column for hard connection or quick disconnect.

Q5. Does govt have documents showing existing pit dimensions (depth etc) was configured?

A5. No

Q6. Does govt have geotechnical survey? If so, can it be provided so we can better determine soil condition?

A6. No

Q7. Overall available space (footprint) allowed for utilization? Drawings of facility layout with dimensions would greatly assist with determination of best suited A7. Dimensions/footprint given in Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.6, “Maximum of 73 Feet Long X 27 Feet

Wide”

Q8. Where can debris be taken to? Will dumpsters be provided? How far away from the worksite will debris need to be hauled.

A8. Per Purchase Description paragraph 3.7, dumpster(s) will be provided for recycling and trash.

Q9. A 480 Bus bar is located directly above the machine location; will a bus plug be provided for the electrical connection?

A9. Purchase Description paragraph 2.3 and 3.6. disconnect will be provided within 50 feet of machine location.

Q10. Does Government require US Flag Vessel costs to be included if applicable?

A10. Compliance with all solicitation provisions and clauses are required, see DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

Q11. Does Government require additional training offered outside of what comes standard with machine? (Maintenance training etc) A11. Purchase Description paragraph 6.3 provides the minimum training requirements for operators and maintenance personnel.

Q12. Does Government have a desired delivery date timeline proposed as these machines could have large lead times.

A12. Per the requirements listed within the combined synopsis/solicitation, the contractor is to supply a lead time in their offer. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-2, the evaluation will utilize comparative analysis to provide the best value to the Government.

Q13. Any special restrictions regarding working hours? (i.e., only -0730 – 1500 M-F etc) A13. See paragraph 1.2 of the Purchase Description. “All work shall be performed between the hours of 6:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and every other Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, exclusive of Federal Holidays and special depot closures (typically the Monday before or Thursday after Federal Holidays that fall on a Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday). Other hours, weekend, and holiday work will be considered separately as requested by the contractor with adequate advanced notice and approved by the Contracting Officer.”

Q14. Specifications for working envelop would be super helpful, can government provide?

A14. See paragraphs 4.3.1 and 4.3.4 of the Purchase Description. “4.3.4 Machining Envelop: At Least 169 Inches Length X 123 Inches Width X 50 Inches High (Not Including Tooling And Fixturing)”

Q15. Any additional specifics regarding material types that would need to be supported? This would greatly affect requirements like spindle RPM.

A15. Aluminum, steel, plastics, and wood

Q16. Can you add specifications regarding power requirements again, it was mentioned but could not hear details.

A16. Power is referenced in para 4.3.3 of the Purchase Description. “All power requirements shall be 460V 3ph. If any requirement is not, the contractor shall supply all required transformers.”

Q17. Any requirement for secondary containment, and should contractors include barrier or (containment walls) wall installation like machine installed for safety purposes?

A17. Anything required for full and proper operation and function of your machine is responsibility of vendor and is part of this “turn-key” project.

Q18. Tooling? Does government require any tooling to accompany purchase?

A18. No

Q19. Solicitation Call - The requirements throughout the specification are vague and we would like clarification on what the facility is looking for. Some requirements lead us to believe that Letterkenny is trying to purchase a large format, high capacity, High Rail CNC Router, and some requirements point towards a CNC gantry or bridge style mill.

A19. As stated in Purchase Description, the Government is looking to purchase a CNC 5 axis (simultaneous) Gantry Mill.

Q20. Machine Drives: Ball screw and rack and pinion drive systems indicate that you are looking for a CNC Router. Can you please clarify what kind of machine you are looking for?

A20. As stated in Purchase Description, the Government is looking to purchase a CNC 5 axis (simultaneous) Gantry Mill.

Q21. Foundation: What kind of hazardous materials could we be exposed to when we break ground on the existing foundation? Are there drawings of the existing pit which was filled with stone? Do you have/can you provide a layout drawing of the installation space? Including all walkways, utility heights, cargo door sizes, over-head cranes, etc.

A21. None that are known. Did not run into any for mill adjacent when excavated.

Q22. Utilities Installation: How close will the existing utilities to the final machine location? Can you provide information on disconnects, transformers, power supply, amperages, voltages, phases, etc.?

A22. Per Purchase Description paragraph 2.3., “LEAD will provide adequate utilities for the installation and operation of the machines within 50’ of the equipment disconnect.”

Per Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.3 Power Requirements, “All power requirements shall be 460V 3ph. If any requirement is not, the contractor shall supply all required transformers.”

Q23. Materials: What materials/sizes are you planning to cut? Can you share drawings of these items?

A23. Aluminum, steel, plastics, and wood. Sizing is within the established required machine envelop in Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.4, “At Least 169 Inches Length X 123 Inches Width X 50 Inches High (Not Including Tooling And Fixturing)”. Drawings will not be provided.

Q24. Machine envelope: (Page 6 of SOW) Accept Set Up Tools Up To 22 Inches Long, (Page 6 of SOW) Accept Fixtures and Risers up to 24 Inches. The Tools/ fixtures and riser sizes add up to 46 inches of your 50-inch-high machining envelope. (This only leaves 4 inches of clearance). Can you clarify this requirement.

A24. Machining envelop is required with tooling and fixtures.

Q25. Spindle/Tool Magazine: Do you need an HSK 100 spindle with 80 tool magazine? Do you need a spindle with 80 HP?

A25. See combined Synopsis/Solicitation, addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation, FACTOR 1: Technical, under “additional consideration” and entry gate criteria 15, “Spindle Power Of at least 80hp”. Also Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.1.

Q26. Tooling: What types/sizes of tooling are you planning to use?

A26. See combined Synopsis/Solicitation, addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation, FACTOR 1: Technical, under “additional consideration” and entry gate criteria 2 “at least 80 Tool Magazine with Load/Unload Arm”, 10 “Maximum Set Up Tools at least 22 Inches Long”, 11 “Maximum Fixtures and Risers size at least 24 Inches”, and 17 “Maximum tool diameter using all pockets, at least 4.9 inches”. Also see Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.1.

Q27 Chip Conveyor: How many Chip Conveyors are needed?

A27. See combined Synopsis/Solicitation, addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation, FACTOR 1: Technical, under “additional consideration”. Also see Purchase Description paragraph 4.1.

Q28. Tests: For our company to comply with this section, please define what kind of cut tests, operational tests and performance tests should be run during the inspection phase of this solicitation.

A28. Same test to prove out proper function, reliability, and repeatability of machine at factory.

Q29. Is the contractor responsible for providing the materials for performance tests? If not, what materials will be provided?

A29. See Purchase Description paragraph 6.2, “…To support the testing procedures, LEAD will provide a supply of material for use during the performance tests and training. The material may include mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel and non-ferrous materials of varying thicknesses, depending upon availability….”

Q30. What material would you be machining on this CNC machine? It is not disclosed within your documents.

A30. Aluminum, steel, plastics, and wood.

Q31. Since this will be wet Machining, will you require a Mist Extraction Machine or will you not?

A31. No, not required for through spindle with external high-pressure flow.

Q32. Material to be cut?

A32. Aluminum, steel, plastics, and wood.

Q33. Are there spindle torque requirements?

A33. Yes, see Purchase Description paragraph 4.3.1, “spindle Torque of at least 750 ft.-lbs”. Further consideration should be based on what is required for optimal operation and performance of stated materials.

Q34. Is there a preferred tooling taper (40 taper / 50 taper)?

A34. See combined Synopsis/Solicitation, addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation, FACTOR 1: Technical, under “additional consideration”.

Q35. Will 5 axis machining capability be required on outside faces of machining envelope (169” Length x 123” Width x 50” height)?

A35. Yes.