QA Instron Update 2.xlsx
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- Installation of Instron Machine
- Solicitation number
- W911QY-26-R-INST
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This file is a Questions and Answers document that clarifies technical and contractual requirements for the Instron Machine installation project at Natick Soldiers Systems Center under solicitation W911QY-26-R-INST. The document addresses site-specific logistics, equipment specifications, and government responsibilities that arose during the site visit.
Key clarifications include: the government will supply and unplug the existing electrical equipment, while the contractor is responsible for installation of the new Instron Model 68FM-300 Dual Column Floor Model; the new ceiling must match the existing ceiling and new tiles and grid must be installed with lights and sprinkler systems relocated; existing wall and soffit framing around three sides of the work area must be extended to the roof deck to accommodate the increased ceiling height; sprinkler head and piping above the ceiling must be relocated; the new Instron machine can be moved horizontally; the 60-day period of performance is sufficient with the machine already on site; and Davis-Bacon wages do not apply, but the Service Contract Act applies under wage determination 2015-4047 (REV 35 08/17/2026). The government confirmed it cannot post the list of site visit attendants.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| QA Instron Update 1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Instron Installation Combined SynopSolicit.docx | DOCX document | |
| Instron E-1 04 07 2026.pdf | ||
| SOW Bldg5 Instron.pdf |
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Sheet1
| Questions | Answers |
| Can the new instron machine be moved horizontally? | Yes, the new instron machine can be moved horizontally. |
| Will the government be responsible for the removal/unplugging of electrical systems? | Yes, the government will unplug equipment. |
| Should there be a new ceiling? Should the new ceiling match the current ceiling? | New ceiling shall match existing ceiling, refer to plans. |
| Can the government post a list of the site visit attendants? | The government cannot post that information. |
| Please clarify if the contractor or the Government is providing the equipment. | Government is suplying this equipment, contractor is installing. |
| Please provide the model number of the new Instron machine being provided for the project. | Model 68FM-300 Dual Column Floor Model |
| Please confirm if Davis-Bacon Wages (“Construction”) are required for performance of this work, and if so, please provide the Wage General Decision Number to be used. | Davis-Bacon is not applicable to this service contract. However, the service contract act applies and the applicable wage general decision number is 2015-4047. (REV 35 08/17/2026) |
| Please confirm whether the existing ceiling grid and tiles and light fixture(s) can be reused, or should grid, tiles, and fixture(s) be provided. | New ceiling tiles and grid to be installed. Lights and sprinkler to be relocated. |
| A duration of 60 days is indicated in one of the documents. Is this the time allotted for work to take place with the new Instron on site? If the contractor is responsible for purchasing, submitting, and allowing for lead time prior to delivery, this is likely not sufficient. | Period of performance is sufficient. Instron machine is onsite. |
| Please confirm if existing wall and soffit framing around three sides of the work area extends up to the roof deck. | Existing wall and soffit framing around 3 sides of the work will need to be extended. |
| Please clarify if there is a sprinkler heads with in the work areas and if above-ceiling sprinkler piping will need to be raised/relocated due to the increase of ceiling height. | Sprinkler head and piping above will need to be relocated to accommodate increased ceiling height. |
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