B08 - W911RP-22-Q-UFAS Amendment 03lz 15Mar2022.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – ROCK ISLAND

3055 Rodman Avenue

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

March 15, 2022

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) W911RP-22-Q-UFAS, Amendment 03

The purpose of this Amendment 03 to RFQ W911RP-22-Q-UFAS is to answer the following Industry questions:

QUESTION: Is this to be a design build/install?

ANSWER: Yes, this is to be a design build/install. Contractor is responsible for ensuring the fire alarm design/install meets the regulations stated in the SOW.

QUESTION: If not, please provide drawings (not construction) that show placement of the various devices, and equipment list of the devices to be installed.

ANSWER: N/A – As stated above, this is to be a design build/install.

QUESTION: Is the Government requiring that all wire be in conduit?

ANSWER: No the Government is not requiring that all wire be in conduit.

QUESTION: Is plenum wire acceptable?

ANSWER: Plenum wire is acceptable as long as it meets the regulations stated in the SOW.

QUESTION: Are the ceilings hard lid or suspended?

ANSWER: The ceilings are neither hard lid or suspended. It is an exposed ceiling.

QUESTION: Would it still be possible to have this considered to be set aside as 8A certified Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business?

ANSWER: This will not be set aside as 8A certified Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business.

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QUESTION: Figure 2.1-1 states that an automatic sprinkler should be installed, however in the Scope of Work the sprinkler is not mentioned. Requesting clarification if we are to install a new sprinkler?

ANSWER: A new sprinkler shall not be installed.

QUESTION: Is there a high speed deluge systems in this facility?

ANSWER: No, there is no high speed deluge systems in this facility.

QUESTION: What is the classification of the building/area? During the walk through we found EMT Conduit, rigid conduit, seal tight with regular fittings, nothing in the building was class 1 div1 explosion proof is the reason for this question.

ANSWER: The special hazard area, as shown in Figure 2.1-1, is unrated but the conduit and fittings in this area shall be dust tight, per NFPA 70, 506.8(D).

QUESTION: Where do you want the heat detectors to be placed, at the roof deck or at the bottom of the rafters?

ANSWER: The heat detectors shall be placed on the roof deck.

The closing date of this solicitation remains unchanged. Quotes shall be received no later than 8:00 a.m. CT on Monday, March 21, 2022.

The points of contact for this action are Mr. Greg Brown at greg.j.brown.civ@army.mil, and Ms. Elizabeth Zaharopoulos at elizabeth.w.zaharopoulos.civ@army.mil.

Sincerely, Elizabeth W. Zaharopoulos Contracting Officer mailto:greg.j.brown.civ@army.mil mailto:elizabeth.w.zaharopoulos.civ@army.mil