Questions-Answers_W911S224UFURN.pdf

QUESTIONS-ANSWERS

W911S224UFURN

Furniture for US Army Garrison, Fort Drum

Q1: In order to use GSA pricing on a quote I am working on for you, the purchase order would be made out to a large business, in care of my company. I see there is a small business requirement. My company is a small woman owned business, but the manufacturer is a large business. Would this be acceptable?

A: No. IAW FAR 52.213-33(c)(1)(i), “The Contractor shall provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas.” As the furniture you are offering is manufactured by a large business, it does not comply with FAR 52.212-33.

Q2: Is it possible to have the floor plans with measurements of the space and a CAD file of the space.

A: Technical Exhibit C_Room Dimensions and Technical Exhibit D_10100 CAD File have been added to the solicitation.

Q3: Are the rooms 103C, 103D and 110C going be empty or are they part of the furniture package. I am asking because I don't see them included in the salient characteristics.

A: These rooms are part of the furniture package. Rooms 103C and 103D have been added to the “Standard Offices.” Room 110 has been changed to 110C in the “Standard Offices.”

Q4: For the cubicles, are swinging doors accepted or sliding doors only?

A: Sliding doors only.

Q5: For the reception type on open front cubicles, can the transaction worksurfaces be on top of the cubicle panel?

A: No, the transaction worksurfaces must be supported by post legs/cantilevers as needed.

Q6: The Room 119 Freestanding units. Are all of them going to have the 36-device charging cart, or 1 for the entire room?

A: One for the entire room.

Q7: For the small round table bases, are flat round bases accepted instead of an x-base?

A: No.

Q8: Do you have a storage/staging area or the site can be utilized for that purposes?

A: The site can be used as a storage/staging area.

Q9: Is there a fabric color specification for the mobile pedestal cushion top?

A: Grade 1 Sugar Licorice.

Q10: Is there a color specification for metal goods?

A: Fieldstone Texture- #7238. This has been added to Technical Exhibit A Furniture Finishes.

Q11: Power/data poles for room 105 – please confirm whether the pole will have integrated receptacle (and quantity).

A: Poles shall be two-compartment (power and communications). Factory prewired with a minimum of two (120V, 20A) duplex outlets per pole and communication knockouts for RJ45 connectors (capacity of 12 CAT6 cables per pole). Length of poles: Acoustical ceiling height is 9’-0” AFF. Bringing power and data lines to the poles will be accomplished by others.

Q12: Will the Base provide Trash and Cardboard dumpster?

A: No. The Contractor shall clean up all debris and discarded materials resulting from its operations at the end of each workday. Materials shall be disposed of off post in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. In case of conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation will apply. No open burning will be allowed.

Q13: Please confirm requirements for Base entry – Security Check.

A: Entry to the installation requires the following: current vehicle registration, proof of insurance, valid driver's license for the vehicle driver, and picture identification for other personnel. The Contractor shall provide a list of names and dates of birth of all employees that will be working on this contract to include subcontractors at least seven (7) days prior to access being needed. Contract Point of Contact (POC) is required to complete and submit an Application for Sponsorship for all individuals needing access under the contract. Contractor personnel that require access to a DoD facility or installation shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), and applicable installation/facility security policies and procedures.

Q14: Confirm that delivery by tractor trailer to Installation location is allowed.

A: Yes, tractor trailer delivery to installation location is permitted.

Q15: Is the building undergoing any construction or renovation? If so, will all trades be complete prior to installation?

A: Yes, the building is currently being renovated. Renovation will be complete prior to the install.

Q16: None of the Cubicles are specified to have integrated power or data. Confirm how power and data will be brought into the cubicles (ie surge protector/power strip and patch cord) and this will be completed by others prior to install.

A: Cubicle power will be provided by surge protector/power strip, these will be provided by others after furniture installation.