A.01.25_ProjNet_Inquiries_QTY_52_W91236-18-B-0014_Renovate_60C.pdf

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Project: Renovate Area 60C, Low-Roof Office Area Only Review: DLA- Renovate 60C (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 52 inquiries.

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7468546 General Spec N/A Hardware

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What type of exit is required?

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1-1 Government Response. A standard rim device is acceptable as long as compatible with access control hardware, and electric door operator where applicable.(AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7468570 General Specs NA Door hardware

On sets 1, 2 and 3, it is for both an entrance lockset and an exist device. Are both required?

1-1 Government Response. Only required to have free egress, lockable from outside access and compatible with access control hardware, and elec. door operator where applicable. (AE response)

7468572 General Spec Door hardware

What type of exit is required, a standard rim or some other type?

1-1 Government Response. A standard rim device is acceptable as long as compatible with access control hardware, and elec door operator where applicable. (AE response)

7468577 General Spec Door hardware

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Requested is a 'Request to Exit.' Is there another locking device there that is not listed? Is there some other electronic device that needs to be unlocked? Any latch that is put there would have free egress at all times.

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1-1 Government Response. Request to exit may be omitted. (AE response)

7468580 General Spec Door hardware

Why is a threshold in set 3- one is not required?

1-1 Government Response. Threshold is provided to reduce conditioned air loss, also provide door bottom seal to threshold. (AE response)

7468584 General Spec Door hardware

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Requested is a privacy lock on door 118; set 11. Is this a break room? These go on single bathrooms. Why is this requested since one person would able to lock it from the other people in the area?

1-1 Government Response. Use passage latchset. For door 118 (AE response)

7468619 General Spec Door hardware

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the documents STC45 is requested for the office doors. However a threshold, sound seal and auto bottom are requested which is a STC38. This is requested but then show STC45. What is required?

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1-2 Government Response. If no STC45 rated seal & bottom seal added to typical panel/frame to achieve that rating, then STC38 for door/seals is acceptable. (AE response)

7468625 General Spec N/A Door hardware

It does not appear that doors 110 and 117 have closures. Are they required?

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1-1 Government Response. No closures are required. (AE response)

7468880 General Section 024100 Page 7 para 3.1.10 Patching

What is the quantity of holes to be patched for the estimate?

1-1 Government Response. See note 29 on sheet AD101 and also reference all demo drawings to determine holes that will be required to be patched. (AE response)

7468883 General Section 024100 Page 10 Para. 3.3.3 Disposal of Ozone Depleting

Substance (ODS)

What is the quantity for disposal to be used for the bid?

1-1 Government Response. Assume 50 lbs. (AE response)

7468886 General Section 028500.0020 Page 5 Para 1.3.1 Description of Work

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How much Structural Steel and under-roof Steel must be cleaned before the area can be opened up for reconstruction?

1-1 Government Response. The existing structural steel is shown on the structural drawings. Bidder's should be able to quantify it for cleaning from the drawings. (AE response)

7468893 General Section 028500.0020 Page 5 and 6 Para 1.3.1 Description of Work

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Para 1.3.1 refers to Ceramic Tile being removed by Lead Abatement Contractor. Para 1.3.1(Cleaning) refers to Ceramic Tile being cleaned. Which way is the ceramic tile to be handled (Demo by Lead Abatement or "Clean only")?

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1-1 Government Response. Ceramic Wall tile is Lead Containing. All ceramic tile is indicated to be either demolished with the associated wall or removed. (AE response)

7468896 General Section 028500.0020 Page 5 Para 1.3.1 Description of Work, Cleaning

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Remove and Dispose of Porous Building Materials that are supporting microbial growth". How much CMU is to be included in the Bid as "Remove for Mold and restore?

1-1 Government Response. See paragraph 1.3.1 of this Section under Cleaning for CMU. (AE response)

7468898 General Section 028500.0020 Page 16 Para 3.4.2.b Demolition

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference is to Gypsum Wallboard (GWP) being disposed of when contaminated with Mold (same as Asbestos). Are we to "Bag and Tag the Mold GWP" as Asbestos or Demolition Debris?

1-0 Evaluation Concurred.

1-1 Government Response. See paragraph 1.3.1 of this Section. This spec section identifies the mold contaminated materials and also alerts the contractor which ones are ACM's as well. Hazardous materials abatement plans shall comply with all applicable Federal and State regulations. (AE response)

7468901 General Section 028500.0020 Page 16 Para 3.4.2.f Demolition of wood studs

How much Wood Stud wall should be included in the bid for remove and replacement due to Mold Contamination?

1-1 Government Response. AD-101, Key note 3 identifies locations stud walls. Dimensions of these walls and number of studs can be estimated. We did not demo walls to see if they were metal or wood. We did see wood at wall at vestibule. Assume all demolished stud walls are wood. Remaining partition walls are CMU. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7468903 General Section 028500.0020 Page 16 Para 3.4.2.i --double bag debris

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Is the intent to allow disposal of this material as demolition debris or must the material be considered "asbestos waste"?

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Items in this paragraph are identified elsewhere as ACM's, or exposed to asbestos. (AE response)

1-1 Government Response. Items in this paragraph are identified elsewhere as ACM's, or exposed to asbestos. (AE response)

7468909 General Section 028500.0020 Page 17 Para 3.5

HVAC System is scheduled for removal under this project. Is the intent to allow disposal as Scrap Metal?

1-1 Government Response. Yes, dispose of as scrap metal. (AE response)

7468912 General Section 072736 Page 7 Para 1.6 Field Peel Adhesion Test

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will testing be allowed to be conducted on a "Stand alone Mock up" or will the "Mock Up" be allowed to occur on one of the "Low Roof Building 60C" walls?

1-1 Government Response. Mock up will be allowed to occur as part of the building, no stand-alone required. (AE response)

7468914 General Section 085113 Page 7 Para 1.13 Warranty

Warranty is to beyond one year period. Is the Warranty to be two or three years long?

1-1 Government Response. Warranty to be three years. (AE response)

Status: Request Closed

7468917 General Section 087100 Page 10 Para 3.6 Hardware set Door 100A

Card reader (GFGI) comment. Is the contractor to provide the Conduit and pull string for the GFGI unit?

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1-1 Government Response. Yes, the Contractor to provide the infrastructure. See electrical sheet E-131 notes. drawings (AE response)

7468920 General Drawing AD 101 Demo Note 12

Do the Roof Drains need to be flushed before the lines are cut and capped?

1-1 Government Response. Yes. (AE response)

7468922 General Drawing A 201 New Work Keynote 31 reference to Control

Joints

Is the intent to have the control joints cleaned out and re-caulked?

1-1 Government Response. yes. (AE response) By: Jaime Howard; CENAO-CT Contracting Office;

(7572017158) On: May 18 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7468926 General Drawing P-902 reference to DDC System

Who is the DDC provider for this building?

1-1 Government Response. Specification section 23 09 23.13 20 paragraph 1.4 provides this information.

(AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470872 General Section 211313.0010 Page 4 Para 1.2.2.2 Basis for Calculations

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

When should the contractor do testing of the Fire Water pressure and supply? Is this after the system is installed or prior to install?

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1-1 Government Response. The contractor shall perform waterflow tests before the shop drawing submittal.

Per NFPA 13 section 23.2.1.1, where a waterflow test is used for the purpose of system design, the waterflow test shall be conducted no more than 12 months prior to working plan submittal (shop drawing submittal). (AE response)

7470875 General Section 211313.0010 Page 4 Para 1.2.1.3 Hydraulic Calc's

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will Designer of Record provide their Calc's for contractor submission or must the contractor engage another Fire Water Design Engineer to run separate calculations after the water / hydrant testing is complete?

1-1 Government Response. The contractor is responsible for providing separate hydraulic calculations to validate the sprinkler system layout provided in the contractor's shop drawing per specification 21 13 13.00 10 sections 1.2.1, 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.1.3.

7470878 General Section 230000 Page 8 para. 1.4.5 Detail Drawings

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will CAD drawings from Design Team (unlocked) be made available to the Contractor for Contractor Shop Drawing/As-built development?

1-1 Government Response. CAD drawings will be made available upon approval by the COR and upon signing an agreement for their usage. (AE response)

7470883 General Section 230000 Page 16 Para 2.8.11- Radon Exhaust Ductwork

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the number of Exhaust units and the vending location/Stack Contractor Choice or will client be providing locations and venting details for the two ends of the building?

1-1 Government Response. Delete Para 2.8.11 - Radon Exhaust Ductwork is not required. (AE response)

7470895 General Section 230923.1320 Page 16 Para 2.1.2.10 Digital Controller BACnet

Internetwork

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Customer to provide added location of existing panel for Building Low Roof 60C and Building 59. Info to include existing Container size, Connections and bandwidth available.

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1-1 Government Response. The new equipment provided in this contract will require new DDC panel and controllers. Existing control panels or module will not be reused. Contractor shall assume a network connection port will be available. Bandwidth is unknown but the contractor should assume it will be acceptable to meet the requirements of this project. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470904 General Section 230923.1320 page 30 Para 2.5.1 Duct Smoke Detectors

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference is to tie the Smoke Detectors to Building Fire Alarm Panel. Please confirm Panel exists and that Upgrade is not required (from Site Walk Notes).

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1-1 Government Response. The Fire Alarm Panel is existing. One duct smoke detector shall be added in the return air duct main and shall be added to the Fire Alarm points list on The Fire Alarm/ MNS Sequence of Operations on Drawing FA-501. (AE response)

1-2 Government Response. This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

The Fire Alarm Panel is existing. One duct smoke detector shall be added in the supply air duct main shown on drawing MH-101.Revise Sheet FA101 to add Sheet note 2 to read as follows: "2. PROVIDE

DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR. COORDINATE LOCATION WITH MECHANICAL EQUPMENT."

In Section 28 31 76, add the following paragraph:

" 2.8.2 Duct Smoke Sensors Duct-mounted photoelectric smoke detectors shall be furnished and installed where indicated and in accordance with NFPA 90A. Units shall consist of a smoke detector as specified in paragraph Photoelectric Detectors, mounted in a special housing fitted with duct sampling tubes. Detector circuitry shall be mounted in a metallic enclosure exterior to the duct. (It is not permitted to cut the duct insulation to install the duct detector directly on the duct). Detectors shall have a manual reset. Detectors shall be rated for air velocities that include air flows between 500 and 4000 fpm. Detectors shall be powered from the fire alarm panel.

a. Sampling tubes shall run the full width of the duct. The duct detector package shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 90A,UL 268A, and shall be UL listed for use in air-handling systems. The control functions, operation, reset, and bypass shall be controlled from the fire alarm control panel.

b. Lights to indicate the operation and alarm condition; and the test and reset buttons shall be visible and accessible with the unit installed and the cover in place. Remote indicators shall be provided where required by NFPA 72 and these shall be provided with test and reset switches.

c. Remote lamps and switches as well as the affected fan units shall be properly identified in etched plastic placards. Detectors shall provide for control of auxiliary contacts that provide control, interlock, and shutdown functions specified in Section 23 09 23.13 20 BACnet DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC SYSTEMS. Auxiliary contacts provide for this function shall be located within 3 feet of the controlled circuit or appliance. The detectors shall be supplied by the fire alarm system manufacturer to ensure complete system compatibility."

In Section 28 31 76, paragraph 2.18.2, Signals to be Transmitted to the Base Receiving Station add the following item:

f. Duct smoke detector.

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7470911 General Section 231125 page 4 para 1.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Para 1.3 indicates Natural Gas. Page 6(para 1.5.2) of this section indicates LP Gas Equipment. Does customer want both?

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1-1 Government Response. Delete last sentence in Specification Section 23 11 25 para 1.5.2. LP Gas Equipment is not required. (AE response)

7470916 General Section 231125 Page 8 para 2.6.1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does existing gas meter meet the spec for Pulse output or must a new one be set?

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1-1 Government Response. A new gas meter is required and should be located in the new mechanical room

117. Locate in 1" gas pipe downstream of the shutoff valve and upstream of the regulator. On Sheet M-804, Detail 6 should read Gas Meter in lieu of steam meter. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470919 General Section 283176 page 13 para 2.5.6 Installation Wide Control

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does an Installation Wide Control System for Mass Notification exist on the base? Does Low Roof Building 60C require hook up with Installation Wide Mass Notification System?

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1-1 Government Response. Per Sheet Note 1 on FA101 a new transceiver module is required to be provided for the existing Sigcom Fire Alarm Radio Transmitter to allow interface with the installation wide mass notification system. (AE response)

7470925 General Section 283176 page 27 para 3.7.2.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the 6 copies of As Built drawings to be "red lines" or are they to be electronically modified Design drawings (aka As Built Drawings) from "Contractor Redlines"?

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1-1 Government Response. See Section 01 78 00 paragraph 1.2 for definition of As Built drawings. Record Drawings are the electronically modified drawings. (AE response)

7470928 General Section 283176 Page 29 Para 3.8.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does the Government want 8 hours, 16 hours or 816 hours of instruction?

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1-1 Government Response. Provide 8 hours of instruction. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470932 General Section 310000 Page 5 para 2.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is any Borrow Site Testing available for review?

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1-1 Government Response. No borrow site identified. There are several around the area. No test results.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470955 General Section 310000 Page 14 Para 3.14 Testing

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please provide a list of USACE Validated Commercial Testing Labs that can be used for DLA work.

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1-1 Government Response. The Validated Laboratories Register can be found on the USACE Materials Testing Center web site. http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7470983 General Spec NA Door hardware

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Requested is a threshold in set 3. One is not required there. Is there a reason for it?

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Government Response. Threshold is provided to reduce conditioned air loss, also provide door bottom seal to threshold. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7474042 Contracting General

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The site visit was 5/16/2018 and RFI submissions are due 5/17/2018. Would the Government extend thr RFI submission date/time in order for offeror to have ample time address conditions observed during the site walk?

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1-1 Government Response. No

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7474046 Contracting Site Visit

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government consider a secondary site visit for sub-contractors?

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Response. No

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7474109 Contracting General

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Due date is currently 1 week after the site visit. Given that this is a short time duration to adequately prepare a compelling response will the Government consider issuing an extension for the bid due date?

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1-1 Government Response. Extension for bid due date - Thursday, 31 May 2018 by 02:00 p.m. (EST)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475031 Contracting Solicitation page 6 C. Offeror's Questions and Comments

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Due to the site visit being rescheduled to 5/16/18, will the RFI deadline and bid date be extended?

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Government Response. RFI deadline extended: No Bid date extended: Yes, Thursday, 31 May 2018 by 02:00 p.m. (EST)

7475038 Contracting solicitation page 10 52.236-27

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the site visit sign in sheet be published?

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1-1 Government Response. Yes, posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) on 18 May 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475099 Contracting 23 00 00 23 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Who is the Base building fire alarm contractor ?

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1-1 Government Response. The base has a fire alarm shop there is no base fire alarm contractor. We do not know who has the contract for maintenance. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475101 Contracting 01 00 00 01 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that this project is not limited to 8a firms being served by the Richmond District office only? There is no mention in the solicitation.

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1-1 Government Response. Confirmed. This project is not limited to 8a firms being served by the Richmond District office only.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475105 Contracting 01 00 00 01 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify if permanent residents and work permits are allowed to work on this project.

Current Request Status: Request Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475108 Mechanical 23 00 00 23 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Government Response: Non-citizens of the United States who have legal status in the country are allowed to work on projects at DLA. These workers must provide the proper, legal paperwork to base security when requesting access to the base.

Closed

Is there a DDC controls contractor ? Please provide contact information.

1-1 Government Response. Please see specification Section 23 09 23.13 20 paragraph 1.4. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475110 Interior Design 10 00 00 10 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Sheet I-104 shows a furniture Key schedule. Please confirm if this is to be provided by the contractor. Also, the key schedule does not provide manufacturer names and model number that complies with the requirements. Can you please provide the manufacturer and model number.

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1-1 Government Response. Please see attached schedule that has added the basis of design manufacturers.

(AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7475432 Contracting Site Visit Site Visit

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government please provide the sign in sheet from the site visit?

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1-1 Government Response. Yes, posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) on 18 May 2018.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7476755 Architectural 08 71 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can you please clarify what the G type door is for openings 109 & 111. There is no G type door panel shown.

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1-1 Government Response. The 109 and 111 door type is to be F. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7476810 Architectural 08 14 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that the wood doors at 104, 105, and 106 need to be STC 45 rated. The hardware schedule notes gasketing and door bottom to achieve STC 45, however this can't be done with gasketing alone.

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1-1 Government Response. If no STC45 rating can be achieved, then STC38 rating is acceptable. (AE response)

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7481367 Contracting I-104 added schedule

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The government's answer to RFI-ID# 7475110 says to please see "attached schedule that has added the basis of design manufacturers". However, we are unable to locate the new schedule. The only new document posted on FBO was the site visit sign in sheet. Will the Government please provide the schedule that has "added the basis of design manufacturers"?

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1-1 Government Response. Basis of design posted to FBO

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7483383 Contracting RFIs

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In regards to the previously submitted RFIs via ProjNet (ID#7474042, 7474046, 7474109, 7475031, and 7475105) can we expect an official response from the Government?

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1-1 Government Response. Amendment is forthcoming

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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