FBO_Questions_ _Answers_W9124D15B0011_NEC_Construction_dtd_020316_FBO.pdf

Compiled Questions for Solicitation W9124D‐15‐B‐0011

1. Labor categories for Electrician, Laborer‐Common or General, Power Eq. Operator, Backhoe, Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader Front End listed on Government provided General Decision Number does not match what is listed in Technical Exhibit (TE) 2 Pricing Schedule for Labor Schedule/Rates. What does the Government want to use?

Answer #1.

ISP

Building Electrician ELEC0369‐015 Laborer – Common/General SUKY2015‐030

OSP

Electrician ELEC0369‐008 Power Equip Operator Group 2 ENGI0181‐024

Laborer – Common/General SUKY2011‐026

2. Statement of Work, 3.4.3 in reference to security clearance: Can contractor submit a bid for this contract without having secret clearance?

Answer #2. No. Security clearances are needed by all contractor personnel so the government can issue them a Common Access Card (CAC). Some facilities in which the contractor is required to perform require CAC for access.

3. Would the Government consider listing the CAT 6A Plenum CMP cable as a Government estimated value (same as OSP Fiber and Copper cable in Group II Ground Construction) as this raw material item could be considered more volatile than the OSP fiber / copper? It is not possible for contractor to provide hard fixed cost prices for 80,000 feet for the base and each option year.

Answer #3. No, the item listed in the TE has been corrected to reflect the correct type of CAT 6 wire. What is listed in the TE is represented as by the box. This type cable can be purchased either by the foot or by box. One box is equivalent to 1000 feet. Some jobs may not require as much CAT6. The amount reflected in the TE was identified by box.

4. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II Ground Construction, Bidder shall provide its mark‐up fee percentage to provide ISP fiber optic cable, ISP copper cable and miscellaneous materials for the base period. There is no reference in Technical Exhibit 1 for ISP cable, is this for the OSP Copper P.O.R. and OSP Fiber P.O.R.

that is listed on the same page of the Technical Exhibit?

Answer #4. This reference has been changed to read as follows:

FROM: Bidder shall provide its mark‐up fee percentage to provide ISP fiber optic cable, ISP copper cable and miscellaneous materials for the base period.

TO: Bidder shall provide its mark‐up fee percentage to provide “all listed” ISP fiber optic cable, ISP copper cable and miscellaneous materials for the base period.

5. Please confirm the base period and two option years Labor Schedule/Rates will be Construction Type and not fall under the Service Contract Act?

Answer #5. All work under this solicitation shall be priced in accordance with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. If any work at a later date is deemed to fall under the Service Contract Act, it will be negotiated at that time.

6. OSP COPPER CABLE PE89 25‐300 PR P.O.R. – There are many construction types considering awg of wire and type of armoring for each of the cable sizes.

Answer #6. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirement, and thus will be reflected in each task order (TO).

7. ISP & OSP ‐ fiber counts and construction of the fiber optic cable?

Answer #7. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirement, and thus will be reflected in each (TO).

8. Manhole 12 x 6 x 7 – request drawing for this particular requirement

Answer #8. The Network Enterprise Center (NEC) needs the Red line drawings to update their cable maps. The NEC will not provide any construction drawings. The NEC will provide drawings (sketches) of the proposed location of telephone/network drops, equipment racks, end user equipment, etc. as necessary but under the current contract that is done jointly with the contractor during or after the site survey is completed. The final construction drawings are prepared by the construction contractor, the NEC requires the red line drawings to update their cable maps. The Technical Guide for the Integration of The Secret internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) Version 5.0 is supplied in attachment 0003.

9. Group 2 – please provide additional info regarding the conduit systems, sand and concrete encased conduits, Answer #9. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirements, and thus will be reflected in each (TO).

10. Handholes and Manholes – please provide additional details regarding specifications

Answer #10. Standard Handholes 4’x’4’x’4 but vary by size, Manholes vary by locations and size as well. If the sizing information is not available, the government allow the vendor to do a size inventory of the manholes and handholes prior to issuing the TO.

11. F&I Load Coil w case – please provide additional clarifications on these systems

Answer #11. The reference F&I is deleted from this procurement.

12. Vault Closures – please provide further details/ product specification example

Answer #12. Dependent on the vendor, discretion of the vendor.

13. On the 4 way Innerduct, please provide additional clarification as to the salient characteristics

Answer #13. Maxcell or equal

14. Is Buy American Act or other applicable?

Answer #14. Yes

15. What are the dimensions of the wall mount cabinet (H"xW"xD") and are there any other specific requirements for that cabinet (eg. plexi glass front door, louvered doors, etc.)? Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit Material list.

Answer #15. The Government requires a 4' lockable, enclosed cabinet with swingout of at least 26u and a plexi glass front door. Any other requirements will be based on the specifics of the government’s requirement, per job.

16. What is the required length, depth and width for the vertical wire manager? Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit Material list

Answer #16. Dual Channel 6”

17. What is the width & depth size of the horizontal wire manager you need and should it be front & rear or front only? Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit Material list

Answer #17. Front Channel 1U

18. Should the LC Coupler, 12 pack be single‐mode or do you need multi‐mode coupler panels as well?

Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit Material list

Answer #18. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirements thus, this can only be determined upon site survey

19. What does S/S stand for the SM LC connector type? Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit Material list

Answer #19. The S/S stands for Stainless Steel

20. Are there any technical specifications, drawings or general information available for Technical Exhibit 1 Group I Building Construction? Some items have part numbers and some do not. We would like to confirm if you are requesting specific part numbers for all materials? Page 2 Amendment 1, Technical Exhibit 1, Group I

Answer #20. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirements, this can only be provided by site survey. The items identified within the Technical Exhibit shall be brand name or equivalent in order to maintain interconnectivity without causing modifications to past construction or installations; otherwise, it’s at the discretion of the vendor.

21. Will material be tax exempt? General

Answer #21. No, the material will not be tax exempt.

22. Will stock of any materials be required? General

Answer #22. Yes, some items will need to be held on‐hand for emergency/effective support.

23. Will this contract require daily on site management / manpower? General

Answer #23. Yes, there is a requirement to provide on‐site management and manpower.

There will also be COR involvement throughout all phases of the TO.

24. Will the government provide an office / warehouse space? General

Answer #24. No, the government will not provide an office or warehouse space.

25. If a project requires a walk through, will we be able to bill the government for the time spent on the walk through? General

Answer #25. All jobs require a walk through. The reimbursement shall be billed through labor hours spent.

26. Is Technical Exhibit 1 Group I Building Construction & Technical Exhibit 1 Group II Ground Construction only material or do these items include labor for installation? Pages 2 ‐ 7, Amendment 1

Answer #26. No, the technical exhibit references Material Only, no labor.

27. Nine items in Technical Exhibit 1 Group II Ground Construction have “F & I”, (which we understand to mean "Furnish and Install") at the beginning, can you please clarify is this is material only? Page 18, Technical Exhibit 1, Ground Construction

Answer #27. The reference to “F&I” has been deleted. The items identified are Material Only.

28. Is there any technical specifications, drawings or general information available for Technical Exhibit 1 Group II Ground Construction? Trench and backfill details would allow us to confirm backfill requirements, concrete quantities, etc. Page 18, Technical Exhibit 1, Ground Construction

Answer #28. This is dependent on the customer (agency’s) requirements and can only be provided upon site survey.

29. In the attached wage determination, the only labor category I was able to find is the Power Equipment Operator ‐ ENG1181‐008. Is there another wage determination we should be referencing?

Technical Exhibit 2; Pricing Schedule for Labor Schedule/Rates; page 30

Answer #29. Labor categories have been changed. See “Conformed SF 1442”.

30. "It states: The contractor shall produce a variety of items and perform the following general tasks in the performance of this contract. Workload (estimated based on historical data and projected work to be done in the future) and historical workload are reflected in attached technical exhibits. Can you please provide the technical exhibits that provide the historical data?" Page 92; Section Specific Tasks, subsection 6.1

Answer #30. The historical data and projected workload is a part of the make‐up of labor hours and material list requirement within the solicitation.

31. Please provide a list of part numbers or manufactures on the following items:

Load Coil w/Case 100 Coils Load Coil w/50 Coils Bldg Entrance Terminal 25 Pair Loaded Bldg Entrance Terminal 50 Pair Loaded Bldg Entrance Terminal 100 Pair Loaded

Answer #31. Item shall be Greybar or equal Load Coil w/Case 100 Coils ‐ 770‐0100‐662‐88SPXX Load Coil w/50 Coils ‐ 770‐0050‐662‐88SPX Bldg Entrance Terminal 25 Pair Loaded ‐ 24025GT Bldg Entrance Terminal 50 Pair Loaded ‐ 24050GT Bldg Entrance Terminal 100 Pair Loaded ‐ 240100GT

32. Will the 12'x6'x7' Manhole be located near a roadway/parking lot or in an open field. The question arises whether shoring will be required and this depends on the location of the manhole.

Answer #32. Varies based on location of project. This is also dependent on the customer requirements, and can only be provided upon site survey.

33. Will any roadway/parking lot/sidewalk restoration be required in conjunction with the seed and straw. For instance, if new conduit runs along a roadway or sidewalk there may be asphalt or concrete patching and seed and straw due to disturbing the existing area.

Answer #33. Yes, if there is a need to break‐up concrete, asphalt or disturb the ground, it shall be returned back to its original appearance and approved by the COR.

34. Do you have any plans or As‐built documents for any of the locations that are available for viewing?

Answer #34. No

35. What amount of work do you forecast for FY 2016, the estimated quantity over 12 months or do you estimate that it will be spaced out will gaps of time between task orders?

Answer #35. This procurement is set for requirement type contract. The work will be provide per task orders. There may be laps between projects. The labor schedule and work hours are estimates and were determined per past history and performance of same type work performed at Fort Knox.

36. Will there be a line item put in for site surveys considering that all task orders need to be surveyed before the commencement of work.

Answer #36. No. Contractor shall provide it’s pricing per labor hours spent per site survey.

37. On page 55 does the Antiterrorism, access and general protection, IWATCH, and OPSEC training have a charge or is it covered by the government?

Answer #37. This training shall be provided by the Government

38. On Page 72 Section 3.4.3 it states contract personnel will require a secret clearance for unescorted physical access to the telecommunications rooms, which is required to perform their duties. Will all personnel assigned to this project need a security clearance? I.E.: Some of the duties in group 2 will be placing poles, installing manholes and has no access to the cabling infrastructure.

Answer #38. Yes, security clearances are needed by all contractor personnel assigned to this project so the government can issue them a Common Access Card (CAC). Some facilities in which the contractor is required to perform require CAC for access. Contractor shall have a minimum of two in the event you are required access to a secure building to perform installations.

39. On page 92 Section 6.2.3 ‐ What would the government consider as an equivalent to BICSI I Installer certification?

Answer #39. This is an error. There is no equivalent for the BISCI installer 1. The “equivalent” option will be removed.

40. Will HEPA negative air filtration systems need to be deployed for any areas of the NEC?

Answer #40. No

41. Are we correct in assuming that the entire RFP should be returned as the proposal with the appropriate sections filled out and any other required documentation added to the end of the document?

Answer #41. The entire bid package to include any requirement amendments shall be returned in accordance with instruction provided in the solicitation.

42. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Backboard, 2” x 2” x .75”: Is 2” (inch) x 2” (inch”) x .75” backboard correct, or should this be 2’(foot) x 2’ (foot) x .75” (inch)?

Answer #42. Measurement has been changed to read FROM: 2" x 2" x.75" TO: 2' x 2' by .75" cabinet grade

43. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Backboard, 4” x 4” x .75”: is 4” (inch) x 4” (inch”) x .75” backboard correct, or should this be 4’(foot) x 4’ (foot) x .75” (inch)?

Answer #43. Measurement has been changed to read FROM: 4" x 4" x .75" TO: 4’ x 4’ x .75" cabinet grade

44. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction: Should backboards referenced above be fire rated?

Answer #44. This is dependent on the customer requirements, this can only be provided upon site survey. However, based on historical data, contractor should be prepared to provide fire rated blackboards if required by the customer.

45. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Equipment Rack, 19” x 6’: For accuracy of pricing could a part number be provided for the 6‐ft tall equipment rack?

Answer #45. Measurement has been changed to read FROM: 19”x 6’, TO: 19” x 7’ which is a common standard size equipment rack.

46. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, EMT 1/2” includes MNT hardware: For accuracy of pricing what MNT hardware is being requested with the EMT ½”?

Answer #46. Job specific and depends on mounting surface

47. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, EMT 3/4"” includes MNT hardware: For accuracy of pricing what MNT hardware is being requested with the EMT 3/4”?

Answer #47. Job specific and depends on mounting surface

48. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, EMT 1” includes MNT hardware: For accuracy of pricing what MNT hardware is being requested with the EMT 1”?

Answer #48. Job specific and depends on mounting surface

49. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, EMT 2” includes MNT hardware: For accuracy of pricing what MNT hardware is being requested with the EMT 2”?

Answer #49. Job specific and depends on mounting surface

50. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Wiremold, includes MNT hardware: For accuracy of pricing what size Wiremold is being requested?

Answer #50. Wiremold 2000 Series is the preferred or equal.

51. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, 12 Port Fiber Patch Panel 12 Coupling: Is the government requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 12 fiber couplings?

Answer #51. Yes, governments is requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 12 fiber couplings

52. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 24 Coupling: Is the government requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 24 fiber couplings?

Answer #52. Yes, governments is requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 24 fiber

53. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 48 Coupling: Is the government requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 48 fiber couplings?

Answer #53. Yes, government is requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 48 fiber

54. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 72 Coupling: Is the government requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 72 fiber couplings?

Answer #54. Yes, government is requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 72 fiber couplings.

55. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 144 Coupling: Is the government requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 144 fiber couplings?

Answer #55. Yes, government is requesting an empty fiber patch panel that will house 144 fiber couplings.

56. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, 12 Port Fiber Patch Panel 12 Coupling: Is the government requesting a wall mount or rack mount fiber patch panel?

Answer #56. The government is requesting vertical Rack mount fiber patch panels

57. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 24 Coupling: Is the

Answer #57. The government is requesting vertical Rack mount fiber patch panels.

58. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 48 Coupling: Is the

Answer #58. The government is requesting vertical Rack mount fiber patch panels

59. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 72 Coupling: Is the

Answer #59. The government is requesting vertical Rack mount fiber patch panels

60. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Fiber Patch Panel 144 Coupling: Is the

Answer #60. The government is requesting vertical Rack mount fiber patch panels.

61. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Horizontal Cable Management: Horizontal managers are available in many styles from 1 rack unit to 4 rack units with front and rear channel depth variances. For accuracy of pricing what size and type of horizontal manager is being requested?

Answer #61. The government shall be Front Channel 1U.

62. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, 12” x12” x 12” Lockable Pull Box: For accuracy of pricing what type of lockable pull box is requested; e.g., PDS hinged, Nema rating, or standard conduit junction pull box?

Answer #62. Shall be 12”x12”x8” Box needs to be compliant with PDS SiPRNET Regs

63. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Lockbox Hinge & Hasp Door, 4” x 6” x 3.5”: For accuracy of pricing what type of lockbox is requested; e.g., PDS, UDB, Nema rating, or standard conduit lock box?

Answer #63. Box shall be compliant with PDS SiPRNET Regs

64. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Leviton 110 Style Rack Mount Wiring Panel Kit with C5 Clips Punch‐down block: What category rating for the panel is requested?

Answer #64. Government requests Category 6

65. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Leviton 110 Style Rack Mount Wiring Panel Kit with C5 Clips Punch‐down block: What size or pair count is requested?

Answer #65. Dependent on Application and shall be identified by customer requirements and during the site survey.

66. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Vertical Cable Manager: Vertical managers are available in many styles and lengths with front and rear channels with various channel depths. What size and type of vertical cable manager is being requested?

Answer #66. The Governments requirement is dual channel 6”

67. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, 12 IN Wide Straight Cable Ladder Tunway‐6 FT:

Government item description of material details a 6‐foot section, with estimated quantity of 500, are we to price 500 each 6‐foot sections or price 500 linear total feet?

Answer #67. Price one 6 ft section with mounting hardware and rack kit. 500 is the estimated quantity.

68. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, Wall Mount Equipment Cabinet: For accuracy of pricing can type, and cabinet dimensions be provided, or actual part number?

Answer #68. The Government requires a 4' lockable, enclosed cabinet with swingout of at least 26u. Any other requirements will be based on the specifics of the customer and the job.

69. Technical Exhibit 1, Group 1 Building Construction, 1000ft CAT 6A Plenum CMP ETL Listed Ethernet Cable C6AP‐4064WH, 10G, 4‐Pair, 23: Can an equal from different manufacture be used?

Answer #69. It’s at the discretion of the vendor; however, the detail item description of the vendors’ substitute shall be provided to the government for pre‐approval.

70. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Class 5 Pole by Machine Dig: What size (length) Class 5 Pole is the Government requesting?

Answer #70. The length would depend on the job. Class 5 refers to the diameter. Please refer to ISEC Regulation

71. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Concrete Encased Conduit 2‐4in. Material Included: Can installation criteria be provided with chair (spacer) detail and encasement requirements?

Answer #71. ISEC Standard. Please refer to ISEC Regulation

72. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Concrete Encased Conduit 4‐4in. Material Included: Can installation criteria be provided with chair (spacer) detail and encasement requirements?

Answer #72. ISEC Standard. Please refer to ISEC Regulation

73. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Handhole 4’ x 4’: Please provide the last dimension for handhole?

Answer #73. Size of the hand hole is 4’x’4’x’4.

74. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bore/Push, Steel Conduit Galv 1‐4”: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #74. The F&I has been deleted from this reference.

75. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Load Coil w/Case 100 Coils: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #75. The F&I has been deleted from this reference.

76. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Load Coil w/50 Coils: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit

II?

Answer #76. The F&I has been deleted from this reference.

77. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Vault Splice 25 pair: Please clarify what material is requested?

Answer #77. This will be removed, it is labor.

78. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Vault Closure 6” K&B: Can the part number be provided as there are several versions of the 6” closure?

Answer #78. Vendors may reference PLP for a part number and characteristics. Government requires PLP or an equivalent product.

This will be dependent on the job as well.

6” vault closure P/N 8006043 will include also:

Feeder Kit for 6” vault closure dependent on job P/N 8003085 TIP Kit for 6” vault closure dependent on the job P/N 8003084

79. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Vault Closure 9” K&B: Can the part number be provided as there are several versions of the 9” closure?

Answer #79. Vendors may reference PLP for a part number and characteristics. Government requires PLP or an equivalent product.

This will be dependent on the job as well.

9” vault closure P/N 8006187 will include also:

Feeder Kit for 9” vault closure dependent on job P/N 80802682 TIP Kit for 9” vault closure dependent on the job P/N 80802511

80. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Innerduct 1” Orange: Please clarify if this is indoor or outdoor, plenum or non‐plenum?

Answer #80. For Group II, it is outdoor, and is non‐plenum.

81. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 25 Pair Loaded:

Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #81. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced in another Exhibit.

82. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 25 Pair Loaded: Can the part number be provided as this comes in many different versions, e.g., tip cables, direct termination chamber, block types along with several versions of protection modules?

Answer #82. Dependent on the vendor, application identified during the site survey and the customer requirements.

83. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 50 Pair Loaded:

Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements

Answer #83. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced

84. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 50 Pair Loaded: Can the part number be provided as this comes in many different versions, e.g., tip cables, direct termination chamber, block types along with several versions of protection modules?

Answer #84. Dependent on the contractor, application identified during the site survey and the

85. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 100 Pair Loaded:

Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements

Answer #85. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced

86. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Bldg Entrance Terminal 100 Pair Loaded:

Can the part number be provided as this comes in many different versions, e.g., tip cables, direct termination chamber, block types along with several versions of protection modules?

Answer #86. Dependent on the vendor, application identified during the site survey and the

87. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Provide CAD Drawings: Please clarify what is requested as this is appears more of a labor item that material, and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #87. Underground OSP shall provide GPS coordinates every 100’, GPS coordinates shall be within 36” diameter accuracy.

88. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Provide CAD Drawings: If Government is asking for labor cost on 50 each, the contractor would need detailed information regarding what exactly are we providing CAD drawings for, as a building could be 10,000 square feet or 100,000 square feet, or an OSP project could have many variables and all this would determine how many hours would be required?

Answer #88. The contractor shall provide one hard copy and one CAD formatted digital drawing of "RED‐LINE" per job. Contractor shall provide its price per hour.

89. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I EMT 2”: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #89. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced

90. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Backboard 4’ x 4’: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit

II?

Answer #90. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced in another Exhibit.

91. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), F&I Backboard 2’ x 2’: Please clarify what is requested as this is listed as F&I and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit

II?

Answer #91. F&I has been deleted from this reference. It is material only. Labor shall be priced in another Exhibit.

92. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), 66 Block: Can a part number be provided or clarify what type of block, category rating and size is being requested?

Answer #92. Dependent on the contractor and application identified during the site survey and the customer requirements.

93. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Rack Mnt RF45 110 Block: Can a part number be provided or clarify what an RF45 block is?

Answer #93. Dependent on the contractor and application identified during the site survey and

94. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Rack Mnt RF45 110 Block: Can a part number be provided or clarify what size and category rating block is being requested?

Answer #94. Dependent on the contractor and application identified during the site survey and

95. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Extended Copper up to 100 Pair: Can a part number be provided or clarify what is to be provided with this item description?

Answer #95. This reference is removed as this is labor

96. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Provide Redline Drawings: Please clarify what is requested as this is appears more of a labor item that material, and the government has listed labor requirements in Technical Exhibit II?

Answer #96. Underground OSP shall provide GPS coordinates every 100’, GPS coordinates shall be within 36” diameter accuracy.

97. Technical Exhibit 1, Group II (Ground Construction), Provide Redline Drawings: If Government is asking for labor cost on 5 each, the contractor would need detailed information regarding what exactly are we providing redline drawings for, as a building could be 10,000 square feet or 100,000 square feet, or an OSP project could have many variables and all this would determine how many hours would be required?

Answer #97. Provide Redline Drawings: This has been deleted from the pricing schedule.

98. Proposal Format. This solicitation does not contain formatting instructions to vendors for the proposal, other than stating to deliver an original paper bid and one electronic copy. Can the Government please provide proposal format instructions?

Answer #98. See page 32. Information below is provided as part of the Bidder Instructions as follows:

5. Bid packages must be SEALED. Solicitation number and opening date/time must be annotated on the outside of the bid package. The bid package shall include an original bid submitted in paper format; and an electronic duplicate of the original bid, submitted on CD or DVD (other types of media will not be accepted). Packages shall also contain the following:

‐Completed and signed page 1 of the solicitation (for SF 1449 ‐ See Attachment I) ‐Completed page 3 of the solicitation (Continuation Sheet) ‐Completed bid schedule‐all CLIN(s) ‐Complete all representations and certifications included herein ‐Acknowledge amendments, if applicable

99. Past Performance. This solicitation does not contain a requirement for submitting past performance reference information. Can the Government please provide reference requirements?

Answer #99. Bidders are not required to provided past performance information other than its

System for Award Management (SAM)

100. BONDS (Pg. 61) According to previous spending trends on this contract since 2013 (2013:

$797,000; 2014: $2,568,000; 2015: $573,000), the amount of Task Order value greatly fluctuates. As this is a task order based contract, work is not guaranteed. Therefore, the requirement for a performance bond is difficult to attain. Can the government please explain the thinking behind requiring a performance bond on a task order based contract?

Answer #100. Based on past procurements, the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the government’s best interest to require performance and payment bond for any task order exceeding $75,000.

101. REFUND TO THE GOVERNMENT OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND COST (Pg. 61) The Government references a refund of the cost of the performance bond. Does the Government intend to cover the cost of the performance bond? A performance bond of this magnitude is approximately $20,000 ‐ 30,000. As an 8(a) set‐aside contract, the cost of this bond can be cost prohibitive to a lot of companies.

Answer #101. In accordance with Bonds, per this solicitation; any task order exceeding $75,000, the contractor shall provide two bonds. The cost of these bonds should be included in the task order proposal and resulting task order.

Insurance ‐ Contractor shall be insured in accordance with information provided in the solicitation and the cost shall be incorporated in the bidders’ overhead.

The federal government is tax exempt. The tax exempt information will be provided upon request. Any tax concerns will be handling by Contract Management Division, Fort Knox

102. "All associated work shall include NIPRNET and SIPRNET networks. (3.1) Access is not authorized to US classified defense information by contractor personnel during performance of this contract;

therefore, the contractor need not possess a DOD Industrial Security Facility Clearance. However, the contract personnel will require a Secret Clearance for unescorted physical access to the Telecommunications Rooms, which is required to perform their duties. (3.4.3)" Please clarify whether all personnel on this contract are required to hold an active SECRET clearance, or only personnel expected to work in the Telecommunications Rooms. For example, should the designated Project Manager hold a clearance level?

Answer #102. Security clearances are needed by all contractor personnel so the government can issue them a Common Access Card (CAC). Some facilities in which the contractor is required to perform require CAC for access.

103. Can the government provide historical data showing the number and value of task orders issued in the last 3 years of this contract?

Answer #103. 127 DO's with approx. value ‐ $2,761,415.51

104. Can the Government provide an estimate of anticipated work for the next two years?

Answer #104. This cannot be determined at this time.

105. Can the Government provide a copy of the project plans for this contract for the next three years?

Answer #105. This cannot be determined at this time.

106. Can the government provide the Contractor Manpower Reporting hours for the previous contract for each contract year?

Answer #106. Year 1 ‐ 6,961 HR; Year 2 ‐ 21,963 HR; Year 3 ‐ 6,876 HR. Please note that hours are approximation

107. 52.219‐18 (c) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the Small Business Administration, which will subcontract performance to the successful 8(a) offeror selected through the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation. (Pg. 49) Please provide the evaluation criteria referenced, including the percentage of weight for each portion of the criteria which will be evaluated for award.

Answer #107. This solicitation is an invitation for bid (IFB). Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. This solicitation does not include evaluation criteria. The bidder’s profile status within the System for Award Management, Small Business Administration 8(a) Program, to include data from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System

(PPIRS) or similar systems and State Department Watch Lists will be reviewed.

108. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Contractor responsibility will be determined in accordance with FAR 9.104‐1. Information will be obtained following the procedures set forth in FAR 9.105‐1.” (Pg. 34) FAR 9.105‐1 lists pre‐award surveys, financial resource information, past performance information, questionnaire replies, and personnel information as sources for determining the responsibility of a bidder. However, the RFP does not request any of this information. Please explain how the Government intends to determine whether a bidder is responsible.

Answer #108. The government will review the information provided by the bidders for its status within the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program to include bona fide place of business within Kentucky and System for Award Management

109. Is there a current backlog of work that will immediately be issued upon receipt of award?

Answer #109. Yes, there are currently requirements for site surveys and quotes for installation of wiring that will be issued shortly after award.

110. Does the government possess accurate drawings of the current inside and outside cable plants?

Answer #110. Yes, the NEC maintains drawings. NEC can provide drawing upon request.

111. Will the contractor be required to remedy / make repairs to any work which was previously accomplished on the contract and has not been remedied or repaired? Are there any issues which will require remediation due to issues which have occurred between expiration of the old contract and the beginning of the new contract?

Answer #111. Current contractor in place has warranty efforts that are honored by the source provider. Those items, more than likely, will not be rolled over to the new contractor so any repairs or corrections will be a billed expense to the government. Current DO's that have been awarded will be completed by the current contractor.

112. The contractor’s wiring technicians shall have at a minimum BICSI Installer 1 wiring certification or equivalent. (6.2.3). Does the reference to "or equivalent" mean the individual is not required to have the BICSI certification as long as the individual meets the same standards for experience?

Answer #112. Minimum BISCI installer 1. “Equivalent” reference has been deleted from the

SOW.

113. There is no reference to providing resumes. Since a BICSI certification is an important part of the job requirement, would the Government prefer to review resumes with the proposal?

Answer #113. Require certifications

114. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Backboard, 2" x 2" x .75". Please clarify whether 2" x 2" x .75" should be 2’ x 2’ x .75”

Answer #114. 2" x 2" x.75" should be 2' x 2' by .75" cabinet grade

115. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Backboard, 4" x 4" x .75". Please clarify whether 4" x 4" x .75" should be 4’ x 4’ x .75”

Answer #115. 4" x 4" x .75" should be 4’ x 4’ x .75" cabinet grade

116. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Equipment Rack, 19" x 6'. A standard size equipment rack is 19” x 7’. Does the Government have a special requirement for a shorter rack, or is the standard size equipment rack able to be used as an equivalent?

Answer #116. The government does not have a special requirement for a shorter rack. The standard size of 19" x 7' is acceptable.

117. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) EMT 1/2" includes MNT hardware is the EMT thin wall or rigid conduit?

Answer #117. It is not rigid it is EMT. Physical characteristic of the EMT will be dependent on the job specification.

118. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) EMT 3/4" includes MNT hardware Is the EMT thin wall or rigid conduit?

Answer #118. It is not rigid it is EMT. Physical characteristic of the EMT will be dependent on

119. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) EMT 1" includes MNT hardware is the EMT thin wall or rigid conduit?

Answer #119. It is not rigid, it is EMT. Physical characteristic of the EMT will be dependent on

120. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) EMT 2" includes MNT hardware is the EMT thin wall or rigid conduit?

Answer #120. It is not rigid, it is EMT. Physical characteristic of the EMT will be dependent on

121. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Wiremold, includes MNT hardware Since Wiremold brand surface raceway comes in a variety of sizes, shall the contractor quote the Wiremold 700 series metallic raceway as a reference? If not, please provide the size or dimensions of the surface raceway the Government desires.

Answer #121. Wiremold is 2000 Series

122. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Fiber Patch Panel 24 coupling Shall this line item include the actual LC Fiber Adapter couplers included in the Patch Panel or are these line items just for the patch panel with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber adapter couplers?

Answer #122. Patch Panel Only with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber adapter couplers.

123. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Fiber Patch Panel 48 coupling Shall this line item include the actual LC Fiber Adapter couplers included in the Patch Panel or are these line items just for the patch panel with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber

Answer #123. Patch Panel Only with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber adapter couplers

124. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Fiber Patch Panel 72 coupling. Shall this line item include the actual LC Fiber Adapter couplers included in the Patch Panel or are these line items just for the patch panel with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber

Answer #124. Patch Panel Only with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber

125. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Fiber Patch Panel 144 coupling. Shall this line item include the actual LC Fiber Adapter couplers included in the Patch Panel or are these line items just for the patch panel with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber

Answer #125. Patch Panel Only with the available ports to hold the appropriate sized fiber

126. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) LC Coupler, 12 pack.

Are these couplers Single Mode or Multi Mode?

Answer #126. Dependent on job

127. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Horizontal Cable Management. Clarify whether the horizontal cable managers should be one rack unit or two rack unit.

Do the managers require front and rear ducts?

Answer #127. 1U Front Channel

128. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) SM Fiber Termination, includes S/S SM LC Connector type, connector. Is this line item specifying just the SM LC fiber connector and not the labor to actually perform?

Answer #128. This is only for the connector, does not include the labor to actually preform

129. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods). Leviton 110 Style Rack Mount Wiring Panel Kit with C5 Clips Punch down block. Please specify pair count or size of the 110 punch down block.

Answer #129. Dependent on job

130. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods) Vertical Cable Manager. Are the vertical cable managers rack mounted or wall mounted? What size is required?

Answer #130. Rack Mounted Dual Channel 6"

131. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1. MATERIAL, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT LIST (All Periods). Wall Mount Equipment Cabinet. Does the government require 24”, 36”, 48” tall or other size cabinet? Does the cabinet need to be an open swing gate style or enclosed? What is the depth of the cabinet? Please specify the size and type of cabinet.

Answer #131. The Government requires a 4' lockable, enclosed cabinet with swingout of at least 48” tall cabinet with minimum 26” depth. Any other requirements will be based on the specifics of the customer and the job.

132. Is it the government’s expectation that a contractor only utilize Labor Union card holders or can a contractor use the equivalent of union laborers?

Answer #132: No, it is not the government’s expectation that a contractor only utilize Labor Union card holders. Contractor may use the equivalent of union laborers. Ensure employee concerns are handled in accordance with Department of Labor laws and guidelines.