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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

C130J Flight Simulator Facility, Yokota Air Base, Japan

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912HV-16-B-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Sep-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

Am-0003

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Nov-2016

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE-JAPAN DISTRICT

RM 147, BLDG. 250

CAMP ZAMA

ZAMA-CITY, KANAGAWA 252-8511

JAPAN

W912HV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

A. CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS – The amendment mark “(Am-0003)” is shown on each page of the amended specification section(s).

(1) Revised Section(s) to Project Specifications. Attached hereto are the following revised section(s) to the specifications. Revised section(s) will replace like-numbered section(s) in the subject solicitation specifications. Changes are indicated by a red line in the left margin of revised areas. All portions of the revised section(s) shall apply whether or not changes have been indicated.

Revised Section(s) Section 00 73 00 Section 01 11 00 Section 01 11 00.70 33 Section 01 11 00.70 33-A (attachment added in this amendment) Section 01 35 14 Section 01 35 26 Section 01 42 00 Attachment 01 42 00-A Section 01 50 00 Attachment 01 50 00-A (attachment added in this amendment) Attachment 01 50 00-B (attachment added in this amendment) Section 01 78 00 Section 01 78 23 Section 03 30 00 Section 03 35 43.00 10 Section 05 52 00 Section 07 05 23 Section 07 27 10.00 10 Section 07 92 00 Section 09 90 00 Section 22 00 00 Section 23 00 00 Section 23 07 00 Section 23 64 10 Section 23 64 26 Section 23 81 00.00 20 Section 26 20 00 Section 26 41 00 Section 26 51 00 Section 27 05 14.00 10 Section 27 51 16 Section 31 23 00.00 20 Section 33 11 00 Section 33 71 02

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B. CHANGES TO DRAWINGS (ISSUED) – The amendment mark “(Am-0003)” is shown on each sheet of the amended drawing sheet(s).

(1) Revised Sheet(s) to Drawings. Attached hereto are the following revised sheets to the drawings. Revised sheets will replace like-numbered sheets in the subject solicitation drawings. Changes are indicated in revision clouds. All portions of the revised sheet(s) shall apply whether or not changes have been indicated.

DRAWING NO. REVISION DATE

G-001 G-101 9/28/2016 G-102 9/30/2016

CU101 9/28/2016

C-302 9/28/2016 C-505 9/28/2016 A-601 F-001 10/7/2016 P-101 9/28/2016 M-002 9/28/2016 M-103 9/28/2016 M-601 9/28/2016 M-602 9/28/2016 E-001 9/28/2016 E-401 9/28/2016 E-402 9/28/2016 E-602 9/28/2016 E-603 9/28/2016 T-104 9/28/2016 T-502 9/28/2016 T-601 9/28/2016

C. Attached hereto is the following document provided For Information Only.

Japanese Language Version of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1. The attached Japanese language version of EM 385-1-1 is not part of the solicitation (and will not become part of the contract) and does not amend the solicitation (specifications, drawings, etc.).

D. An attachment to this amendment contains questions that were submitted by potential bidders. Answers provided to the respective questions do not amend the solicitation (specifications, drawings, etc.) unless revision to the specifications or drawings is specifically noted and incorporated into the solicitation. Please see attached list of questions.

E. Bid due date and time of November 16, 2016, 2:00 PM JST remains unchanged.

C130J Flight Simulator, Yokota Air Base, Japan

RFI # Reference Question Government Response

Solicitation, Section 00 21 00.5 Request for Explanation or Interpretation.

It is stated that any explanation or interpretation regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than September 23, 2016. We would like to request to extend this deadline until 30 Sep 2016 if possible due to large volume of drawings and specifications need to be reviewed.

The deadline for explanation and interpretation will not be extended.

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 4 <146/1365> 1.4. c, & Div. 23 <791/1365> -, concerning "HVAC equipment registered by Japanese Public Architecture Construction Association "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. c. Manufacturer Equipment , " HVAC equipment shall be recommended, registered and authorized by Japanese Public Architecture Construction Association." is indicated.

It seems to be Japanese local manufacturers can be obtained it, which means that Japanese local standard basis products are applicable.

And Sec. 01 35 14, 1.5, c. This section applies to all sections of "Mechanical" of this specification, including modifications and additions specified in each individual section."

However, per Div. 23, "NEMA, AMCA, AHRI, UL, ASHRAE, ASTM, NFPA, ABMA, ANSI/ASHRAE, ANSI/AHRI, ASME, etc. U.S. Standards are indicated.

In this case, Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. c is prevailing than Div. 23, if any conflict.

Please kindly accept it.

Japanese HVAC equipment are acceptable in accordance with specification section 01 35 14, 1.4 item c. US standard applies when the HVAC equipment selected/offered are US manufactured. See also Section 01 42 00, para 2.1, ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE JAPANESE STANDARDS.

Concerning Local Materials / Product Standards for Mech. Works (Except for fire protection and life safety systems : related to fire insurance requirements)

As per specification, many U.S. Standard's materials / products are required.

However, as you well know, for time & cost saving/ short delivery date ( lead time) / breakdown repair response/ periodical maintenance/ parts stock availability concern.

please describe to accept Japanese local standard products (other than fire protection and life safety systems.) as long as complying with performance requirement.

Please kindly clarify it.

See amended specification section 01 42 00, paragraph 2.1. "Japanese standards not included in the 'Acceptable Alternative Japanese Standards' list, or not referenced elsewhere in these specifications as being acceptable alternatives to US standards, may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for consideration as acceptable alternatives after award using the variation request process set forth in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Prior to the use of such proposed additional alternative Japanese standards, written approval by the Contracting Officer is required."

Standard Construction Methods (e.g. Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 30 <780/1365>, 3.1.7 Welded Installation, Sec. 23 64 26 Page 18 <1005/1365>, 3.1.4.3 Welded Connections )

As per specification, many U.S. standard construction methods (e.g. Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 30 , 3.1.7 Welded Installation, "........... Beveling, alignment, heat treatment, and inspection of weld shall conform to ASME B31.1...... .") are required.

However, as you instructed it at the site visit conference, as well as for shortening of construction period/ expanding local opportunities/ cost saving/ easiness of repair & maintenance concern. please describe to apply Japanese local standard construction methods also.

Please kindly clarify it.

See amended specification section 22 00 00, paragraph 3.1.7.

Spec. Sec. 01 11 00 Page 4 <25/1365> 1.4.1.1, and Sec. 01 33 29 (Page 14) <142/1365> Project Checklist, concerning " LEED Level Silver "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 11 00, 1.4.1.1 US Green Building Council (USGBC) - LEED(tm) Rating System , " This project shall be registered with USGBC / GBCI under the LEED for New Construction, 2009 (LEED NC, 2009) and shall attempt for LEED Certification Level Silver." is indicated.

However, per Sec. 01 33 29, Project Checklist, " 46 points " was expected, in spite of Silver 50 to 59 points required.

What is your idea to get at least another 4 more points ?

Please kindly advise it.

See amended specification section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.4.1.1. This project shall attempt for LEED certification level Certified and encourage pursuit of LEED certification level Silver.

Spec. Sec. 01 32 01.00 10 Page 2

<28/1365> PART 2 PRODUCTS,

concerning " Scheduling Software ( Primavera P6, or two licenses, two computers, and training for other software )"

According to Spec. Sec. 01 32 01.00 10, 2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera , " If the contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training for two Government employees in the use of the software." is indicated.

Where is the training place for two Government employees and most likely how many days required, if other software (e.g. Microsoft Project ) chooses ?

Please kindly advise it.

Training will take place at JED Yokota Resident Office, Building 445. No specific number of days is specified but the training will be sufficient such that the employees will be able to independantly use the software after the training.

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 4 <146/1365> 1.4. b, & Sec. 23 03

00.00 20 Page 4 < 820/1365> 1.5. 2, concerning " 3 year Manufacture Warranty for Chiller, AHU, Pumps, A/C units "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. b Manufacture Warranty , " ......... A three (3)-year warranty shall be provided for equipment, single package air conditioners, fan coil units, pumps, chillers and air handling units. ...... Each warranty shall be provided by equipment manufacture or regular distributor. Any equipment warranty by the Contractor shall not be acknowledged." are indicated.

However, as you know, since the manufacturer normally provides 1-year warranty only, is it possible to accept by the Contractor instead ?

Please kindly accept it.

See amended specification section 01 35 14, paragraph 1.4 (b). If the equipment manufacturer cannot provide the 3-year manufacturer warranty, the contractor shall provide an official documentation from the manufacturer the maximum warranty they will provide for their equipment. Contractor’s warranty of the remaining years will be acceptable.

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 4 <146/1365> 1.4. d, Dwg. M-003/ M- 101, concerning "Painting for Outdoor Installed Equipment "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. d. Painting , " Outdoor installed equipment shall be painted in color #207(U19-80F) of the Japan Paint Industrial Association

(JPIA). ........."

And, per Dwg., "RV-1: Roof Ventilator " is indicated.

Is it required to paint in color #207(U19-80F) on RV-1 also ?

Please kindly clarify it.

Yes, see amended specification section 01 35 14, paragraph 1.4 (d). "Outdoor installed equipment shall be painted in color #207(U19-80F) of the Japan Paint Industrial Association (JPIA)". Since RV-1 is an outdoor equipment, it shall be painted based on the requirement stated. However, stainless steel outdoor equipment and accessories shall not be painted.

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 4 <146/1365> 1.4. d, concerning "Painting Colors for Exposed Interior Installed Equipment (Devices ) "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. d. Painting , " Exposed interior installed equipment (include ceiling diffuser, register, grille, damper, access door, panel, metal casing and cabinet, etc.) shall be painted adjacent wall and/or ceiling color, if required color is not indicated. ...... If required color is not manufacturer standard color, equipment shall be painted in original method (in principle, baking finish for metal surface)." are indicated.

Please kindly advise what adjacent wall/ ceiling colors to paint for each ceiling diffuser / register.

The information is located in Drawing sheet A-601. Please refer to architectural schedule of finishes as shown on this sheet for reference to adjacent architectural finishes color.

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RFI # Reference Question Government Response

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 4 <146/1365> 1.4. d, Dwg. M-101/ M- 102 /M-501, concerning "Painting for Outdoor Installed Equipment "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 35 14, 1.4. d. Painting , " Outdoor installed equipment shall be painted in color #207(U19-80F) of the Japan Paint Industrial Association (JPIA). ........." are indicated.

And, per Dwg. (Floor Plans on M-101/ M-102, Wall Vent Cap :A3 on M-501), "304 Stainless Steel made Hooded Wall Caps " are indicated.

Is it required to paint on the Stainless Steel made Hooded Wall Caps/ Screen Mesh ?

Please kindly clarify it.

See amended specification section 01 35 14, paragraph 1.4 (d). "Stainless steel outdoor equipment and accessories shall not be painted."

Dwg. No. P-001, concerning "100V ADA Compliant Water Closet "

According to Plumbing Fixture Schedule , " P-1: Water Closet ........ (power supply 100V/1PH/ 50Hz) Elongated Bowl, 4.8 LPF, ADA Compliant " are indicated.

It must be US products to comply ADA compliant, however, 100V power supply may be Japanese products.

Please kindly clarify it.

Products that completely meet the requirements as indicated in the drawings and specifications are acceptable. See also Section 01 42 00, para 2.1.

Dwg. No. P-001, concerning "100V ADA Compliant Urinal "

According to Plumbing Fixture Schedule , " P-2: Urinal (power supply 100V/1PH/ 50Hz) 0.50 LPF, ADA Compliant " are indicated.

It must be US products to comply ADA compliant, however, 100V power supply may be Japanese products.

Please kindly clarify it.

Products that completely meet the requirements as indicated in the drawings and specifications are acceptable.See also Section 01 42 00, para 2.1.

Dwg. No. P-001, concerning "100V ADA Compliant Lavatory "

According to Plumbing Fixture Schedule , " P-3: Lavatory ........ (power supply 100V/1PH/ 50Hz) 2 LPM or 0.46 LPC for 12 sec, P-Trap w/Cleanout, ADA Compliant " are indicated.

It must be US products to comply ADA compliant, however, 100V power supply may be Japanese products.

Please kindly clarify it.

Products that completely meet the requirements as indicated in the drawings and specifications are acceptable.See also Section 01 42 00, para 2.1.

Dwg. No. M-002, concerning "Design Ambient Conditions for Air- Cooled Water Chiller Heating Capacity "

According to Equipment Schedule , " CHU-1: Water Chiller/ Heat Pump Unit, Outdoor Air Cooled Packaged Water Chiller Unit, ....... Heating Capacity : 52.3 kW " are indicated.

And also, Spec. Sec. 23 64 10, there is no information for design ambient conditions for chiller heating capacity.

Please kindly advise it.

See amended drawing M-002. Heating capacity shall be based on -4 degrees C design ambient condition.

Dwg. No. M-002, concerning "Lowest Operable Ambient Conditions for Air-Cooled Water Chiller Heating "

According to Equipment Schedule , " CHU-1: Water Chiller/ Heat Pump Unit, Outdoor Air Cooled Packaged Water Chiller Unit, ....... Heating Capacity : 52.3 kW " are indicated.

And also, Spec. Sec. 23 64 10, there is no requirement for lowest operable ambient conditions for chiller heating.

Please kindly clarify it.

Operable ambient conditions for water chiller/heat pump unit heating shall be below 10 degree C as stated in drawing M-601, Sequence of Operations: Heating & Cooling System Hydronic Piping Control Loop, item 2.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-103/ M-602/ M- 603, concerning "Double Coils Requirement for AHU-1 "

According to Equipment Schedule , " AHU-1: Air Handling Unit, Factory Assembled ....... Cooling Coil, Heating Coil, " are indicated.

However, since, per Dwgs, Chiller is Heat Pump type, and Dual Temperature Water ( Hot/ Chilled Water ) piping system, it seems to be a cooling/ heating single coil applicable.

Please kindly accept it.

AHU-1 shall have a separate cooling and heating coil as shown in drawings M-103, M-602, and M-603.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-103/ M-602/ M- 603, concerning "Double Coils Requirement for AHU-2 "

According to Equipment Schedule , " AHU-2: Air Handling Unit, Factory Assembled ....... Cooling Coil, Heating Coil, " are indicated.

However, since, per Dwgs, Chiller is Heat Pump type, and Dual Temperature Water ( Hot/ Chilled Water ) piping system, it seems to be a cooling/ heating single coil applicable.

Please kindly accept it.

AHU-2 shall have a separate cooling and heating coil as shown in drawings M-103, M-602, and M-603.

Dwg. No. M-003/ M-103/ M-602/ M- 603, concerning "Double Coils Requirement for DOAU-1 "

According to Equipment Schedule , " DOAU-1: Air Handling Unit, Factory Assembled ....... Cooling Coil, Heating Coil, " are indicated.

However, since, per Dwgs, Chiller is Heat Pump type, and Dual Temperature Water ( Hot/ Chilled Water ) piping system, it seems to be a cooling/ heating single coil applicable.

Please kindly accept it.

DOAU-1 shall have a separate cooling and heating coil as shown in drawings M- 103, M-602, and M-603.

Dwg. No. M-002/ P-101/ P-601 , concerning "Domestic Cold Water Piping for CRAC-1C "

According to Equipment Schedule , " CRAC-1C: Computer Room A/C Unit, Factory Assembled ....... Electric Heater Immersion Type Humidifier ..... " are indicated.

However, per Dwg. No. P-101/ P-601, there is no indication of CW piping for CRAC-1C humidifier.

Please kindly verify it.

See amended drawing P-101. CW water piping for CRAC-1C humidifier is now provided.

Dwg. No. M-101/ F-101 , concerning "Fire Damper Requirements at Rm.

No. 107: Vestibule Fire Wall Penetrations "

According to Life Safety Plan, " Fire Wall at Rm. No. 107 :

Vestibule Partitions " are indicated as below.

However, per Dwg. No. M-101, there are no indication of FDs for it.

Please kindly verify it.

1-hour fire rated ceiling assembly separating the vestibule 107 from the breakroom 206 above (see drawing F-101), no fire dampers are required on the ductwork as indicated.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-101 , concerning "Refrigerant Piping Sizes for FCU-

1A/ 1B & ACCU-1 "

According to Equipment Schedule & Floor Plan, there is " no refrigerant piping sizes for FCU-1A/ 1B & ACCU-1 " are indicated.

Please kindly advise it even the design basis.

See amended drawing M-002. Refrigerant pipe sizes shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

RFI # Reference Question Government Response

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-101 , concerning "Refrigerant Piping Sizes for FCU-2

& ACCU-2 "

According to Equipment Schedule & Floor Plan, there is " no refrigerant piping sizes for FCU-2 & ACCU-2 " are indicated.

Please kindly advise it even the design basis.

See amended drawing M-002. Refrigerant pipe sizes shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-101 , concerning "Refrigerant Piping Sizes for FCU-1A

& ACCU-1A "

According to Equipment Schedule & Floor Plan, there is " no refrigerant piping sizes for FCU-1A & ACCU-1A " are indicated.

Please kindly advise it even the design basis.

See amended drawing M-002. Refrigerant pipe sizes shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-101 , concerning "Refrigerant Piping Sizes for FCU-1B

& ACCU-1B "

According to Equipment Schedule & Floor Plan, there is " no refrigerant piping sizes for FCU-1B & ACCU-1B " are indicated.

Please kindly advise it even the design basis.

See amended drawing M-002. Refrigerant pipe sizes shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-101 , concerning "Refrigerant Piping Sizes for FCU-1C

& ACCU-1C "

According to Equipment Schedule & Floor Plan, there is " no refrigerant piping sizes for FCU-1C & ACCU-1C " are indicated.

Please kindly advise it even the design basis.

See amended drawing M-002. Refrigerant pipe sizes shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Spec. Sec. 01 50 00 Page 7 <231/1365> 3.3.6, concerning " Available Temporary Power Voltage"

According to Spec. Sec. 01 50 00, 3.3.6 Electricity , " Electricity is available for Contractor's use without charge ;"

Is this 1 phase 100 voltage 50 Hz, or 120 voltage power available for contractor's use ?

Please kindly advise it.

For temporary construction, the available power source is 120V/208V, 50Hz, 1-phase and/or 3-phase for Contractor's use.

Dwg. No. M-002 to M-004, concerning " Manufacturer's Name for Design Basis or Preference of Mechanical Equipment "

According to Equipment Schedules, there are air cooled chiller, AHUs, AC units, CRACs, pumps, expansion tank, air separator, fans, DOAU, electric panel heaters, chemical feeder, diffusers, registers, VAVs schedules indicated.

For design concept/ intension better understanding, is it possible to advise the manufacturer's name of design basis or preference as reference ? ( e.g. Trane, York Brand, Carrier, Libert, McQuay, etc.)

Please kindly advise it.

The basis for design will not be provided. The offeror shall make their own determination based on the solicitation and any means and methods shall be determined by the contractor. Note that the Government may not generally require brand name products without a FAR based justification.

Dwg. No. P-001, concerning " Manufacturer's Name for Design Basis or Preference of Plumbing Equipment/ Plumbing Fixtures "

According to Equipment Schedules/ Fixture Schedules , there are electric water heater, pumps, expansion tank, water fountains, water closets, urinals, lavatories, service sinks, kitchen sink, hose bibbs, mixing valve schedules indicated.

For design concept/ intension better understanding, is it possible to advise the manufacturer's name of design basis or preference as reference ?

Please kindly advise it.

The basis for design will not be provided. The offeror shall make their own determination based on the solicitation and any means and methods shall be determined by the contractor. Note that the Government may not generally require brand name products without a FAR based justification.

Dwg. No. FX-401, concerning " Manufacturer's Name for Design Basis or Preference of Fire Pumps "

According to Fire Pump Schedule, there are fire pump, water jockey pump schedules indicated.

For design concept/ intension better understanding, is it possible to advise the manufacturer's name of design basis or preference as reference ?

Please kindly advise it.

The basis for design will not be provided. The offeror shall make their own determination based on the solicitation and any means and methods shall be determined by the contractor. Note that the Government may not generally require brand name products without a FAR based justification.

Fire Pump system equipment shall be UL listed or FM Approved, as stated in specification section 21 30 00, paragraph 1.1.

Dwg. No. M-002 & Spec. Sec. 23 64 10 <971/1365> - , concerning " Requirement of Vibration Isolator for Air Cooled Chiller "

According to Air Cooled Chiller Equipment Schedule, it seems to be no indication of requirement of vibration isolator.

And also, there is no specific information in Spec. Sec. 23 64 10 indicated.

Please kindly advise it if required.

See amended drawing M-002 and specification section 23 64 10, paragraph 1.2.

Vibration isolation type shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-002 & Spec. Sec. 23 00 00 <807/1365> , concerning " Requirement of Vibration Isolator for

AHU-1/ AHU-2 "

According to AHU-1/ AHU-2 Equipment Schedules, " vibration isolations " are only indicated without specifying type of vibration isolation ( e.g. spring type, or rubber type and so on ).

And also, per Spec. Sec. 23 00 00, 2.11.1, " ....... Provide vibration isolators as indicated. ....." ( no specific indication ) .

Please kindly advise it.

See amended drawing M-002. Vibration isolation type shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-003 & Spec. Sec. 23 00 00 <807/1365> , concerning " Requirement of Vibration Isolator for

DOAU-1 "

According to DOAU-1 Equipment Schedule, " vibration isolations " are only indicated without specifying type of vibration isolation ( e.g. spring type, rubber type, or something else ).

And also, per Spec. Sec. 23 00 00, 2.11.1, " ....... Provide vibration isolators as indicated. ....." ( no specific indication ) .

Please kindly advise it.

See amended drawing M-002. Vibration isolation type shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dwg. No. M-002 & Spec. Sec. 23 64 26 <988/1365> - , concerning " Requirement of Vibration Isolator for Chilled / Hot Water Pumps "

According to CHP-1/ CHP-2 Equipment Schedule, it seems to be no indication of requirement of vibration isolator.

And also, there is no specific information in Spec. Sec. 23 64 26 indicated.

Please kindly advise it if required.

See amended drawing M-002 and specification section 23 64 26, paragraph 2.5.

Vibration isolation type shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 19 <769/1365>, concerning "Type of Motor Enclosure for Circulation Pumps "

According to spec., 2.8.2 Circulating Pumps, "Motor shall be totally enclosed, fan-cooled and shall have sufficient wattage for the service required." is indicated.

However, since circulating pump is located in Indoor, is it possible to use drip-proof type motor instead.

Please kindly accept it.

The pumps shall be "totally enclosed, fan-cooled" as specified.

Spec. Sec. 23 05 93 <835/1365>

1.5.4.1 , concerning " TAB Firm direct hired by Prime Contractor "

According to Spec., Sec. 23 05 93, 1.5.4.1,TAB Firm, " .......... The TAB Firm must be a prime subcontractor of the Contractor and be financially and corporately independent of the mechanical subcontractor, reporting directly to and paid by the Contractor. " are indicated.

This is just confirmation that the prime contractor shall hire the TAB firm directly without through mechanical subcontractor.

Please kindly clarify it.

Correct, as stated in specification section 23 05 93, paragraph 1.5.4.1.

Spec. Sec. 23 08 00.00 10 Page 3 <901/1365> 1.5.1 , concerning " Commissioning Firm direct hired by Prime Contractor "

According to Spec., Sec. 23 08 00.00 10, 1.5.1 Commissioning Firm, " .......... The Commissioning Firm shall be a subcontractor of the prime Contractor and shall be financially and corporately independent of all other subContractors. " are indicated.

This is just confirmation that the prime contractor shall hire the commissioning firm directly without through mechanical subcontractor.

Please kindly clarify it.

Correct, as stated in specification section 23 08 00.00 10, paragraph 1.5.1.

RFI # Reference Question Government Response

Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 40 <790/1365> 3.12 Table II , concerning " Piping Materials for Cold Water Service "

According to Spec. Sec. 22 00 00, 3.12 Table II , " Polyethylene powder lining steel pipe for water supply, JWWA K 132. Pipe fittings JWWA K 150 for A - Cold Water Service Aboveground & D - Cold Water Service Belowground " are indicated.

Is it correct understanding that SGP-VA ( polyethylene powder lining in black steel pipe ) for Aboveground and SGP- VD ( polyethylene powder inner/ outer lining on black steel pipe ) for Underground are applied ?

Please kindly clarify it.

No, SGP-VA and SGP-VD are equivalent to JWWA K 116, and not JWWA K 132 as specified in specification section 22 00 00 Table II.

Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 39 <789/1365> 3.12 Table I , concerning " Piping Materials for A/C Condensate Pipe "

According to Spec. Sec. 22 00 00, 3.12 Table I , " 4 Polyvinyl Chloride plastic drain, pipe and fittings, ASTM D2665, ASTM F891, (Sch 40) ASTM F1760 or JIS K 6739.

for F - Condensate Pipe " are indicated.

Is it correct understanding that this F - Condensate Pipe means A/C Condensate Pipe ?

Please kindly clarify it.

Correct.

Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 39 <789/1365> 3.12 Table I # 3, concerning " Item 10 for ASME B

16.12 "

According to Spec. Sec. 22 00 00, 3.12 Table I , " # 3 Cast iron drainage fittings, threaded, ASME B16.12 for use with Item 10 or JIS G 5525. " are indicated.

However, there in no Item 10 in Table I.

Please kindly Verify it.

See amended specification section 22 00 00, paragraph 3.12, Table I. Item # 3 - "Item 10" has changed to "Item 5".

Spec. Sec. 22 00 00 Page 39 <789/1365> 3.12 Table I # 4, concerning " Item 10 for ASME B

16.4 "

According to Spec. Sec. 22 00 00, 3.12 Table I , " # 4 Cast iron screwed fittings (threaded) ASME B16.4 for use with Item 10 or JIS G 5525. " are indicated.

However, there in no Item 10 in Table I.

Please kindly Verify it.

See amended specification section 22 00 00, paragraph 3.12, Table I. Item # 4 - "Item 10" has changed to "Item 5".

Spec. Sec. 01 42 00 <194/1365> 23 64 26, & Sec. 23 81 00.00 20 Page 7 < 1019/1365> 2.5.2, concerning " Piping Materials for Refrigerant Piping "

According to Spec. Sec. 01 42 00 <194/1365> 23 64 26 " Copper Tubing ASTM B 88M, Type M JIS H 3300 " are indicated.

However, Sec. 23 81 00.00 20, 2.5.2, " ……….Provide seamless copper tubing, hard drawn, Type K or L, conforming to ASTM B88M or JIS H 3300........... " are indicated.

Is it possible to apply Type M ?

Please kindly accept it.

Type M copper pipe is not specified for Section 23 81 00.00 20, and is not acceptable.

Sec. 23 81 00.00 20 Page 7 < 1019/1365> 2.5.2, concerning " 7.62 mm Wall Thickness for 6.35 mm OD Refrigerant Copper Tubing "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 81 00.00 20, 2.5.2, " ……….except that tubing with outside diameters of 6.35 mm and 9.52 mm shall have nominal wall thickness of not less than 7.62 mm and 0.81 mm, respectively....... " are indicated.

It must be 0.62 mm wall thickness, instead of 7.62 mm.

Please kindly verify it.

See amended specification section 23 81 00.00 20, paragraph 2.5.2. "Provide seamless copper tubing, hard drawn, Type K or L, conforming to ASTM B88M or JIS H 3300, except that tubing with NOMINAL diameters of 6.35 mm and 9.52 mm shall have nominal wall thickness of not less than 0.76 mm and 0.89 mm, respectively."

Sec. 23 81 00.00 20, concerning " Refrigerant Copper Tubing "

By following local standard practice, is it possible to use Pre- Insulated Copper Tubing for Refrigerant Piping ?

Please kindly accept it.

See amended specification section 23 07 00, paragraph 3.2.1.6. Revised Tables 1 and 2 for factory insulated (or pre-insulated) copper tubing with insulation conforming to JIS A 9511, with a minimum acceptable thickness of 20 mm. Pre- Insulated Copper Tubing Refrigerant Piping or the insulation requirement of the refrigerant piping is not part of specification section 23 81 00.00 20.

Sec. 23 07 00 Page 17 < 880/1365> TABLE 1, concerning " Missing Insulation Material Spec. No. for Hot Domestic Water "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 07 00, 3.2.1.6 Pipe Insulation Material and Thickness, " Hot Domestic Water Supply & Recirculating Piping (Max 93 C) " are indicated " without showing ASTM No./ Type/ Class/ VR/VB Req'd ( missing)."

(It must be ASTM C 547 per Table 2.)

Please kindly verify it.

See amended specification section 23 07 00, paragraph 3.2.1.6. Table 1. Hot Domestic Water Supply & Recirculating Piping (Max 93 C) insulation shall be ASTM C547 Type I, Class 1 or JIS A 9504.

Sec. 33 11 00 Page 4 < 1272/1365> 2.2.1.1, concerning " JIS No. for Ductile Iron Pipes & Fittings"

According to Spec. Sec. 33 11 00 , 2.2.1.1 Ductile-Iron Piping a, " Pipe Fittings: Pipe shall conform to AWWA C151 or JIS G 5527. Fittings shall conform to AWWA C110 or JIS G 5526." are indicated.

However, per JIS, Pipe seems to be JIS G 5526 and Pipe Fittings are JIS G 5527.

Please kindly verify it.

See amended specification section 33 11 00, paragraph 2.2.1.1. "Pipe Fittings:

Pipe shall conform to AWWA C151 or JIS G 5526. Fittings shall conform to AWWA C110 or JIS G 5527."

Sec. 23 07 00 Page 16 < 879/1365> 3.2.1.5, concerning " Stainless Steel Jackets on Insulated Pipes in High Abuse Areas "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 07 00 , 3.2.1.5 Pipes in high abuse areas., " In high abuse areas such as janitor closets and traffic areas in equipment rooms, simulator room, AHU rooms and mechanical rooms, stainless steel, jackets shall be utilized." are indicated.

Is it possible to use aluminum sheet jacket like a 3.2.4.Piping Exposed to Weather ( Aluminum Jacket), instead of stainless steel ?

Please kindly accept it.

Stainless steel jackets shall be utilized as specified in specification section 23 07 00, paragraph 3.2.1.6. Aluminum jacket is not accpetable.

Sec. 23 07 00 Page 17 & 18 < 880/1365> & < 881/1365> 3.2.1.6, concerning " Interpretation of < Exposed Lavatory Drains, Exposed Domestic Water Piping & Drains to Areas for Handicapped Personnel> "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 07 00 , 3.2.1.6 Pipe Insulation Material and Thickness, in Table 1 & 2., " Exposed Lavatory Drains, Exposed Domestic Water Piping & Drains to Areas for Handicapped Personnel " are indicated.

Is it correct interpretation that the exposed lavatory drains in handicapped (ADA ) Toilets and also the exposed domestic water piping & drains to areas in handicapped (ADA ) Toilets are applied for ?

Please kindly advise it.

Correct. Note also that all dometsic water piping (Cold and Hot) requires insulation as specified in specification section 23 07 00, paragraph 3.2.1.6, Tables 1 and 2.

Sec. 23 07 00 Page 22 < 885/1365> 3.2.4, concerning " Detailed Requirement for Aluminum Jacket "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 07 00, 3.2.4 Piping Exposed to Weather, " Piping exposed to weather shall be insulated and jacketed as specified for the applicable service inside the building. ........... and embossed aluminum jacket or PVC jacket shall be applied. .... " are indicated.

However, as long as see the spec., there is no detailed requirement for aluminum jacket specified.

Please kindly advise it.

See amended specification section 23 07 00, paragraph 3.2.4. "…black and embossed stainless steel jacket or PVC jacket shall be applied."

Sec. 21 13 13.00 10 Page 8 < 720/1365> 2.5.1.1, concerning " JIS G 3452 Applicability for Welded Sprinkler Piping "

According to Spec. Sec. 21 13 13.00 10, 2.5.1.1 Steel Pipe, " Except as modified herein, steel pipe shall be black as permitted by NFPA 13 and shall conform to applicable provisions of ASTM A795/A795M, ASTM A53/A53M, ASTM A135/A135M or JIS G 3452 and JIS G 3454. Pipe in which threads or grooves are cut or rolled formed shall be Schedule 40 or shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories to have a corrosion resistance ratio (CRR) of 1.0 or greater after threads or grooves are cut or rolled formed.. .... " are indicated.

Is it correct understanding that the JIS G 3452 black steel pipe can be applicable for the welded piping connection ?.

Please kindly advise it.

Welding is permitted in accordance with the requirements as stated in specification section 21 13 13.00 10, paragraph 3.4.6.

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Spec. Sec. SECTION 21 13 13.00 10, concerning " Flexible Connection to Sprinkler Heads"

In terms of the connection to sprinkler head, is it possible to connect it by using the stainless steel flexible tube joint as following local standard practice ?

Please kindly accept it.

Flexible sprinkler hose fittings are not permitted. Follow the requirements per solicitation.

Dwg. No. M-002/ M-003/ M-103 , concerning "Dual Temperature Water Volume to avoid Chiller On- Off frequently "

According to Equipment Schedule & Piping Dwgs., is it sufficient dual temperature water volume in piping system to avoid frequently chiller on-off and to keep stable supply water temperature ( based on design basis manufacturer recommendation ) ?

It may be required to install the cushion / buffer tank, if water volume in piping system is not good enough.

Please kindly verify it..

See amended drawing M-002. Provide buffer tank in accordance with the recommendation of the water chiller/heat pump manufacturer.

Dwg. No. M-103/ M-602, concerning "Hot/ Chilled Water Piping Installed Method between Chiller and Mech.

Rm. Across Road "

According to Piping Dwgs., It seems to be Installed Hot/ Chilled Water Piping across the road.

It is most likely to be underground piping. ( or overhead ?)

What is the piping installed method ( e.g. the direct-buried double wall pre-insulated piping, in the piping trench pit, or something else) ?

Please kindly clarify and advise it with the detailed specs.

See amended drawing M-103. The HCS/HCR piping crossing the road are direct buried, factory fabricated double wall piping with insulation. The service pipe shall be steel pipe, conform to ASTM A53/A53M, Schedule 40, Type E or S, Grades A or B or JIS G 3454. The outer jacket pipe shall be un-plasticized PVC pipe, conform to JIS K 6741. The insulation shall conform to JIS A 9514 with a minimum thickness of 32 mm.

" U.S. Standard Mechanical Products

Is it possible to use 60 Hz US mechanical products, which it can be usable for 50 Hz power supply.

Please kindly accept it.

Mechanical products for 60 Hz electrical power supply are not acceptable.

Mechanical products shall be compatible for 50 Hz electrical power supply as specified.

Spec. Sec. 23 03 00.00 20 <822/1365> Page 6, 3.1 b, concerning "Salt-Spray Fog Test "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 03 00.00 20, 3.1 b Factory Painting and Plating System, ".........the factory painting and plating system applied will withstand 125 hours in a salt-spray fog test, except that equipment located outdoors shall withstand 500 hours, and air conditioning equipment shall withstand 960 hours in a salt spray fog test. Salt spray fog test shall be in accordance with ASTM B117, JRA 9002, JIS K 5400 and JIS Z 2371., ..........."

However, since it is not located coast side and faraway from ocean, it's seems to be not necessary to put salt-damage protection.

Please kindly advise what the particular reason to require it.

Salt-spray fog test is required as specified. It is required to extend the useful life of the equipment.

Spec. Sec. 23 00 00 Page 15 <805/1365> 2.10.1.1, concerning " Enclosed Enclosure Motors for In- Line Centrifugal Fans"

According to Spec. Sec. 23 00 00, 2.10.1.1 In-Line Centrifugal Fans, " ...... Provide motors with totally enclosed enclosure. " are indicated.

However, since it's indoor installation, is it possible to provide drip proof instead of that.

Please kindly accept it.

Provide motors with totally enclosed enclosure as specified.

Spec. Sec. 01 35 14 Page 11 <153/1365> 3. 4. b, & Sec. 23 03

00.00 20 Page 11 <827/1365> 3. 4 b concerning " Language of Operation and Maintenance Instructions"

According to Spec. 3. 4 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. b , " The operation and maintenance instructions shall be bound in book form within the Japanese and English language. ......... " are indicated.

Is this correct interpretation understanding that either Japanese or English language can be acceptable.

Please kindly accept it. ( As you well know, it is very difficult to prepare the O & M manual both in Japanese and in English.)

See amended specification section 01 35 14, paragraph 3.4. The O&M instructions shall be in both Japanese and English language, and bound in book form.

Spec. Sec. 23 00 00 Page 11 <801/1365> 2.9.1, Dwg. No. M-002/ M-003, concerning " Seal Class on Metal Duct "

According to Spec. Sec. 23 00 00, 2.9.1 Metal Ductwork, c " Provide ductwork that meets the requirements of Seal Class A. Provide ductwork in VAV systems upstream of the VAV boxes that meets the requirements of Seal Class A. ( for all joints, longitudinal seams & wall penetration ). " indicated.

Is this correct understanding that the upstream of the VAV boxes for AHU-1/ AHU-2 duct system ( which VAV systems applied ) shall be Seal Class A and other than that, Seal Class C applied, because of less than 500 Pa SP ( less than 500 Pa EPS for DOAU-1 ) per SMACNA Std. duct Seal Class.

Please kindly accept it.

No. Follow the requirements as stated in specification section 23 00 00, paragraph

2.9.1 (c), and section 23 05 93, paragraph 3.7, Appendix D.

Dwg. No. M-101/ M-601 to M-604 "Design Room Air Temperature for

HVAC "

According to the dwg. & spec., there is no information in terms of each room design air temperatures ( DB/ WB), especially, for Simulator Rm. & Computer Rm.

Please kindly advise it.

Room temperature requirements are shown in drawing M-603 "TYPICAL VAV TERMINAL UNIT SEQUENCE OF OPERATION" and drawing M-601

"SEQUENCE OF OPERATION: ACCU-1A, CRAC-1A, ACCU-1B, CRAC-1B".

Dwg. No. M-001, Mechanical Notes # 16, " Rader or X-Ray Detection for Excavation "

According to the dwg. M-001, Mechanical Notes # 16, " Any excavation and/or penetration requires the use of a ground/ wall penetrating radar or X-ray prior to drilling in order to prevent any damage to the reinforcing and/ or any other objects. " are indicated.

Is this requirement also required for Civil / Architectural / Electrical Works, as long as any excavation and/or penetration involved ?

Please kindly clarify it.

Drawing G-001, general notes #8 refers to any excavation, regardless of discipline.

Also, see amended specification section 01 35 26, paragraph 3.7.3 for further changes.

Spec. Sec. 01 78 00. Page 11 <282/1365>, 1.7.4, d, concerning " Code 1-Heat Pump Systems (1) Recreational support."

According to Specification Sec. 01 78 00, 1.7.4 Contractor's Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements ,

d. Code 1- Heat Pump Systems, "(1) Recreational support."

indicated.

Please kindly elaborate and specify what this state meaning is.

See amended specification section 01 78 00, paragraph 1.7.4 (d). Heat pump system has been changed to Air conditioning systems, and recreational support has been deleted.

Spec. Sec. 23 00 00 Page 15 <805/1365>, 2.10.1.1 & Page 18 <808/1365>, 2.11.1.14 b. concerning " Fan Bearing Life Span "

According to Spec., Sec. 23 00 00, 2.10.1.1 & 2.11.1.4 b., " .......... L50 rated bearing life at not less than 200,000 hours as defined by ABMA 9 and ABMA 11. " are indicated.

However, since necessity as well as economical concerns, is it possible to change to local standard life span. .

Please kindly accept it as 20,000 hours .

Provide "bearing life at not less than 200,000 hours" as specified.

Dwg. No. M-601 to M-604, concerning " Instrumentation Control Systems Floor Plans "

According to the dwg. there is no floor plans indicated for control systems.

However, in order to much better understanding, as well as to avoid misunderstanding, is it possible to indicate it ?

Please kindly advise it.

Refer to drawing M-601, General Note #1: "DDC Control System" (Stand-Alone).

"The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and workable DDC control system to satisfy all functional requirements shown. All control wiring and components as shown in this Contract drawings are for guidance only. Shop drawing of actual proposed system shall be submitted for approval."

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Dwg. No. M-601/ M-602, concerning "Decoupling Bypass Line for Dual Temperature Water Piping ( to keep Circulation Pumps Minimum Flow) "

According to Dwg., there is no decupling bypass line at dual temperature water piping primary side indicated.

However, in order to maintain the VSD pumps minimum flow, it seems to be decupling bypass line required.

Please kindly verify it.

See amended drawings M-103, M-601, and M-602. Bypass line has been provided.

Dwg. No. M-002 & Spec. Sec. 23 64 26 Page 13 <1000/1365> 2.5, concerning "Type of Motor Enclosure TEFC for Circulation Pumps "

According to Dwg. & spec. , "TEFC Motor " are indicated.

However, since circulating pumps are located in Indoor, is it possible to use drip-proof type motor instead.

Please kindly accept it.

The motor shall be totally enclosed as specified. Drip-proof type motor is not acceptable.

Spec. Sec. 01 42 00 <194/1365>, 22 00 00 Copper Pipe, Seamless

"ASTM D 2665 "

According to Spec., there is " ASTM D 2665 at Copper Pipe, Seamless line" indicated.

However, it seems to be DWV PVC Piping Standard.

Please kindly verify it.

See amended Attachment 01 42 00-A. Section 22 00 00 Copper Pipe, Seamless:

ASTM D 2665 has been deleted.

Spec. Sec. 21 13 13.00 10 Page 15 <727/1365> 3.7 & Sec. 09 90 00 Page 18 <649/1365> 3.12, concerning "Painting Materials for Sprinkler Piping "

According to Spec. Sec.21 13 13.00 10 , 3.7 PIPE COLOR CODE MARKING, "Color code marking of piping shall be as specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS.".

Then, per Sec. 09 90 00, 3.12 PAINT TABLES, " ........ Use only interior paints and coatings that meet VOC requirements of LEED low emitting materials credit. " are indicated , but is this ignorable ?

Please kindly accept it.

VOC requirements of LEED low emitting materials is not ignorable. Comply with the specifications.

Dwg. No. M-103/ M-602, concerning " HCS Piping Size for AHU-2 Inconsistencies "

According to Dwg. No. M-602, " 50 Hot/ Chilled Water Supply for AHU-2 "is indicated.

However, per M-103, " 40 HCS "is indicated.

It seems to be 50 HCS, instead of 40 HCS.

Please kindly verify it

See amended drawings M-103 and M-602. Pipe sizes have been revised.

Dwg. No. M-103/ M-602, concerning " HCS Piping Size for DOAU-1 Inconsistencies "

According to Dwg. No. M-602, " 40 Hot/ Chilled Water Supply for DOAU-1 "is indicated.

However, per M-103, " 32 HCS "is indicated.

It seems to be 40 HCS, instead of 32 HCS.

Please kindly verify it

See amended drawings M-103 and M-602. Pipe sizes have been revised.

Where can we find the Japanese version of the EM385-1-1 that was mentioned at the pre-bid site visit meeting?

EM 385-1-1 (Japanese version) is provided for information only.

If two or more companies are to form a joint venture, does the newly created JV need to acquire a different DUNS number other than the previously acquired one?

A newly formed JV will need to acquire a DUNS number for that JV. Please refer to Section 00 21 00, FAR 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management (FEB 2014) and Section 00 21 00, 13. Offeror Eligibility.

Dwg. No. E-102 1. On drawings page E-102, there is a symbol which looks like “D” in room 213 on the wall. Can you provide more details as it is not indicated on the list of symbols.

See amended drawing E-001. Legend has been revised to indicate symbol for dimmer switch, 100-242V, 15 Amp.

Dwg. No. E-001 2. Drawings page E-001, Scope of Work #9, Arc Flash

Analysis UFC3-501-01. Are Japanese equivalents authorized?

See Section 01 42 00, para 2.1.

Dwg. No. E-104 3. Drawings page E-104, we are not familiar with several conduits and wiring details. Will more detailed info be available once construction begins?

Refer to drawing E-001, Electrical Notes #1.

DWG A-113, 501 Application of [High Albedo Coating] is specified on the drawing. However, we are not able to find its specification.

Please provide us a specification or specify its requirement.

See amended specification section 09 90 00, paragraph 1.11.4.1. Field coat all roofing items as indicated on drawings.

DWG A-305 Steel beam inside the simulator room will be paint finish. Is it acceptable?

Refer to drawing A-601, Note "WALL", #6 "PAINT" - COLOR:

"H25-50B (INTERIOR STEEL STAIRS, RAILING, LADDER DRAWBRIDGE

FRAME AND OVERHEAD CRANE FRAME/ SUPPORT COLOR AT SIMULATOR

ROOM, AND OTHER EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL.)" .

Also refer to the interior finish schedule for room 101 "remarks" for paint finish.

Specification SECTION 01 35 14.1.4.b Manufacturer Warranty

It states that warranty period of [Single package air conditioners, Fan coil units, Pumps, Chillers and AHUs: 2 years], [Bath tub and accessories: 5 years]. Usually Japanese manufacturers provide only 1 year warranty, and will cost extra to provide additional years. Is [1 year manufacturer's warranty] acceptable?

See amended specification section 01 35 14, paragraph 1.4 (b). "If the equipment manufacturer cannot provide the 3-year manufacturer warranty, the contractor shall provide an official documentation from the manufacturer the maximum warranty they will provide for their equipment. Contractor’s warranty of the remaining years will be acceptable."

Specification

SECTION 01 35 14.1.2

SECTION 01 42 00

SECTION 01 35 14 [Mechanical General Requirements] states that installing Japanese made mechanical equipment is acceptable; however, SECTION 01 42 00 [Acceptable Alternative for Japanese Standards] only listed piping.