Questions_and_Answers_Solicitation_W912L1.docx

Questions and Answers Solicitation W912L1-19-R-0048 As of 16 Aug 2019

1. We would suggest a pressure tank, and pressure pump. The ones we use, are very low watt usage. In past labs and similar container projects we have done, the foot pump is a pain, they don't work and don't last. “Can we add an optional 16 gallon pressure tank?"

Response: A pressure tank may be added if it is compatible with shore water connection.

2. In all medical units, hot water is a requirement for sanitation. "Can we add an optional on demand water heater?" The additional power watt requirement is not a lot.

Response: A hot water heater is OK, but not required.

3. Are the solar panels to be set up on the roof of the container, on ground, or combination ground and container? Can we add bolt on fittings on the roof for fittings? They will not interfere with the corner fittings to slinging the container. But would remove the CSC certification for intermodal transport.

Response: Solar panels need to be fixed to the roof.

As of 20 Aug 2019

1. The solicitation requires “Warranty details” for the “conex and equipment installed in them”. If the offer intends to pass on the OEM warranty for the equipment inside the container, does a full warranty package for every item need to be submitted with the proposal or would a summary chart suffice? Please confirm what level of detail the warranty of each item must include. Forwarding the full warranty for every component would be a large amount of information.

Response: The equipment warranty from the manufacturer is sufficient.

2. In regard to the “Basic Container Specs”, what is the holding capacity requirement for the internal water system? What does the system consist of?

Response: 20gal capacity for fresh and gray water.

3. In regard to the “Basic Container Specs” insulation, would an alternate insulation configuration that provides the same R-Value and benefits be acceptable?

Response: If the R-value is the same other insulation material can be used.

4. In regard to the “Basic Container Specs” lighting, can the offer proposal light energy efficient LED light fixtures that are slightly different in size/dimension as long as they provide sufficient lumens to fully illuminate the containers?

Response: As long as they provide the same amount of lighting different sizes are OK.

5. When a container(s) is connected into local infrastructure or generator, will a safety disconnect or automatic transfer switch be required? Will there be a single incoming connection or two separate connections based on availability on site?

Response: A single safety connection is all that is needed.

6. With the extensive amount of design, engineering, procurement and fabrication time involved in this project, a 120-day turnaround time does not seem feasible. Should offers provide their own best estimates for design and delivery times/terms in their proposal?

Response: The 120 day turnaround time is needed, however each bidder can submit their time schedule.

7. What will the hours of operation be on the shelters so we can properly calculate the power draw and necessary solar and back-up power requirements?

Response: Normal operating hours are from sun up to sundown, but may be 24/7 depending on mission.

8. How many hours of power would the battery backup need to supply to each shelter?

Response: 8 hours

9. Will all containers be set up within close proximity (100 ft) of each other?

Response: Yes

10. The required back-up batteries and inverter will take up a significant amount of space in each shelter thereby limited the space available for medical equipment and operations. Can separate containers be proposed to hold the power (solar/battery/inverter) equipment? If so, how should this be incorporated into the pricing structure?

Response: 4 containers maximum

11. Please provide more detail on the Hearing Exam Container requirement for “Custom made 8 station audiometry IAC Acoustics booth”. A more detailed description of what must be included in the “custom” station is required to provide an accurate quote for a fair evaluation.

Response: Simple. 8 hearing stations connected to central analyzer.

Here is an example of what we already have. Master/Station Jack Panel System, Recessed Cabling Separate work station within the container but outside of audiology booth for technician Sliding Curtain Dividers Between Stations Low Profile 12.07 cm (4 3/4 in) Acoustic and Vibration Isolated Floor System Ceiling Mounted LED lighting with Switch Adjacent to Door (exterior) Acoustically Engineered Ventilation System with Variable Speed Fan mounted on roof or wall Double Seal Acoustic Tandem Out-swing Doors with Windows

12. The Progeny Vantage Digital Panoramic System which is required for the Dental Exam Container measures 93” high. This will not fit into the interior of the container that has been spec’d at 7’ Height (84”). Please advise.

Response: Alternative Pano systems may be presented.

13. On page (7) of the Solicitation under Solar power with battery backup, and inverter. "The container also needs to have the ability to provide power through the back-up battery system, with all equipment running normal, indefinitely from the solar power." My question is this. The number of solar panels needed to accomplish this would be approximately (36) 40" X 72" panels per container with only (6) panels able to be mounted on the top of the container the remaining (30) would need to be stored in the container and set-up manually. Is this OK?

Response: Solar panels should be affixed to containers. Manual set-up of panels is acceptable but not preferred.

As of 22 Aug 2019

1. On page (7) of the Solicitation under Solar power with battery backup, and inverter. The container also needs to have the ability to provide power through the back-up battery system, with all equipment running normal, indefinitely from the solar power. My question is can you explain the word indefinitely? Does this mean to run forever from solar power?

Response: Up to 8 hours a day from the solar power source.

2. Will any site work be required to bring utilities to the facilities?

Response: The containers should be able to plug into shore power primarily. No other work should be required.

3. Do you need canopies over entryways?

Response: No, but it would be a nice touch.

4. Do you have any accessibility requirements for the buildings?

Response: No

5. Are there any window requirements for doors or walls?

Response: Yes on both

6. Will fire protection requirements apply based on the type of facilities?

Response: Smoke alarm and fire extinguisher in each container

As of 23 August 2019

1) Does the contractor have to use an existing ISO container and modify it to meet the specification or can the contractor build the ISO container using raw materials to meet the specifications listed in the solicitation?

Response: That is acceptable

2) How many entry doors are required per container?

Response: 1 on lab, dental, hearing. 2 on exam container

3) Are any windows required?

Response: yes, window on each door and two on each side of dental connex, two on one side of lab opposite from workstation. No windows on audiology connex

4) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer of the exam tables in the Medical container?

Response: no

5) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the wall mounted exam lights in the medical container?

Response:no

6) Is there a specific make model or manufacturer for the utility swivel chairs on castors in the medical container?

Response: no

7) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the mounted thermometer in the medical container?

Response:no

8) How many storage cabinets are required in the medical container?

Response: 4, 2 each side

9) What type of material is required for the countertop space in each of the units/containers? How many linear feet of counter top space per unit/container is required.

Response: no specific

10) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the dentist stools in the Dental exam container?

Response: no

11) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the clinical refrigerator in the Lab container?

Response: no

12) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the phlebotomy chairs in the Lab container?

Response: no

13) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the EKG machine in the Lab container?

Response: no, as long as pads are compatible with our existing EKGs, Welch Allyn CP150 Electrocardiograph Machine

14) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the utility swivel chairs on castors in the Lab container?

Response: no

15) What is the 1 (RH) door listed in the lab container equipment required paragraph? This is not listed in any other equipment description paragraph.

Response: right hand opening

16) What are the specifications for the custom made 8 station Audiometry IAC acoustics booth listed under the Hearing exam container?

Response: * Single Wall Eight Man Booth *Sound proof of booth *Durability of Seats and Hooks *Durability of Seats and Hooks *Workability of Jack Panels *Jack Panel at each Test Position to include left and right earphones with switch response corresponding to Master Panel *Hook for headphones and response button at each Test Position.

*Eight Test Positions *Isolated Acoustic Floor *Ceiling mounted LED Illumination System *Acoustically Engineered Roof or Wall-mounted ventilation *Sound secure Acoustic Door with window *Carpeting with base trim *Divider Curtains and Padded Seats at each test position

17) Is there a specific make, model or manufacturer for the stool with backrest in the Hearing exam container?

Response: no

18) What type of calibrators and software are required in the hearing exam container?

Response: They must be Benson CCA 200 per the DOEHRS-HC contract with the BAS-200 Calibrators. DOEHRS is the software already being used in all clinics.

19) Has it been determined that there is enough space on the container roof to be able to supply enough required solar power to efficiently run the equipment in each container?

Response: yes

20) How is the solar equipment mounted to the container roof handled during transportation of the units from location to location?

Response: vendor’s solution

21) Is there a concern with the solar equipment on the container roof during the listed aircraft capable by CH-47D sling load process?

Response: yes, but minor

22) How much lighting is required per unit/container – how many lumens?

Response: 300 lumens

23)Does each container get an HVAC unit?

Response: yes

24) How much battery back up power is required – i.e. if power is lost how long must the batteries provide power?

Response: 8 hours

25) What is the connected load for the batteries? Has any engineering been done to confirm the required battery storage and the associated loads. If so, please provide the loads and the battery storage time.

Response: vendor solution

26) What is the holding capacity for the internal water system? Is a booster pump required to generator water pressure for the internal water system? How many containers are to be equipped with the internal water system?

Response:

27) Does the basic container specification/list of requirements apply to each of the four units/containers?

Response: yes

28) Please provide the specification for the internal wall finish. The specification lists non- RFP, but does not list what the end user wants. There are numerous non-RFP systems. The end user is requested to provide a list of preferences.

Response: not specific, vendor solution

29) Is there any requirement for hot water (perhaps point of use hot water systems) for each of the four units/containers?

Response: no

30) On a per unit/container basis are there any minimum power requirements? Min number of breakers? Min number of spare breakers?

Response: no

31) Is a main disconnect required on each unit/container?

Response: yes

32) Please clarify that a manual transfer switch is to be provided for each unit/container.

Response: yes

33) Given the requirement for a battery and inverter system, has any consideration been given for the space required for these systems and the associated weights.

Response: yes

34) What are the requirements, if any, for a fire alarm system – smoke detectors?

Response: in each

35)Are there any latrine facilities required – in the medical exam unit?

Response: no

36)Are there any exterior lighting requirements?

Response: yes, above each door

37)Are there any security system requirements? Door monitors? CCTV cameras?

Response: no

38)How many duplex outlets are required per unit/container? Are the specific locations required for the outlets? If so, please provide.

Response: 6 per container

39) Under the equipment listed for the Dental exam container there is no requirement to supply a patient dental chair. Is there a requirement to supply a patient dental chair? If so, provide make and model number required.

Response: no

1. Are there any other chairs, office desks, or office equipment needed for the four containers that are not listed in the SOW. a) Medical Exam, Dental exam, Lab container, Hearing Container. For example, in the Medical Exam container is there a requirement for a work desk for the Doctors/medical professionals?

Response: desk for provider in exam container

1. In the SOW it only lists one stool with a backrest in the hearing container. Is this correct? The SOW lists eight audio stations. Therefore, we would think that eight stools would be required – one for each audio position. Please clarify.

Response: yes eight additional stools

1. Are there any requirements for consumables needed for any medical equipment? If so list quantities and what is needed for each piece of equipment.

Response: no

1. Is there any protective apron needed for the patient during the x-ray operation? If Contractor is to provide, please list make and model.

Response: no

1. Are there any computers needed to work in conjunction with the equipment to be used in each container? If so please list quantity make and model. For example, the dental equipment needs to be connected to computers. Currently no computers are listed in the SOW.

Response: no