W912TF-25-Q-A-0016 RFI s Answered.pdf

W912TF-25-Q-A-0016 RFI’s Answered

Q01. Controlled Humidity Preservation: Is the controlled humidity system to be in accordance with NGPAM 750-59?

A01. Yes.

Q02. Code Compliance: Are the structures to be compliant with the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE-7 requirements for structures?

A02. No

Q03. Structure height: Is height listed in the CLIN's sidewall height or peak height?

A03. Peak Height

Q04. Power Requirements: Are structures to be powered by generator and/or solar, or will power be run to the structures by the NH ARNG for the contractor to tie into?

A04. Once the system is completely set up, the solar panels and internal power management system should take over making the required systems of being fully capable of operating ‘off-grid’ and in austere environments.

Q05. Door Systems: What door(s) are required for each structure? What are the locations of the door system(s)? Are personnel doors required?

A05. CLIN0001 and CLIN0002 will have two doors for ingress/egress for drive though capabilities. Additionally, the required system should provide a personnel entry door which provides personnel access to the interior of the system without having to fully open the system’s main equipment entrance/exit door. Provide an equipment ingress / egress door on one end of the structure with some systems having two ingress / egress doors providing equipment drive through capability.

Q06. Site: What is the current site condition? Are the structures to be installed on asphalt, concrete, or unimproved land?

A06.IAW CLIN0001 and CLIN0002 description, the Controlled Humidity Preservation Shelters shall be portable. The required capability should provide that the system can be deployed on improved and unimproved surfaces.

Q07. Operational Date: What is the operational date for these structures?

A07. Contractors will provide their delivery and installation lead times with the quote.

Delivery timeline is not an evaluation factor.

Q08.Controlled Humidity Preservation: Is the controlled humidity system to be in accordance with NGPAM 750-59?

A08. Yes

Q09. Code Compliance: Are the structures to be compliant with the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE-7 requirements for structures?

A09. N/A

Q10. Do you anticipate any hanging collateral loads impacting our roof beams?

A10. None

Q11. What are the access requirements for the site?

A11. Coordination for site escort with acceptor after award

Q12. What is the existing power? Volts and Amps?

A12. Once the system is completely set up, the solar panels and internal power management system should take over making the required systems of being fully capable of operating ‘off-grid’ and in austere environments.

Q13. Since this is a “portable” building are there time or space constraints for erecting and teardown?

A13. The requirement is for the shelters themselves not installation nor teardown

Q14. What are the expected delivery dates when an award is issued?

A14. Contractors will provide their delivery and installation lead times with the quote.

Delivery timeline is not an evaluation factor.

Q15. Is NAICS code 332311 (prefabricated metal building) the correct code for the desired end product?

A15. Yes

Q16. Is there an official RFQ document available?

A16. SAM.gov is the official RFQ

Q17. Are installation services required? If not, is site training required for end user for DIY?

A17. Refer to solicitation paragraph under CLIN 0002

Q18. What are the access requirements for the site?

A18. Coordination for site escort with acceptor after award

Q19. What is the period of performance associated with this contract?

A19. Contractors will provide their delivery and installation lead times with the quote.

Delivery timeline is not an evaluation factor.

Q20. What are the warranty requirements?

A20. Contractors will provide their warranty with the quote

Q21. What is the service or operational life expectancy for the building?

A21. Contractors will provide this information as part of their quote

Q22. What are the expected delivery dates when an award is issued?

A22. Contractors will provide their delivery and installation lead times with the quote.

Delivery timeline is not an evaluation factor.

Q23. Based on the size of the buildings we estimate these will house single units. Can you confirm the quantity of units intended to be housed in each building?

A23. One (1) M777 per shelter

Q24. Do the buildings need to be a specific color or material?

A24. No

Q25. Do they need gutters?

A25. No

Q26. What are the requirements for locks on the doors?

A26. Locking capability is not required as the systems are destined to be within the confines of secured motor pool areas.

Q27. What elements of this requirement are expected to be controlled remotely?

A27. The ability to remotely monitor and manage the dehumidification capability, monitor and manage the power distribution system, monitor other key interior atmospherics (i.e. temperature) and immediate outside atmospherics and remotely view the interior of the system.

Q28. Please provide a list of equipment that needs to utilize external input for power (dehumidifier and/or HVAC, the shelter’s lights and receptacles, etc.?)

A28. None, the required system should be capable of operating completely off-grid without the need for shore power.

Q29. Does the requirement for “the ability to keep vehicle batteries charged” refer to the M777 or a vehicle that pulls the M777?

A29. The required system should be capable of charging the battery of the item stored in the system (i.e. M777).

Q30. Does the shelter need to be large enough to house both the M777 and the vehicle that pulls it?

A30. Just the M777

Q31. How many feet of buffer space is needed to access the vehicle?

A31. The required system must have a minimum of 1.5 feet of space around the stored equipment item to ensure easy access by personnel

Q32. Will the items to be remote controlled and monitored be only the dehumidifier and/or HVAC or will that include the military equipment?

A32. The required dehumidification system, power distribution system and remote viewing capability.

Q33. Does the Government require Lights and electrical receptacles?

A33. No

Q34. Does the Government require one metal roll up door (MRUD) and one-man door (MD) per building, or a different configuration?

A34. The required system does not require metal roll up doors.

Q35. Does the Government require the MIL-STD 810 with humidity between 40 and 60%?

A35. No