This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation W9132T25RA001, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project for solar shingle roof replacement at Fort Riley, Kansas. The project involves replacing asphalt shingles on a historic single-story building (Building 265) with Tesla PV solar shingles, with the goal of demonstrating advanced photovoltaic technology's efficiency and reliability. Key details include: no battery backup is required, excess power will be returned to the installation's grid, this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor, and an Independent Government Estimate has been prepared with funds available. The solicitation requires contractors to demonstrate certification for installing Tesla solar shingles and provide relevant past performance information. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible, and quotes should be submitted via email to CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil.
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Questions and Answers
Q1.
For this unit (1,476 sq ft ) filed area of roof deck, you want PV/Tesla Solar Singles not Asphalt Roof Shingles as what it currently has? If so, how many backup batteries would you like figured in as well?
A1.
The project is to install and demonstrate PV/Tesla Solar Singles. In the SOW, it states we do not want battery backup. All excess power goes back to the installation’s grid.
Q2.
Who is the Incumbent?
A2.
This is a new requirement, therefore there is no incumbent.
Q3.
Past Contract Award #?
A3.
This is a new requirement, therefore there is no prior contract award number.
Q4.
Has the budget been approved for this contract?
A4.
An Independent Government Estimate has been prepared and funds are available up to the amount of the estimate but it won’t be shared with potential offerors."
Q5.
Is there a scheduled site visit day, date and time? Apologize if I overlooked it.
A5.
The solicitation contains FAR 52.236-27 (pgs 40-41) that provides information for a point of contact that can set up a site visit with interested parties.
Q6.
Do you have the pricing template in an Excel, pdf or another form to submit back in a clean format?
A6.
There is no pricing template provided for this requirement.
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