PDF_Caisson TSA Questions Answers_13SEP2024.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W91QV1-24-Q-0017
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for Caisson Temporary Structures. The key details are:
The federal contract opportunity is for temporary structures, including barn-style stables for horses, which includes a Veterinary Inspection and Treatment area. The solicitation number is W91QV1-24-Q-0017 and the contracting agency is the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston. This is a new contract, with no incumbent.
The Q&A document provides responses to questions about drawings, layout, construction, rental vs. purchase, HVAC requirements, acceptable structure types, sewer connections, timeline, quarantine stalls, fire suppression, and the potential for change orders. Offerors are instructed to refer to the diagrams in the solicitation for additional details.
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Caisson Temporary Structure Area Questions and Answers
1. Can you please provide a drawing for the structure?
1A. Please see the diagrams in the solicitation for reference.
2. Can you provide a drawing that details the interior layout for the stalls?
2A. Please see the diagrams in the solicitation for reference.
3. Can a base of gravel and concrete be laid and subsequently removed onto the pavement for the drainage connections?
3A. There is no concrete being laid to support the foundation.
4. Please confirm if this is a rental or purchase request?
4A. Please provide a quote for a rental and a quote for a purchase.
5. Will HVAC (heat and ac) be required?
5A. No.
6. Would a temporary semi-permanent structure, a tent, be acceptable?
6A. Please see the diagrams in the solicitation for reference. Must fulfill the specifications requested.
7. Can you provide details of the positions of the sewer and how it would be intended to connect to the line without making permanent structural changes to the paved parking area?
7A. Please see the diagrams in the solicitation for reference. Schematics will be requested from DPW once vendor is approved.
8. What are the stipulations attached to not fully completing the project by Nov 1?
8A. Based on the SECARMY yesterday, nothing. We just need this ASAP to allow for other construction projects, so a detailed timeline should be included.
9. What is the location of the quarantine stall? Is this stall one of the 16 MWE stalls? What is the Caisson's definition of a quarantine stall?
9A. Yes, definition is that it is a usable stall area that is separated by at least one stall width away from where Squad would be occupying stalls. In our minds it would be on the other end of the structure, towards the VCO area, and gaining as much space between it and the general population.
10. What is the Caisson's definition of a pocket door? Can the Caisson provide a photo or drawing?
10A. Please see the diagrams in the solicitation for reference.
11. Does the building need to be insulated? If not, how does the Caisson plan to keep the fire suppression system and any water hose bibs and pipes from freezing in the winter?
11A. No, the building does not. Yes, the fire suppression needs to work. The water hose bibs and pipes should be insulated.
12. What is the Caisson's definition of a recessed fire sprinkler in a Clearspan structure?
12A. A fire suppression system that is not hanging down in the way of normal activities.
13. Is there an option to add a line item when Caisson personnel want a change order or change the scope of performance?
13A. This is at the discretion of the Contracting Office.
14. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
14A. This is a new contract.
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