Attachment_4_-_Questions_&_Answers__3.pdf

Q&A #3 for W91WFU18R0001, USEUCOM Level 6 Swing Space

Q1: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Are STC ratings required for the floor and/or roof assemblies?

A1: STC 50 rating is required for floor and roof.

Q2: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Does the structure need to be non-combustible construction?

A2: See reference “LL: Fire protection engineering for facilities” on Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Attachment 6, Requirements Baseline Document (RBD).

Q3: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Is a radiant barrier within the wall or roof assemblies?

A3: There are no specifications for a radiant barrier.

Q4: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Please confirm if the electrical power for the project will be 120/230V, 3 phase, 60Hz. Please confirm if all the lighting fixtures and HVAC equipment are to be 60Hz.

A4: The main power feed will be local German power (230V, 3 phase, 50Hz).

Q5: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: A clean agent system has been identified for the telecom room – is there a preferred chemical agent? Are there any agents that are prohibited?

A5: There is no preferred chemical agent. See reference “LL: Fire protection engineering for facilities” on

RBD for additional details.

Q6: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Is secured packaging required for transport?

A6: Per SSO, preferred method is: (1) Securely packaged or containerized and under the 24-hour control of an approved courier or escort officer. Alternative method: (2) Securely shipped using approved transit security technical safeguards capable of detecting evidence of tampering or compromise.

Q7: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: The guidance document states that the exterior finish of the building is to complement the existing buildings on the campus. Can more detail be provided on the surrounding existing building finishes?

A7: Per Facilities, there are no specifications for the exterior finish.

Q8: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: The guidance document states that the building should be on a foundation to avoid flooding.

Is there a specific height that the finish floor should be above grade?

A8: There is no specified height.

Q9: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: Can a perimeter foundation with a crawl space be used, or can a pier foundation be utilized?

A9: The Government has no preference.

Q10: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: If a pier foundation is used, does the interstitial space between the grade and the bottom of the modules need to be closed off?

A10: Yes, the space needs to be closed off.

Q11: Reference. Solicitation W91WFU18R0001.

Question: If the finish floor of the building is elevated from grade, does a ramp complying with ADA guidelines need to be provided?

A11: Facility will need to be 2010 ADA Standards and OSHA compliant. See references “KK” thru “LL” on RBD for additional details.