Solicitation for Base-Wide Fire Alarm Transmission System

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 5

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 25 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 6

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 30 September 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and may result in additional changes to this solicitation. If changes do occur, sufficient time will be provided to offerors to make any needed revisions to their proposals.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 7

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 10 November 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and will result in additional changes to this solicitation.  A further amendment is expected by 06 October 2023 which will outline the changes to this solicitation. 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 8

1. Revisions have been made to Technical Exhibits 01 & 08, as well as Appendix B, and are reflected under "W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 8.pdf". These changes are in response to a protest received regarding the AES sysem requirements outlined in the original solicitation, which has been revised to allow for other compatible systems. Please review the Solicitation in it's entirety to ensure compliance. Additionally, a second site-visit has been planned for 19 October 2023 for all who wish to attend, and follow-on questions will be accepted through 26 October 2023 by 2PM EST. 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 9

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendments 1-3 & Amendment 9 added (see “QA Amendments 1-3 and 9 - combined 10-25-2023.xlsx”).

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 5

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 25 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 6

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 30 September 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and may result in additional changes to this solicitation. If changes do occur, sufficient time will be provided to offerors to make any needed revisions to their proposals.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 7

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 10 November 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and will result in additional changes to this solicitation.  A further amendment is expected by 06 October 2023 which will outline the changes to this solicitation. 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 8

1. Revisions have been made to Technical Exhibits 01 & 08, as well as Appendix B, and are reflected under "W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 8.pdf". These changes are in response to a protest received regarding the AES sysem requirements outlined in the original solicitation, which has been revised to allow for other compatible systems. Please review the Solicitation in it's entirety to ensure compliance. Additionally, a second site-visit has been planned for 19 October 2023 for all who wish to attend, and follow-on questions will be accepted through 26 October 2023 by 2PM EST. 

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 5

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 25 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 6

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 30 September 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and may result in additional changes to this solicitation. If changes do occur, sufficient time will be provided to offerors to make any needed revisions to their proposals.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 7

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 10 November 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and will result in additional changes to this solicitation.  A further amendment is expected by 06 October 2023 which will outline the changes to this solicitation. 

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 5

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 25 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 6

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 30 September 2023. Note: This extension deals directly with an active protest regarding the J&A provided with this acquisition - this request is expected to be resolved prior to 30 September 2023, and may result in additional changes to this solicitation. If changes do occur, sufficient time will be provided to offerors to make any needed revisions to their proposals.

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 5

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 25 September 2023.

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 4

1. The proposal due-date has been extended to 7 September 2023.

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 2

1. The Requirement at 3.5.3 of TE-08 for “Life Safety Plans” has been removed from this requirement, and is no longer applicable.
2. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1 and 2 added (see “QA Amendments 1 and 2 – combined.xlsx”).

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 3

1. Combined copy of Q&A for Amendment 1, 2 and 3 added (see “QA Amendments 1 2 and 3 – combined.xlsx”).

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

AMENDMENT 1:

Summary of Changes – W911QY-23-R-1021 Amendment 1

1. TE-01 – Design Requirements Updated
   1. Section 1.3.9.11 added building 65
   2. Sections 1.3.6.4.15, 1.3.2.2, and 1.3.2.4 changed to reference TE-08 Design After Award
   3. Table 1.3.9-1 Notes added building 65
2. TE-08 Design After Award Added
   1. This document has been added to the Solicitation, and can be found under W911QY-23-R-1021, 1442 Solicitation Document.
3. Contractor Q&A Added
   1. Answers from pre-Solicitation Notice and post-Site-Visit have been provided via Q&A Excel Document (see “20230809 – FA Transmission Bidder Q’s.xlsx”).
4. Appendix B, NSSC FACP Locations Drawing Updated
   1. Appendix B has been updated to include building 65.
5. External attachments 10, 11, and 12 have been renamed 11, 12, and 13 to allow for inclusion of TE-08.
6. Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) added for AES Equipment requirement.

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. All questions pertaining to the site-visit and solicitation are due by 2pm EST on 22 August 2023. Please refer to the formal solicitation in the attachments for other details.
 

This notice serves as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Natick Contracting Division, for a base-wide fire alarm transmission system, with design-build construction and installation. 

The purpose of this project is to provide Soldier Systems Center at Natick, Massachusetts, a reliable and code compliant means of transmitting fire alarm signals from existing fire alarm systems located in individual buildings, to a central receiving station located in Building 1. Currently, Natick uses a fiber optic cable loop to connect their Simplex fire alarm panels to the existing Simplex central receiver. This loop is not fully functional; there are five (5) legs in the loop that are non-functioning and unable to transmit, and there are four (4) building fire alarm panels which have not yet been connected to the loop. The Contractor must design and install a radio transceiver system that consist of transmitter panels and antennae at each building and central- station receiving equipment in Building 1. This system must be totally independent of the existing system and constructed in parallel without affecting the existing system’s operation. The existing Simplex receiving equipment and fiber optic cabling/equipment must not be demolished until the new radio system is operational and formal acceptance testing is complete. 

The Government has determined that this acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business concerns, with a single, Firm Fixed Price contract being issued. The Disclosure of Magnitude is estimated between $1M and $5M for this effort. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS code) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. This announcement serves as formal solicitation associated with this effort - please see the supporting documentation provided with this notice for additional details. A site-visit is scheduled for 8 August 2023 @ 10am EST. Details have been provided in the attached solicitation document.