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Questions and Answers -Airfield Lighting Computer System Solicitation Number FA480027Q0001

1. Equipment: Please confirm the manufacturer and model of the installed ALCMS (e.g., ADB Safegate with ACE distributed control equipment), the software version, and the number of computer nodes/workstations, constant current regulators (CCRs) and lighting circuits covered by the semi-annual inspections. Answer: ADB Safegate with ACE distributed control equipment 2 computer workstations, 1 touchscreen, 26 CCR’S, 17 lighting circuits. 2. Certified technicians (PWS 1.0): What certification satisfies "certified technicians"? Is manufacturer (OEM) factory certification on the installed ALCMS required, or will documented equivalent training and experience on that system be accepted? Answer: Factory certification on the installed ALCMS.
3. Software access: Will the contractor be given access to the ALCMS software and any licensed diagnostic tools needed for the software diagnostics and version/firmware updates, or must the contractor furnish OEM software licenses? Answer: The license needs to be from the OEM because it is a proprietary system and the OEM created the software.
4. Partner arrangement (Section L, para 3): May the past performance references in Volume III be those of a proposed subcontractor/teaming partner who will perform the technical work, with the offeror managing the contract? Answer: Yes, per section L, paragraph 3 of the solicitation, If a partner arrangement or joint venture is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any recent and relevant past performance information on previous partner arrangements with same partner.
5. Service calls (CLIN x003): For the "2 Day Service Calls," please confirm whether each call is priced as up to two on-site workdays per call, and whether travel time is included within those two days.
Answer: The Contractor has 48-hours to be on-site. Yes travel time is included within those two days.
6. Could you please provide the previous contract number, the awarded price for the last three contracts or award periods for this same requirement, and the incumbent contractor's name, if available?
Answer: The incumbent is ADB Safegate. Contract number FA480023P0109.

Questions and Answers -Airfield Lighting Computer System Solicitation Number FA480027Q0001

7. Regarding RFQ-FA480027Q00001-Airfield Lighting Computer System, can you please tell me who the manufacturer is of the current system?