Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

1. Is supplemental electric resistance heat required in each unit? If so, please state the required kW so that the unit’s electrical load can be matched to the 50 A breaker specified. If not, we will quote heat-pump heating only. - No supplemental electric resistance heat is required for these units.

2. Unit Type: Are the requested units packaged units (self-contained units), or are they another type of HVAC system? Is the united a pocket unit? - It should be a package unit with the modifications listed in the requirements. (i.e. breaker panel and connectors)

3. Mounting and Configuration: How are the units intended to be mounted or installed? Will they be installed as a standard packaged system or as a split system? – The units are intended to be placed in their metal pallet frames near the trailer and connected with Flexible ducting to the trailer.

4. Could you please confirm the exact delivery location for this requirement, including the complete shipping address?
Armstrong Flight Research Center
4876 Lilly Ave.
B4840
Edwards, Ca. 93523
5. Does NASA have drawings or photographs of the existing HVAC equipment and transportation frames?

6. What are the maximum allowable dimensions and weight for each HVAC unit and assembled stack?
– The assembled stack should be able to be placed height wise in a high cube Iso Shipping Container. The length and width of the units is of less concern as long as it isn’t significantly larger than the base HVAC unit(something like 6 to 10 inches larger.

7. Are the units expected to be fully assembled, wired, and operational upon delivery? - Yes. The units need to be fully functional and tested for capability prior to delivery.

8. Is there an approved manufacturer or reference model? - No, as long as they meet the requirements of the SOW.

9. What is the required delivery location and delivery schedule? Armstrong Flight Research Center
4876 Lilly Ave.
B4840
Edwards, Ca. 93523
10. Are there structural load, vibration, transport, or environmental qualification requirements for the frames?
- Only what is in the SOW

11. Does NASA require independent electrical inspection, certification, or documented operational testing?
- No

12. Scope of Work: Is this procurement limited to furnishing and delivering the four fully assembled HVAC units, or does NASA also require on-site installation, integration, testing, or commissioning?
- No Installation, integration or on-site testing is required. SOW is for units