Questions with Government Responses

Questions and responses
Replacement of 10 Ton HVAC Unit, Bldg.11

W50S9327QA001

1. Site visit: SOW paragraph 6.0 states the contractor is responsible for conducting a site visit prior to proposal submission. Will the Government schedule a site visit before the quote due date? If so, please provide the date, time, meeting point, and the base access information required for attendees.

ANSWER: Notification for a site visit date was set as per public notice on October 29, 2026 at 9:00AM AST. Although not mandatory, it was clarified as highly encouraged to mitigate risks and damages for both the contractor and our agency. To guarantee that all interested businesses are treated equally and prevent appearances of favoritism no future site visits will be considered. 2. Period of performance: Section F states 30 calendar days from date of award receipt. Considering the 15– 30-day Entry Access List processing (SOW 2.4.5) and manufacturer lead time for a 10-ton package unit with factory anticorrosive coating, may offerors propose a period of performance beginning at Notice to Proceed, or propose a longer period with justification in the project schedule? ANSWER: Upon receipt of award, the contractor will process a material submittal approval form (AF3000) for the unit to secure its authorization to purchase, then a written manufacturer/re-seller acknowledgement of lead times and order date will be required to furnish a contract project schedule reflecting all activities and lead-time expected for the HVAC unit. 3. Unit type: SOW 5.3.3 calls for a 10-ton R-410A package unit, while the Technical Exhibit 2 submittal list references an "HVAC Split Unit." Please confirm that a package unit is required. ANSWER: Replace existing 10 TON package unit
4. Asbestos/lead: SOW 2.4.14 and 2.4.15 reference asbestos and lead abatement, AHERA training, and a site closure report. Are asbestos- or lead-containing materials known or suspected at the Bldg. 11 HVAC work area, or do these requirements apply only if such materials are encountered? ANSWER: Not applicable to this service contract solicitation. No abatement required 5. Existing equipment: Please confirm the nameplate data of the existing unit (model, voltage/phase) and whether the existing pad/curb and electrical disconnect are to be reused. ANSWER: TSC120F3R0A001S 208/230 v. The contractor is responsible for any adjustments or modifications to the existing pad required to accommodate the contractor’s proposed unit. The existing