Corrections to Questions and Answers for 1232SA23Q0182.pdf
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- 1232SA23Q0182
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This document contains answers to questions regarding solicitation number 1232SA23Q0182 from the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service for asbestos abatement and flooring replacement at the National Agricultural Library. The work involves removal of vinyl composite tile and adhesive that contain asbestos. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens able to communicate in English. Both the tiles and adhesives contain asbestos and the government will not provide air clearance testing after removal. Contractors will be escorted on site and required to sign in with government identification but no special security clearances or background checks are necessary.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Research, Education, and Economics Agricultural Research Service
Office of the Administrator Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, Room 302-A
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20250
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
1. Do we need to have an Industrial Hygienist (they perform air clearance tests)? Will that be provided by the government, or do we need to provide that as well?
The government will not provide testing.
2. Are the employees required to be US citizens for this project?
The SP shall furnish fully trained and qualified personnel to accomplish work prescribed in this PWS. All SP employees shall be U.S. citizens. A U.S. citizen is defined as an individual who is native born, naturalized, or derived citizenship from U.S. parent(s). An individual possessing a “green card” (permanent resident alien) is not considered a U.S. citizen. The SP shall employ only persons able to speak, read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
3. Does the adhesive under the existing VCT tiles that are to be removed contain asbestos or just the VCT tiles themselves?
Both the tiles and the adhesives have asbestos in them.
4. Are there any security requirements or background checks required for entering the workspace for this project?
No, the contractors will be escorted. They will need to sign in and show government ID.
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