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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for a federal contract solicitation at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) for environmental remediation and maintenance work at Bowditch Hall Indoor Firearms Range.

The solicitation comprises four primary work scopes under separate CLINs: CLIN 0003A (HEPA filter furnish and installation), CLIN 0003B (lead-based paint encapsulation), CLIN 0005 (hazardous waste disposal), and CLIN 0006 (brass and lead recovery credit). The contractor must furnish and install ten custom metal-sided HEPA filters (20x32x11.5 inches, 99.97% efficiency, gasket downstream configuration) meeting or exceeding original manufacturer specifications. Lead-based paint encapsulation is required on approximately 3,611 square feet of the firing range floor using minimum two coats of EPA-approved encapsulant at clearance levels of 5 µg/ft² for floors, 40 µg/ft² for window sills, and 100 µg/ft² for window troughs per current EPA standards (updated January 2026). Hazardous waste disposal includes removal of a pre-existing 55-gallon lead waste drum and spent HEPA filters. The contractor must repackage spent brass casings into DOT-compliant containers, decontaminate and leave seven galvanized 32-gallon containers on-site, and provide certified scale tickets documenting recovered brass and lead weight. The work is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act with no bid, performance, or payment bonds required. A prior award to Coastal Environmental Technology occurred on 5/15/2024 for $24,531.00 with a period of performance from 05/15/2024 to 06/15/2024. The revised quote deadline is August 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET, with Notice to Proceed issuance to be determined after quote evaluation. The contractor must hold EPA or New York State lead abatement contractor certification and HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification, with credentials and SDS documentation submitted with the proposal.

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# Section (KTR to fill-out) Que (KTR to fill-out) Government's Response Change to the Solicitation: Technical/Contractual

1 What is the width in feet of the bullet trap from left to right? Approximately 42 ft none Technical 2 What is the distance in feet from the bullet trap to the firing line? Approximately 57ft none Technical 3 What is the height in feet from the floor to the range ceiling? Approximately 8.5ft none Technical

4 Do the deceleration chambers of the bullet trap need to be removed, the lead build up removed and recycled and then the bullet trap reassembled?

Section 2.2 includes HEPA filter removal and replacement.

Section 2.3 provides the specifications of the filters and the requirement for the proposed contractor to meet/exceed the manufacturer’s specifications and airflow requirements. The section also requires installation and seal integrity after replacement is completed. none Technical

5 What are the manufacturer, make, and model number of the HEPA filters that need to be replaced?

Custom filters. Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Contractual

Since the HEPA filters are outside the range (based on the picture), is a negative pressure containment required to contain lead dust during filter changes? If so, can we get pictures above the ceiling to see how to prep the area?

Pictures were allowed to be taken at the site visit. Since the site visit has already happened, it’s not really appropriate to say: “pictures can be taken,” because there won’t really be another opportunity to do so unless there’s another site visit. none Technical

7 If containment is required for the HEPA filter change-out, Will a clearance level need to be achieved in the containment area? Yes. Clearance will be required. none Technical

8 Are there any other pre-filters or secondary filters in the unit that need to be changed? N/A none Technical

9 Can we get pictures of any deteriorating lead based paint that will need to be removed and encapsulated? All areas identified in SOW. none Technical

10 How many areas require lead-based paint remediation, and can you provide the square footage for all those areas? Firing Range: approximately 3,611 SF. none Technical

11 What will be the lead levels for clearance wipe samples for the lead encapsulation areas?

window sills, 100 ug/ft2 – window troughs none Technical

12 What will be the clearance lead levels for the lead wipe sampling on the floors and other surfaces in the range?

Current EPA Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels (Updated as of January 2026): 5 ug/ft2 – floors, 40 ug/ft2 – window sills, 100 ug/ft2 – window troughs none Technical

13 Are there any surfaces or rooms outside the range that require cleaning? Areas identitifed in the SOW. none Technical

14 Test and balancing is mentioned in 003AC. Do we need to test and balance the range ventilation system as part of this work? Please refer to the SOW Sec. 2.3 none Technical

If testing and balancing is required, what is the scope? Will there be a change order if equipment and parts need replacement to achieve proper negative pressure and airflow?

That will require a separate visit and a lead time of 60 - 90 days for parts.

If testing and balancing is a function of meeting/exceeding the installation and removal of the filters, then it is identified in Section 2.3. There shouldn’t be an additional scope of work for equipment and replacement parts since the main purpose of this section is to address the filters as a whole. none Technical

16 As per instructions, I do not see representations or certifications that need to be completed in the documents provided. Please confirm.

Contractor should be registered with the EPA and be licensed as a lead abatement contractor through either New York or EPA. Also certifications showing capabilities to properly and safely deal with lead hazard waste transport (i.e.

HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification). none Technical

17 Please confirm that licenses and certifications are not included in the page count.

Contractor should be registered with the EPA and be licensed as a lead abatement contractor through either New York or EPA. Also certifications showing capabilities to properly and safely deal with lead hazard waste transport (i.e.

HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification). none Technical

Range Measurements: Please provide the approximate length, width, ceiling height, total floor square footage, and number of firing lanes for the Bowditch Hall Indoor Firearms Range. Please also provide any available approximate surface quantities for the walls, ceilings, floors, baffles, bullet traps, and other components requiring cleaning.

Width (Bullet Trap): approximately 42 ft; Firing Line to Bullet Trap: approximately 57 ft; Floor to Ceiling Height:

approximately 8.5 ft. none Technical

HEPA Filters: Please provide the manufacturer, model/part number, dimensions, airflow rating, and any approved replacement manufacturer or equivalent for the ten custom metal-sided HEPA filters.

Custom filters. Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Technical

Filter Access: Please confirm the filter locations and whether removal/replacement requires lifts, scaffolding, HVAC shutdown, lockout/tagout, or Government facility support.

DPW will assist with building equipment access and shutdown. No known scaffolding requirement. Previous work consisted of ladder access. Must be determined by contractor/vendor if scaffolding equipment needed. none Technical

21 Lead Paint: Please provide the approximate locations and square footage of deteriorated lead-based paint requiring stabilization/encapsulation. Firing Range: approximately 3,611 SF. none Technical

22 Hazardous Waste: Please confirm whether USMMA will serve as the hazardous waste generator and sign all required manifests. Yes. none Technical

23 Brass Recycling: Should the recycling credit for recovered brass be estimated in the proposal or reconciled based on the actual recovered value after project completion? Refer back to SOW, section 3 (CLIN TABLE) none Technical

24 SOW Site Visit Information: For contractors unable to attend the site visit, are any measurements, photographs, drawings, or walkthrough notes available for distribution?

No site visit is scheduled at this time. Please refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) for measurements and photographs. none Technical

25 SOLICITATION Is the prior experience to be included in Factor II? If so, what is the page count for Factor II? Yes, 1-2 pages. none Technical

26 SOW Clearance Testing: If a post clearing samples fails in one area does recleaning apply only to that specific area? Yes. Recleaning applies to any and all failed areas. none Technical

27 SCOPE -

SECTION A

1. Encapsulation vs. Abatement — Written Confirmation of Required Certification - During the site visit, the Government indicated verbally that this requirement is a cleaning and encapsulation effort and is not a lead abatement project. Pro Turn requests written confirmation: Is the work under CLIN 0003B properly characterized as lead-based paint encapsulation, meaning interim control or paint stabilization, and not abatement as defined at 40 CFR 745.223? Yes encapsulation. none Technical

28 SCOPE -

SECTION A

Does the Government require the awardee to hold an EPA or State Lead Abatement Contractor license, or is EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm status under the RRP Rule, 40 CFR 745 Subpart E, with Certified Renovator supervision sufficient for this scope? Yes. none Technical

29 SCOPE -

SECTION A

If abatement-level certification is required, please identify the specific certification, the licensing jurisdiction—EPA Region 2 or New York State—and whether it must be held by the prime contractor or may be held by a subcontractor.

If abatement is required, EPA Region 2 and/or NY State is acceptable & must be held by the contractor(s) performing the work. none Technical

30 SCOPE -

SECTION A

2. Encapsulation Scope — Extent, Surfaces, and Preparation Standard : Are the concrete range floor and all faces of all eight columns included within CLIN 0003B? The floor exhibits coating failure across substantially its entire surface, and all column faces show impact damage and coating failure. Columns are not included. Concrete range floor included. none Technical

Pro Turn’s field measurement of the range and adjoining hallway indicates approximately 7,500 square feet requiring preparation and coating. Does the Government concur with this order of magnitude, or does the Government have a defined square-footage basis offerors should price against? Firing Range: approximately 3,611 SF. none Technical

32 What surface preparation standard applies, and are abrasive or heat methods prohibited? Abrasive and heat methods strictly prohibited. none Technical

33 Is a specific encapsulant product or ASTM E1795/E1797 compliance required? How many coats are required, and is a dry-film thickness or color specified?

Minimum 2 coats of an EPA-approved encapsulant required.

SDS of encapsulant required. none Technical

34 Is a specific encapsulant product or ASTM E1795/E1797 compliance required? How many coats are required, and is a dry-film thickness or color specified?

Minimum 2 coats of an EPA-approved encapsulant required.

SDS of encapsulant required. none Technical

Plywood and Foam-Board Backing at Columns and Ceiling: The range contains plywood sheathing approximately 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick with a bonded foam or acoustic-board facing installed around the columns and across portions of the ceiling, apparently as ricochet-control and bullet-stop backing. Portions are visibly damaged, penetrated, or delaminating.

Not included in work.

none Technical 36 (a) Are these materials within the scope of CLIN 0003B, or are they excluded? Not included in work. none Technical

37 (b) Is repair or replacement of damaged plywood or foam-board backing required under this solicitation, or is that a separate requirement outside this award? Not included in work. none Technical

38 (c) Do these materials bear lead-based paint requiring encapsulation, or is lead-based paint present only on the concrete, masonry, and column surfaces? Not included in work. none Technical

39 SCOPE -

SECTION B

SECTION B — HEPA FILTER ELEMENTS, CLIN 0003A: Filter Element Specifications — Government-Furnished or Contractor-Furnished

Contractor furnished meeting the specs listed: Custom filters.

Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Technical

40 SCOPE -

SECTION B

(a) Will the ten HEPA filter elements be Government-furnished, with the contractor providing installation labor only, or must the contractor furnish and install them? Contractor to furnish and install. none Technical

41 SCOPE -

SECTION B

(b) If contractor-furnished, please provide the following for each unit: •Manufacturer •Model or part number •Nominal and actual face dimensions •Depth •Efficiency rating •Media type •Frame material •Gasket configuration

Custom filters. Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Technical

42 SCOPE -

SECTION B

c) Please confirm that the filter housings remain in place and that only the spent elements are removed, disposed of, and replaced. Please also confirm that housing removal or replacement is not within the scope. Please refer to the SOW Sec. 2.3 none Technical

43 SCOPE -

SECTION B

(d) Are the spent elements presumed to be lead-contaminated waste requiring characterization and permitted disposal? Is that disposal priced under CLIN 0003A or under a separate CLIN?

Any lead contaminated waste shall be disposed under CLIN 005 none Technical

44 SCOPE -

SECTION B

Filter Specifications — Accuracy and Access to Field-Measure: (a) If the Government furnishes filter specifications, does the Government warrant their accuracy? If the furnished data proves incorrect and delivered elements do not fit the installed housings, will the Government issue an equitable adjustment for re-procurement, restocking, expedited freight, and remobilization?

Filter specifications are listed in Section 2.3 of the revised SOW. The specified filters are currently in use; therefore, the Government will not issue an equitable adjustment for filters. none Technical

45 SCOPE -

SECTION B

(b) If the Government elects not to furnish specifications, will the Government permit an offeror’s filter supplier escorted access to the exhaust plenum for approximately thirty minutes before the quote deadline to open one access panel and field-measure a single element? If so, please identify the point of contact, available times, and any badging or escort requirements.

Filter specifications are listed in Section 2.3 of the revised SOW none Technical

46 SCOPE -

SECTION C SECTION C — SITE CONDITIONS AND WASTE Technical

47 SCOPE -

SECTION C 6. Pre-Existing 55-Gallon Drum Labeled “Drum Contains Lead Waste” Part of disposal. none Technical

48 SCOPE -

SECTION C

A black 55-gallon steel drum bearing a label reading “CAUTION — DRUM CONTAINS LEAD WASTE” was observed on site. Part of disposal. none Technical

49 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(a) What are the known or presumed contents of this drum, and does the Government hold any prior characterization, waste profile, or accumulation-start-date record for it?

Presumed to be lead waste and will be disposed as the appropriate waste characterization. none Technical

50 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(b) Is removal, characterization, transportation, and disposal of this drum within the contractor’s scope under this solicitation, or is it Government-managed waste handled separately? Within the scope of the solicitation. none Technical

51 SCOPE -

SECTION C (c) If it is within the contractor’s scope, under which CLIN should it be priced? CLIN 0005 none Technical

52 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(d) Will USMMA sign as generator of record and provide its EPA generator identification number for manifesting? Yes. none Technical

53 SCOPE -

SECTION C 7. Galvanized Containers of Spent Brass — Removal and Replacement Yes. none Technical

54 SCOPE -

SECTION C

Approximately five to seven galvanized 32-gallon trash cans filled with spent brass casings and associated debris were observed on site. These containers are not DOT-compliant for transportation. Technical

55 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(a) Is repackaging into DOT-compliant containers within the contractor’s scope, and are those containers contractor-furnished or Government-furnished? Yes. none Technical

56 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(b) After the casings are removed, are the existing galvanized cans to be removed from the site and disposed of, decontaminated and left in place, or left in place as-is?

“Decontaminated and left in place. If damaged, contractor must furnish replacement containers.” none Technical

57 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(c) If the existing cans are removed, must the contractor furnish replacement containers for ongoing range operations? If so, please specify the quantity, type, and size. Yes. Similar size and quantity currently present. 7 containers. none Technical

58 SCOPE -

SECTION C 8. Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials Technical

59 SCOPE -

SECTION C Three suspect asbestos-containing material conditions were observed: Technical

60 12-inch-by-12-inch vinyl floor tile with black mastic in the waiting area and hallway Not included. none Technical 61 Deteriorating thermal pipe insulation in the ceiling closet Technical 62 Cracked and sagging acoustic ceiling tile Technical

63 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(a) Will the Government furnish the current asbestos survey for Bowditch Hall covering these areas? Yes. none Technical

64 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(b) If no survey is furnished, is the contractor to presume these materials are asbestos-containing materials and avoid all disturbance? If ACM identified avoid all disturbance. none Technical

65 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(c) If any cleaning, encapsulation, or filter-access activity requires disturbance of a presumed asbestos-containing material, is that abatement a separate requirement outside this solicitation, or must offerors include it? It is a separate requirement outside the solicitation. none Technical

66 SCOPE -

SECTION C 9. Brass and Lead Recovery Credit — Basis of Weight, CLIN 0006 Technical

67 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(a) Is the recovery credit calculated on the net clean weight of recovered brass and lead after separation of wadding, cork, media, and debris, or on the gross weight as collected? Refer back to SOW, section 3 (CLIN TABLE) none Technical

68 SCOPE -

SECTION C (b) Must the contractor provide certified scale tickets from the receiving facility? Yes none Technical

69 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(c) Is the credit applied as a reduction to the evaluated total price for award purposes, or settled after award against the actual recovered weight? Refer back to SOW, section 3 (CLIN TABLE) none Technical

70 SCOPE -

SECTION C

(d) Does the Government have historical recovered-weight data from prior cycles that offerors may use as a basis of estimate? N/A none Technical

71 SCOPE -

SECTION D SECTION D — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Technical

72 SCOPE -

SECTION D 10. Prior Award History for This Requirement Technical

73 SCOPE -

SECTION D

Has this requirement, or a substantially similar requirement at Bowditch Hall, been previously solicited and awarded? If so, please provide: Yes none Technical

74 SCOPE -

SECTION D Prior contract number 6923G224P00102 none Technical

75 SCOPE -

SECTION D Awardee name Coastal Environmental Technology none Technical

76 SCOPE -

SECTION D Total obligated amount $24,531.00 none Technical

77 SCOPE -

SECTION D Award date 5/15/2024 none Technical

78 SCOPE -

SECTION D Period of performance 05/15/2024-06/15/2024 none Technical

79 SCOPE -

SECTION D

If the requirement has been awarded more than once, please provide the history for each cycle, including any award in Fiscal Year 2024 or 2025. 6923G224P000102. none Technical

80 11. Labor Standards, Wage Determination, and Clearance Technical

(a) Is this requirement subject to the Service Contract Act or the Davis-Bacon Act? The use of NAICS 562910 suggests the Service Contract Act. Confirmation would ensure consistent pricing among offerors. Davis-Bacon Act. none Technical

(b) Please confirm the applicable wage determination number and revision. Pro Turn has identified SCA Wage Determination 2015-4157 for Nassau-Suffolk, New York. Please confirm or correct this determination and identify the labor classifications the Government expects to apply. No; Davis-Bacon Act applies none Technical

(c) What lead-dust clearance standard applies to the completed work, stated in micrograms per square foot and by surface type? Please identify whether the applicable standard is EPA RRP, HUD Guidelines, OSHA, or a facility-specific standard.

Current EPA Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels (Updated as of January 2026): 5 ug/ft2 – floors, 40 ug/ft2 – window sills, 100 ug/ft2 – window troughs none Technical

84 (d) Who performs and pays for clearance sampling? If clearance fails, is re-cleaning and re-testing performed at the contractor’s expense?

Clearance sampling will be performed by a third party contractor awarded by the government. Yes re-cleaning will be performed at the contractor's expense. none Technical

85 12. Bonding, Insurance, and Submission Mechanics Technical

(a) Please confirm that no bid bond and no performance or payment bond are required, consistent with treatment as a commercial-services acquisition under FAR Part 12 and

NAICS 562910.

No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond is required.

However, liability insurance is not required. Please refer to Solicitation Amendment No. 4 for additional details. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

87 (b) Please state the required commercial general liability limits and confirm whether Contractors Pollution Liability coverage is required.

Please refer to Solicitation Amendment No. 4 for additional details. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

88 If Contractors Pollution Liability coverage is required, please identify: Please refer to Solicitation Amendment No. 4 for additional details. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

89 Required limits Please refer to Solicitation Amendment No. 4 for additional details. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

90 Whether an occurrence or claims-made form is acceptable N/A Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

91 Whether completed-operations coverage is required Please refer to Solicitation Amendment No. 4 for additional details. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

92 Whether non-owned disposal-site coverage must be included N/A Technical

(c) Please confirm the exact additional-insured wording naming the United States Government and whether certificates must accompany the quote or are due upon award before the notice to proceed.

The selected offeror must provide proof of liability insurance within 10 calendar days after award issuance.. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

94 (d) Please confirm the exact date and local time quotes are due on August 3, 2026, and the required submission method. Date Already changed; check solicitation amendments. Yes, solicitation amendment 4 Technical

(e) Please confirm the basis of award and the technical-acceptability factors, whether all CLINs must be priced for a quote to be responsive, and whether the period of performance includes any option periods or is a single, non-recurring award.

Vendors must use Attachment (Price Sheet) to submit their price proposal and provide a detailed cost breakdown of all CLINs. none Technical

96 Can you provide the specifications for the replacement filters (page 2 SOW), and the original manufacturer specifications and airflow requirements?

Custom filters. Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Technical

97 In regard to: Recleaning shall be conducted if current regulatory clearance levels are not met. Technical

98 What are the clearance levels for cleaning and for encapsulation?

Current EPA Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels (Updated as of January 2026): 5 ug/ft2 – floors, 40 ug/ft2 – window sills, 100 ug/ft2 – window troughs none Technical 99 Please provide most recent testing results for history on existing conditions N/A none Technical

100 Please clarify the applicable wage determination, both SCA and DBA are referenced Davis-Bacon Act. none Technical 101 What is the anticipated date for the Notice to Proceed to be issued? TBD - after evaluation on quotes. none Technical

102 What is the certification of compliance required as part of 2.7 Closeout? Relevant certifications listed on the solicitation section Volume I for Factor I - Technical Approach. none Technical

103 Can the areas of lead paint deterioration be provided on a site drawing and can these areas be quantified? No none Technical

104 Is the HVAC work expected to be performed by licensed HVAC technician? N/A none Technical

105 Can you please verify submittal deadline? August 3, 2026 10AM EST and August 3, 2026 2:30PM EST are both listed Quotes deadline has changed to 08/17/2026 at 2:30pm ET. none Contractural

106 Please define the role of Hazardous Waste Coordinator in relation to the project. Is it permissible for this role to be the same entity as the hazardous waste hauler? N/A none Technical

107 SOW

The SOW requires the contractor to furnish and install ten (10) new custom metal-sided HEPA filters meeting or exceeding the original manufacturer specifications and airflow requirements. Could you please provide any available information regarding the existing filters, such as the manufacturer, model number, dimensions, airflow requirements, or any other applicable specifications?

Custom filters. Specs: 20x32x11.5 99.97% Metal High Capacity HEPA- Gasket Downstream none Technical

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