C04_Solicitation Q A v2_12444026Q0119.pdf

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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 12444026Q0119 regarding duct cleaning services on the Ozark-St Francis National Forest in Arkansas.

The solicitation requires duct cleaning services using negative pressure methodology on a geothermal HVAC system consisting of 12 units with a combined tonnage of one 2-ton, two 2.5-ton, five 3-ton, three 3.5-ton, and one 4-ton unit. The scope includes 98 supply registers and 18 return registers across approximately 15,000 square feet. Responses were due to richard.kandrach@usda.gov by June 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. A site visit was scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Danny Sims (danny.sims@usda.gov) for interested contractors. The system contains no electrical dampeners. The document clarifies that positive pressure cleaning methods are not acceptable, as negative pressure is the specified industry standard for this project.

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SOLICITATION 12444026Q0119

DUCT CLEANING SERVICES ON THE OZARK-ST FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST, ARKANSAS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Questions are in black text & Answers are in blue text QUESTION SET 1 RECEIVED JUNE 17 2026 from Manny@mzfedeeral.comm gershon@meselintegratedservices.com

QUESTION SET 1 ANSWERED JUNE 17 2026

1. Q: could you please confirm the due date and time for this requirement?

A: confirmed, solicitation v2 responses are due to richard.kandrach@usda.gov by 06-28-2026 by 0900AM ET per sam.gov

2. Q: Could you please confirm how many supply registers and return registers there are?

A: There are 98 supply registers.

3. Q: I understand that negative pressure is not recommended. We usually carry out duct cleaning using positive pressure. Would that be acceptable for this project?

A: No, Negative pressure is the industry standard and is the process we have specified.

4. Q: How many vents? What is the square footage? And how many units?

A: 98 Supply and 18 return registers. Estimated Sq Ft is 15,000. 12 geothermal units.

5. Q: Will a site visit be allowed?

A: Site Visit 06-25-2026 @ 10:000AM to schedule contact Danny Sims danny.sims@usda.gov

QUESTION SET 2 RECEIVED – 06/25/2026

QUESTION SET 2 ANSWERED – 06/25/2026

1. Q: What tonnage are the HVAC units?

A: This is one 2-ton unit, two 2.5 ton units, five 3-ton units, three 3.5 ton units, and one 4-ton unit

2. Q: Are there any electrical dampeners in the system?

A: no

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