Q A_Glynco_Burn_Complex_DJA-14-AHDQ-R-0010.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)

FOR

SOLICITIONA DJA-14-AHDQ-R-0010

1. (Q) Approximately how many each of the Burn Cells, Flash Over Cells, Blast Cells, and Complex

Burns were torn out and built in during the last 12 months?

(A) Burn cells – 30 single cells torn out and built

Flash over cells – 12 single cells torn out and built Blast cells – 18 single post blast cells torn out and built No complex burn cells torn out and built Contract should include the replacement of all framing in the 10 burn cells and 2 flashover cells.

2. (Q) “ATF-32 Trash Removal” in the solicitation says that Government trash receptacles and dumpster will not be used for trash or construction waste. In SOW 3.2.1 it states “Place all debris in dumpsters provided at the academy worksite.” Can you clarify if the debris from tear outs are to be place in Government dumpsters or hauled off by the contractor?

(A) This Clause was removed from the requirement.

(A) Yes, ATF has a contract with Waste Management who empties the dumpters. The debris from the tear outs can be placed in the dumpsters.

3. (Q) In SOW 3.1.3 (a) it states that the walls and ceiling must be covered with sheetrock. How is the sheetrock fasten to the ceiling? Is there a wood framing required for the ceiling? If so, what type?

(A) Wood framing (2X4s) is in place. The sheetrock will be fastened using drywall screws.

4. (Q) What are the requirements for the door in the burn cell?

(A) Standard outside door, no interior doors.

5. (Q) The window is specified as 36” x 36” which is a standard size for a vinyl window but nonstandard for a wood window. What is the window requirement?

(A) Burn cells are 30 X 30 and the post blast cell windows are 30 x40.

6. (Q) Is the Davis-Bacon Act applicable to this contract?

(A) No

7. (Q) Does the Agency have an weekly or even monthly average of how many cells with require the Tear Out and Build in service?

(A) No. It is based on number of classes scheduled for the fiscal year. The projection for FY-

15 is 5 forty-eight person classes. Each class would require 10 burn cells, 6 post blast cells and 4 flashover cells.

8. (Q) Under the contractor scope, will we be providing the sheetrock, doors, windows, carpeting and padding only (and all required fasteners, supplies, etc)?

(A) Contractor would be providing sheetrock, doors, windows, carpeting and padding with all required fasteners and supplies.

9. (Q) The contractor will be responsible for loading all debris in a Govt provided container, but not supply haul-away services?

(A) The contractor would be responsible for loading all debris in the government provided dumpsters and but no haul away.

10. (Q) How many times per month should we anticipate cleaning out and re-building cells?

(A) No. It is based on number of classes scheduled for the fiscal year. The projection for FY-

15 is 5 forty-eight person classes. Each class would require 10 burn cells, 6 post blast cells and 4 flashover cells.

11. (Q) I read that the contractor is responsible for providing all material, is this accurate?

(A) Contractor is required to provide all building materials to include sheetrock, doors, windows, carpet padding and carpeting.