Attachment 5 - Questions and Answers Hoist 20260630.docx
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- 302nd Hoist Fall System
- Solicitation number
- FA251726QB011
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation FA251726QB011, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 302nd Hoist Fall System Services at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with an anticipated performance start date of July 30, 2026.
The Q&A clarifies key requirements for the inspection services: contractors must perform yearly inspections of fall arrest anchor points, horizontal lifeline systems, and overhead hoists/cranes, with the specific number of each to be determined from past inspection reports. Inspectors must meet ASME B30 certification requirements for crane inspections and ANSI Z359 and DAFMNA 91-203 requirements for fall protection inspections, defining "qualified person" status through recognized degrees, professional standing, or extensive documented knowledge and experience. The document confirms that only annual inspections are required with no interim or follow-up visits included in the base year scope. Regarding contractor clearance at Peterson SFB, the government indicates a typical 3-7 day processing timeline once the visitor center receives the request. The document also addresses subcontracting arrangements, noting that if inspection work is performed by a subcontractor who is a sole proprietor, the general contractor remains responsible and liable for the subcontractor's work, provided all required certifications and experience documentation are submitted.
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Questions and Answers
1. How many fall arrest anchor points, horizontal lifeline systems, and/or overhead hoists/cranes are included in the scope of work? This information is not specified in the solicitation and is needed to accurately price the effort.
RESPONSE: This information should be in a past inspection report.
2. Is a specific manufacturer certification required for hoist inspections (e.g., CM, Coffing, Yale, or similar), or is ASME B30 inspection experience sufficient?
RESPONSE: ASME B30 should be sufficient for the cranes. Fall Protection should be inspected by someone meeting the “qualified person” requirements as outlined in ANSI Z359 and DAFMNA 91-203, para. 13.2.2.3.1. Be a person, who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. (T-0)
13.2.2.3.2. Supervise the design, selection, installation, use, and inspection of certified anchorages and horizontal lifelines. (T-0)
3. How many inspection visits per year are required under the base year? The solicitation references annual inspections. Please confirm whether any interim or follow-up visits are included.
RESPONSE: It is a yearly requirement.
4. What is the typical base access processing timeline for contractor personnel at Peterson SFB? We want to confirm our team can be cleared and ready for the July 30 performance start date.
RESPONSE: CRoughly 3-7 Days once the visitor center receives the request.
5. Is it acceptable for inspection work to be performed by a subcontractor who is a sole proprietor, provided they hold the required certifications and submit the required experience documentation?
RESPONSE: If the GC will be responsible/liable for the work of the subcontractor if something goes wrong.
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