FA2523-10-R-0002 Questions and Answers 20May10

Questions and Answers

Solicitation # FA2523-10-R-0002 Landfill Face Stabilization, Project WWCX 30-0035

As of 20 May 2010 (Updated Version)

A. Questions (Q) and answers (A): [Note: The Government has taken reasonable steps to answer all questions submitted;

however, for various reasons, not all questions submitted are answered. If an offeror does not see their question below, then no answer is currently available. Furthermore, no substantive answers have been provided to any offeror other than as listed below. If an offeror’s question is not addressed below, they should prepare their offer based on the information currently available in the solicitation documents, or not submit an offer. Contractors are encouraged to utilize the information below in preparing their offers as this information is hereby incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Q-1 What type of fuel will be provided?

A-1. JP8.

Q-2. Will the Government provide the contractor with an advanced payment against and advanced payment guarantee?

A-2. No, the U.S. Government will not provide the contractor with advanced payment or a payment guarantee.

Q-3. Should the contractor provide a performance security, if yes how much?

A-3. No, the contractor shall not provide performance security.

Q-4. Please explain “Liquidated Damages”?

A-4. Liquidated damages is a fee the contractor must pay to the U.S. Government if the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract.

Q-5. Where is the Pre-Construction Conference taking place?

A-5. The venue for the Pre-Construction Conference will be established after contract award.

Q-6. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the shipping schedule including dates of delivery of the materials to Aalborg, Denmark?

A-6. The shipping schedule for the 2010 is as follows: 2nd ship leaves Aalborg Port, Denmark 11 August 2010, the last deliv-ery date is: 04 August 2010. More details, if needed, will be provided upon request by contacting Royal Arctic Line, POC:

Helle Christensen, e-mail address: hch@ral.dk.

Q-7. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the airlift schedule?

A-7. A copy of the airlift schedule will be provided when the contract starts.

Q-8. Can you provide us with the price for air travel to and from Thule Airbase?

A-8. Prices for air travel are as follows (one way): Copenhagen-Thule vv: DKK 8,000.00 Kangerlussuaq-Thule vv: DKK 5,500.00, Baltimore-Thule vv: $1,534.00.

Q-9. The solicitation states that the contractor will be provided with uncovered/unheated storage facilities; however, will any indoor/roofed storage space for equipment be available during the winter period?

A-9. Indoor storage is very limited at Thule Air Base, the contractor will need to submit his requirements for storage before a final answer can be provided.

Q-10 Will secure storage space for explosives be provided?

A-10. Yes, at the bunker for explosives close to Hangars 1 and 2. The facility is controlled by Security Police.

Q-11 Can explosives be held in storage during the winter period?

A-11. Yes, but storage of explosives must be coordinated with the Security Police.

Q-12 Can you confirm that the rock haulage from the quarry will follow this route: Quarry ---> River crossing East of Hangar 10 ---> Main road, North of the Hangars 10...1 towards the coast?

A-12 Yes, that will be the route for transportation of material from the quarry.

Q-13 Will a rock-blasting license acquired in Norway fill the requirements for the person(s) responsible for blasting?

A-13 Yes, a Norwegian certificate should be acceptable. The Chief of Safety will investigate.

B. The date for receipt of proposals remains unchanged.