FA252325R0003_RFP Questions and Answers 20250627.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- FA252325R0003
- Issued by
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Department of the Air Force
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation FA252325R0003, concerning roof repair projects at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. The solicitation involves replacing the roofs on Hangar 7 (Building 623) and Hangar 8 (Building 624) with a new metal sheet roofing system, with key logistical considerations including transportation of materials from Denmark to Pituffik by government-provided ships. The contract is restricted to offerors from Greenland or Denmark, with a proposed performance period of 480 calendar days and provisions for work suspension during the storm season from October to June.
The Q&A document addresses several critical contractor queries, including material transportation logistics, period of performance challenges, and existing roof conditions. The government clarified that materials will be transported "pier to pier" from Aarhus, Denmark to Pituffik, with contractors responsible for port-to-port logistics. Regarding performance timing, the government proposed suspending work during storm seasons and extending the contract accordingly. The existing roof is described as a single metal sheet without insulation, and preliminary environmental assessment suggests no known hazardous materials are present in the existing roofing structure.
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| WWCX221009-Drawing-RoofPressureDiagram.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA252325R0003_20250603.pdf | ||
| WWCX221008-Drawing-RoofPressureDiagram.pdf | ||
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| Document | Page | Section | Question | Forwarded (date) | SUB | Government Answer | ||
| 1 | FA252325R0003 Solicitation | Drawings are not included in the documents issued on sam.gov. | ||||||
| Please issue drawings. | 6/23/25 | The government does not possess drawings. Roof pressure diagrams are provided. We would like the contractor to produce shop drawings in accordance with 07 41 13. | ||||||
| 2 | FA252325R0003 Solicitation | Materials and equipment will be transported from Denmark to Pituffik by the ships provided by Government. | ||||||
| Please inform the rates for the sea lift. | 6/23/25 | The government will provide "pier to pier" transportation from the Port at Aarhus to Pituffik SB, Greenland. The contractor will be responsible for transportation to the port at Aarhus and any costs associated with containerization/packing. Booking instructions point of contact is pituffik@eimskip.com or by phone to Jette Christensen at +45 9656 1523. | ||||||
| 3 | FA252325R0003 Solicitation | 1 | The period of performance is stated to be 480 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. |
If the offer is accepted within the 90 calendar days acceptance period, the Period of Performance will end in February 2027.
It will not be possible to procure and send materials and equipment to Pituffik until July 2026. The storm season at Pituffik SB starts 1 October, leaving only two and a half month to complete the works on site. This will require a very large amount of equipment and man power to achieve.
Please consider extending the period of performance to October 2027 or even October 2028 to reduce the amount of equipment and man power necessary?
| 6/23/25 | The government intends that a suspension of work will be issued in accordance with FAR 52.242-14 after September 15, 2025 (beginning of storm season) and performance can resume in the 2026 construction season. At that time the contract will be extended by the number of days the work was suspended. This process can be repeated at the end of the contruction season in 2026. | |||||
| 4 | FA252325R0003 Solicitation | There is no mention of hazardous materials (asbestos, PCB, lead etc.) in the existing parts that are to be removed. | ||||
| Please confirm no hazardous materials are expected. | 6/23/25 | The existing roofing material is not known to contain any toxins (asbestos, PCB, LBP, etc.). However, the contractor should advised to take care and follow 01 57 20.00 10 and other regulations if toxic materials are discovered. | ||||
| 5 | FA252325R0003 Solicitation | Since no drawings are available, please identify the build-up of the existing roof to be replaced. Please confirm that the replacement roof is a metal sheet profile as specified in section 07 41 13 and that there is no insulation in the replacement roof. | 6/26/25 | The roof is a single sheet with no insulation similar to what is specified in 07 41 13. Attached pictures below are provided to show missing ridge cap and improperly closed wall-to-roof. In the picture you can see the backside of the exterior metal. |
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