MFR Dust Collector Q and A.pdf

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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) memorandum related to Solicitation FA441924Q0051 for the acquisition of a Cyclone or Equivalent Dust Collector for Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The key details are:

  • The solicitation is for a 2,500-3,000 CFM dust collector that must be 90% efficient.
  • The unit will be installed outdoors and requires a 55-gallon drum cover pack, legs, and latches.
  • The dust collector will be used for a wood processing application.
  • The ductwork will have 4-5 inches of static pressure, and the air will be discharged outside.
  • Airlocks are required, but platforms and ladders are not.
  • A soft start motor is specified instead of a VFD.
  • Responses to the solicitation are due by July 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM CST.

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AIRMEN - MISSION - CULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR

FORCE 97TH AIR MOBILITY

WING (AETC) ALTUS AIR

FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

30 July 2024

MEMORANDUM FOR INTERESTED CONTRACTORS

FROM: 97 CONS/PKA

SUBJECT: Solicitation FA441924Q0051- Questions and Answers

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide all interested contractors with answers to questions regarding solicitation FA441924Q0051.

2. QUESTION: Can you provide any information about how large/small a cyclone this should be? CFM?

a. ANSWER: 2500-3000 the permit only specifies it must be 90% efficient.

3. QUESTION: On the PWS, it calls for base with 55-gallon drum cover pack, legs and latches and then in the salient characteristics, it calls for both a base with single drum cover pack and base with two drum cover pack.

a. ANSWER: 55-gallon drum cover pack, legs and latches.

4. QUESTION: How much CFM is needed for this project?

a. ANSWER: 2500-3000 CFM.

5. QUESTION: Where are they installing the unit? Inside or outside?

a. ANSWER: The unit will be installed outside.

6. QUESTION: Is this wood process?

a. ANSWER: Yes

b. QUESTION: If not, what type of material is it and do they have a DHA or KST level to quote?

i. ANSWER: N/A

c. QUESTION: For the Explosion protection, if it is inside, I will have to put a flame Quench on it and if it is outside, will there be traffic around the unit while it is running?

i. ANSWER: N/A

AIRMEN - MISSION - CULTURE

7. QUESTION: How much Static Pressure will there be in the duct work?

a. ANSWER: 4-5 inches.

8. QUESTION: Where are they returning the air? Inside or outside?

a. ANSWER: Outside.

b. QUESTION: If inside, do they need HEPA filtration or regular secondary filtration?

i. ANSWER: N/A

9. QUESTION: Are they replacing the old duct work?

a. ANSWER: No

10. ANSWER: What type of discharge do they want?

a. QUESTION: Barrel?

i. ANSWER: Yes.

11. QUESTION: Do they need airlocks as a lot of bases need?

a. ANSWER: Yes.

12. QUESTION: Do they need platform and ladders?

a. ANSWER: Not necessary.

13. QUESTION: Do they want a VFD or standard soft start for motor?

a. ANSWER: Soft Start.

14. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to A1C Andres Lugo at Andres.Lugo@us.af.mil, or SSgt Jacolbi Thomas at Jacolbi.Thomas.1@us.af.mil.

JACOLBI L THOMAS, SSgt, DAF Contracting Officer, 97 CONS/PKA

2024-07-30T13:13:15-0500
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