Questions and Answers.pdf

1. What type, size, and how many filters are there for the HVAC system and the DCU system?

RESPONSE: HEPA filter.

Part Number: P034303

Mfr: Donaldson

Size 349MM X 349MM (13.74” X 13.74”) OD X 26.00”L

2. Does the Exemption for 1,000 employees under this NAICS code apply to this opportunity for Small Businesses?

RESPONSE: Yes, the contracting officer is allowing the exception for this requirement.

3. I looked online at the CATM range and it appears that it is partially outside. It looks like there is lawn between the firing line and the trap. Is that accurate?

RESPONSE: Yes

4. Is there any incumbent information you can share?

RESPNSE: Yes, there is currently an incumbent. The current incumbent is Range Maintenance Solutions, Inc. Current contract number is FA446022P0032.

5. What was the previous contract value?

RESPONSE: The current contract value is $57,000.00 for a base plus 2 option years

6. How often is the range utilized, and what is the typical daily, weekly, or monthly firing schedule?

(This impacts system wear and lead accumulation rates.)

RESPONSE: Average firing tempo is approximately 4 classes of 21 personnel per week.

7. What are the exact dimensions of the firing range areas (length, width, height)? Pictures are welcome and will assist in many ways.

RESPONSE: Approximately 40M x 40-45M. Pictures included.

8. How many firing lanes are there?

RESPONSE: 21

9. What are the distances of the firing lanes?

RESPONSE: 25M

10. Is the range indoor, outdoor, or a hybrid configuration?

RESPONSE: Hybrid: Outdoor Range with partially outdoor firing line. See Photos.

11. If outdoor elements are present, what is the condition and nature of the shotfall zone (e.g., impact area, terrain features, water/wetlands)?

RESPONSE: Metal bullet trap with earth berms on sides. Surface Danger Zone for round impact covered by dense vegetation & forests.

12. What are the specifications and materials for bullet trap plates, baffles, joint strips, deflectors, and chambers?

RESPONSE: Steel plating w/ 1” plywood on baffles

13. What is the current condition of all existing bullet trap components?

RESPONSE: Serviceable

14. What is the make, model, and technical specification of the air compressor?

RESPONSE: N/A (Air Compressor not part of the range and located in janitorial closet of office building, condition: in-operational) Amended PWS is attached removing reference to the air compressor.

15. What is the configuration and total length of the air lines?

of office building, condition: in-operational) Amended PWS is attached removing reference to the air compressor.

Dust Collection Unit (DCU) - pictures of the nameplate could serve this purpose.

16. What is the make, model, and capacity (CFM) of the current DCU?

RESPONSE: See Picture

17. What are the filter specifications (type, size, material, MERV rating, pulse-cleaning system details)?

RESPONSE: HEPA filter

Part Number: P034303

Mfr: Donaldson

Size 349MM X 349MM (13.74” X 13.74”) OD X 26.00”L

18. What is the current condition of the DCU and its filters?

RESPONSE: Operational

19. What is the estimated volume of lead collected during semi-annual de-leading and cleaning?

RESPONSE: 55 gal drums (1 for contaminated PPE & 1 for Frangible Dust) emptied quarterly.

20. What is the current collection and storage process for residual lead?

RESPONSE: 55 gal drums picked up by base recycling center

21. Are specific drum types or sizes required for lead collection (e.g., 55-gallon drums)?

RESPONSE: 55 gal drums

22. What are the specifications of the existing lighting fixtures (type, number, wattage)?

RESPONSE: Lighting is not part of this requirement. An amended PWS is attached removing section 4.2.1.

23. Are there any required specifications for LED replacement fixtures (e.g., lumens, color temperature, preferred brand)?

24. For the statement "Successful cleaning of the range shall be accomplished after submission of independent third-party testing results of cleaning swatch samples taken after vacuuming has been completed at 15 random locations as follows: The testing areas and standards of successful cleaning shall be at: Inside the Control Tower at one (1) random location measuring less than 200 μg/sf, Firing Line at three (3) random locations shall be below 200 μg/sf, East and West walls at two (2) random locations on each wall, range floors at three (3) random locations, the front of the bullet trap at three (3) random locations, and the rear of the bullet trap at three (3) random locations shall all be less than 400 μg/sf."

What specifically is it that the third party will be testing for? Lead only?

RESPONSE: Lead & Copper

25. If this is a Frangible range, has it always been a frangible range? If not, when was the last time lead was used on the range?

RESPONSE: This is a frangible range. Lead ammunition is not authorized to be used.

26. For the statement: 4.2.1.3 The contractor shall replace existing facility lighting fixtures with new LED lighting fixtures on a one-for-one basis, with lumen performance validated via photometrics provided by the contractor. The contractor shall also replace light switches, occupancy sensors, photocells, lighting contactors, conduit and conductors as required/defined in individual delivery orders.

27. For the wipe/swatch samples after cleaning – what analytes are required for testing?

Lead only? Lead and copper? Other metals?

RESPONSE: Lead & Copper

28. For the wipe/swatch samples after cleaning – okay to utilize 10 cm X 10 cm templates for sample collection or is the requirement for 1 ft X 1 ft templates?

RESPONSE: 1 ft x 1 ft

29. For the wipe/swatch samples after cleaning – is there already an approved 3rd party lab that the facility wants the contractor to submit the samples to for analysis? Or is the request for the contractor to submit the samples to a 3rd party laboratory for analysis and to include the shipping and analytical costs into the proposal?

RESPONSE: Bio-Environmental Office

30. For repairs and material replacement (as discussed in section 1.1, fourth paragraph), that requires equipment (e.g. telehandler forklift), can this be added to the written estimate the contractor provides to the COR?

RESPONSE: Yes

31. Expand on paragraph 4.2.1.3. Assuming the light fixture replacement is on an as needed basis?

RESPSONSE: Lighting is not part of this requirement. An amended PWS is attached

32. 4.2.1.3 - What is the required frequency of photometric testing?

33. 4.2.1.3 - What is the replacement threshold in lumens for the lighting fixture replacement?

34. 4.2.1.3 - Are there electrical licensing requirements for replacement of electrical components such as conduit, lighting contactors, and conductors (wiring)?

35. Any special disposal requirements of the used oil from the air compressor?

of office building, condition: in-operational) Amended PWS is attached removing reference to the air compressor.