Questions_Set_1_Line_Striping.pdf

Line Striping, Rubber Removal, and Friction Testing Solicitation FA4484-13-R-0015

Questions and Answers 25 April 2013

1. What are you looking for in the solicitation package regarding past performance/questionnaire?

Reference Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders, of the solicitation.

2. What are the insurance requirements?

Reference Section H, Special Contract Requirements, of the solicitation.

3. What are the bonding requirements?

Referenced clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, of Amendment 0002.

4. Will the bid package have a page limitation?

Reference Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders, of the solicitation.

5. What are the average thickness of paint removal?

The average thickness of paint removal will be in accordance with (IAW) Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 04-2 (as revised), Standard Airfield Pavement Marking Schemes.

The ETLs can be found at link: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFETL/etl_04_2.pdf

6. How much rubber has been removed on each runway?

Approximately 350,000 square feet of rubber is removed from each runway per removal.

7. When was the last time you had the rubber removed from the site visit on 19 April 2013?

Rubber was removed in September 2012.

8. Is there a requirement to remove and repaint the same day?

The requirement to remove and repaint shall be in accordance with Section C, Description & Specifications, C1 – Statement of Work, Section 02761 Pavement Markings.

9. How will contractors schedule/coordinate aprons work?

The successful offeror will schedule and coordinate work in accordance with Section C, Descriptions & Specifications, C1 – Statement of Work, Section 01000 Statement of Work.

10. How old is the runway as visited on 19 April 2013?

McGuire 06-24 was completely rebuilt in 2011; McGuire 18-36 was resurfaced in June 2003.

11. How many landings until you request rubber removal?

There is not a defined number of landings that determine the need for rubber removal.

12. What determines when you will request the rubber removal?

The need for rubber removal will be determined IAW ETL 4-10, Determining the Need for Runway Rubber Removal.

The ETLs can be found at link: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFETL/etl_04_10.pdf

13. Is the Reserve center and area Lakehurst included in the contract?

Yes, all airfields on area McGuire and active airfields on Lakehurst are included. An "active runway" is one that is currently used for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.

The active runways on Lakehurst are:

- 15-33 that measures 5,000 x 150 ft with 200 ft overruns on each end,

- 06-24 that measures 5,000 x 150 ft with 250 ft overruns on each end,

- The Assault Landing Zone (ALZ) that measures 4,000 x 100 ft

14. Is the requirement for Lakehurst listed as separate CLINS or captured in total quantities?

No, the requirement for area Lakehurst is not listed as separate CLINS. All quantities for this requirement are captured in the total quantities.

15. Is there an incumbent contractor?

No, there is not a current incumbent contractor.

16. If not a HUBZone company, will the company be disqualified from submitting a proposal?

Only responsive HUBZone business concerns will be considered for award.

17. How realistic is it that the footage numbers provided will be met? Basically, if the quantities provided are estimated as the maximum footage, is there a minimum footage?

Total quantities listed are estimates. No, there is not a minimum footage for this requirement.

18. Is there an approximation as to how much footage we will be able to complete in a day?

Completion approximates will be dependent upon the successful offeror during the hours specified in Section C, Descriptions & Specifications, C1 – Statement of Work, Section 01000 Statement of Work.

19. What kind of paint material is expected for Item No 0001AA?

Reference Section C, Descriptions & Specifications, C1 – Statement of Work, Section 02761 Pavement Markings

20. Is there a means of removal specified in the contract drawings?

Yes, reference Section C, Descriptions & Specifications, C1 – Statement of Work, Line Striping, Rubber Removal & Friction Testing of Airfields Areas at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

21. I am a small business that supplies coating only. Can I bid just the coatings part of the job or do I have to do all aspects of the bid.

No, all offerors proposals must address all work as provided within the Request For Proposal.