Attachment 6 - FA4528-23-Q-JS01 QA.pdf

FA4528‐23‐Q‐JS01 (CATM Range Cleanup) Q&A

PWS Item 3.16. Is that filters to be changed per iteration, or is it the maximum for the entire annual contract? And it's still $124,000.00 worth of filters?

Annual, and the amount is correct

To do the full scope as described in the PWS, it's going to be difficult to do the cleaning in one day; can both the weekend dates be included?

2 days is fine, as long as its solely on the weekend and coordinated

Just vacuuming, which seems inadequate for the 300,000 rounds a month they put through this range. We currently perform this service at high volume range and a wash down is mandatory to meet the clearance requirements, is this correct and is the Environmental group okay with this? What is our successful completion criteria?

BE has no clearance requirement for the HEPA vacuuming and wet washing to occur.

Are procedures in place for cleaning and filter changes. If there is ANY set procedure at the facility, the procedure needs to be incorporated in its entirety into the PWS.

None at this time, procedures can be established if needed. Expectations are to remain that the PWS is the final say when it comes to processes and procedures.

Could you please provide an expected quantity of emergency response repairs; we can't actually bid an item to be performed "as needed" when it is subject to interpretation by the Range personnel. We have seen other AFB ranges provide an actual quantity or expected quantity.

Between the months of October – March about twice a month From April – September every other month

Just be clear the contractor is responsible for replacing and purchasing all filters?

Correct

7 Will we have to work with the Environmental to get this task completed?

Environmental does get the cleaning schedule and will randomly stop in during cleaning days to inspect processes.

Will the Government consider revising the Task Table to show a single fixed price that’s then extrapolated by the number of units required to show a total task price? There is some ambiguity as to whether or not the Government wants a single unit of service proposed that they will later extrapolate, or twelve total units within a single firm fixed price.

As a firm‐fixed price contract, the month‐to‐ month pricing will not change (to mean that the yearly pricing will remain fixed). The ‘12’ units are each a month.

Regarding filter replacement, does the Government expect the contractor to bid 12 units of filter replacement although the

The expectation is that the number of filters in the PWS will be available for use and replacement during the monthly cleanings.

9 number of items exercised could be less? A change to the task table structure mentioned above would alleviate this question.

Bidding numbers should be consistent with the number named in the PWS.

Will the Government consider, or confirm their intent to award at least one iteration of filter replacement at the time of award?

There is a lead time to purchase and obtain filters and this would allow the contractor to maintain one full iteration of filters on hand in order to execute within the 72‐hour timeline.

The first cleaning will take place an estimated 30 days (give or take) after the award of the contract.

Can the Government confirm that testing and/or quality standards were intentionally left out of the PWS; and that the contractor’s sole responsibility is to gain the acceptance of the SFS?

Correct, standards were left out intentionally for testing for lead.

Can the Government confirm that this service will be rendered at no additional cost to the offeror?

Which service? Please verify if this is in response to question 11.

Is a PDF document with technical and cost information acceptable?

Yes, as long as formatting is sensical, a PDF will be fine.

14 Please provide the Bullet Trap Manufacturer for each range?

Meggitt Training Systems /Inveris

Model of Bullet trap? If unknown, is it a granular rubber, rubber block or metal bullet trap?

Model 5000x Metal

16 Width of each bullet trap in linear feet? Range 1 – 121ft Range 2 – 80ft Range 3‐ 50 ft

17 Dimensions of each range ‐ LxWxH Range 1 ‐131x121x10ft Range 2 ‐131x80x10ft Range 3 – 131x50x10ft

18 Is there space behind each bullet tap that will be cleaned?

Yes

19 Are the ranges tactical or standard static fire ranges?

Standard

20 Do the ceiling baffles need to be cleaned monthly, quarterly or annually?

Baffles are not cleaned

21 Does the range have target tracks from the firing line to the bullet trap or over trap?

No

22 How many points of fire is each range? 21/14/4

Can we please have the make and model number of the DCU unit to get an accurate filter size or if you have that please provide?

CMAX/CM008

24 Where is the DCU located? on the back of the bullet trap or outside the range?

Outside the range

25 Who is disposing of the hazardous waste? 5 SFS Combat Arms Personnel in coordination with HAZMAT

26 Do the target tracks get cleaned monthly, quarterly or annually?

Target tracks are not present

What cleaning will be completed monthly?

Range floor, surfaces in the ready area, area behind trap etc.

Entire range area, from front of range to back of range

Are there buckets under the bullet traps or an auger?

Buckets

If buckets, how many per bullet trap? 239 buckets total

30 If buckets, who will be providing the new ones as the old ones break?

Contractor, buckets are on site for replacement but once depleted it will be the contractors responsibility to precure more.

31 Is the range on the main floor, basement or other?

Main floor

32 If in the basement or other floor will there be elevators that will be useful?

NA

33 Will biodegradable soap be needed? If so, is there any brand that is preferred?

There are some cleaners branded for ranges, but none are required/preferred.

The best method for cleaning the range is with the HEPA vacuum. Wet methods can be used for additional cleaning, but are not absolutely necessary.

34 Will the contractor need OSHA training? Any personnel working with OSHA expanded standards do require training.

35 Is the weapons cleaning room being added to the cleaning schedule?

Yes

Is the bucket debris room in the rear of the range being added to the cleaning? If so, how often will it need to be cleaned?

It is part of the range, range does not stop at the bullet trap it goes from wall to wall.

37 Is the Bobcat the only equipment that we are letting the contractor use?

Yes as long as the bobcat is on site and certified drivers are present.

For bidding purposes can you confirm that the contractor can perform a Filter Replacement concurrently with a Monthly Cleaning (no separate mobilization required)?

Correct, separate mobilization would be required in response to section 3.2 of the current PWS.

Based on the discussions at the site walk, it appeared that not every filter is replaced during a monthly Filter Replacement Event.

Can you provide the number and sizes of the filters that we should assume will need be replaced per event?

HEPA: 60 Range 1, 40 Range 2, 24 Range 3 Paper: 60 Range 1, 40 Range 2, 24 Range 3

Can you identify the approved product that should be used to clean the floors and the areas (square footage) that will need to be washed per event?

See question 33

41 Will 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Training be required for the workers?

If the company is responsible for disposal, they need HAZWASTE training as well

Does the entire floor need to be cleaned in the bullet trap area (under the buckets, hopper and up to the walls) per cleaning event?

Will follow up with Bio on requirement for this matter.

43 Is Minot CATM range 100% lead free ammunition including ammunition primer?

No

44 Does not list total square footage of all areas to be cleaned, floor, walls, ceiling?

Range 1 ‐131x121x10ft Range 2 ‐131x3175x10ft Range 3 – 131x50x10ft

45 Does not provide blueprint / schematic or pictures of ranges?

Army core of engineers has this documentation, we do not.

46 Does not identify DCU layout, to include prefilter layout?

Operators manual is on hand if needed

47 Does not address wastewater? If wet methods are used, personnel need to minimize the amount of water used and dispose of in an appropriate manner. A general all‐purpose cleaner would be safe to use as the range should be dry before any students would be in contact with the substance

48 Does not address who will be responsible for lockout tagout when changing filters?

Lockout tagout program is not applicable to the range cleaning contract

Does not list NSN / stock number, and manufacturer of 744 Paper MERV 8 high‐ capacity pleated filters sized 24x24x4 previously purchased and or commonly used?

System does not specify the NSN, it just needs to match a MERV7

Does not list NSN / stock number, and manufacturer of 496 High‐Capacity HEPA filter, 99.97%, Metal Frames sized 24x24x11.5 previously purchased and or commonly used?

460023 24x24x2 Panel Prefilter 460024 24x24x12 HEPA Filter

51 Will the contractor a designated area to store equipment on the facility?

No, equipment will be stored with the contractor or another location

Will contractor be provided with any type of office space for daily brief, break, lunch of team and or does facility currently have designated space?

Office space, no, any space in the building can be used for breaks and restrooms

53 Does not address cost and frequency amount of projected emergency calls?

Cannot project for emergency calls when they are emergency

54 Do you require HEPA vacuuming and floor scrubbing?

Yes

There’s a total of 1272 filters in the PWS. I am assuming for pricing you want the 1272 divided by 12 months (106).

Pricing should remain consistent with the Quote sheet (i.e. one figure per CLIN).

Invoicing post‐award can be done on a monthly basis.

Is it part of the scope of work to empty the bullet trap collection containers at the back of the bullet trap? What size are these containers?

Yes, size is 12 inches tall, hold 1.5 gallons of debris

57 Is the Air Force responsible for snow removal?

Yes

58 How many bullet trap collection containers are there?

Wet mopping/wiping of surfaces is not requested, is the omission of this service correct in the scope of work?

This is being added

Please advise the number of air handler units for each range and how many filters (pleated & HEPA) are in each.

Range 1‐ 3 Range 2‐ 2 Range 3‐ 2 HEPA: 60 Range 1, 40 Range 2, 24 Range 3 Paper: 60 Range 1, 40 Range 2, 24 Range 3

Please advise the number of DCUs for each range, the make and model of the units and how many filters are in each.

1/0/1

CMAX/CM008

62 What is the distance from the ground to the DCU filter housing?

12ft

63 What is the manufacturer of the target system and bullet trap system.

No target system, bullet trap is Meggitt Training/Inveris ?

64 Can we get photos of the area behind the firing line for each range?

Yes, photos shall be provided.

65 Can we get photos of the overall ranges for each range?

Yes, photos shall be provided.

66 Can we get photos of the bullet trap for each range?

Yes, photos shall be provided.

67 Can we get photos of behind the bullet trap for each range?

Yes, photos shall be provided.

Can we get photos of the air handler units and DCUs? (Assuming they are all the same, just multiple of each, just a couple photos are sufficient)

Yes, photos shall be provided.