Amendment 4 Q and A.docx
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- FA452827QAS002
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This is a Questions and Answers document from Amendment 4 of solicitation FA452827QAS002 for boiler maintenance services at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
The Q&A clarifies key requirements and specifications for the boiler maintenance contract. The contractor must supply all maintenance kits and consumables for monthly, quarterly, and annual servicing of 94 existing boilers/water heaters across 71 facilities. Minot AFB is standardizing on P-K Sonic boilers installation-wide, transitioning from previous Thermal Solutions equipment to meet Department of the Air Force efficiency mandates. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining any newly installed boilers for one year from completion of installation and must handle removal, disposal, and installation of new boilers at a rate of up to 12 per year, not exceeding two every 30 days. The document addresses ancillary operational matters, including that Civil Engineering will clear snow or ice obstructions blocking facility access upon contractor notification to the Contracting Officer's Representative, and that propane sensor disconnects were installed by a previous contractor and are not maintained by CE HVAC personnel. For questions regarding incumbent contractor information and contract award details, the document directs inquiries to FOIA requests. Regarding pricing structure, CLIN 0002-0008 quantities are designated as "Lot 8" rather than labor hours. Prospective bidders are directed to the attached Performance Work Statement for boiler specifications and scheduling details needed to develop proposals.
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Questions and Answers:
1. Who provides the maintenance kits?
· Answer 1: Boiler Maintenance Kits: In accordance with PM requirements, the contractor shall supply all necessary maintenance kits and consumables (e.g., filters) for monthly, quarterly, and annual boiler servicing.
2. Which brand of boiler is being used and what brand will the new boilers be when the old ones are replaced?
· Answer 2: Standardized Boiler Procurement: MAFB is transitioning to P-K Sonic boilers installation-wide. This change from Thermal Solutions was directed to meet overarching Department of the Air Force efficiency rating mandates.
3. Is the leak detection gas shutoff required to be replaced by the contractor?
· Answer 3: Propane sensors disconnect isn’t maintained/installed by CE HVAC or any CE entity. Our HVAC foreman believes that sensor was installed with the previous Thermal Solution boiler that existed until 2025 when we had the P-K Sonic installed.. We believe Mowbray would’ve installed it when the Thermal Solution was still in that basement at Bldg. 758.
4. If there is a door that won’t open due to freezing temperatures in the winter, how will it be opened?
· Answer 4: Access Obstruction Protocol: When snow or ice accumulation blocks facility access, the contractor must notify the COR. The COR will then task Civil Engineering (CE) to clear the obstruction.
5. Is there a current incumbent performing this service?
· Answer 5: This is not a new service for Minot AFB. To obtain releasable contract information, please submit FOIA request at: https://www.foia.gov/
6. May we have the contract number or the total contract award amount?
· Answer 6: Please see answer #5. Must submit a FOIA request to be able to obtain releasable information. https://www.foia.gov/
7. For CLIN(s) 0002-0008 the quantity is listed as “LO”. Does this mean labor hours or LOT?
· Answer 7: This would be Lot
8. What boilers are you looking for service on?
· Answer 8: Please refer to the PWS listed in this solicitation
9. Do you have a schedule that you could email me and I could put together a bid?
· Answer 9: Please refer to the PWS attached in this solicitation.
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