REQUEST_FOR_INFORMATION_(RFI)_RESPONSES_TO_SOLICITATION_FA4664-17-R-0008_(Final).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION FA4664-17-R-0008

Question 1. What was the previous contract value?

Response 1: This is a new requirement.

Question 2. If there were a previous contract, has the scope of work increased or decreased?

Response 2: This is a new requirement.

Question 3. Can you provide a copy of the mechanical ducting drawings?

Response 3: No.

Question 4. Do the ducts and mechanical need to be cleaned in accordance with and by a National Air Duct

Association certified contractor?

Response 4: No, this information has been updated in the PWS.

Question 5. The SOW indicates removing bullets from ballistic material and bullet traps. Are the backstops rubber or metal?

Response 5: Metal.

Question 6. Has the government successfully achieved 200 micrograms per square foot with only a HEPA vacuum operation?

Response 6: No, this information has been updated in the PWS.

Question 7. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number?

Response 7: No, this is a new requirement.

Question 8. The draft attached to this opportunity in FBO states that this is a woman-owned set aside (see attachment). However, FBO description page indicates that it's a small business set aside. Would you please clarify?

Response 8: The solicitation was amended to correct this error to read small business set-aside.

Question 9: Is it possible to get a floor plan with pictures of the range and ventilation system?

Response 9: Floor plans are provided in Appendix C of the PWS. No pictures will be provided.

Question 10: Who is the bullet trap manufacturer?

Response 10: Meggitt Training Systems.

Question 11: Is there any way that photos can be taken during your site visit and sent to me?

Response 11: No.

Question 12: Ref. SF1449 Pricing Schedule & PWS Appendix B – Please clarify how the annual CLIN quantities of 4 ea/yr correspond to the various service frequencies specified in Appendix B.

Response 12: PWS has been updated and SF1449 ammended.

Question 13: 2. Ref. SF1449, Sections L & M – The Instructions to Offerors and the Evaluation criteria for

Technical Acceptability repeatedly reference NAICS 562219 - Other Nonhazardous Waste

Treatment and Disposal. However, Block 10 of the same form specifies NAICS 562910, Waste

Management and Remediation Services. Can you please clarify the discrepancy?

Response 13: The solicitation was amended to correct Sections L and M to read NAICS 562910

Remediation Services.

Question 14: 3. Ref. PWS 2.1 - "Segregation of the Hazardous waste into labeled containers" - Will these containers be provided by the government? If not what size for each waste is required?

Response 14: No, the Government will not provide the containers. The Contractor will be responsible for the appropriate containers according to Commercial Industry Standards.

Question 15: Ref. PWS 3.1.5 - Please give a general description of the Complete Air Handler Unit

Cleaning?

Response 15: PWS 3.1.5 has been revised.

Question 16: Ref. PWS 5.2 - How are On-Call services billed?

Response 16: The solicitation was ammended to include a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for On-

Call Services.

Question 17: Ref. PWS 5.2 - What is the history of On-Call services in the past year?

Response 17: Average estimated at 2 calls a year.

Question 18: Ref. PWS 9.1 - How often can the contractor expect to remove of hazardous material/cleaning solutions from the site?

Response 18: Per PWS 5.1. Disposal After each cleaning session is complete all contaminated waste will be removed. (from March)

Question 19: Ref. PWS 5.4 - "Contractor must provide on call response within 8 hours from March ARB, in order to troubleshoot and repair systems". Please clarify if the contractor be responsible for any maintenance or repairs to any military owned systems involved during the cleaning process.

Response 19: PWS 5.4 was updated. The on-call response will be for cleaning only, the contractor will not be responsible for any maintenance or repairs to the system.

Question 20: Is the contractor provided any indoor or outdoor storage space?

Response 20: No.

Question 21: What is the list of "approved cleaning solutions" required by the government?

Response 21: There is no list of approved cleaning solutions. Cleaning solutions must meet Commercial

Industry Standards, and must be approved by the Base prior to use.

Question 22: Will the entire building be closed to military and/or civilians during scheduled Firing Range cleaning?

Response 22: No, the entire building will not be closed during firing range cleaning. But there will be no firing conducted while cleaning is taking place. The firing range is separate/segregated from administrative/training areas of the building.

Question 23: Ref. PWS 3.1.1 “HEPA vacuum range surfaces to include: floors, mats, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, bullet catch, conveyer room floors, conveyer room walls, conveyer system exterior, conveyer belt, conveyer duct exterior, air compressor and electrical equipment in conveyer room. HEPA vacuum will be of a commercial quality, explosion proof, and at a minimum be able to filter out and trap particles with a size of 0.3 microns or less.” Q23-1. What is the ceiling material? Q23-2. Is there a plenum space, i.e. a drop ceiling? Q23-3. Can we use a wet wipe method* for cleaning the air compressor and electrical equipment?

*“De-lead” wet toilette wipes for delicate and intricate surfaces, similar to moist toilette hand towels or

“Swiffer Sweeper” paper/cloth toilets

Response 23-1: Ballistic steel .

Response 23-2: Yes.

Response 23-3: Cleaning method must be according to Commercial Industry Standards.

Question 24: Ref. PWS 3.1.2 “Water/Solution Cleaning of Range Surfaces: Perform deep cleaning of firing range surfaces using a commercial practice of a water solution method that consist of a mixture of minimal amounts of water and solutions. This method will be used to clean surfaces listed in (Para. 3.1.1) all electrical and mechanical equipment shall be protected during this cleaning process.” Q. Can we use a wet wipe method* for cleaning the electrical and mechanical equipment?

*“De-lead” wet toilette wipes for delicate and intricate surfaces, similar to moist toilette hand towels or

“Swiffer Sweeper” paper/cloth toilets

Response 24: PWS 3.1.2. has been updated. Cleaning method must be according to Commercial Industry

Standards.

Question 25: Ref. PWS 3.1.3 “Remove Bullets from Ballistic Material: Bullets will be removed throughout the entire range from the ballistic material. Ballistic material is placed throughout the range to include the walls, floors and anywhere else the ballistic material is found. Dispose in authorized containers labeled

Hazardous waste. Q25-1. What is the ballistic material? Q25-2 Can we have pictures of the material? Q25-3

Are we to replace the material as need be or remove each individual bullet from the material?

Response 25-1: Metal.

Response 25-2: No.

Response 25-3: No.

Question 26: Ref. PWS 3.1.4 “Empty bullet traps: Empty bullet traps and take precaution, producing minimal lead dust. Dispose in authorized containers labeled Hazardous waste.” Q. Should we handle bullets scrap as recycling or hazardous waste?

Response 26: Bullet scraps are hazardous waste.

Question 27: Ref. PWS 3.1.5 “Air Ventilation Abatement: Clean and remove lead dust accumulation in the exhaust ventilation systems, ventilation grates and permanent filters. Complete air handler unit cleaning.

Replace air filters and HEPA filters as scheduled in Appendix B.” Q27-1. Are we to clean and service the duct work for the HVAC too? Q-27-2How are we to remove dust from the permanent filters?

Response 27-1: No.

Response 27-2: PWS 3.1.5. has been updated.

Question 28: Ref. PWS 5.1. Disposal: “Contractor shall follow frequencies in Appendix B. Disposal of any contaminated waste collected at the indoor range, including HEPA filters must be disposed in accordance with California Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations by a certified company. It is the contractor’s responsibility to characterize and properly dispose of contaminated materials generated in either the weapons cleaning room or the firing range in accordance with governing California laws and regulations. After each cleaning session is complete all contaminated waste will be removed. Contaminated waste will not be stored at March ARB. The contractor will provide copies of all waste characterization results, manifests, and disposal results for material removed by the contractor from Building.” Q28-1. Where do store waste while waste is being characterized? Q28-2Where do we store and stage waste for pick up in the event of non- same day services?

Response 28-1: Hazardous waste is to be removed on last day of quarterly cleaning service.

Response 28-2: There is no storage or staging area on location.

Question 29: Can a storage bin be on site for equipment and material for the duration of the project?

Response 29: No.

Question 30: Who is doing the cover of the cost for the consultant?

Response 30: Contractor will be responsible for all cost.

Question 31: Do you have a schedule for the Lead abatement work to finish it in a certain time?

Response 31: Work should be completed during normal working hours, within a 1-3 day period..

Question 32: Work hrs. From what time to what time?

Response 32: 7:00am to 5:00pm PST.

Question 33: When doing exterior conveyer system need to have a full containment setup?

Response 33: No.