QA - Exhaust Solicitation.docx

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Exhauster Systems Cleaning Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA480124Q0006
Issued by
Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command

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This document is a question-and-answer (Q&A) related to a federal solicitation for the cleaning of exhauster systems and affiliated ductwork. The solicitation number is FA480124Q0006, and the service being procured is titled "Exhauster Systems Cleaning."

The key details include:

  • The contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment to clean the exhauster systems and affiliated ductwork, in compliance with NFPA and IKECA standards.
  • The period of performance is 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2029, with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
  • The expected award date is on or about 01 September 2024.
  • Questions are due by 09 July 2024, with responses posted by 11 July 2024.
  • Offers are due by 17 July 2024 at 4:30pm MST.
  • There will be no site visit, but photos of similar exhaust hoods have been provided.
  • The government estimates an average of 3 filters per exhaust unit, for a total of approximately 90 filters.
  • The contractor will coordinate cleaning schedules with the facility managers and Contracting Officer Representative to minimize disruption to operations.
  • Approved detergents must be food-handling approved and environmentally safe, subject to government approval prior to award.

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Other files attached to Exhauster Systems Cleaning, newest first.
File Type Posted
Solicitation Amd FA480124Q00060001.pdf PDF
Atch 2 WD 2015-5455 Rev 24 02May2024.docx DOCX document
Atch 1.1 Exhauster Cleaning Services Bid Sheet.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Atch 3 NCIC Base Access 05Apr2022.pdf PDF
Solicitation - FA480124Q0006.pdf PDF
Atch 1 PWS Exhaust 31Jan2024.pdf PDF

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Q&A – Exhaust Solicitation_FA480124Q0006

1. If there will be no site visit, will there be photos?

a. Yes, see photos attached below. The photos are of similar exhaust hoods found online.

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2. Do you have a filter count that each hood system has?

a. Average of 3 per unit-estimated 90 filters total

3. For logistical purposes, can we know the times each location would be available to clean where it doesn’t interrupt cooking operations?

a. Yes, the contractor would coordinate with the facility manager of the facilities in question as well as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to ensure schedule is conducive to both the operations of said facilities and the contractor performing the cleaning. Below is an example of a tentative monthly schedule:

i. Bldg. 531 Club Holloman - 1300

ii. Bldg. 227 Charley’s - 1730

iii. Bldg. 227 Taco Bell - 1830

iv. Bldg. 33 Popeyes - 1930

v. Bldg. 468 Strikers - 1330

vi. Bldg. 325 Oasis Pizza – 1500

4. What are the approved detergents referenced in PWS section 1.1.1 Cleaning Method?

a. Food handling approved and environmentally safe. Prior to award, recommend vendor submit proposed detergents to Government for Environmental approval. See PWS paragraph below:

1.1.1. Cleaning Methods. Positive cleaning methods shall include but not be limited to the following processes or a combination thereof:

- Manual removal of solidified, semi-solidified or liquid cooking by-product.

- Low pressure application of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or facility approved detergents.

- Wash/rinse processes utilizing high pressure hot water cleaning.

- Wash/rinse processes utilizing saturated steam cleaning.

- Bioremediation.

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