FA5000-16-R-0033-0002_-_Attachment_3 _Questions_and_Answers.pdf

FA5000-16-R-0033

Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Corrosion Control and Munitions Trailers

Questions and Requests for Clarifications

1. Is this a new requirement or existing?

A1. This is a follow-on acquisition to an existing contract.

2. How much was this (current) contract for?

A2. $1.4M (Base year with 4 option years)

3. Is there an incumbent and if so, who is the incumbent?

A3. The incumbent is Giroux, Robert DBA Polar Services.

4. Is this a program covered under the Service contract Act, and if so what is the applicable wage determination?

A4. This is covered under the Service Contract Act under Wage Determination No. 2005-2017 (has been incorporated into the solicitation).

5. PWS Pg 4, 1.4.2.3. The Contractor will perform all government owned equipment inspections, maintenance and repairs associated with this contract. If Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) is down for maintenance and/or repair, the

Contractor will still be required to produce 12 painted AGE units per month. Since there is no reimbursable CLIN on this contract; and in order for contractor to maintain production flow, is it correct to assume the government would utilize an impact card for reparable parts and replacement for GFE?

A5. The government furnished/provided equipment is listed in Appendix 4. If filters identified in the maintenance column of appendix 4 are not stock listed or procurable through the supply system then they are purchased through the

Government Purchase Card. The changing or cleaning of the filters is the responsibility of the contractor. The breathable air samples are tested through the government/agency and all other filter testing is the responsibility of the contractor. The government/agency will utilize the Government Purchase Card for the annual inspections of the tow vehicle and the bobcat/tool cat annual safety inspection. Reference paragraph 3.2 titled Government Furnished Equipment for more on contractor responsibility.

6. PWS Pg 8 3.2.1 GFE. The Government will provide the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) identified in Appendix

4. The Contractor will maintain all GFE IAW the owner’s manuals and replace/repair units and parts due to fair wear and tear as determined by the COR, with the exception of the Plastic Media Blaster equipment. The Contractor will only be liable for the media blaster hoses and nozzles. The Government will order major replacement parts for the cyclonic separator and floor evacuation system. Minor replacement parts and repairs to the Plastic Media Blaster equipment will be performed by the Contractor and major repairs will be funded by the Government. The Contractor will be responsible for all media blast booth clogging due to moist media and debris. Since there is no reimbursable CLIN on this contract; and in order for contractor to maintain production flow, is it correct to assume the government would utilize an impact card for reparable parts and replacement for GFE?

A6. The government/agency will make purchases to replace/repair parts as outlined in this paragraph or as determined by the COR.

7. PWS Pg 8, par. 3.3.1 GFM and Pg 24, Appendix 4 A. The Government will provide materials identified in Appendix 4A.

The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining inventory of materials including, but not limited to: paints, primers, solvents, and hazardous/non-hazardous materials supplied by the Government to be used in performance of contracted duties. This includes gaining access to the Enterprise Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management

Information System (EESOH-MIS), through the Air Force portal, in order to maintain stock of hazardous and non-hazardous materials used and stored in the facility. Is Appendix 4A a complete list and if additional items are required will they be provide by the government?

A7. There is no Appendix 4A, only 4 and the material list is complete.

8. PWS Pg 24, Appendix 4. Is this a complete list and if additional items are required will they be provide by the government?

A8. Appendix 4 is a complete list

9. PWS Pg 24, Appendix 4. Maintenance and Inspection for several items requiring specific test equipment to perform function. Will the government be providing the required special tooling and or test equipment to perform these tasks for

GFE since no data for equipment is provided?

A9. The breathable air samples are tested through the government/agency and all other filter testing is the responsibility of the contractor.

Questions and Requests for Clarifications

10. PWS 1.4.2.4.4 indicates that equipment that is non-powered is to be bead blasted. Is this to indicate that all equipment that isn't self-propelled will be bead blasted or will a motor of any kind (i.e. a towable generator) typically preclude bead blasting? Will the government be providing the required special tooling and or test equipment to perform these tasks for

GFE since no data for equipment is provided?

A10. Yes, non-powered equipment will be bead blasted and if questioned the COR will determine. There is no special tooling or test equipment required for this process that is not already listed in Appendix 4.

11. Both the TO and the PWS are slightly ambiguous as to what amount of bead blasting will be required. There is historical data provided about piece count and typical durations. This component of work can make a large difference in crew requirements. Historically what percentage of the equipment requires bead blasting?

A11. 40%

12. Please confirm that the TO-35-1-3 will be the guiding technical doc for completion of the work.

A12. TO-35-1-3 is confirmed and will be the guiding technical document for completion of the work

13. How will disassembly of equipment be handled? I.e. should any disassembly be anticipated and if so who is to complete the disassembly and re-assembly?

A13. Any disassembly greater than minor panels and pieces will be completed by government/agency.

14. Some of the equipment is most effectively completed by manipulating it from its normal position (i.e. the MHU-141's undersides are best bead blasted upside down). Will this be allowed and if so should the contractor provide the equipment to complete this?

A14. Equipment may be manipulated by the contractor to best accomplish the job but no special equipment will be provided by the government/agency to do so.

15. PWS 1.4.2.3 indicates that the piece count will be maintained regardless of repairs or maintenance of the GFE. If it is necessary will the contractor be allowed to move equipment to an offsite location to complete the work?

A15. Yes but must be coordinated through the COR.

16. If quantities are sufficient to necessitate, will the contractor be allowed to provide alternative media blast equipment to complete the work?

A16. No, quantities will not necessitate such a requirement.

17. For crew planning and scheduling it is important to know what's on the horizon for workload. Traditionally how much forecasting is available for the equipment that will require corrosion work?

A17. Typically 1-4 weeks

18. Appendix 4 indicates that a PMB blast booth will be in the GFE. Can that make and model of this booth be provided so that it can be evaluated for production purposes?

A18. Make: P&G PRAM Machine Model: PRAM11

19. The list provided in appendix 2 varies greatly in size and complexity of surfaces. In order to provide a fair and responsible bid the mixture rate must be known in order to prevent worst case scenario bids. Historically how mixed is the equipment coming through? I.e. 6 trailer type pieces and 6 small stand type pieces etc.

A19. Historically, 1-2 trailers per month, 1 maintenance stand per month, and the remaining pieces are powered equipment that do not require blasting. There will an increase in the non-powered/stands per month.

20. TO 35 makes mention of sealant application and other equipment modifications to address corrosion areas. Should the contractor plan on completing these pieces of work or will the work be limited to coatings prep and application?

A20. Scope of work will be limited to coatings prep and application.

21. PWS Para 1.4.1.3, is building 17508 the C-17 Corrosion Hangar?

A21. Yes, also known as Hangar 21

Questions and Requests for Clarifications

22. 1.4.1.7, states Normal completion times are 4-8 calendar days per unit with a minimum of 12 units completed per month.

Will there be an exception for the large Non Powered AGE units?

A22. There can be exceptions to the number of days. Concerns can be addressed with the COR to best meet the 12 units per month.

23. Section II, para 2.1 Service Summary: Facility Management/Housekeeping, Test Measurement &Diagnostic Equipment, and Hazardous Waste/Hazardous Material Performance Threshold state No more than Two unacceptable services but it shows (1) in the same block. Which is correct 1 or 2?

A23. 2 is the correct number

24. Section III, para 3.4.3, States the government will provide a Computer but does not mention a printer. Printer is required to be connected to the network to print.

A24. Printer is currently available for use with computer.

25. Appendix 3, Facilities, Square Footage is indicated at 4,000 square feet. Building 6263 is 29,000 square feet.

A25. The paint booth is roughly 4,000 square feet and it is located inside the 29,000 square foot facility (bldg. 6263)

26. Para 3.4.11, Snow Removal, States the contractor will perform snow removal at the immediate entrance to bldg 6263, will

CE perform snow removal on the Ramp side of the building?

A26. CE performs snow removal on the ramp side of the bldg. but at the lowest priority. The government/agency will perform snow removal on the ramp side if the contractor’s work will be impeded.

27. Can you provide the Solicitation and the PWS Equipment sheets in an editable version?

A27. The solicitation and PWS equipment sheets will be posted in Word format with the Amendment that posts the

Questions and Answers.

28. The Solicitation calls for an Occupation Code of 23050, Aircraft Painter, $27.45 per hour. The current Code is 23760, Painter Maintenance, $24.94 per hour, this code is actually a house painter. The Code for this type of work should be

05310, Automotive Painter, $22.86.

The skills required for painting this type of equipment is Automotive not Aircraft. Assigning the Aircraft Painter code could add approximately $15,000.00 a year in increased wages, not to mention an increase in employer taxes and increased Workman Compensation Premiums as they are based on Gross Wages.

I am fine with calculating this increase in the proposal but thought you should be aware.

A28. The occupation code has been revised from 23050, Aircraft Painter to 05310, Automotive Painter.