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No Reference (Sect/Para/Page) Question Answer 1 The PWS only references Asbestos. Please confirm lead paint is not included. Not Included 2 The PWS only references Asbestos. Please confirm cadmium and chromium paint is not included. Not Included 3 The PWS only references Asbestos. Please confirm arsenic in drywall is not included Not Included 4 PWS paragraph 1.4.8 Air Sampling and Analysis Please confirm that the Contractor will provide air sampling/monitoring services. Contractor will provide air sampling/monitoring services

5 PWS paragraph 1.4.8 Air Sampling and Analysis b. For asbestos air sampling, it is common for the air monitoring technician to have NIOSH 582 training. Will this training be required under this contract?

Not required since per PWS, Air sampling must be performed under direct supervision of individuals who are accredited as an EPA asbestos abatement supervisor/contractor with adequate experience and the samples must be analyzed by an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) or National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory

6 PWS paragraph 1.4.8 Air Sampling and Analysis c. Please provide air sampling requirement that is referenced in para 1.4.8. The air sampling requirements for determination of re-occupancy will be in accordance with clearance air sampling requirement in the most current AMOP for all facilities.

AMOP was posted on SAM on 15 Dec 2023

7 PWS 1.8.2.1. The paragraph states that the CM and alternate SHOULD have US EPA AHERA Supervisor and Project Designer training. Will alternative training be allowed or is US EPA training a MUST?

US EPA training is a must.

8 PRICE EXHIBIT RFI A002AA Sample/Analyze/Use NVLAP or AIHA approved lab, Air Sampling, TEM. Can this be changed AA Bulk sample Analysis by TEM (U.S. based laboratory) AB Air AC Air sample analysis by PCM (U.S. or Japan based laboratory) sample analysis by TEM (U.S. based laboratory) ?

No Change

12 A001AU-AW. GLOVE BAG should be removed and changed to MINI ENCLOSURE since a glove bag containment is meant for pipe insulation.According to the regulations, this method is not required. At most a mini-enclosure would be utilized which os not a glove bag enclosure

No change - Line Items A001AF and A002AF can be used for mini enclosure

14 Pricing Exhibits, A001AB SCAFFOLDING: MOBILE

LIFTER

How high is the mobile lifter? Based on my experience, 5M High. If it is more than 5M, will use

NPI

15 Pricing Exhibits, A002AE Electric hot water heater for hot shower of 3-chamber decontamination unit (200L)

Is it possible to use an air shower instead of hot water shower? No, an air shower is not acceptable.

16 General According to the explanation at the pre-proposal conference, three companies will be awarded based on the results of this solicitation, but how will the work actually be assigned to these three companies? Through bids for each task or allocated by the government?

The call will be made in accordance with (IAW) PWS and agreed price on the price list when the Contractor agrees to accept "call" for work. Call may be placed to the lowest vendors but the Government researves the right to place a call other than the lowest to rotate the works amoung the vendors.

17 A001AU-AW could the glove bag portion be removed and changed to quantities , e.g., <1 SM = ¥xxxxx; >1 SM - 5 SM = ¥XXXX; >5 SM = ¥XXXX. Glove bag removal should be limited to pipes only and not other materials.

Will keep these Line Items, Line Items A001AF and A002AF can be used for mini enclosure.

19 General Can a temporary storage area be provided to the Contractor? The government will NOT authorize storage of any sort; however, the contractor is authorized to store hazardous material within the containment zone during the project and dispose of at their discretion during the Period of Performance if it doesn’t become a worker safety hazard.

20 Solicitation page 29 PART I - SUMMARY AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA (c) Submit a pricing exhibit.

Are we supposed to submit another price exhibit, other than PART II - PRICE.

(b)?

21 PART II - PRICE. (a) This part shall contain a completed pricing exhibit as provided in attached Exhibits A, B, C, D and E of this solicitation.

it says >>This part shall contain a completed pricing exhibit as provided in attached Exhibits A, B, C, D and E of this solicitation.

22 Solicitation P29

PART I - SUMMARY AND MISCELLANEOUS

DATA

PART I (c) states "Submit a pricing exhibit."

However, as PART II (a) states "This part shall contain a completed pricing exhibit", are contractors not required to submit a pricing exhibit under PART I?

23 General The contract will start on 1 Feb 2024, but when does the government want contractors to start the actual work?

The call (actual work) will be not necessary start on 1 Feb 2024.The actual work will be ordered as necessary based when the funds are available.

24 General Is abatement of arsenic contained p-tyle, drywalls and gypsum boards part of this requirement?

Arsenic abatement is not part of the requirement

25 General Under Japanese law, contractors are required to report any Level 2 Asbestos work to the Labor Standards Inspection Office and the city. Does this rule apply?

Please refer to the attached letter.

Please refer to the amendment 0001. There is only one price list to this solicitation and that is all required under PART II - PRICE.

(a).”

DDEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

374th Airlift wing

19 October 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONTRACTORS

FROM: 374 CONS/CC

Unit 5228

APO AP 96328-5228

SUBJECT: Interim Guidance for Government of Japan Asbestos Reporting Requirements

Reference: Japan Air Pollution Control Act (APCA), Article 18-15, paragraph 6, promulgated 5 June 2020, effective 1 April 2022

1. The U.S. Government (USG) has been made aware that on April 1st, 2022, the Government of Japan (GOJ) implemented a new law that obligates local contractors to conduct identification surveys and report survey results regarding all asbestos (ACM) abatement projects to the ordinance-designated city or the responsible prefectural official. The Government of Japan currently takes the position that this obligation also applies to work associated with U.S.

operations in Japan. The law's reporting requirement appears to require U.S. Government contractors to provide relevant authorities with information concerning ACM abatement projects prior to execution, including the location of the abatement, materials being abated, and quantities to be abated.

2. This memorandum provides new interim guidance for Contractor’s compliance with the reporting instructions within Reference 1. Contractors may proceed with the identification survey as required within Reference 1. Contractors, however, shall not utilize the electronic filing procedures. Further, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7000, contractors must obtain permission from the USG Contracting Officer prior to releasing identification survey information to GOJ officials. Contractors shall report the results of the identification survey to the Contracting Officer in written format in the same format in which the Contractor plans to submit the information to the appropriate GOJ official.

Construction contractors may use the material submittal process to submit the required information. The Contracting Officer will secure USG review of the submitted information. If the Contracting Officer determines that there is no sensitive information to be submitted or once the sensitive information is redacted, the Contracting Officer may grant permission for the Contractor to submit the information, in written form only, to the appropriate GOJ official.

Along with the information provided by the Contractor and approved by the USG, the Contracting Officer will include a letter stating the following:

“This information and the processes described in the enclosure are owned by the United States Government (USG) and provided to you only with the express permission of the USG. The activities described herein and all activities conducted within a US facility and area in Japan are solely within the purview of the USG under the rights and authorities granted to the USG under

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Article III of the US/Japan Status of Force Agreement (SOFA) and may not be inspected, regulated or interfered with without the consent of the USG.”

3. Contractors are reminded that all USG contracts include DFARS 252.204-7000 which prohibits the dissemination of information pertaining to Government contracts without USG approval and consent. In addition to the foregoing, Contractors should not disseminate any information on USG facilities and areas that may cause a security risk.

4. If you have any questions, please contact the respective contracting officer for each project.

MARK R. WAGNER, Lt Col, USAF Commander

WAGNER.MARK

.R.1243960149

Digitally signed by

WAGNER.MARK.R.1243960149

Date: 2022.11.02 16:27:27 +09'00'

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