RFIs_Signed.pdf

RFIs

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. PWS (Performance Work Statement)

2. Solicitation

3. Site Visit

4. -1 Instructions to Offerors

5. -2 Evaluation

Signed:

Anthony Yallum, USAF, MSgt

36 MXS

1. PWS (Performance Work Statement) RFIs directly referencing the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Topic / Reference Clarification Request/Questions Government Response / Answers

PWS 2.3.3.2 Criteria defining when work transitions from Level 2 FFP to Level 3.

Level 3 applies when meeting “Major Repair” criteria in PWS 2.3.3.3.

PWS Paragraph 6.1.1

Clarify whether the Quality Control Plan (QCP) is due with the quote.

The initial plan (QCP) before the contract award. (DEL#5)

PWS 1.2.1 & 2.3 Which Micro-Purchase Threshold applies to single-asset material caps?

Limits individual asset material/hardware costs, not cumulative task order value.

PWS 1.1.3 Describe off-base vs on-base performance exceptions.

Price assuming 100% off-base performance.

PWS 1.1.3 & 5.1 Will the Gov furnish utilities/containment if work is on-base?

No utilities or workspace provided.

Assume 100% off-base performance.

PWS 2.4 & 1.1.3 If an asset never leaves the installation, when does TAT start?

All bidding must assume 100% off-base performance and standard transit.

PWS 6.2.1 & 1.1.3 Expected processing time for DBIDS enrollment.

All work is off-base initially. Standard base access protocols apply.

PWS 3.2, 3.3, 6.5.1 Are offerors to assume the presence of lead/hexavalent chromium?

Yes. Assume legacy coatings contain heavy metals. Contractor is the designated waste generator.

PWS 4.1, 6.5.1, Att

Confirm who is the registered EPA waste generator.

The contractor is the designated waste generator and responsible for all disposal costs.

PWS Att 3 Table 1 “Type III” chemical conversion doesn’t exist in MIL-DTL-5541.

Typo fixed. Correct spec is MIL-DTL- 5541, Class 1A, Type II.

PWS Att 1, Att 3 Table 2

Will LOX/GOX carts be purged prior to release?

Yes. Gov will ensure high-risk systems are purged, drained, and gas-free.

PWS 3 & 9.2 PRS- Must contractor perform No. Scope is limited strictly to

Topic / Reference Clarification Request/Questions Government Response / Answers

2 functional/mechanical tests? corrosion control, structural repair, and refinishing.

PWS 3.4 Should OEM serial number plates be preserved?

Yes. Preserve/mask. If destroyed, fabricate an etched metal replacement placard.

PWS 2.3.1 & Att 3 Is complete coating removal to bare metal always required?

No. Full strip applies to Levels 2 & 3.

Serviceable coatings can use an overcoat process.

PWS 2.2.1 & Att 2 Confirm MUNS trailers are classified using “with-drawbar” lengths.

Confirmed. Overall length includes the drawbar.

PWS 2.1 Provide actual distribution of assets over the most recent 24 months.

Gov cannot provide. Estimate based on inventory counts in PWS Attachments 1 and 2.

PWS 2.5.3 Can contractor invoice upon acceptance of individual assets?

Authorized to invoice upon individual asset acceptance.

PWS 1.1.4 & 2.4 Is TAT suspended during declared Typhoon Conditions?

Yes. Clock is suspended; no negative PRS-4 logged.

PWS 2.1 Identify maximum surge rate and cap on concurrent assets.

Surge up to 10/week. Max concurrent assets is 40.

PWS 2.4 & 2.5.3 Do Gov scheduling delays count against

TAT?

No. Delays caused by Gov are excluded from TAT.

PWS 2.4 Table 2.4 Does Level 3 have pre-defined TATs? No. Negotiated individually via formal contract mod.

PWS 2.5.1 para 2 Will Gov provide gross weights of assets for transport planning?

Weights not provided now; addressed at task order level.

PWS Attachment

Will Gov provide a legible/fillable copy of DAF Form 1297?

Yes. Clear, fillable PDFs provided post-award.

PWS 6.5 Are AWS D1.1 welder certs required with the quote?

Not with quotes. Must be valid by award and available for inspection.

Topic / Reference Clarification Request/Questions Government Response / Answers

PWS 6.1.1, 6.1.2 Will the QASP be provided? No, it is an internal Gov tool.

PWS 5.1 &

Section 7

Timeline to obtain restricted Technical Orders.

Transferred to successful contractor within 5 business days post-award.

PWS Various Several internal cross-references do not resolve.

PWS corrections will be made via amendment to restore internal consistency.

2. Solicitation RFIs referencing the core Solicitation document, Sections, and Addendums.

Topic / Reference Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

Solicitation Section 2.3

PPFS instructions conflict on Vol I vs Vol II.

Submit under Volume II. The reference in Attachment 3 stating Volume I is a clerical error.

Solicitation Section 2.2.1

Does Volume II supporting data count against Vol I page limits?

No. 10-page limit applies strictly to Volume I (SF1449).

Solicitation Section B

Can offerors include escalation for material in Option Years?

Yes. Realistic, market-supported escalation can be added; however, not deemed unbalanced.

3. Site Visit RFIs originating from physical site visit inspections and general asset conditions.

Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

Are site visit assets representative of average conditions?

Yes. Bidders must assume the full spectrum of degradation (Cat 1 to 4) when pricing.

Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

How is hidden damage discovered after blasting handled?

Stop work, notify COR. Approved reclassifications compensated via contract mod.

Extent of disassembly for Level 1 & 2 pricing. Includes removing parts obstructing surface prep.

Major teardowns are Level 3.

What hardware is included in Level 1 & 2 prices? Standard consumables (fasteners, seals) are included. Major components are Level 3.

What if replacing a part is better than restoring it?

Minor hardware is Level 2. Major/structural components require COR/CO pre-approval as Level 3.

Historical split between Level 1, 2, and 3 assets. Cannot be provided. Assume mostly Level 1 & 2;

Level 3 is rare.

Annual workload / simultaneous induction rate. Average induction is 5 to 7 assets per week.

Max concurrent assets a contractor must handle. Prepare for irregular surges based on mission requirements.

Must contractor provide all towing/loading? Yes. Contractor provides all vehicles, trailers, and operators.

Will Gov ensure assets have inflated tires/functional tow bars?

Yes. Gov ensures assets are transportable prior to pickup.

Approved coating systems and DFT requirements. Must conform strictly to TO 35-1-3, TO 1-1-8, and the DoD QPL.

Legacy Coatings

Does the fleet contain lead/chromate coatings?

Yes. Assume legacy coatings contain lead, cadmium, and/or hexavalent chromium.

Blasting Waste Are disposal fees included in the FFP unit price?

Yes. Media, containment, characterization, and disposal fees are fully contractor-furnished.

Level 3 Materials

Are structural steels compensated separately?

Yes. Reimbursed at actual cost, pre-approved by the CO.

TAT Does TAT stop while waiting for Yes. Clock stops when COR is notified the asset

Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

Suspension Gov inspection? is ready.

Condition Pricing

Should Level 1/2 pricing assume average or maximum limits?

Base pricing on site visit observations and the maximum scope limits defined in the PWS.

Reclassification Payment if damage is found after disassembly.

Contractor is compensated at the final COR-approved level for that asset.

4. -1 Instructions to Offerors RFIs strictly related to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) Addendums and proposal formatting.

Topic / Reference

Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

52.212-1 Addendum 2.4.2

Rounding rules for hourly rates vs unit prices.

Labor rates = 2 decimal places. Unit prices = Nearest dollar.

52.212-1 Addendum 2.1

How much redaction is required for the Volume II copy?

Redact company names, client names, and contact details. Leave CAGE codes/contract numbers.

5. -2 Evaluation RFIs related to FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) criteria and how quotes will be assessed.

Topic / Reference Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

Addendum 2.3.1 & 2.3.3

Will lack of past performance result in elimination?

No. Yields a neutral “Acceptable” rating per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).

6. Price List RFIs related to attached Price List.

Clarification Request Government Response / Resolution

Cell A4 of the PRICE LIST tab reads "Contract/Solicitation:

FA524026Q0012"; the correct number appears to be FA524026Q0017.

Attachment updated.

Reference Attachment 2 – Price List – Corrosion Control_23Julv3.

rows 10, 13, 16 and 19 carry the green input shading but contain no CLIN, sub-CLIN or description and are not referenced by any TEP formula; will the Government confirm no entry is required?

The Government confirms no entry is required in rows 10, 13, 16 and 19.

On the TEP tab the Historical Requirement #2 rows (14 through 18) reference the quantity cells of Requirement #1 ($C5 through $C9) rather than their own, and cell C29 sums C14:C28, combining Requirement #2 unit quantities with Requirement #3 labor hours.

Neither presently changes the calculated result. Will the Government confirm whether the workbook will be corrected, and confirm that offerors are not to alter these formulas themselves per Instructions Step 2?

Attachment updated.

Reference Attachment 2 – Price List – Corrosion Control_23Jul.