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Solicitation Number: FA5270-13-R-0045 Attachment 7 for Questions and Answers

Page Section Paragraph Questions

1 6 of 61

SF 1449

Item Description

CLIN

002AC

Cost of reimbursed parts replacement: Shall we assume $25,000 in amount?

9 of 61 “ CLIN

1002AC

12 of 61 “ CLIN

2002AC

15 of 61 “ CLIN

3002AC

17 of 61 " CLIN

4002AC

2 6 of 61 SF 1449 Item Description

CLIN

002AC

The cost is indicated in US$ ($25,000) but price exhibit need to be filled in Japanese Yen. How should be input $25,000 in to Price Exhibit Form?

Attach#2 (Price

Exhibit)

What is the Govt. definition of "Intervening Repair Services?"

What is the workload history of "intervening Repair Services?" (CLIN. 2002AA)

4 9 of 26 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.1 (e)

What kind of paint and coating required and/or recommended by the manufacturer?

Are the required paint and coating provided by the government? (Para 1.2.3.1e)

5 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.2. (g)

What kind of paint and coating required and/or recommended by the manufacturer?

Are the required paint and coating provided by the government? (Para 1.2.3.2g)

6 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.3. (e)

What kind of paint and coating required and/or recommended by the manufacturer?

Are the required paint and coating provided by the government? (Para 1.2.3.3e)

7 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.3 (a)

“if applicable”, which pumps are applicable to this paragraph?

Is the oil provided by the government? (Para 1.2.3.3a)

8 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.4 (e) Are these government provided rollers (wheels)? (Para

1.2.3.4e)

9 Attach# 1 (PWS) 1.2.3.4. (f) Are these government provided lubricant(s)? (Para

1.2.3.4f)

10 6 of 26 Attach# 1 (PWS) Exhibit-1: Confirmative Issue for Required Preventive

Maintenance Procedures of Existing Rectifier Unit(s)

11 9 of 26 Attach# 1 (PWS) Exhibit-2: Confirmative Issue for the Designated

Maintenance/Inspection Method for Existing Pumps

12 10 of 26 Attach# 1

(PWS)

Exhibit-3: Request for Another Site Visitation for Overhauling Electric Operated Entrance Gate at Chibana Pipeline Control Center Compound

13 1 of 1 Attachment #2 All

Exhibit-4: Clarification of Price Exhibit The subject bid-item attaches price exhibit to identify each one of detailed maintenance/repairing PWS items except rectifiers.

Our understanding to execute the subject maintenance/repairing service work shall be categorized the following elements.

a) Inspection/Maintenance of Rectifier Units equipped to adjacent Tank Firm

b) Inspection/Maintenance/Repairing for Existing AC Drive(s)

c) Electric Motor and Pumps Maintenance

d) Repairing/Maintenance of One (1) Electric Operated Entrance gate at Chibana

e) Miscellaneous Repair/Replacement of Equipment Listed on Call /Emergency Calls as specified in paragraph 1.2.6.

We (the Offeror) would then appreciate the Government to match the designated repair/maintenance work items with attached price exhibit (at left column) rationally.

We would then also like to request for extending nid-date from 18 September 2013 to 23 September 2013 if it is acceptable.

Answers

The statement on the description “NTE: $25,000” has been removed. Please provide your cost estimate for the reimbursement parts. Please note if any part cost over $25,000, approval will required from Contracting Officer. Please refer Attachment #1 (PWS) 1.2.7 reimbursable Parts.

2 Please insert Japanese Yen if your quote will be in Yen.

“Intervening Repair Services” is the same as “On Call Repair.” The statement should be replaced. (1.2.4.)(See Page1 of attached “PWS Corrected Paragraphs”) Workload for services per year is around 15 services. It varies depend on weather related damages, new/upcoming projects, and etc.

4 Contractors need to confirm with manufacture for recommended products. Paint and coating are not provided by the government.

5 Contractors need to confirm with manufacture for recommended products. Paint and coating are not provided by the government.

6 Contractors need to confirm with manufacture for recommended products. Paint and coating are not provided by the government.

7 Contractors need to confirm with manufacture for recommended products. Oil is not provided by the government.

8 No. Contractors need to provide parts.

9 No. Contractors need to provide parts.

All CP (Cathodic Protection) system are currently been taken care by our main CP contractor. The only part we are requesting under PWS is to apply maintenance/inspection (see 1.2.2.3) to rectifier cabinets (the outside boxes – one had been seen at the site visit from yesterday)

That test/inspection shall be performed in the time of Semi Annual inspection (usually performed on November and May). Semi Annual Inspection is set for that test.

The Gate control system including rail and motor has been newly installed last week. There will be simple regular maintenance on the gate such as stated on the manual for the gate showing below. The pictures of the gate is uploaded therefore no additional site visit will be conducted.

13 There are various items to be repaired and/or maintenance. CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 are for the “Monthly” surveillance for rectifiers. All others should falls under either annual or semi-annual surveillance.

14 Price exhibit is mirroring solicitation CLIN. Since CLIN structure will not be changes, price exhibit remain the same.

15 Due to amendment issue was delay, it will be extended to 20 Sep 13.