Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA527026QA047.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation FA527026QA047, a Water Analysis Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive water analysis services including sample bottles, preservatives, laboratory analyses, data processing, and result reports in accordance with Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEG). Quote submission deadline is September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM JST, with questions due by September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM JST.
The Q&A clarifications address several key requirements: PFAS-free water must be used as reagent/blank water for PFAS analysis; laboratory qualifications such as Keiryou Shoumei Jigyousho (Measurement Certification Business) registration by Okinawa Prefecture are acceptable alternatives to NVLAP/ELLAP accreditation for asbestos and lead analyses; contractors unable to meet report submission deadlines must notify the Government of estimated delivery dates by email; price lists must be completed using the provided Attachment 2 form and submitted with quotes; asbestos analysis will utilize one of three specified methods; and specific analytical methods are approved for certain analyses, including SM9223 for Total Coliforms (No. 1) and Japan MHLW Notice 261-13 Methods for Nitrate and Nitrite (Nos. 15-16) when conducted at the contractor's laboratory to comply with holding time requirements.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment FA527026QA0470002.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment FA527026QA0470001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - PWS Sample Analysis.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 - Price List.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - FA527026QA047.pdf |
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Questions ① Is our understanding correct that the 'Reagent / Blank Water' in Table 1 is the PFAS-free water needed for PFAS analysis?
Yes, Reagent / Blank Water is PFAS-free water needed for PFAS analysis.
② Regarding the qualification in PWS 1.2, although our laboratory is not NVLAP/ELLAP accredited, we are fully capable of performing asbestos and lead analyses in accordance with the specified methods. As we are certified and registered as a Keiryou Shoumei Jigyousho (Measurement Certification Business) by Okinawa prefecture, does this meet the requirement?
Yes, your registration as a Keiryou Shoumei Jigyousho by Okinawa Prefecture is accepted.
③ Regarding the report submission deadline in PWS 1.1.7, depending on the type of sample, it may not feasible to meet the requirement. What should we do in this case?
Please notify the Government of the estimated delivery date by email.
④With regard to the price list required, as stated in Solicitation P.3, is our understanding correct that we should complete the provided price list form (Attachment 2) with the prices and submit it by email as an attachment? Or, as stated in Solicitation P.9, are items (a) through (f), such as the effective date, the representative’s signature, and submission of the original copy, required? Yes, the price list should be filled out and submitted with your quote.
⑤With regard to asbestos listed in Table 3 (Attachment 2, Price list), three analysis methods are listed. Is our understanding correct that the requested analysis will be one of these methods?
Yes, requested asbestos analysis will be performed using one of the three specified methods identified in Table 3 (Attachment 2, Price list).
⑥Regarding the items listed in Table 1(Attachment 2, Price list), please let us confirm the following items..
No. 1 Total Coliforms No. 15, 16 Nitrate, Nitrite
If we send the above items to a U.S. lab for analysis, it will be difficult to comply with the holding times (Sample retention period) because their allowable holding times are short.
Accordingly, to guarantee analytical accuracy and quality, could you please approve to perform the analyses at our laboratory in accordance with the following methods.
・No.1 Total Coliforms：SM9223 ・No.15, 16 Nitrate, Nitrite：Japan MHLW Notice 261-13 Methods SM9223 and Japan MHLW Notice 261-13 are acknowledged and confirmed as acceptable for analysis by your laboratory.
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