Tab_B_Youngstown_QAs_from_amended_RFP_and_PWS_21_Nov_2016.docx

Youngstown - Q&As from amended RFP and PWS TAB B Supply

1. Reference PWS paragraph B.4.7, B4.7.1, B4.7.1.1 and B-TE-2, there appears to be a conflict between the three referenced paragraphs. B.4.7 states that the KTR shall provide courtesy storage space and access to gas masks and gas mask repair components, 4.7.1 states that the KTR shall conduct gas mask inspections, 4.7.1.1 states that the KTR shall manage all aspects of the Joint Service Mask Leak Tester process and B-TE-2 contains no workload as it pertains to any of the Gas Mask activities referenced in the PWS. Please clarify.

Answer(s):

B.4.7 states that the KTR shall provide courtesy storage space and access to gas masks and gas mask repair components

· IAWAFI23-101 and AFM23-122, Responsible for the storage, inventory, inspection and issue of mobility bags, base mobility small arms/light weapons, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) IPE, Individual Body Armor (IBA), and Advanced Combat Helmet.

· The KTR shall provide secure storage and management of IPE items as outlined in AFI23-101

· IAW AFMAN23-122, IPE personnel will maintain sufficient quantities of mask repair parts.

4.7.1 States that the KTR shall conduct gas mask inspections, and 4.7.1.1 states that the KTR shall manage all aspects of the Joint Service Mask Leak Tester process

· Answer: IAW AFMAN23-122, develop and maintain a gas mask leak test schedule to ensure all masks are tested every 2 years from the initial inspection date.

· IAW AFMAN23-122, store, clean, inspect, and document inspections IAW applicable technical orders/manuals.

B-TE-2 No workload as it pertains to any of the Gas Mask activities referenced in the PWS.

· Estimate workload for Individual Protective Equipment Gas masks: 1,087 A Bags: 652 B Bags: 272 C Bags: 652

IBA: 652

JFAK: 652