Questions_Government Responses_202000220.pdf
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This memorandum provides government responses to questions from offerors regarding solicitation FA8052-20-R-0005 for waste and personally identifiable information (PII) disposal services for the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory. The services required include supplying 96-gallon waste disposal containers, weekly pickups, and proper disposal of medical waste and destruction of PII. While the waste is not regulated medical waste, it must meet Department of Transportation requirements when transported. The government will allow limiting container weight but not emptying urine. PII must be destroyed but urine cannot be emptied before disposal. The Department of the Air Force is the contracting agency, with an estimated contract value over $41.5 million and a North American Industry Classification System code of 562219 for nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal services.
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20 February 2020
MEMORANDUM FOR INTERESTED PARTIES
FROM: 773 ESS/PK
3515 S. General McMullen, Ste. 200 San Antonio, Texas 78226
SUBJECT: Questions and Government responses pertaining to solicitation FA8052-20-R-0005 for the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory Waste and Personal Identifiable Information Disposal Services
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide Government responses to Offeror questions regarding solicitation FA8052-20-R-0005 for the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory Waste and Personal Identifiable Information Disposal Services. Each question listed below was received prior to the time and date marked on the bottom of this memorandum.
1. Question/Comment: It is suggested in the solicitation for this waste to be treated as Regulated Medical Waste in 96-gallon waste containers. While this waste, as described in the solicitation, is not Regulated Medical Waste in nature, once it is packaged and placed in a Regulated Medical Waste container for transport on a public road, it must meet all regulatory requirements of Regulated Medical Waste. These containers have a maximum weight capacity, to remain compliant with Regulated Medical Waste PGII testing, of 125-150 pounds, depending on the type of container.
Would AFDTL staff be willing to empty the urine from the collection containers prior to being placed in the 96-gallon Regulated Medical Waste container to avoid the Department of Transportation compliance concern of the total weight of the containers?
a. Government Response: No.
2. Question/Comment: It is suggested in the solicitation for this waste to be treated as Regulated Medical Waste in 96-gallon waste containers. While this waste, as described in the solicitation, is not Regulated Medical Waste in nature, once it is packaged and placed in a Regulated Medical Waste container for transport on a public road, it must meet all regulatory requirements of Regulated Medical Waste. These containers have a maximum weight capacity, to remain compliant with Regulated Medical Waste PGII testing, of 125-150 pounds, depending on the type of container.
Would AFDTL staff be willing to limit the waste placed into the Regulated Medical Waste 96-gallon containers to the PGII-rated weight limit provided by the manufacturer of the container by not filling the containers completely, understanding that this may require additional pickups and/or available 96-gallon containers by the selected vendor?
a. Government Response: Yes.
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3. Question/Comment: Are the 105 mL round capped bottles leak-proof?
a. Government Response: According to the manufacturer, yes.
4. Question/Comment: Will the 105 mL round capped bottles be securely closed to prevent the potential for the urine to spill out into the waste container to create free flowing fluids within the waste container?
a. Government Response: We will do our best to make sure they are closed, but there is always potential for them to leak due to unforeseen issues.
5. Question/Comment: Autoclaving alone is not a means to fully destroy PHI, as that is not the intent of the process. The intent of RMW autoclaving is to render the waste non-infectious for safe disposal in a landfill.
Would AFDTL staff be willing to exclusively use thermal labels for any label on the 105 mL round capped bottles that include PII?
a. Government Response: No, we don’t have control over the usage of labels on the bottles.
6. Question/Comment: The waste, as described in the solicitation, is not Regulated Medical Waste in nature. The PII is the primary compliance concern for disposal. Shredding is the most commonly accepted practice for properly handling PII.
Would AFDTL staff be open to this waste being shredded as a means of disposal, instead of Regulated Medical Waste?
a. Government Response: Yes, as long as the bottles are removed and the PII is destroyed.
Would AFDTL staff be willing to empty the urine from the collection containers prior to disposal in the waste container to open the waste to the possibility of being shredded?
b. Government Response: No.
Thank you for your time and interest in this requirement. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Contract Specialist, Nathaniel W. Trulove at (210) 395- 9548 or nathaniel.trulove.3@us.af.mil.
LARRY S. CONGER
Contracting Officer mailto:nathaniel.trulove.3@us.af.mil
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