Questions from Pour Down Facility Industry Day - 02Jul12 - mas.docx

1. Why are MEK and alcohol in the refrigerator?(site visit) This is just convenient storage, it is not required.

2. Please provide a list of all equipment necessary to perform. What on the list is government provided and what is contractor provided?

a. Containers and labels - Will the government provide those items?

Government provides the OSHA labels Contractor provides EESOH labels.

b. What equipment will the government provide?

Government provides compressor, oven, paint shaker, office equipment, pumps, vent hoods. Contractor provides, forklift, vehicle, office supplies, fuel, PPE, tools

3. Are the containers re-used?

The only containers that are re-used are the 16 oz. Alcohol, MEK, MEK/Acetone, H901A. 12oz. Alcohol, leak detector. 8oz. MEK/Acetone.

4. What is the disposal process for excess/expired materials?

Answer: Manage as cited in paragraph 5.4 of the PWS.

5. Disposal process for used containers.

Containers containing hazardous waste are disposed through the Hazardous Waste Facility. Non- hazardous waste is disposed through the trash.

6. Type of compressed air used in the pour down facility?

This is just air from the compressor regulated not to exceed 80 PSI.

7. Housekeeping. What cleanup is required on the contractor’s part? Who cleans/maintains the facility?

Contractor is responsible for all clean up of the interior and exterior (50 ft. around building) Custodial Contractor is responsible for cleaning the restroom.

8. Will the ovens located in bldg. 256 be used? If so, How many?

There is only one oven in the facility, (used for pour down) and it will be used.

9. Are the information and tracking systems Integrated or separate?

The systems that they currently use are separate. Some may be integrated but there will always be some that are separate.

10. Is there a formal approval process for new chemicals?

Yes, we currently do have a formal approval process

11. What government certifications are required for the contractor employees?

Answer: Certifications required by Hill AFB are identified in the Training Table provided at Appendix G of PWS. There are other regulatory government certifications required of OSHA, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, etc, however are not covered specifically herein. Contractor safety and health plan should identify these other requirements depending on the different operations performed (Ref para 5, 8, 11 and Appendix C of PWS).

12. What is the requirement for after hours, weekend, and emergency needs?

Answer: The pour-down service is considered a non-critical operation that supports customers according to para 9 of PWS.

13. Is the follow-on contractor required to hire the incumbent employees?

No. President Obama’s Executive Order 134905, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, establishes a policy requiring service contractors to make job offers to employees employed by the predecessor contractor for the same or similar services in the same locality, when the contract changes hands. This proposed acquisition is not considered a follow-on contract for two reasons. First, the Government entity taking ownership for the pour-down facility operations will transfer from the 75th Air Base Wing to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. Second, contractual services have been performed to a task order awarded on a contract with scope of magnitude significantly higher than the services called for here (reference contract no. FA8201-09-D-0006).

14. Computer access?

Performance Work Statement Section 6 identifies contractor base/network access security requirements. The Government will provide to the Contractor computers for base network access.

15. Restricted area badges?

Personnel shall be required to wear badges (AFMC Form 496) per PWS 7.1. The Contractor shall not be required to enter areas requiring special access.

16. Are driving class/license required for restricted area deliveries? Will training be provided?

Personnel required to operate vehicles on the flight line shall be trained, certified, and licensed to do so. The contractor is responsible for scheduling the training through 75 OSS, with adequate lead time not to interfere with the contract schedule. Upon completion of the training, an AF Form 483 (Certificate of Competency) shall be issued by the Airfield Manager’s office, which certifies that the individual has been trained on flight line driving.

This certification must be in the possession of the vehicle operator when driving on the flight line IAW AFI 13-213.

17. Is it regulatory for labels to be affixed?

Answer: Labels should be associated with chemical containers according to 29CFR1910.1200 and HAFB Instruction 48-106. See para 5.1 of PWS.