Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation FA8571-25-Q-0078, an Asbestos Abatement project at Building 142, Robins Air Force Base. The solicitation requires a hazardous materials cleanup crew to remove asbestos pipe insulation from two 40' pipes, clean fallen insulation in the mezzanine area, and remediate heavy metal contamination. The project is located in an area with blast booths and IVD/HVOF booths, with a confirmed asbestos survey indicating asbestos is present only in pipe insulation. The contractor will need to perform dust wipe testing, air monitoring if required, and complete the work within a 2-week performance period. The solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, involving the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center.
The Q&A document provides additional details including confirmation of site-specific conditions, clarification on project scope, and includes site photographs showing the mezzanine area, pipe infrastructure, and a building layout with the project area highlighted. The contractor will be responsible for all equipment, PPE, materials, licensing, insurance, project notification, and manifest for asbestos and heavy metals removal and disposal. Site access requires permission and coordination with the government team, and potential bidders are advised to review the attached reports and images for comprehensive project understanding.
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Questions and Answers: Asbestos Abatement
FA8571-25-Q-0078
Q. To clarify, we see that the project is requiring a hazardous materials cleanup crew to remove asbestos pipe insulation on two 40' pipes, clean fallen insulation on the mezzanine area, and clean up heavy metal contamination in the area. Is this correct?
A. Yes
Q. Has an asbestos survey been conducted, in the area, to show that only the pipe insulation contains asbestos? This is important as unknown additional asbestos containing materials in the area can cause an air clearance to fail so it is important to identify all ACM prior to abatement (even if it isn't being removed).
A. Correct, the area has been tested and only the pipe insulation was shown to contain asbestos.
Q. Additionally, which layer of pipe insulation contains asbestos? If you have a copy of the report, could you please share it with us?
A. Refer to attached report.
Q. Have dust wipes been collected and analyzed for specific heavy metal identification and quantification? Identifying background levels and metal types helps identify the necessary scope to clean the space. We are currently working on another building at Warner Robbins AFB with heavy metal concerns and found that they did not have this information available.
A. Yes, a wipe test was conducted and included in attachment referenced in question 3.
- My guess is your contract says something along the lines of having "dust wipes performed before and after to show a 90% reduction".
Q. If it can be shared, what kind of work is conducted within this building that may cause elevated levels of heavy metals in the air or dust?
A. There are several blast booths, the area being cleaned is on top of an IVD booth, there’s also an HVOF booth.
Q. The period of performance is 2 weeks. Is that entire 2 weeks allotted for just this portion of the project or does that include other scopes outside of abatement?
A. The 2 weeks is to perform the removal of the pipe insulation of both 40’ pipes and clean the top of the IVD booth.
Q. Air monitoring will be necessary in an occupied building during asbestos abatement. Do we need to provide this service or do you plan to reach out to another 3rd party for this service?
A. If it’s required, contractor doing the work will need to provide.
Q. The disturbance of heavy metal contaminated dust during cleaning may warrant air monitoring, as well. Same question as above.
A. Same answer as above.
Q. Do you currently have a representative on base this week that can walk the site with us? If not, we are already badged onto that base so we can potentially access the space alone, if allowed.
A. Yes, my team and I will be available, do not access without our permission/presence.
Q: Regarding Solicitation FA8571-25-Q-0078 for the Asbestos Abatement at Building 142, Robins AFB, I wanted to ask if there are any available photos, site drawings, or layout references for the project area that could be shared with potential subcontractors for better estimating and planning.
A: Yes, attached pictures are provided within the Questions and Answers document.
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