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Questions and answers - Solicitation HT940626QE005
| # |
| Section |
| Question |
| Answer |
| 1 |
| PWS 1.4.3 and 3.1.1 |
| Does the sampler need to follow Method 4500-H+B and Method 4500-Cl and test while onsite, or does a laboratory need to be accredited and complete the analysis? |
| The laboratory must be certified by the state of South Carolina. |
| 2 |
| PWS 1.4.3 and 1.4.5.1 |
| They run the parameters with Potable Water accreditations. (I didn't see any RLs or MDLs on the SOW.) |
| The RLs and MDLs are based on the method. |
| 3 |
| PWS 1.4.3 |
| Is Lead and Copper w/ EPA 200.8 method acceptable? |
| Yes. The customer has stated that the required method is actually 200.8. Therefore, the PWS has been modified to reflect EPA Method 200.8”. See bullet 1.4.3 and 1.4.5.1. |
| 4 |
| PWS 1.4.3 |
| Clarification regarding Line Item 3001 AW. Could you please confirm how many metals/elements are required under Method 200.7? |
| Bullet 1.4.3 of the PWS included in the solicitation contains the parameters per method. There is no 3001AW SLIN in this solicitation. |
| 5 |
| PWS 1.3 |
| We reviewed the historical contract information and noted that the prior award did not appear to exercise the full anticipated period of performance and included a funding only de-obligation. Without discussing prior contractor performance, can you please confirm whether the current solicitation reflects any changes to scope, quantities, or performance expectations, or whether offerors should rely solely on the requirements stated in the current PWS? |
| Prospective contractors must rely solely on the requirements stated in solicitation HT940626QE005. |
| 6 |
| PWS bullets1.4.5 and 1.4.6; Quote Instructions bullet g |
| The solicitation references emergency or 'special event' testing quantities. Can you please confirm these are not included in the evaluated base price and would only be exercised via future contract modification, if required? |
| solicitation HT940626QE005/SF1449 Contains SLINs that must be filled out by contractors submitting quotes. Some of those SLINs reflect emergencies or special events requirements. Refer to the quote instruction Section in the solicitation document for more information. |
All SLINs and pricing will be evaluated before award.
| 7 |
| PWS 1.4 |
| Can you please confirm that contractor responsibilities are limited to sampling, analysis, reporting, and recommendations of treatment, and that physical remediation or treatment activities are not within scope? |
| The requirements on this solicitation do not include physical remediation or treatment activities. |
PWS 1.4
| Would it bring value to a contractors’ bid if they had the capability to purify water through building systems or maintaining ones on site? |
| The Government appreciates detailed and thoughtful quotes. We recognize the potential of additional capabilities. However, the additional capabilities fall outside the scope of the current requirements. The suggestion is for proposals to align with the requirements stated in the solicitation. |
| 9 |
| PWS 1.6.7 & 2.1.7 |
| The PWS references well and system sampling. Can you please confirm that existing sampling points or access locations will be made available by the Government, and that the contractor is not responsible for installing or modifying sampling infrastructure? |
| The contractor shall coordinate a sampling schedule with the BE POC for each and all analysis at the three (3) location areas for the contract period of performance. And must coordinate with the COR and BE POC to obtain a visitor's |
pass and escort while on base property. The contractor is not responsible for installing or modifying sampling infrastructure.
| 10 |
| PWS 1.4 |
| I don’t see a separate line item for the travel. |
| The price per line item must include the price for travel. Refer to the quote instruction Section in the solicitation document for more information. |
| 11 |
| PWS 1.4. and 2.1.2 |
| Can you tell me whether the quantity of 48 PFAS testing via method 533 samples include field blanks? |
| The contractor shall comply with the quality control requirements |
per method (e.g., matrix spikes, reagent blanks), handling requirements (e.g., any preservation requirements, sample container requirements, etc.), storage, and holding time per analytical method specifications. Contractors must account for quality control requirements per method when preparing their proposals. The quantities stated in the solicitation are per required method. Contractors must include the quality controls as stipulated for each EPA method.
| 12 |
| PWS 1.4 |
| How many times per year will we be required to collect samples from the three facilities? |
| See PWS update in solicitation amendment 3. The update provides the frequency per required EPA methods (See bullet 1.4.3 and sub-bullets). |
| 13 |
| PWS 1.4.5 and 2.1.10 |
| Is the intent for the emergency sampling events that noncompliant samples be recollected, analyzed, and results provided within 24 hours of notification to the BE (effectively requiring immediate contractor mobilization for resampling and same-day or at a minimum 24-hour laboratory analytical turnaround time)? |
| The bullet points 1.4.5 (2nd paragraph) and 2.1.10 in the PWS have been changed to clarify the timeframe requirements for emergencies or special events. |
| 14 |
| PWS 1.4 |
| Are surface water (lake, river) sampling locations accessible by foot (e.g., from the bank of the water body, dock, etc.) or is a watercraft required to collect surface water samples? |
| Yes, the surface water (lake, river) sampling locations are accessible by foot. No watercraft are required to collect surface water samples. |
| 15 |
| PWS; Quote Instructions; FAR 52.212-1; Addendum To FAR 52.212-1; Addendum To FAR 52.212-2 |
| “I wanted to make sure that we do not have to do a technical proposal or references. As they were dropped after the first amendment, the amendments after the first amendment.” |
“So far, the most recent amendment says we have to do a quote. Confirmation that we adhere to all sections and submittal of the 1449 form with boxes, checked and other sections filled out. Could you please confirm this?”
Technical proposal or references were not “dropped” on any of the five solicitation amendments that have been posted. Contractors should thoroughly read the solicitation document and pay close attention to the PWS; the Section named “Quote Instructions”; Addendum To FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-1 (available online); and Addendum To FAR 52.212-2. It’s the contractor’s responsibility to provide the necessary documentation for the Government to evaluate the quotes for compliance with the requirements detailed in the PWS and to demonstrate that the prospective contractor is capable of performing the requirements in the PWS. For example, the PWS requires contractors to provide current proof of annual certification by the state of SC with their proposals.