Received Questions with answers.pdf

Q1:

REF: Shower Ratios Page: SOR, Section 3.2.1, “Showers”, Page 1 Text: The Statement of Requirements (“SOR”) calls for 500 showers.

Question: Would you please confirm a 2:1 ratio for shower heads? We would normally see at most a 20:01 ratio, which in this instance would require fifty (5-0) shower heads, which is 10% of the SOW value.

A: A 20:01 ratio of shower heads is acceptable and will fulfill the requirement. The requirement is for (500) individuals to shower each day for 3 days totaling a requirement for 1500 individual showers for site LZ Falcon.

Q2:

REF: Real Square Feet (“RSF”) per Person Page: SOR Section 2.0, “Scope”, Page 1 Text: The SOR does not provide a specific number of RSF per PAX.

Question: Normally for such exercises we would use a planning factor of 55 RSF per person at the top end and 40 RSF as the lower end. Can you please confirm the required RSF per person, to included ingress, egress, common, etc.?

A: 40 RSF is preferred. There is no requirement for a common area, this is for sleeping space only. Ingress/egress points at each end of the tent.

Q3:

REF: Laundry Drop-Off Times Page: SOR Section 3.3.2.2, Laundry Drop Off, Page 2 Text: The SOR does not prescribe the hours for drop-off of laundry.

Question: Is this to be a set window per day or is there a requirement for 24/7 availability for secure drop-off?

A: Pick-up/Drop off window will be from 0600-0800 and from 1400-1800.

Q4:

REF: Laundry Turn-Around Time Requirement Page: SOR Section 3.3.2.3., Laundry Return Time, Page 2 Text: The SOR does not prescribe the hours for drop-off of laundry.

Questions: Is this to be a set window per day or is there a requirement for 24/7 availability for secure drop-off?

A: Pick-up/Drop off window will be from 0600-0800 and from 1400-1800.

Q5:

REF: Tent Requirement Page: SOR Section 3.5 and 3.5.1, Tent Requirement, Page 3&4 Text: 3.5 - (5) 200 man tents, 3.5.1 The contractor shall provide (5) tents of sufficient size to accommodate 200 people sleeping inside.

Question: Is the requirement for 5 each, 200 man tents to sleep 1000 pax total or is the requirement for 5 each, 40 man tents to sleep 200 pax total.

A: The requirement is for (5) 200-man tents to sleep 1000 total pax.

Q6:

REF: Tent Requirement Page: SOR Section 3.5.1, Tent Requirement, Page 4 Text: There is no lighting or climate control requirement.

Question: Clarification – No ECU/HVACs, summertime temperatures at the place of performance may create ambient temperatures inside the tents that are conducive to heat fatigue, etc. Does the Government wish to specify standards for ventilation or air flow in billet tents?

A: The ingress/egress points will be sufficient to keep air flowing in the tent.

Question: Is there a requirement for flooring?

A: No

Question: Is there a requirement for life saving equipment – emergency lighting, emergency exit signs, fire extinguishers, etc?

A: No

Question: Is there a requirement for wind rating? Fire retardant materials certification.

A: 50 mph. There is no requirement for retardant certification.

Question: Does the Berry Amendment apply to canvas materials utilized?

A: No

Question: Are cots required? If so, are linens required.

A: No

Q7:

REF: SOR 3.2.1, Shower Requirement, Page 1 Question: Is the contractor required to provide towels?

A: No

Question: Is the contractor required to provide soap, shampoo, other consumables for shower use?

A: Yes, provide soap and shampoo in dispensers preferably. That will meet the requirement.

This is for both FOB Hawk and LZ Falcon.

Question: Is hot water required for the showers?

A: No

Question: Are the showers required to be climate controlled?

A: No

Question: Is there a requirement for gender separation of showers? If so, can numbers be provided for male and female showers?

A: Yes, an additional shower trailer should be dedicated to only female use. This is for both FOB Hawk and LZ Falcon.

Q8:

REF: SOR 3.4.1, Floodlights Requirement, Page 2 Question: Can “floodlights” be solar powered?

A: Yes

Q8:

REF: Scope – General Question: Do any facilities need to be ADA compliant?

A: No

Question: Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

A: Brand new project.

Question: In the SOR section 3.1.4 you are requiring that water be supplied for the shower and laundry trailers. Is that to be fresh water or is it to be potable water?

A: Fresh Water is acceptable

Question: In the SOR section 3.2.1 you state that the showers are to support 500 people at LZ Falcon. Are all of the showers to be in the same location?

A: Yes

Question: Is this location in an area that will support heavy trucks (i.e. parking lot or gravel area)? If this is grass and it rains, the trucks may not be able to access the trailers and provide service.

A: The road around the LZ is a gravel road. Where they will be placed is adjacent to that gravel road and not deep in the grass area to alleviate that issue. This is for both FOB Hawk and LZ Falcon.

Question:The same questions above apply to FOB Hawk.

A: Same answers.

Question: At both locations, will the showers be used all day or is there a window for the use?

A: Window for use will be 0600-2200.

Question: Do you have an estimate of the mix between men and women at the locations?

A: We do not at this time.

Question:Will there be time windows for use by men and use by women? Our trailers have main doors that open into a common area, similar to a locker room and the shower stalls are curtained off from the common area. The showers do not have individual dressing areas and doors. IS this acceptable?

A: Yes, this is acceptable. If able, an additional shower trailer for female use is preferred however time windows can be made by US Forces dictating the use.

Question: In the SOR section 3.31 you state that the capacity of the laundry units should be for 500 loads per day. Is the time period 24 hours or 12 hours?

A: Window for use will be 0600-2200

Qustion: Are all of the laundry trailers to be in the same location? Is this location in an area that will support heavy trucks (i.e. parking lot or gravel area)? If this is grass and it rains, the trucks may not be able to access the trailers and provide service.

A: The road around the LZ is a gravel road. Where they will be placed is adjacent to that gravel road and not deep in the grass area to alleviate that issue. This is for both FOB Hawk and LZ Falcon.

Question: How much space will be allowed for the placement of the shower and laundry trailers?

A: As much space as required to safely place and operate.