Questions for Solicitation M6740020Q0033 Corrosion Repair Facility Preventative Maintenance_AZ.pdf

Questions for Solicitation M6740020Q0033 Corrosion Repair Facility Preventative Maintenance

In Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 3.1.1.2. Monthly states that “Inspect augers, bearings, chains, and motors. Adjust or replace components as needed.”

Q1: If parts are required, who is responsible for purchasing or keeping consumable components needed for repairs in stock? Will Government provide parts such as Hanger & Flange Bearings, Auger Free End

Shafts & Quick Connect Shafts, Auger Bolts, Pop-Ups and associated Gaskets and Piping, Etc. Or will contractor responsible for this?

A1: Contractor will responsible for labor to perform repairs and all repair parts. If required, parts can be stored at the CRF. See PWS paragraph 6.1 for inclusion of Government storage location.

Q2: Can work be done on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements, and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A2: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 3.1.1.3. Semi-Annually states that “Remove and replace dust collector filters (40 total; part number

1000667 on Appendix A inventory).”

Q3: If required, who will be responsible purchasing or keeping consumable components (Dust Collector

Filters) in stock? If stock is expected, will the filters be allowed to be stored at CRF facility?

A3: Contractor will pay for the purchase of parts, and they can be stored at CRF if necessary.

Q4: Are used Dust Collector Filters considered HAZMAT, and if so, who is responsible for disposal?

Special packaging, labeling and crating may be required for disposal as well. Is contractor responsible for disposal equipment and materials such as crating’s and packaging?

A4: Yes Dust collection filters are considered HAZMAT and the CRF will handle hazmat disposal. The

CRF can also dispose of crating and packing.

Q5: Can work be done on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements, and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A5: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

Q6: Appendix A appears to be missing as mentioned in PWS 3.1.1.3. Can this be provided?

A6: Appendix Attached.

PWS 3.1.2.2. Quarterly states “remove and replace all Palm filters (576 total).” If required, who is responsible for purchasing and keeping consumable components (Palm Filters) in stock? If stock is expected, will the filters be allowed to be stored at CRF facility as we anticipate this to be a large volume item.

A6: Contractor will pay for purchase of replacement parts, and they can be stored at CRF if necessary.

Q7: Are used Palm Filters considered HAZMAT, and if so, who is responsible for disposal? Special packaging, labeling and crating may be required for disposal as well. Is contractor responsible for disposal materials such as crating’s and packaging?

A7: Yes Dust Palm Filters are considered HAZMAT and the CRF will handle hazmat disposal as well as the disposal of crating and packing.

Q8: Can work be done on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements, and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A8: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 3.1.2.3. Annually states “Remove all drying heaters (12 total) and clean by removing all visible dust and debris.”

Q9: Can work be done on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A9: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 3.1.3.3. Quarterly states in part “Clean compressor and inspect for leaks and notify the

Government for instructions if a leak is detected”

Q10: Is contractor responsible for repair if leak is detected? If so, who will be responsible for material or procurement of material or parts?

Q10: Contractor is responsible for repair of leaks on the Atlass COPCO Main Compressor. The

Contractor is responsible for procurement of repair parts.

PWS 3.1.3.4. 8,000-Hour PM states “Change oil. Replace oil filters and oil separator element. Replace air filters.”

Q11: Is contractor responsible for all materials determined to be necessary, or will Government provide.

A11: Yes, the Contractor is responsible for procurement of repair parts and these parts can be stored at CRF if necessary.

Can servicing of air compressor be performed on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements, and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A11: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 3.1.3.5. Annually states “Test safety valve and replace if necessary. Inspect all flexible parts and replace if necessary. Re-grease motor. Perform 8,000-Hour PM if 8,000 hours operating time was not achieved throughout the year.”

Q12: Is contractor responsible for all materials, or will Government provide?

A12: Yes. The contractor is responsible for providing replacement parts for the annual PMCS

Requirement, and repair parts can be stored at CRF if necessary. There is no requirement to perform the 8000 Hour PM in conjunction with the annual.

Can servicing of air compressor be performed on Saturdays? This should allow contractor to meet and complete the requirements and not impact nor affect CRF production.

A12: Yes. Paragraph. 3.4, Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 3.1.4.1. Description states in part that “This compressor is maintained and repaired by MCB Camp

Butler”

Q13: Does Government anticipate any maintenance and repair work/support if one is ever needed or becomes necessary. If required, is parts or materials expected to be provided and serviced by the contractor?

A13: This maintenance will not be within the scope to this contract.

PWS 3.1.4.2. Quarterly states that “Test air quality and provide documentation that the compressor is operating within OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and OPNAV INST 5100.23. Government will retain documentation for a period of 5 years.”

Q14: Is this intended to say that contractor is responsible to providing documentation that meets or does not meet within OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and just provide the result of the test? If it fails to meet the requirements of the standards, will MCB Camp Butler correct the condition of its results, as this is maintained and repaired by its entity as noted above?

A14: Yes the results will be provided to the Government and the Government will correct the condition and or coordinate to have the issues corrected. See change to PWS 3.1.4.2.

Q15: Is contractor to provide all necessary testing equipment for this type of air quality testing or

Government to provide, as we anticipate this may be costly. Also, will there be any inspections, certifications involved or required? Or just provide analysis and result of the test.

A15: Yes. The contractor will provide all necessary testing equipment. The documentation will be provided as stated within PWS Paragraph 3.1.4.2. The previous inspection documentation (Analytical

Report – Product Certification), can be provided by the Government upon request.

PWS 3.1.5.2. Annually states “Change hydraulic fluid. Inspect hydraulic cylinders and replace as necessary.”

Q16: Is contractor responsible for all materials deemed necessary discovered during the services including parts, or will Government provide?

A16: Yes, the contractor is responsible for all repair parts and materials.

PWS 3.4. Scheduling of Tasks states “The CRF is an industrial operation with contractual production requirements. The Contractor shall notify the Government no less than five business days prior to planned maintenance actions and shall coordinate with the Government to determine best possible schedule with minimal impacts to CRF operations.”

Q17: Can work be done on Saturdays, so that this will not affect CRF Production?

A17: Yes Paragraph, 3.4 Scheduling of Tasks, applies.

PWS 7.7. Hazardous Materials and Safety states in part “The Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with all applicable laws,.. … … “

Q18: Will the Government provide the Contractor with industrial waste collection services, as well as approved collection containers and receptacles within location or near the CRF facility?

A18: Yes, the CRF will provide containers and receptacles within its location.

PWS: 5.0 Applicable Documents / Governing Standards References identifies Graco E-10 Service Manual.

Q19: Is Graco E-10 equipment expected to be serviced, or its manual provided for reference only?

A19: Paragraph 3.1.5. Bedliner Machines (Graco Model E-10) has been removed. Manual reference removed from paragraph 5.0. This equipment is not expected to be serviced.

Q20: Will a site visit be scheduled?

A20: There will not be a site visit scheduled for this requirement.