Encl(1)_Government_Response_A0005.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. N4008420B5402

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, TESTING, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0005 Enclosure (1)

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TECHNICAL

DOCUMENTS UFC

3‐601‐02 PAGES

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2‐2.9 Foam and Foam‐ Water Systems

There was a government response allowing environmentally acceptable test liquids in lieu of an actual AFFF discharge. This would be accepted as long as the contractor can provide the Government with the satifactory evidence that shows the proportioning system meets the listed minimum flow rate. The surrogate test liquids are formulated to simulate the flow behavior (viscosity characteristics) and approximate conductivity or refractive index of the foam concentrate used in the system.

Attached is the DS & MSDS for the test foam. Please advise if the test foam solution can be treated as normal waste water into rainwater drainage after the testing is completed.

As stated in Spec Item 2.10.2 of 0200000, storm drains (or rainwater drains) are only for storm water run‐off such as rain, snow, ice, sleet, and hail. Other discharges are prohibited.

(DS & MSDS for the test foam submitted by an Offeror is provided as Enclosure (2))

2 24‐Jun‐20 176 ATTACHMENT J‐ 1502000‐02

REFERENCES AND

TECHNICAL

DOCUMENTS UFC

3‐601‐02 PAGES

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2‐2.9 Foam and Foam‐ Water Systems

Would foam concentrate contained discharge solution during testing be the contractors responsibilty for disposal?

Yes, it will be the Contractor's responsibility. 0005

3 24‐Jun‐20 IFB N4008420B5402

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, TESTING, REPAIR

AND INSTALLATION SERVICES AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN, IS

CURRENTLY SOLICITED AS AN ‘IFB”. CAN GOVERNMENT

CONFIRM THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE CANCELLED

AFTER BID DATE AND RE‐SOLICITED AS AN “RFP”?

It is the Government's intent that solictiation remains as an IFB;

however, the Government cannot confirm that this solicitation will not be cancelled after bid date due to circumstances beyond the Government's control. Please see the solicitation, SF1449, Part (E ) Solicitation Provisions, Addenda to FAR 52.212‐1 ‐ Additional Instructions to Offerros, Notice to Bidders, Paragraph

18. CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION (page 51).

4 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

In regards to the Training for Government personnel which had added to PWS as Amendment, the training corresponds to the scope of Recurring Work, Spec Item 3.3.6.

However, it also corresponds to ELIN, Line item as Non‐recurring work.

How should we understand this?

If this task correspondes to Recurring work, should it be added to x003‐AA?

Yes, the trainings shall be conducted as recurring work and the prices for these trainings shall be included in ELINs X003AA.

Non‐recurring ELINs (X724 and X725) are added for any additional trainings that may be needed during the contract period.

5 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

Do the grate‐nozzle foam system trainings for FES need to be conducted each time at all the applicable buildings that have grate nozzle foam system?

Or, do the trainings need to be conducted twice a year at the sole‐ designated building?

The training for FES shall be conducted annually on two different days. For each day, one location will be designated by the Fire Department.

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Question No.

Date Received

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

SOLICITATION NO. N4008420B5402

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, TESTING, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES AT U.S. MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN

GOVERNMENT PRE‐BID INQUIRY FORM Amendment 0005 Enclosure (1)

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Question No.

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6 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

How can we fulfill the requirement of "Full operation of the system" for the FES training?

By executing the content of 2‐11‐2yrs, UFC 3‐601‐02?

It is possible to discharge water as an operational test by executing the 2‐11‐2yrs, UFC but are there any specific conditions and requirements for the full operation of the system?

Full operation of the system (how the system operates/works) shall be explained in detail in the training.

The task in UFC 3‐601‐02 that the Contractor is required to perform during the training is the test to verify operability of the nozzles (Table 2‐11, Frequency: 2 Years, Component: 1. Foam Nozzles) in the year the test is required.

7 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

In accordance with the amended PWS, will all the trainings be ordered on the early days of the planned base period if the training will be ordered as Non‐Recurring Work?

Or, will it be ordered separatedly for each buildings and different timings.

FES training and Building User trainings shall be conducted as Recurring Work.

Non‐recurring work ELINs are added in case more trainings are needed.

8 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

Please advise us regarding to the training for full operation of the system whether if the government anticipates the training will be conducted at a single effective discharge area?

Or, does it need to be conducted at all the effective discharge areas?

When the nozzle operability verification test (Table 2‐11, Frequency: 2 Years, Component: 1. Foam Nozzles addressed in UFC 3‐601‐02) is performed in the training, the test shall be conducted at all nozzles using water.

9 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

In regards to the Training for Government personnel which had added to PWS as Amendment, will the contractor arrange dates and coordinate for the training to applicable departments and building users?

Yes, the Contractor shall arrange the training dates and coordinate with applicable departments and building users.

10 24‐Jun‐20 Amendment

In regards to the Training for Government personnel which had added to PWS as Amendment, how do we plan for the training to the buildings that have 2 hangar bays, such as 6020AB?

Should we execute the training only at the hangar A or both hangar bays separately?

The schedule shall be coordinated with the building users. It may be conducted at one location if the building users' schedules allow.

11 24‐Jun‐20 In regards to the waste fluid which will be generated by full operation training to FES, should the contractor collect the waste fluid from AFFF waste fluid collection tank as same as PM and be responsible for its cost?

Yes, disposal of the waste fluid, including the cost associated with it, shall be part of the Contractor’s responsibility.