N4425519R6006_N4425519R6006_Amendment_0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is issued to provide answ ers to Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) documents received. Offerors may submit questions/clarif ications -for these PPI responses only - until 04 April 2019, 4:00 PM PDT.

Due date for proposals is extended until 23 April 2019, 4:00 PM PDT.

Eight (8) documents have been added, see next page for list.

POC - Cari Burnham, cari.burnham@navy.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 24

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Apr-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N4425519R6006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Feb-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Apr-2019

CODE

NAVFAC NORTHWEST

1101 TAUTOG CIRCLE

SILVERDALE WA 98315-1101

N44255 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

DOCUMENTS ADDED:

Attachment J.B-1, BidSked_rev.2 Attachment J.C-1, Performance Work Statement_rev.1 PWS Attachment F, NAS Whidbey_rev.1 PWS Attachment I, Pt. McIntyre_rev.1 PWS Attachment J1, Barrow_rev.1 PWS Attachment K, NBK-Brem_rev.1 PWS Attachment K2, NBK-Brem PWS Attachment M1, JPHC-NHB_rev.1

PPI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PPI - #1

In this solicitation is “firm” DEFINED by:

1. A single small business entity as PRIME capable of fulfilling all RFP requirements;

2. A single small business Prime with an assembled TEAM, which when combined, fulfill all requirements of the RFP;

3. A JOINT VENTURE led by a small business within stipulated size, revenue and other limitations?

Response:

1. Yes.

2. Yes, as long as factor requirements for “Team” are met.

3. Yes, as long as factor requirements for “Joint Venture” are met.

FAR 52.219-14 – Limitations on Subcontracting.

PPI - #2

RFP Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, Factor 1 Relevant Experience, (iii) page 60: Solicitation defines relevant project type as “single function contract or task order under an IDIQ”. Please confirm that submitting a Firm Fixed Price “C” contract as an example project is acceptable.

Response:

A Firm Fixed Price “C” contract as an example project is acceptable, as long as the experience is determined relevant.

PPI - #3

RFP Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, Factor 1 Relevant Experience, (iv) page 60: Solicitation defines a “Similar Size” project to be between $10,000 to $5,000,000. Please consider removing the upper limit restriction.

Is it permissible to submit example projects greater than $5,000,000?

Response:

The typical range of projects to be awarded as Task Orders is between $10,000 and $5,000,000. The Government does not recommend submitting example projects greater than $5,000,000.

PPI - #4

Attachment J.B-1, Sub Line Item Numbers Bid Schedule: Please confirm which SCA Wage Determination should be used to price SLIN A200 AH-Water Treatment Plant Operator (if outside of SLIN).

Response:

25210 – Water Treatment Plant Operator.

PPI - #5

Attachment J.B-1, Sub Line Item Numbers Bid Schedule: Please confirm if we should use SCA employees to fill the positions of SLIN A200 AD-Technician (if outside of SLIN), and SLIN A200 AE-Environmental Worker (if outside of SLIN).

Series 30000 – Technical Occupations: Drafter, Technical Writer, Engineering Technician, Environmental Technician.

PPI - #6

1. Will NAVFAC NW provide the current status of AK and other site locations included in this solicitation?

2. What condition are the treatment systems in currently? Specifically, are there major components scheduled for non-routine maintenance and/or replacement? For example, Sites A and F at SUBASE, Area 6 at NAS Whidbey, free-product recovery systems at AK sites (potentially only at Adak).

3. Are any of the sites scheduled for Record of Decision (ROD) review and/or near monitoring completion?

4. Will NAVFAC NW be supplying a Task Order list (by number or code) for those activities contracted under N4425514D9011? For example: under contract N4425514d9011, what is Task 1, Task 2, Task 3 and so on for all Contract Orders (CTOs) negotiated under the current LTM/O&M program?

Response:

1. No. Prepare proposals based on information provided in solicitation.

2. Current systems are operational as addressed in PWS Attachments.

3. Sites are in various phases. Proposed on solicitation as advertised.

4. No. Propose on solicitation as advertised.

PPI - #7

RFP Section I, page 22, 52.222-46 EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES Section I, 52.222-46 requires that Offerors submit a total compensation plan as part of their proposals. Section L contains no instructions regarding the total compensation plan. Would the Government prefer that Offerors include the total compensation plan as the last section (or “Divider 8”) of the Price Proposal?

Response:

Yes. Use of “Divider 8” for submission of the total compensation plan is acceptable.

PPI - #8

N4425519r6006_Attachment_J.B-1_Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule, Base Year SLINs tab, Line 3, Columns E and F. The Basic SLIN Note states that Project Management will be included in the SLINs. Does this mean that all Project and Program Management (PM) costs for the entire contract have to be covered by the cumulative awards of the individual pre-priced SLINs; with no other separate award of hours or costs for PM?

Response:

Project and Program Management costs associated with SLIN series 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and 210 through 380 shall be included in the SLIN pricing. Any non prepriced work will be dealt with on an individual task order basis, by RFP, after award and only include PM costs for non-prepriced (non-SLIN) work.

PPI - #9

RFP, Section G.4 Non Prepriced Proposals (PPP), page 13, Paragraph A. Will negotiated Non Prepriced work have separate program and project management labor awarded or will these costs need to be included and spread across the proposed SLIN prices in Attachment_J.B-1_Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_?

Response:

See PPI #8.

PPI - #10

RFP, Section G.4 Non Prepriced Proposals (PPP), page 13, Paragraph A. Please clarify the definition, specifically:

Are proposals for scopes of work that are a combination pre-priced SLINs (e.g. sampling, reporting, etc.) and non Prepriced work not covered by the SLINs (e.g. inspections, subcontracts, etc.), defined as Non Prepriced?

See PPI #8.

PPI - #11

RFP, Section G.4 Non Prepriced Proposals (PPP), page 13, Paragraph A. For proposals for scopes of work that are a combination pre-priced SLINs (e.g. sampling, reporting, etc.) and non prepriced work not covered by the SLINs (e.g. inspections, subcontracts, etc.), will project and program management labor hours be negotiated and awarded for the non prepriced portion of the scope?

Response:

See PPI #8.

PPI - #12

N4425519r6006_Attachment_J.B-1_Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule, CLIN worksheet, Line 21.

Instructions state that offerors should complete orange cells in the worksheets, yet no orange cells are visible.

Please clarify.

Response:

PWS J.B-1 has been amended.

PPI - #13

RFP Section M, page 65, Factor 4 Past Performance The RFP states, “A copy of the blank Past Performance Questionnaire to be used for requesting client references is included as Solicitation Attachment J.M-3.”

Will the Government accept a Past Performance Questionnaire that was completed for the purposes of this solicitation but prior to the issuance of the final RFP provided it is a NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) that contains the same information required in Attachment J.M-3?

Response:

Yes, as long as it includes the SAME information. If the information is different, the PPQ may be found unacceptable.

PPI - #14

RFP Section L.3.E Submittal Format, Page 51; RFP Section M.B. (1) Factor 1 Relevant Experience (a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements, Pages 60-61 L.3.E.4 states: “The page margin shall be 1 inch or more on all sides” while RFP M.B (1) Factor 1 Relevant Experience (a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements, (pages 60-61) states: “The offeror shall complete and submit attachment J.M-1, Relevant Contract Experience Data Sheet, for each sample project.”

To prevent alteration of the Government’s form, is it acceptable to use Attachment J.M-1 as it was provided in the solicitation package with the understanding that the form margins are outside of the 1-inch page margin requirements?

Response:

Offeror is required to use the form provided, margins will be ignored. Page limitations shall be met.

PPI - #15

RFP Section L.3.E Submittal Format, Page 51 L.3.E states: “The font point size shall be no smaller than 10 points when using Times New Roman or Arial.”

Is it acceptable to use 9 point font (in the preferred Times New Roman or Arial fonts) for headers and footers, graphics, charts, and tables provided the font is clear and legible?

Response:

No. Conform to solicitation requirements.

PPI - #16

RFP Section G.4 NON PRE-PRICED PROPOSALS, Section B, Page 13 states: “When submitting proposals, the Contractor shall use Attachment J.G-1, Proposal Template.”

Please confirm that Attachment J.G-1 is only required for non pre-priced proposals after IDIQ contract award.

Yes.

PPI - #17

Attachment J.B-1, Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule, SLINs 240AA though 240 AN.

Should pricing for the LTMOM OF IR SITES SLINs included the Contactor’s project management, or will project management efforts be proposed and negotiated separately?

Response:

Refer to the response for PPI 8.

PPI - #18

Attachment J.B-1, Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule, SLINs 240AA though 240 AL.

Is it the Navy’s intent to typically award the SLINs 240AA through AJ as single PWS Turnkey task orders but that the Keyport and Pont McIntyre Weather Day SLINs AK through AL will be awarded to fulfill a portion of a task order scope larger than their respective SLIN descriptions?

Response:

All SLINs can be awarded independently or in combination with other SLINs. Individual task order scopes will determine if individual SLINs or combinations of SLINs will be awarded.

PPI - #19

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item d.v, page 8 of 32.

Is there a limit to the number of times the FFP liability limit of $5,000 is applied to a project, or is there a dollar value limit on each contract year?

Response:

No and no.

PPI - #20

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item b, page 8 of 32.

Item b states “the Contractor shall maintain equipment and facilities used for long-term monitoring including roads, wells and associated structures and equipment.” Should the offeror include maintenance costs in the turnkey SLINs 240AA-Al for all equipment and facilities even if it is not specifically described in the respective PWS Attachments of SLIN description? For example, does the Navy intend for the Contractor to maintain all Navy facility roads at Bangor, Whidbey, Bremerton, Adak, Indian Island, Keyport, Jackson Park, and Point McIntyre?

Response:

The Navy maintains Navy facility roads at Bangor, Whidbey, Bremerton, Indian Island, Keyport, and Jackson Park.

Adak, Barrow and Point McIntyre are not Navy facilities. Maintenance that is not addressed in the PWS Attachments including references or SLINs is subject to SLIN 400AA subject to PWS Attachment J.C-1 para 1.2.2 and subparts.

PPI - #21

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item b, page 8 of 32.

Item b states “the Contractor shall maintain equipment and facilities used for long-term monitoring including roads, wells and associated structures and equipment.” Should the offeror include well maintenance costs, up to and including replacement of a damaged well, in the sampling SLINs 110AA through AF which are used for long-term monitoring?

Response:

Refer to the response to PPI 20. It is the offerors' choice where to appropriately account for costs. Also note that there are SLINs that address well redevelopment, installations and decommissioning, as well as, monument and bollard replacement.

PPI - #22

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs A 130 CL, B130 CL, C 130 CL, 3 130 CL, E 130 CL.

For PFAS by Method 537, is the intention to provide pricing for drinking water? (Method 537 is a drinking water method, whereas a modification of Method 537 and compliance with QSM 5.1 Table B-15 is appropriate for other water matrices).

Yes. Propose on Solicitation as Advertised

PPI - #23

AttachmentJ.B-1, SLINs A 130 AU, B 130 AU, C 130 AU, D 130 AU, E 130 AU.

These five SLINs address “Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure” by “Method 1311 and 8260 (Metals and VOC) or metals by 6000/7000” for water analysis. Do these SLINs cover the leaching procedure (Method 1311) and analysis of either volatiles by 8260 or metals by 6000/7000, or do they cover the leaching procedure only?

Response:

This covers both Method 1311 TCLP Preparation as well as the analysis of either metals and volatiles by 8260 or metals by 6000/7000.

PPI - #24

AttachmentJ.B-1, SLINs A 140 AT, B 140 AT, C 140 AT, D 140 AT, E 140 AT. These five SLINs address soil analysis using “Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure” by “Method 1311 and 8260 Volatiles or Heavy Metals”. Do these SLINs cover the leaching procedure (Method 1311) and analysis (of either volatiles by 8260 or metals by 6000/7000), or do they cover leaching procedure only?

Response:

Refer to the response to PPI 23.

PPI - #25

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs 110 AF & A 130 BM.

For those SLINs applicable to low-level mercury sampling and analysis, should proposed unit prices reflect ALL associated costs including the cost for the laboratory to clean dedicated well tubing; analyze and provide certificates of analysis for tubing blanks, bottle blanks, and reagent water blanks; provide water certified to be clean for use in rinsing sampling equipment; and provide tubing weights and bench liners?

Response:

Include all costs to collect and analyze the low-level mercury samples. Refer to SLIN Note 2 on the J.B-1.

PPI - #26

Attachment J.B-1 BASIC SLIN NOTE for BASE YEAR SUB-LINE ITEM NUMBERS (SLINs) SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS, row 195.

Are hardcopy submittals (for 50-year archive at NARA) included in the proposed price, as may be implied by the requirement that “all items shall be performed in accordance with applicable…Navy, local NAVFAC NW…Standard Operating Procedures”?

Response:

Yes, hardcopy submittals to the Navy per distribution listed on each individual task order or pre-priced SLIN are required. Please note the location of this item in Amendment 0002 is now row 191.

PPI - #27

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs 130 and 140 series.

Should cost for entire analytical compound lists be included in pricing for methods with number target analytes?

Response:

Yes. The full list is included.

PPI - #28

Attachments J.B-1, SLINs A 140 A, B 140 AL, C 140 AL, D 140 AL, E 140 AL.

For soil analytical SLINs for PCB Congeners, is the SLIN intended for a full list of all 209 congeners or a subset?

Response:

The full list of congeners applies.

PPI - #29

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs A 140 AU, B 140 AU, C 140 AU, D 140 AU, E 140 AU.

For the soil analytical SLINs for volatiles, is there a maximum quantity of target analytes that that SLINs address and does the SLIN include container kits or tools (e.g. EnCore or equivalent)?

There is no maximum quantity of target analytes. Costs for sampling include ALL materials, supplies, tools, containers, kits, PPE, labor, overhead, project management, etc. as indicated in the 110 and 120 series SLINs.

PPI - #30

Attachments J.B-1, SLINs A210 AA AND AC.

Cost for mobilizing heavy equipment is typically expensive. Does the Navy intend to pay costs for mobilization of heavy equipment in every case or only use these SLINs when heavy equipment is required?

Response:

Only use SLINs when heavy equipment is required. Refer to PWS J.C-1 Section C7.1 regarding costs when heavy equipment is not involved.

PPI - #31

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs A210 AA AND AC.

Please define what heavy equipment will be mobilized. Does this include drill rigs?

Response:

Drill rigs would be addressed under the 330 series SLINs. Heavy equipment is excavators, cranes, bulldozers and similar sized equipment. Compact or mini excavators trailerable by a heavy duty pick-up do not apply.

PPI - #32

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs A210 AA to AC.

Please define what work the three mobilizations address, as none is identified for these activities.

Response:

Individual Task order will indicate when Heavy Equipment is necessary and a mobilization/demobilization is necessary.

PPI - #33

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs 210 AA TO AC and SLIN 210 AC Field event preparation. Please explain the Navy’s intent on how these SLINs will be applied and how may they not be applied. Specifically, is it the Navy’s intent to award to 1 each for each field event within a task order and should all costs for mobilization/demobilization and field even preparations be covered by these two SLINs?

Response:

Mobilization cost are only incurred when heavy equipment is involved. Requirements of J.C-1 Section C7.1 apply.

Refer to amended J.B-1.

PPI - #34

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs 250 aa, Extraction of Pump Repair.

What sites and wells, pump make, model and size does this repair cover and does this assume repair of a pump that has been removed from the well?

Response:

Refer to applicable references in 240 series SLINS.

PPI - #35

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs A250 AB, Carbon Change Out & Screen Cleaning.

To what site(s) does this apply and what are the carbon quantities and contaminants?

Response:

Requirement removed in amended J-B.1.

PPI - #36

Attachment J.B-1, SLINs 250 AD, Influent/Effluent Pump Replacement.

To what site(s), pump makes, models, and sizes does this repair apply? May we assume standard lead time and does this include balancing the pump?

Response:

Refer to applicable references in 240 series SLINS. Repairs shall be made within three weeks and all necessary break-in operations of the pump to include balancing shall be required.

PPI - #37

Attachment J.B-1, Basic SLIN Note SLIN Description, row 3.

The SLIN description states that costs should include both management and disposal if IDW. Costs for disposal of hazardous wastes are highly variable and depend greatly on the contaminant, concentration, matrix, and volume.

Does this include all potential waste generated from a site including monitoring well purge water, drilling muds, waste oil/product, etc. and should the Offeror assume that wastes will be hazardous or non-hazardous?

Response:

Yes, all waste is included as is all recyclables. Offeror to follow local base instructions for waste designation.

Drilling muds as well as sampling and well development and purge waters are typically non-hazardous. Non-contaminated waste oil is a recyclable. Carbon and other treatment plant media may be hazardous and if it is regenerated should be considered a recyclable. The Government pays the installation to dispose of hazardous waste. The contractor would be packaging the hazardous waste for installation disposal.

PPI - #38

RFP, Section L.1 Submission of Pre-Proposal Inquiries, paragraph A, Page 48 and Attachment J.L-1, third box. The RFP states that PPIs are due no later than 18 March 2019 and Attachment J.L-1 states the due date is 19 March 2019. Please clarify.

Response:

Amendment 0001 provided clarification, issued 13 March 2019.

PPI - #39

PWS 'Attachment J.B-1_subline items for laboratory analysis -- Is there a specific TAT required for laboratory analysis?

Response:

10 working days.

PPI - #40

PWS 'Attachment J.B-1_subline items for laboratory analysis -- Please confirm whether or not the DoD ELAP certification is required for the Asbestos methods? For the Base year A140 AV and AW.

Response:

DoD ELAP certification is required for the Asbestos methods.

PPI - #41

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment L Indian Island, second page of Attachment. The referenced O&M Plan requires that groundwater monitoring occurs every 5 years (Appendix B, second bullet). When is the next scheduled event and should the 5-year additional groundwater sampling costs be included in the SLIN price?

Response:

The next gw sampling will be in FY 2024. No, the cost of the sampling should not be included in the SLIN.

PPI - #42

Attachment J.C-1, Section 1.2.2, paragraph d, bullet v, page 8 of 32 and Attachment L NAVMAG Indian Island.

The text states that O&M includes maintenance, replacement, and repair of systems and system components. Bullet v says the Contractor is responsible for costs up to the FFP limit of $5K. Attachment L states that the Contract perform maintenance at the site including inspections of landfill cap and shoreline protections. Is the contractor responsible for costs associated landfill cap and shoreline protections repairs as needed and/or will the FFP liability limit of $5,000 be applicable?

Response:

The FFP Liability Limit of $5,000 DOES NOT apply to the work associated with PWS Attachment L.

PPI - #43

RFP, G.4 NON PRE-PRICED PROPOSALS. When responding to Government Requests for Proposals for projects under Non-Prepriced Proposals, may we presume that one of the necessary tasks required to perform the scope of work will be project management, and that such management will be proposed with hours of SLINs 200AA to

200AH?

Response:

Yes, for the portion of the work that the 400 series applies.

PPI - #44

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.B-1_Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule, Base Year SLINs tab, Line 3, Columns E and F. The Basic SLIN Note states that contract work within the SLIN structure includes all program management and other stated responsibilities. For work to be "within the SLIN structure," does this apply Specifically to the "turnkey" SLINs (SLINs 240AA through 240 AN)? For example, Additional Labor SLINs 200 AA through 200 AH all state they are "outside of SLIN" when applied; does this mean that work proposed using Additional Labor does not include project management and related activities?

Response:

No. This applies to all SLINS Series 100-140 and series 210 through 380.

PPI - #45

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Task 5.3.1, Page 11. We understand to operate the Site F PLC with full functionality that the contractor must pay the monthly service charge for high-speed broadband, annual dedicated IP address, and long-distance connection. Please confirm this is the responsibility of the contractor.

Response:

To operate the Site F PLC with full functionality that the contractor shall pay the monthly service charge for high-speed broadband, annual dedicated IP address, and long-distance connection.

PPI - #46

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. What are access requirements for Sites A and F since portions of Site F are in lower base, including SWFPAC, as is all of Site A? May workers be foreign nationals or hold dual citizenship? May the Contractor escort subcontractors to the sites, or will badges be required, and are there differences in requirements for upper and lower base?

Response:

No. Refer to PWS Attachment E, para 7.1. The security clearance for site work under this contract can be grouped into three categories: a) Upper Base clearance: b) Lower Base clearance for Site A; and c) Lower Base clearance for SWFPAC. For (b) and (c), foreign national and dual-citizenship personnel are prohibited from obtaining clearance -no exceptions. Yes, the contractor may escort subcontractors to the sites without a Navy representative; however, in all cases, the subcontractor must first obtain a badge before being able to gain access to the site. See response to the first question within this Question 46 for differences in access requirements for Upper and Lower Base.

PPI - #47

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor.

Will the Navy inform the Contractor in advance when to expect road closures by Base Security that can unexpectedly prevent ingress or egress to Site A? Will the contractor be compensated additionally for frequent road closures, such as times that workers and/or subcontractors are locked in at Site A?

Response:

The Navy cannot inform the contractor in advance of road closures because that information is not disclosed for security reasons. The contractor will not be compensated additionally for road closures.

PPI - #48

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor.

Site A O&M manual. Does the detonation of ordnance at Site A disrupt or interfere with contractor work?

Response:

The detonation of ordnance occasionally disrupts/interferes with contractor work. However, based on activities at Site A over the last four years, this type of interruption seems to occur less than once per month and there is no documentation that this has been a major hindrance.

PPI - #49

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Is the Contractor required to provide an on-site trailer, portable toilet, and solid waste disposal bin service for the Bangor site under SLINs 240AA and AB for Site A and F, or does the Navy provide office space with an internet connection?

Response:

The Navy does not provide office or sanitary facilities. The contractor has the option of providing a portable toilet, trailer, and/or dumpster at their expense as they deem necessary per task order or per base or per site. Placement must be coordinated with the Navy Remedial Project Manager.

PPI - #50

Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor, page 14. Section 5.5, Waste Disposal. Based on prior practices, what are the types and quantity of waste generated from operating the Sites A and F groundwater extraction and treatment systems on an annual basis (e.g., spent carbon, bag filters, sediment, sludge, spent test kits); was the waste profiled as hazardous or non-hazardous waste; is the Contractor responsible for disposal of all wastes; how often does the waste require profiling; and what facility is the waste transported to for disposal?

Response:

Quantities of waste generated from operating the Sites A and F treatment systems varies from year to year.

Historical information is offered:

-On average 40,000 lbs. of spent carbon are collected each year from Site F and handled as hazardous recyclable material and eventually regenerated by a subcontractor -On average 4 sets of 5 micron tri-cluster fabric filters are cleaned weekly -On average two sets of five filters are disposed weekly, and the filters are poly ring lock, 25-micron, #2 size -Filters are rinsed (and rinse water is collected and run through the treatment plant) and disposed of as non-hazardous waste -Carbon material is profiled each time it is collected from Site F by NBK Bangor.

-There are a variety of facilities nationwide that receive the recyclable hazardous material from Site F.

PPI - #51

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor, page 14. Section 5.5, Waste Disposal. When a manifest requires knowledgeable personnel to be on call 24/7 during waste shipments, such as for spent carbon, does the Navy provide this service, or is it the responsibility of the Contractor to have the personnel or a 24-hour service available?

Response:

The Navy does not provide this service; it is the responsibility of the contractor to have the personnel or a 24-hour service available.

PPI - #52

Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Should O&M plant sampling analytical costs for Site A and F be included under SLINs 240 AA and 240 AB, or will costs be covered separately under through award of Sampling and Analysis SLINs 100 through 140?

Response:

The O&M plant sampling analytical costs for Site A and F are included under SLINs 240 AA and 240 AB.

PPI - #53

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Is the Contractor responsible for maintaining and programming PLCs for Sites A and F, as well as maintaining mechanical and electrical components?

Response:

Yes, the contractor is responsible for maintaining and programming PLCs for Sites A and F, as well as maintaining mechanical and electrical components.

PPI - #54

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item d. v , page 8 of 32 and N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Would the FFP liability limit of $5000 (PWS C1.2.2, Item d. v.) apply to repairs and replacements not specifically identified in Attachment E?

Response:

Yes.

PPI - #55

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. How will costs for repairs, replacement, or maintenance not covered under routine O&M be reimbursed to the Contractor for Site A and F (e.g., plant PLCs, GAC vessels, filter units, flow meters, totalizers, submersible pumps, pipes, electrical components, wells, etc.)?

Response:

Refer to PWS J.C-1 Section C1.2.2, Item d. v.

PPI - #56

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Per the Site F Operation and Maintenance Manual, the GAC vessel must be backwashed after change-out. Additionally, the O&M manual states that backwashing shall be considered if GAC breakthrough is prematurely detected. How many backwashing events shall be included per year and is the contractor required to bring in a portable tank and any other equipment (i.e. pumps, bag filters, etc) to supply treated water for the backwashing? If so, please provide specification of equipment used in previous change-outs.

Response:

The contractor should assume that two backwashing events will be needed per year at Site F, and no backwashing event at Site A. As this is a Performance Work Statement, the Navy will not specify how to conduct backwashing.

The Offeror is expected to be able to accomplish the task.

PPI - #57

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. Per O&M manuals, periodic cleaning of accumulated solid sludge inside the water holding tanks is required. “Entering the tanks will be considered as a confined space entry.” Please verify if confined space/entry and tank cleaning is currently required at Sites A and F and if so, how many cleaning /confined space entry events shall be included per year?

Confined space/entry and tank cleaning is currently required at Site F. See response to #56 for the number of events per year.

PPI - #58

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. For O&M at Bangor Sites A and F, what is the response time requirement for responding to plant failures and problems alarms?

Response:

2 hours

PPI - #59

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor. For O&M at Bangor Sites A and F, what is the response time requirement for responding to plant failures and problems alarms?

Response:

2 hours

PPI - #60

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment E O&M Sites A and F Groundwater Treatment Systems, Bangor, Section 5.3.2, Water Elevation Measurements, pp 12-13. O&M Manuals indicate many more wells are present at the two sites than listed in the PWS. Please clarify if these wells will require monthly measurement in addition to those indicate on tables of this section of the PWS.

Response:

Currently, there are 86 wells at Site F where monthly water level measurements are collected. Currently, there are 37 wells at Site A where monthly water level measurements are collected.

PPI - #61

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Existing Air Stripper GETR. Paragraph 1 states:

"Note: For bid purposes, anticipate that Task 3.2 is a one time requirement and shall be executed for SLIN A240AC only. The O&M Plan prepared under SLIN A240AC, shall serve as the basis of work performed under SLINS B240AC, C240AC, D240AC and E240AC." Please clarify if Operation and Maintenance of the Existing Air Stripper GETR will only be required for the base year of the contract.

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #62

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.3 Area 6 Landfill Maintenance. The first paragraph states: “Major required maintenance shall be documented in a formal plan and submitted to the Contracting Officer or their designated representative for concurrence.” What is considered required “major maintenance” under this SOW; does this encompass the 288 acre site or just the landfill cap?

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #63

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.3 Area 6 Landfill Maintenance. The first paragraph states: “Photographs of the landfill cap and specific cap features shall be obtained before and after each maintenance event .” Is this sentence referring to major maintenance event or any work performed (examples: string or drain outlet cleaning)?

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #64

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI. Task 3.3 Area 6 Landfill Maintenance. The second paragraph states “The landfill cap itself is approximately 40 acres and shall include all areas within the landfill cap perimeter road and 4 feet of the outboard roadside; see referenced documents, while the landfill site itself is approximately 280 acres and shall include all areas within the property fence." Site Maintenance shall include: "irrigation, fertilization and Lime addition, herbicide application, rodent control and pest, weed and tree/shrub control." Will these site maintenance items be required for the entire 280 acre site and if so, would a plan be required?

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #65

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI. Section 5 Performance Requirements The text refers to 180 to 200 days between sampling events. Please clarify what sampling this is in reference to.

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #66

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI. Section 3.0 Objectives, second paragraph. The text states, "The integrity of the landfill including the cap must be maintain and kept free of weeds , overgrown plants, and all roads to and from the landfill kept clear and easily accessed." Please clarify if the entire 280-acre site is required to be kept weed free; are these “weeds” only Washington State listed “noxious weeds”; and what is considered "overgrown plants"?

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #67

F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Existing Air Stripper GETR, fourth paragraph. Please confirm that the Contractor must supply an internal company SOP for operating GETR systems.

Response:

Yes.

PPI - #68

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item d. v , page 8 of 32 and N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Existing Air Stripper GETR, fourth paragraph, Routine Maintenance, first paragraph. Will costs for required maintenance and repair of equipment that does not meet the definition of that described as "routine" in Task 3.2 be reimbursed to the Contractor and will the FFP liability of $5,000 be subtracted from that reimbursed cost?

The contractor is responsible for all repairs up to the FFP $5,000 limit. If costs will exceed the $5,000 limit, the Navy should be consulted on how to proceed. If the repair proceeds, the FFP $5,000 shall be deducted from the reimbursed cost.

PPI - #69

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.5 IDW. The fourth paragraph states, “Should waste require a hazardous waste manifest, bill of lading or other tracking procedure by a transporter or disposal site, it shall be coordinated through the NASWI activity representative for review and approval prior to disposal by the contractor.” When coordinating the treatment plant process system waste (such as tank sludge and stripper tower debris) is the contractor, RPM or Base responsible for contacting EPA for approval of the disposal facility?

Response:

The contractor should coordinate with and through the RPM for direction.

PPI - #70

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Deliverables Schedule Matrix Table. The Activity section states “Equalization Tank Inspection (qtr’ly) & Cleaning (Odd Calendar years)” with the “AS REQ’D” column checked. Please clarify, is it “AS REQIRED” or is it every “odd calendar years”?

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #71

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Existing Air Stripper GETR, Non-Utility Consumables paragraph. The text states, "The contractor shall provide non-utility consumables. These include materials and chemicals that are used as part of the routine O&M, such as granular activated carbon, chemicals for pH adjustment, and chemicals for well maintenance and equipment cleaning.” Based on prior practices, what type and quantity of chemicals are required on an annual basis for O&M (pH adjustment and air stripper cleaning), and well/conveyance line cleaning?

Response:

Refer to PWS Attachment F Reference 8 O&M Manual.

PPI - #72

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.5 IDW, third paragraph.

What type and size is the required commercial waste container is required, is disposal of the waste from the container responsibility of the contractor and how often, does the waste require profiling and what facility is the waste transported to for disposed?

Response:

4-8 Cu Yard Dumpster. Dumpster is for solid waste and is currently dumped approximately monthly depending on it's size. Solid waste to be disposed of in accordance with NASWI waste disposal procedures.

PPI - #73

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Task 3.5 IDW. What are the types and quantity of waste generated from the GETR System on an annual basis including air stripper, pipe, well, and pump cleaning (i.e. bag filters, chemicals, sludge)? Is the contractor responsible for disposal of all wastes, was the waste profiled as hazardous or non-hazardous waste, what facility is the waste transported to for disposal, and can acid solution used for pump cleaning be neutralized and disposed of onsite?

Contractor is responsible for all non-hazardous waste disposal. All waste must be disposed off in properly permitted facilities that can accept the waste. Hazardous Waste shall not be transported off site without Navy knowledge and permission. All wastes must be properly disposed of including solid and liquid wastes.

PPI - #74

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Deliverables Schedule Matrix Table. Based on prior practice, when will the first tank cleaning event be required under this contract, what are the labor and material requirements for 90,000 gallon tank cleaning (Odd Calendar Years per PWS), and is confined space entry required?

Response:

The first cleaning shall be required no later than 2021. Labor and material requirements are based on contractor needs, confined space entry may be required.

PPI - #75

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Deliverables Schedule Matrix Table. The table requires extraction well and pipe chemical cleaning service as required. How often is chemical cleaning required for the piping and pumps; and based on prior practices, what is the labor effort and materials and chemicals required for extraction well and pipe chemical cleaning?

Response:

Varies, cleaning is required as needed to maintain system performance.

PPI - #76

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Deliverables Schedule Matrix Table. The table requires extraction well and pipe mechanical cleaning in a yearly basis. Per Reference 4, mechanical cleaning of the pumps and wells are completed more frequently as often as monthly. Please confirm that the required frequency of the extraction well and pipe mechanical cleaning may be required more than once per year.

Response:

See PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #77

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment F, O&M for Area 6 Landfill Cap and GETR, NASWI, Deliverables Schedule Matrix Table. What are the requirements for the bi-monthly cleaning of the swale and discharge line?

Response:

See Reference 8, PWS Attachment F Amendment 0003

PPI - #78

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item d. v , page 8 of 32. The definition of the FFP liability limit of $5,000 is substantially broad and unlimited to the extent that a contractor cannot have any confidence in estimating what this quantity of work may represent annually or for the life of the contract. Would the Navy please include a quantity so that all bidders are including the same cost in bidding the FFP liability limit and clarify what conditions it does or does not apply to?

Response:

No. Numbers shall be as necessary. Historical information is not available. Propose solicitation as advertised.

PPI - #79

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Section C1.2.1 LONG TERM MONITORING, Section j, Subsection i (NIRIS submittals) and Section k (Washington Department of Ecology Environmental Data Submittals). Page 4: "All data (including, but not limited to analytical data, geospatial data, and documents) that are produced as a result of the work under this contract task order shall be uploaded to the Naval Installation Restoration Information Solution (NIRIS) prior to task order closeout." Page 7: "For site in which Ecology is designated the Regulatory Agency Lead, new data shall be supplied to Ecology in electronic format (i.e., EIM) 60 days after the new data has been validated. Refer to Ecology's Environmental Information Management database per the EIM Submittal Guidelines found at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/eim/helpDocs.htm." Submittal of materials to NIRIS and in some cases Ecology's EIM require a specific effort by the contractor to complete for each task order, and yet Attachment_J.B-1_Sub_Line_Item_Numbers_(SLINs)_Bid_Schedule does not specifically include a cost proposal item. Where should the costs for these submissions be applied?

Response:

Costs should be applied as a part of SLINS associated with sampling costs.

PPI - #80

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment I LTMOM Point McIntyre, Subtask 301, Page 7. The text states, "The contractor shall also obtain all the necessary access agreements for the Navy Remedial Project Manager to conduct oversight of the project." Does this mean anything beyond obtaining a visitor escort badge from BP?

Response:

This refers only to obtaining a visitor escort badge from BP for the RPM, the contractor will need to obtain primary badges for their site personnel.

PPI - #81

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment I LTMOM Point McIntyre, Task 4 Post-Construction Monitoring Report, Page 10, second paragraph. The text states, "The report shall contain the findings from ... the shoreline erosion monitoring." Shoreline Erosion Monitoring is mentioned in the PCMR discussion, but is not specified in the scope. Will the Contractor also perform Shoreline Erosion Monitoring and if so, what are the requirements?

Response:

Shoreline Erosion Monitoring is not included as a part of this SLIN.

PPI - #82

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment I LTMOM Point McIntyre, Deliverables Table, Page 12. Working on the North Slope of Alaska is difficult and logistically challenging and fraught with unforeseen circumstances. The duration for mobilization is specified to 3 days and for the field event, 4 days. In the event that the Contractor cannot achieve this, especially in the case of an unforeseen logistical event such as plane delay or boat malfunction (not including weather or polar bears) will the Contractor be held as non performing?

Response:

Special circumstances shall be considered by the COR in determining performance.

PPI - #83

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item d. v, page 8 of 32 and N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment I LTMOM Point McIntyre, Subtask 305, Page 9, first paragraph. In the event that the thermister monitoring system, datalogger, or transmitter becomes damaged as it has in the past, will the Contractor be responsible for the cost for the repair or replacement of the system components or will these costs be reimbursed through a negotiated award and will the $5,000 FFP liability limit be subtracted from those costs?

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/eim/helpDocs.htm

The costs will be reimbursed through a negotiated award and the $5,000.00 FFP liability limit will be subtracted from those costs.

PPI - #84

Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Paragraph C1.2.2 Operations and Maintenance, Item b - d, page 8 of 32 and N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment I LTMOM Point McIntyre. Please clarify which tasks the Navy considers to be O&M and for which equipment and facilities that the Contractor is required to provide replacement and repair.

Response:

O&M is required for Thermistor and Data Logger Transmission and Monitoring System. Refer to Reference 11, PWS Attachment I.

PPI - #85

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment K NBK Bremerton LTM, Subtask 2.1 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) & Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), page 3, second paragraph. Should the Offeror anticipate any review of the QAPP/SAP by EPA, Ecology or tribes?

Response:

Yes, per PWS Attachment K, Table 7.

PPI - #86

N4425519R6006_Attachment_J.C-1,_Performance_Work_Statement, Attachment K NBK Bremerton LTM, Subtask 2.1 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) & Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), page 3, second paragraph.