D12 25R6017 Response to Vendor Questions - Update 10APR2025.docx
DOCX document 18 KB Posted
- Attached to
- Sandblast Grit Removal Service (TRF Bangor)
- Solicitation number
- N4523A25R6017
About this file
This document contains vendor questions and answers for a Navy solicitation for Sandblast Grit Removal Service at Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB). The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside for removing approximately 1.24 million pounds of spent garnet sandblast grit from 282 skids located in the S/71A laydown area, with a firm fixed price commercial service contract. The period of performance is 19 May 2025 - 18 July 2025, and proposals are due by 14 Apr 2025 at 9:00 am PST.
Key details from the Q&A include: TRFB will complete the Waste Information Sheet and load materials onto conveyance, the grit has not been used on lead-containing paint, environmental testing confirms the material is not a RCRA hazardous waste, and there is no incumbent contractor. The Navy's environmental team has conducted paint sampling and grit testing, with results available upon request. The materials consist of paint chips and blast debris, and will be loaded in heavy-duty grit bags secured on pallets.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| D12 25R6017 Response to vendor questions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Combined-Synopsis-Solicitation_Grit Removal Service_Final.pdf | ||
| A5 GRIT REMOVAL - SOW_Redacted.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
1. Will the Navy complete the required WIS and other documents to remove the material from the base? Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) will complete the Waste Information Sheet (WIS). The contractor is responsible for documenting the removal process. This documentation must include the date, time, unloaded vehicle weight, and loaded vehicle weight.
2. Can you advise if the grit has been used to remove paint containing lead, petrochemicals or heavy metals? It has not. Paint sampling was conducted prior to sandblasting. Results of spent blast grit sampling can be provided upon request.
3. Hazardous Materials Testing: Has there been any testing conducted to determine if the spent garnet sandblast grit contains hazardous materials? Yes, testing has been conducted by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Environmental. Results can be provided upon request.
4. Project Start Date: While the solicitation indicates a 60-day performance period from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), could you provide an estimated date for the issuance of the NTP? Period of Performance (POP) is 19 May 2025 – 18 July 2025.
5. Will Bangor load material onto conveyance? Ie will a forklift/pallet jack be provided? TRFB (shop 71A) will load onto conveyance.
6. Is the material regulated by RCRA? Do you have analytical to support the designation? Per NBK Environmental, material is not a RCRA hazardous waste or a WA state dangerous waste.
7. Can you provide SDS of the product Yes, see link below:
https://system.na1.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=56849111&c=3433071&h=mh2CVym4Fap5Ubon0JHHGMel8ZVwrXPabqJrvNcyIH9TkekX&_xt=.pdf
8. Regarding 19.D for the submittal requirements. GSE only contracts with the government. We are not able to provide pricing for like materials from commercial companies. We can provide clin lists of our DLA contracts that have same/similar CLIN's. Will this be acceptable. This is a Firm Fixed Price commercial service contract, please price accordingly.
9. Would I be able to arrange a site visit to view the laydown area and packaging type/quality? No, sufficient detail and information has been provided to accomplish task. Laydown area shall provide ample space for loading onto conveyance and material is already loaded into heavy duty grit bags secured on pallets.
10. Is there an incumbent for this request? This is a stand-alone requirement, no incumbent.
11. Will we need to rent a forklift or is there one available to load the skids? Rental not required. TRFB (shop 71A) will load onto conveyance.
12. What kind of contamination is in the grit? Any heavy metals? Paint chips, blast debris. No heavy metals.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .