Solicitation questions and answers - 2.docx

Solicitation Questions and Answers 2

1. Will everyone need to be vaccinated?

ANSWER: COVID19 vaccine mandates for federal contractors and vendors are under temporary injunction, so at this time, contractor/vendor personnel are not required to have a COVID19 vaccine. Personnel will still be asked to wear masks and practice social distancing while working in Federal facilities and may be asked to take a COVID19 test prior to entering the facility.

2. Does the vessel have air on board to run a double diaphragm pump or will I need to get an air compressor?

ANSWER: The compressed air supply from the ship may not be a reliable source currently, so it is recommended that the vendor bring their own air compressor.

3. Closest water hooks up for the pressure washers and/or will the pressure washer be able to be craned onto the vessel?

ANSWER: There is a reliable water source on the pier, and there is a crane aboard the vessel that load equipment onto and off of the vessel.

4. Can the Vac(uum) truck get near the vessel?

ANSWER: Yes, a vacuum truck can come aboard the pier and near the vessel for work, but for long term storage, vacuum trucks cannot remain on the pier.

5. How far down are the tanks that we will cleaning and closest openings to each tank and are easily accessible?

ANSWER: The fuel tanks are in various locations on the ship – the majority of them are easily accessible although they are on the lower levels of the ship.