Amendment_0008_Question_SP0600-13-R-0526.pdf

SP0600-13-R-0526

DFSP and Joint Base Charleston, SC

August 28, 2013

Question and Answer Amendment 0008

24. **Revised from Amendment 0004/changes are highlighted** Reference PWS paragraph 5.5.1, Tank Vehicle Receipts from the U. S. Army War Reserve Support Command, Combat Equipment Group-Float (AWRSPTCMD, CEG-F); Please provide additional information regarding this activity. Is the referenced vehicle along the lines of a R-11 type of tank truck? What is the historic/anticipated workload of this activity? Where does this activity take place, the CEG-F facility, or the DFSP?

Question-1: Is the referenced vehicle along the lines of an R-11 type of tank truck?

Answer: Fuel Tanker Trucks, i.e. R-11, HEMTT etc.

Question-2: What is the historic/anticipated workload of this activity?

Answer: This requirement has not occurred since the start of the existing contract; however, the requirement is still valid.

Question-3: Where does this activity take place, the CEG-F facility, or the DFSP?

Answer: The vehicles/trucks are filled onsite at the DFSP terminal.

83. The PWS makes multiple references to the DFSPs OMES, particularly with regard to maintenance requirements. Will the government please provide a copy of the document for bidders to review?

Answer: Please refer to item# 22.

84. Is there a functioning ATG system installed at the DFSP? If not, will there be by the time the new contract performance period begins?

Answer: Yes, they are installed and anticipate being fully operational by the start of the contract.

85. Ref PWS C-5.5.1 – How often do the CEG-F operations occur?

Answer: This requirement has not occurred/activated since the start of the existing contract;

however, the requirement is still valid.

86. Ref PWS C-5,13.18 – Is the diesel fuel required to operate the diesel generator a reimbursable expense to the contractor?

Answer: Yes, and should be processed IAW APPENDIX “F” LOGISTICS SUPPORT COST REIMBURSABLES, CLIN 1003, Services and Equipment/Supplies/Materials Not Requiring a Written Task Order.

87. Ref PWS C-5,13.18 – does the emergency generator have the required hour-meter installed? If not, is the cost to purchase and install the meter a reimbursable expense to the contractor?

Answer: Please refer to item# 48.

88. Is the contractor responsible for supplying all the glass and epoxy coated sample containers for retain samples? If so, please provide an annual estimate of the number of samples and/or containers required so we can accurately estimate our costs for this requirement.

Answer: Yes, IAW C-5.22 – Contractor-Furnished Equipment and Services. Est. 150 samples bottles/containers. Keep in mind that these bottles can be reusable.

89. Ref PW C-5.22 – with regard to the radios the contractor is required to provide, the PWS states the radios must be compatible with the proprietary Joint Base Charleston System without describing what the compatibility specifications are. Please provide additional information with regard to exact specification the radios must meet to be considered acceptable.

Answer: Please refer to item# 20 and 37.

90. Ref PWS 6.0 – Does this list of deliverables apply to the entire contract, or only for Joint Base Charleston?

Answer: Yes the entire contract.

91. During the site visit, it was observed that the vegetation growth along the pipeline right of way between the DFSP and the marine terminal had not been maintained to the 4" maximum height standard. Are we to assume for the purpose of our proposal the vegetation will be within the required standard at contract start? If it isn't, will the new contractor be entitled to reimbursement for additional costs associated with initially restoring the area to the expected standard? (Note – we understand our responsibility for maintaining the right of way as part of our monthly use charge under CLIN 1001 – this question relates to additional effort needed to initially bring the area into standard if necessary).

Answer: This is a requirement IAW the current PWS/contract; therefore, the responsibility will be placed on the incumbent to ensure that this task is completed prior to the contract turnover date. This can be verified during the 10-day changeover period.

92. During the site visit it was also observed that the pipeline between the DFSP and the marine terminal had multiple areas in need of corrosion control measures. Are we to assume for the purpose of our proposal the pipeline condition will be within the required standard for corrosion control at contract start? If it isn't, will the new contractor be entitled to reimbursement for additional costs associated with restoring the pipeline condition to the expected standard? (Note – we understand our responsibility for maintaining the pipeline as part of our monthly use charge under CLIN 1001 – this question relates to additional unforeseen effort needed to initially bring the line into standard if necessary).

Answer: We understand that the facility will not be at a 100% prior to contractor takeover;

however, the contractor must be capable of the meeting the requirements outline in section C-

5.13.19 – Minor Painting and Spot Painting. If the conditions of the pipeline far exceed the requirements in section C-5.13.19., then a reimbursable CLIN shall be used to support repairs i.e.

CLIN 1007, Maintenance and Repair –SRM, or an SRM Project may recommended/initiated.