RFI Question and Answer - 6 Mar 2025.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W50S6T25QA012
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Questions and Answers for an Oil/Water Holding Tank Clean-up contract (Solicitation W50S6T25QA012) for the 144th Fighter Wing. The solicitation seeks a small business contractor to clean multiple underground holding tanks at various base locations, with tanks ranging from 50 to 15,000 gallons. The tanks contain water runoff with potential remnants of fuel, oil, grease, and other residues, and require visual inspection and complete emptying.
The requirement is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract set aside for small businesses, with NAICS codes 562998 and 562910 considered. The contractor will need to empty and clean six tanks located at different buildings, including Vehicle Ops, P.O.L., Wash Rack, and DFAC, using proper disposal methods in compliance with federal, state, and local policies. A portable frac tank can be used on-site, and a map and images of tank locations will be provided to the awarded contractor. Quotes are to be submitted electronically, with no advances allowed, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. Notably, funds are not currently available, and award is contingent on fund availability.
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Oil/Water Holding Tank Clean-up
W50S6T25QA012
Current as of: 6 March 2025
QUESTION ANSWER
1. Would you consider broadening the NAICS
Code to include 562910 – Environmental Remediation?
Yes. NAICS Code 562910 – Environmental Remediation can be considered.
2. Can environmental testing info/data be provided for each location that is to be emptied/cleaned?
Info is unavailable.
3. Are holding tanks containing clean water or are they runoff collection points from parking lots/hard surfaces?
They are runoff collection points.
4. a) Is the inspection of the holding tanks just a visual inspection by the contractor’s personnel once the cleaning is done or would we need to find an inspector with the appropriate certification/qualifications/equipment?
b) If an inspector with the appropriate certification/qualification/equipment is required could you please share which certificates/qualifications/equipment would be necessary to satisfy this requirement?
Just a visual inspection. No inspector certifications are required.
5. Can we place a portable frac tank onsite?
Yes. Staging location will need to be coordinated with the COR prior to performance.
6. Once visually inspected, who will be responsible for repairs to the tank(s) (if needed)?
Repairs do not fall under the scope of work, so any recommended repairs will be considered for either a potential supplemental agreement with the awardee or a new requirement to be competed.
7. When are quotes due? See section 8 of the most current Standard Form (SF) 1449.
8. When was the last time the tanks were pumped off / cleaned?
Exact time span is unknown but estimated to be roughly 7-8 years.
9. What are the contents of each tank (e.g.
water, oil, fuel, etc.)? Hazardous or Nonhazardous?
Varies. Contents are primarily water runoff, but some may contain remnants of fuel, oil and/or grease.
10. Will the tanks be at full capacity, or will they be emptied prior to performance?
Tanks must be emptied as part of the performance (see section 3.1 of the PWS).
11. Are all tanks above ground? If not, is there an accessible manhole cover to gain access to the tank(s)?
All tanks are below ground, and each has an accessible manhole cover.
12. What is the height of the tallest tank? Unknown
13. What is the volume of each tank. Tank volumes are specified in PWS paragraph 3.1.
14. Does the recycling program have restrictions or preferences for disposal?
No preference. Must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local policies.
15. What material are the tanks and catch basin made of?
The majority of tanks listed are made of pre-cast concrete. The tank mentioned in section 3.1.5 is made of plastic (209) (Wash Rack) (#11).
16. Is there a confined space requirement not outlined in AFMAN32-1067? None specified.
17. Please specify the number of holding tanks that contain oil. 2-3 may contain remnants of oil.
18. Are advances available for this contract? No. Advance payments are not authorized.
19. What is the closeout documentation disposition document?
This refers to any documentation that confirms any waste removed from the 144th Fighter Wing was properly disposed of. An example of this would be a Waste Disposal ticket.
20. Does paragraph 3.2.1 of the PWS only refer to damage by the contractor or damage the contractor finds doing the work?
Paragraph 3.2.1 refers to any damage where the contractor is determined to be responsible.
21. What material may be present in each holding tank?
3.1.1 Empty one (1) 1,000 gallon holding tank
at building 102 (Vehicle Ops) (#5).
- Water, oil, fuel, sludge.
3.1.2 Empty one (1) 1,500 gallon holding tank
at building 117 (P.O.L) (#17).
- Mainly water runoff, some oil, fuel, sludge, dirt.
3.1.3 One (1) 50 gallon catch basin at building
102 (Vehicle Ops) (#6).
- Mainly water runoff, some oil, fuel, soap residue, dirt.
3.1.4 One (1) 500 gallon holding tank at
building 102 (Vehicle Ops) (#6).
- Mainly water runoff, fuel, oil, soap residue, dirt.
3.1.5 One (1) 1,000 gallon holding tank at
facility 209 (Wash Rack) (#11).
- Mainly water runoff, some fuel, oil, soap residue, dirt.
3.1.6 One (1) 15,000 gallon holding tank at
building 135 (DFAC) (#16).
- Mainly water runoff, oil, grease, some dish cleaning residue, dirt.
22. Map. A map will be provided to the awarded contractor. All separator tank locations are located on the main base off McKinley Ave.
23. Request for images. Images of manhole covers and opening of covers are provided on an attachment titled “Oil-Water Holding Tank Images.”
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