W519TC-26-R-BIOR RFS Questions Final.pdf

No. Reference Question Government Response 1 Request for Solutions (RFS) for Modernized

Bioplant Facility at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) issue date 31 JUL 2026 - Page 14/17, 15/17, Volume 3 - Factor 3 - Price

The RFS indicates that "total evaluated price will be the sum of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) shown in Table 3".

Table 3 includes both "Phase 1" and "Phase 2" work, indicating that ACC-RI is requesting a total Firm Fixed Price for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 on 8/20/2026. Please confirm the intent of ACC-RI. Potential offeror suggests utilizing a Progressive Design-Build procurement, similiar to recent USACE guidance and make an intial award based on Qualifications. See below link for additional details:

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b42f8b867a34a0ea7 15d6ec6192ad76/view

Per available USG funding, the plan is to fully fund phase 1; phase 2 will be proposed as a ROM, definitized at a later date. The USG will work with the contractor to obtain all required documentation and final agreements with a modification of mutual agreement.

2 Request for Solutions (RFS) for Modernized Bioplant Facility at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) issue date 31 JUL 2026- Page ? - Proposal Due Date/Time

Potential Offeror requests extension of current submission date (8/20/2026) to 9/11/2026. Potential offeror requests confirmation of extension not later than COB 8/12/2026

This is not possible given the need to award the contract by end of FY26.

3 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 14 - 3.8.2 SOW Paragraph 3.8.2 requires the Contractor to conduct a pilot-scale test using 'up to two proposed technology solution(s).' Please clarify whether the Government intends this requirement to mean: (1) two complete, independent pilot treatment trains, each representing a full treatment solution, or

(2) up to two treatment technologies or process configurations that may share common pilot components such as influent equalization, pretreatment, pumping, instrumentation, and downstream polishing systems. Please also confirm whether the final pilot configuration may be determined following influent characterization, the Requirements and Technology Charrette, and the Analysis of Alternatives

Contractor may propose either entirely independent pilot trains, trains that share components, or a singular pilot. The pilot configuration may be confirmed after the noted milestones.

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4 Draft RFS - Item 2.3 - page 9 (and pg. 15, 16), Table 2, Volume III, Price (Evaluation Factor 3), Table 3 (Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS))

Requesting clarification on the requirement for an initial Price Proposal. Our understanding of the OT Authority granted by 10U.S.C. Sn2808a is that initial selections are via Request for Qualifications only with a later Negotiation between the Government and the Best Qualified Firm (see attached graphic). Is the Government including Price as a Step 1 selection criteria?

The formal RFS was posted shortly after this draft for which to repsond. Yes, price will be evaluated for the Phase I activites at this time, with a ROM estimate to be provided for Phase II work to be definitized at a later date. Official RFS has been posted to SAM.gov under W519TC-26-R-BIOR (linked to the SSN W519TC- 26-R-BIO6). The window for comment, questions, and notice of interest closes 07 AUG 2026 at 1500 CDT with proposals due 20 AUG 2026 1600 CD

5 Draft Bioplant SOW for Draft RFS - Page 7 - Item

2.11 - Historic Assessment References

Will the complete Historical Assessment References be provided to proposers with the eventual RFS?

Last 12 months samples and data in attachment provided.

6 Draft Bioplant SOW for Draft RFS - Page 3 - Item 1.3.1

The documents reference influent from pump station PS 906- 17, outside the boundary of the program. Can this location and the routing of the influent piping be provided to the Design- Builder to aid in the determination of the tie-in location for the new plant?

Project boundary shall be revised to include influent pump station (906-17) as it will also move from the 100-year flood plain, but influent/collection piping routing can be provided to Offeror for tie-in location determination. Offeror can make an assumption of distance for tie in points and a severable option can be added if conditions differ.

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1.3.3 The documents make reference to existing utility connection tie-ins upstream of the modernized bioplant facility. Where are the electrical connections anticipated to be made and is there sufficient power to service this new plant on site already?

Offeror is responsible for provision of electrical demand to confirm that sufficient power is available but the USG does not anticipate a supply issue; can provide utility drawings for tie-in location determination. Offeror can make an assumption of distance for tie in points and a severable option can be added if conditions differ.

8 DRAFT RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant - Page 12 - Vol II, Schedule, Paragraph 3, Line 1

The document references the development of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Office Project 2013 format.

Will Oracle Primavera P6 be accepted as the schedule software? Note: All schedule deliverables will be provided as requested and we request the use of Oracle Primavera P6.

That is acceptable.

9 DRAFT RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant - Page 15 - Vol III, Price, Paragraph 1, Line 1

The DRAFT Request for Solutions (RFS) is in the format of Phase 1 (design) and Phase II (construction services). We believe the documents are appropriate with the 30%, 60%, 90% design progression and pricing for each phase of work. In our experience, this RFS follows the progressive-design-build format, where the most accurate final construction price will be identified upon completion of design packages. Please confirm the pricing of items starting with "002" will not be part of the initial proposal but provided after the completion of the "001" deliverable items?

Per available USG funding, the plan is to fully fund phase 1; phase 2 will be proposed as a ROM, definitized at a later date. The USG will work with the contractor to obtain all required documentation and final agreements with a modification of mutual agreement. Please provide a proposal for Phase I, and a ROM estimate for Phase II.

10 DRAFT Bioplant SOW for DRAFT RFS - Page 3 - 1.4.1

The phasing outlined in 1.4 Execution Strategy defines an approach to project delivery which will allow for a streamlined, efficient delivery to ensure the plant will be constructed as quick as possible. Is it the intent to have portions of Phase 1 and Phase 2 overlap each other to allow for portions of construction to start prior to the entire project being 100% designed?

It is permissible to start site work preparation provided approval of all required permitting, approved Preliminary ESSP, as well as the purchase of LLE, while the final IFC design is in progress. That will all depend on acceptance of permitting.

11 DRAFT RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant - Page 4 - 1.5

Is there a specific calendar date that each phase must be completed by or will it be based on the date of award and notice-to-proceed?

Timeline is included in the SOW, and RFS with Phase I completed within 24 months, and Phase II completed 26 months thereafter.

12 DRAFT RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant - Page 4 - 1.5

Has a schedule been developed for when this project is needed to be in service by, if so please share?

See answer above. Contractor will propose a schedule based on the level of effort within the timeline alloted above.

13 DRAFT Bioplant SOW for DRAFT RFS - Page 15 - 3.8.2

Will the contractor be responsible for operating the pilot plant, or will it be operated by the current operators of the RFAAP?

Contractor will be responsible.

14 DRAFT Bioplant SOW for DRAFT RFS - Page 17 - 3.13

Are there any equipment vendors/suppliers related to specific treatment technologies that are being designed around?

No, the contractor has full autonomy to suggest a design and equipment.

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Will this project be procured independently as a standalone soliciation or will it be rolled under a MATOC?

Stand alone OTA.

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Please confirm site access security/background check requirements for workers onsite.

Preference is for workers to be U.S. Citizens, with a valid Real ID with a background check performed. It is possible, but more difficult for non U.S.

Citizens to be granted site access.

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Are there any design firms precluded from pursuit of this project due to conflict with development of initial study information, if so please confirm?

No.

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Will this project require the use of a Project Labor Agreement

(PLA)?

Standard Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) do not apply to OTAs.

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Will this project have any utilization goals for SBE, DBE, or vetern owned businesses, if so please share so we can develop our team accordingly?

Socioeconomic utilizations goals (such as SBE, DBE, or Veteran-Owned Business set-asides) do not apply to OTAs.

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Please confirm that no specific due date has been determined for the RFS at this time?

Official RFS has been posted to SAM.gov under W519TC-26-R-BIOR (linked to the SSN W519TC-26-R-BIO6). The window for comment, questions, and notice of interest closes 07 AUG 2026 at 1500 CDT with proposals due 20 AUG 2026

1600 CDT.

21 DRAFT RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant - Page 1 - Cover

When the RFS is officially solicited, we recommend a 60 day period before responses are due. That is not possible given the necessity to award the contract before end of FY26.

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1.1 paragraph 2

This paragraph implies that only the design (Phase I) will be awarded, with award of Phase II as a follow-on contract or transaction. However, other sections of the RFS and Attachment 0001 request prices for both Phase I and Phase II.

Please confirm that the Government is expecting proposals and pricing for Phase I only.

Per available USG funding, the plan is to fully fund phase 1; phase 2 will be proposed as a ROM, definitized at a later date. The USG will work with the contractor to obtain all required documentation and final agreements with a modification of mutual agreement. Please provide a proposal for Phase I, and a ROM estimate for Phase II.

23 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 2 - 1.2.2

Provide copies of the Notice of Violations (NOVs) and the operating data, investigations, and conclusions surrounding the NOVs and WET test failures.

Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

24 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 2 - 1.2.2

Confirm all source wastewaters are combined prior to entering the Bioplant.

All industrial wastewaters are combined prior to pump 906-17. Acidic and sanitary wastewaters are currently collected and treated separately.

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This paragraph indicates that one or both phases of the project may be awarded. Please clarify.

Per available USG funding, the plan is to fully fund phase 1; phase 2 will be proposed as a ROM, definitized at a later date. The USG will work with the

26 RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant Final - Page 11

- Section titled "Bioplant Specialized Experience"

This section implies that the Offerer should already know the solution for the Modernized Bioplant Facility; however, Attachment 0001 (sections 1.1.1, 3.6.1, and other sections) requires the Offerer to identify the basis of design and treatment alternatives, followed by an evaluation and recommendation of the best alternative. It is difficult to identify a solution at this early stage without first understanding complete wastewater characteristics and effluent discharge requirements. The government may consider a progressive design build to address moving forward. Please clarify.

Proposal should include assumed technology approach using provided wastewater characterization, historical assessments, and permitting documentation; can be revised via SRD development, Charrette, and Pilot study.

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- Section titled "Bioplant Specialized Experience"

Will the Government provide historical influent characterization data and wastewater sampling results to support technology selection and sizing?

Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

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- Section titled "Bioplant Specialized Experience"

What specific projected future waste streams should offerors assume when developing treatment technologies and sizing facilities?

NG3 design is currently at 30% milestone but potentially includes DEGN, TEGN, BTTN, and other Nitrate Esters. Once contract is awarded, Offeror should engage with modernization project teams as well as ARMS to determine potential additional influent streams.

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- Section titled "Bioplant Specialized Experience"

Does the Government have a preferred treatment technology or is the solution intended to be completely performance-based?

The Government has indicated a potential technology to be utilized (SBRs w/ either Sludge or Granule treatment), but has left the design open for firms to propose the best technolgoy to suit the waste stream.

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- Section titled "Volume III, Price (Evaluation Factor 3)"

It is not possible to determine the Phase II price prior to completion of Phase I without making many assumptions, and the resulting information will be impossible to compare among offerers. A significant level of design must be completed prior to determining the Phase II price and there is insufficient time allowed prior to the submission date to complete the design. In addition, this effort may be wasted if the outcome of Phase I indicates that a different treatment approach is preferred.

Please consider asking for a Phase I price only at this stage, with a Phase II price to be developed after completion of the 60% design package, consistent with a progressive design-build approach.

Per available USG funding, the plan is to fully fund phase 1; phase 2 will be proposed as a ROM, definitized at a later date. The USG will work with the contractor to obtain all required documentation and final agreements with a modification of mutual agreement. Please provide a proposal for Phase I, and a ROM estimate for Phase II.

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- Funding Statement

What level of funding is currently programmed for FY26 and what assumptions should offerors make regarding future appropriations?

Funding level will not be provided. Offeror should assume Phase I will be awarded at this time, with Phase II planned for a later time.

32 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 3 - 1.3.1

The wastewater influent pumps may need to be modified or moved to meet flood requirements for the new treatment works.

Therefore, we suggest that they be included in the project scope.

Concur, revise project boundary to include pump 906-17

33 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 3 - 1.3.2

Is any individual wastewater source pretreatment currently performed upstream of the Bioplant and will that continue under future operations? And is pretreatment being considered for future production increases?

There are no current permanent pretreatment activities upstream of the Bioplant.

There is a mobile GAC unit that can be used in the Finishing Area for propellant-specific production runs. NG3 design currently includes saponification prior to release to industrial wastewater sewer.

34 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 3 - 1.3.4

Please provide adjacent blast arc information to finalize new plant location.

Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

35 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 2 - 1.2.2

Please provide twelve months of the influent waste stream characterization.

Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

36 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 2 - 1.2.2

Plase provide the current discharge permit. Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

37 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 7 - 2.11

Please provide copies of the Historic Assessment referenced in this paragraph.

The Government requests clarification whether KTR is seeking Historic Assessments or only specific assessments.

38 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 9 - 3.1.6

Please provide a list of items required for the Preliminary Final Report.

Subparagraphs detail items required for Preliminary Final Report (3.1.6.1 - 3.1.6.3, 3.1.6.6), and revised Final Report shall include any updates to those deliverables as well as deliverables 3.1.6.4-3.1.6.5. 3.1.6.3 SRD with demonstration all requirements have been met will be via design in Preliminary Final Report and constructed/commissioned process in revised Final Report

39 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 9 - 3.2.1

Please provide hourly rate of influent flow entering the plant over a one year period in an electronic format.

Documents will be provided via DoD Safe Drop if requested.

40 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 9 - 3.2.1

Is it intended that the Offerer should characterize the influent wastewater, or does sufficient data already exist?

Characteristics data should include various operating conditions including the full range of production operations and seasonal variations. If data exists, please provide for our review, along with wastewater flows associated with those characteristics.

USG will provide what historical data we have, but the Offeror shall undertake general wastewater characterization as confirmation to determine design and Pilot study specifics.

41 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 10 - 3.2.3

Please provide a water balance diagram illustrating all water uses and wastewater sources, wastewater source pretreatment, and wastewater characterizations for the various types of wastewater to be treated.

Outfall 029 Flow Diagram from VPDES permit renewal package illustrates these and we are seeking clearance to transmit.

42 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 10 - 3.2.3

What future production expansion assumptions should be used for NG, solventless propellant, triple-base, and other modernization programs? Provide characteristics for future wastewater sources to be treated. Note that introduction of new constituents of concern may impact the discharge permit for the facility. Are future wastewater sources expected to be similar to existing sources? .

Agree that future wastewater sources could impact VPDES permitting. NG3 modernization assumes Nitro-Glycerine (NG) and other Nitrate Esters (DEGDN, TMETN, BTTN, TEGDN). Other ARMS tenants may send effluent to BioPlant, would need to have discussions with potential tenants at time of design development.

43 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 10 - 3.2.4

Please provide utility availability, capacities, pressures, and tie-in locations.

Detailed utility information shall be provided during the design phase (Phase I), to be considered for implementation/tie-in for the follow on Phase II. Since the recommended course of action is to price Phase I (design/pilot), with a ROM for Phase II to be definitized later this specific detail should not be required at this time.

44 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 11 - 3.2.8

What control system architecture standards are currently used at RFAAP and must the Bioplant integrate with them?

HVAC-Metasys is used plant wide, Electrical-Siemens (PCS 7), FA-Monaco. Can provide additional model preferences, if any, at the charrette.

45 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 12 - 3.5.1

Please provide previously completed geotechnical and site studies.

None have been conducted at the proposed site to date.

46 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 12 - 3.6.1

Provide the number of days for the Charrette. Contractor can assume a three (3) day meeting.

47 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 13 - 3.7.1

Will the preparation of the Charette Report and the System Requirement Document occur concurrently?

Correct. SRD deliverable due within 60 calendar days after Charrette.

48 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 14 - 3.8

It is difficult to determine the scope and price of the pilot study without making significant assumptions.

The pilot study is recommended for a 12 month period to capture all seasons and variantions of effluent. Contractor's experience with other pilot studies and their requirements in terms of volumes, sampling required, tests, etc. should be considered and any unknowns priced in as risk.

49 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 14-15 - 3.8.2

Will pilot testing be conducted on-site at RFAAP or may it be conducted at an off-site laboratory/facility?

Either option would be acceptable, but on-site is preference to avoid logistical delays, provide continuous access to influent, and allow for communication with plant operators.

50 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 14-15 - 3.8.2

Will the Government provide influent samples, laboratory support, and access to process data for the pilot program?

RFAAP will provide influent and access to process data. On-site lab is not VELAP certified for wastewater sampling, and would only be available for potential bench space or working space outside of Operating Contractor permit and process obligation. Laboratory support should not be assumed.

51 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 16 - 3.11

How will the government coordinate with the DDESB for wastewater treatment plant siting and deconflicting blast arcs?

There are currently no blast arcs that impeed upon the projected site location, however, an ESSP will still be required for the project. It will be the contractor's responsibility to prepare and submit the ESSP, addressing all comments and concerns from the review agencies.

52 Attachment 0001 Modernized Bioplant Facility at RFAAP SOW - Page 18 - 3.14.1.1.2

Confirm that the upgraded pump station is the influent pump station.

Confirm, pump station 906-17.

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Does commissioning include plant start up and development of the biomass?

Yes, commissioning includes start-up and confirmation of all treatment features (flow, biomass, cycle times, etc.) required to confirm it can treat to permit limits.

54 Attachment 0002 Representation and Certification RFAAP Bioplant - Form

With the recent regulatory action to allow the use of OTAs for emergancy repairs, is the certification form still required?

Yes, the form is still required.

55 RFS - RFAAP Modernized Bioplant Final - Page 1 - Due date

We request that the government extend the due date to at least 60 days AFTER contractors receive all of the information as requested above.

This is not possible given the timeframe necessary to award the project before end of FY26.

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Regarding page formatting, we request that the government allow Volume II, Schedule to be 5, 11X17 pages.

This is acceptable.

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Format 1 requires the response be provided as a MS Word file.

However, in the last paragraph of this section it states that the document can be MS Office or searchable PDF. Please confirm that we can provide the document as a PDF.

Either format is acceptable.