SITE_VISIT_INFORMATION.docx

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

This solicitation includes a Site Visit scheduled for 08 March 2019, at 9:00 am Central Time.

1. ALL INTERESTED VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. While the site visit is not mandatory, it should be noted that a contractor may have extreme difficulty in formulating an accurate quote on this requirement without first examining the existing conditions and determining the existence of potential obstacles. All measurements specific to the affected areas, which would be helpful with formulating an accurate quote are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

2. Location for the site visit is Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). All visitors shall meet in Bldg 211, at the main floor cafeteria NLT 9:00 am but no earlier than 8:45 am Central Time.

The visit will start promptly at 9:00am Central Time; therefore, it is imperative that your representative(s) are on time.

3. All visitors to Rock Island Arsenal must obtain a Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) visitor pass. Please see "Facility Access Requirements" for detailed instructions in obtaining a pass.

In addition to the RIA Visitor Pass, all visitors to the JMTC facility must also obtain a JMTC Facility visitor badge/sticker. All visitors must pre-register with the Contract Specialist prior to attending this site visit to obtain a JMTC Visitor badge/sticker. To begin the JMTC Security Check-in Process, pre-register your visitor(s) with the Contract Specialist(s) listed below:

Information to provide for JMTC Pre-registration:

4. During the site visit, contractors are urged to ask as many questions as they deem necessary. Contractors shall only discuss this solicitation with the listed Contract Specialist and the Government Technical POC during this site visit. The Government will not be responsible for information that the contractor obtains on their own.

5. Each visitor will be required to wear, at a minimum, full coverage footwear and will be required to wear safety glasses for this site visit. If safety glasses are needed, a pair of disposable safety glasses will be made available. The Government reserves the right to refuse any visitor(s) who do not properly adhere to the safety requirements.

FACILITY ACCESS INFORMATION

RIA INSTALLATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Visitor Access Passes are only issued to individuals, not companies or groups. All visitors, to include transportation and freight service providers, official and unofficial, are highly encouraged to pre-register their visitors at least three (3) business days in advance. Pre-registration of visitors allows for the NCIC-III background check to be conducted prior to the individual visit, reducing the wait time upon arrival.

Visitor Access Request Forms can be found at http://www.usagria.army.mil/accessrequests Forms may be emailed or faxed.

All visitors must process through the Moline Visitor Center gate (I-74) off of River Drive in Moline, IL.

Complete instructions on how to submit a Visitor and acceptable forms of identification access form can be found at http://www.usagria.army.mil/accessrequests

It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure that this information is passed on to any subcontractor and /or transportation provider used during the performance of this purchase order. VISITORS WHO DO NOT MEET THE INSTALLATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE INSTALLATION AND WILL BE TURNED AWAY.

POC for this policy is RIA Visitor Center, Phone: 309-782-0485, FAX: 309-782-5029, Email: usarmy.ria.imcom.mbx.usag-access-request@mail.mil

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ANSWERS TO PREVIOUSLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. DOES THIS REQUIREMENT REQUIRE AN ONSITE TEAM 5 DAYS A WEEK? WORK WILL BE DONE ON AN ON CALL BASIS.

2. WHAT IS THE TIME FRAME ALLOTTED FOR RESPONSE TO A CALL? SEE SOW Paragraphs: 6, 5.1.1, 5.1.6

3. ARE THERE ANY DRAWINGS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED? NO

4. IS THERE A LIST OF MATERIALS THE VENDOR WILL NEED TO SUPPLY? SOW Paragraphs: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3

5. IS THERE A POSSIBILITY FOR A SITE VISIT? YES – MARCH 8, 2019 @ 9:00 AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.