AMEND 1 - RFI RESPONSE-AGRICULTURE CLEANING-20-Q-0176-FHTX-11AUG20.pdf

W9115120Q0176

0011497884

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to post response to RFI's, revise PWS and incorporate provisions 52-204-24, 52-204-26 and clause 52-204-25. All terms remain unchange.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Aug-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9115120Q0176

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Aug-2020

CODE

MICC - FORT HOOD

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

DEC 2019

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

DEC 2019

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED PWS 11 AUG 2020

PERFORMANCE BASED STATEMENT OF WORK

AGRICULTURAL DISINFECTANT OF EQUIPMENT

Revised 11 August 2020

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract for the agricultural disinfecting of equipment with Virkon-S Aquatic 1% at Fort Hood, Texas. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Service/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, chemicals, equipment, fuel, and protective gear for their employees and personnel and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the disinfection of equipment to include the total surface area. Equipment includes but is not limited to: heavy armored vehicles, tactical wheeled vehicles, shipping containers, flat racks, etc. The contractor shall be ready to perform on the first day of the POP, and remove the cleaning equipment and all associated materials the contractor brought on site within 48 hours after contract completion.

1.2 Background: Army units are preparing to deploy to the European Area of Operations, and must ensure equipment is properly disinfected prior to movement in order meet custom and agricultural entry requirements in Europe for the prevention of the spread of diseases, specifically African Swine Flu.

1.3 Objective: The contractor shall disinfect unit equipment to reduce the transmission of diseases carried by organic material.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall disinfect unit equipment by spraying the equipment with Virkon-S Aquatic 1% solution and ensuring a 10-minute solution wet contact time at Fort Hood, Texas, in accordance with this PWS and attachments.

1.5 Period of Performance (POP): estimated 1 September 2020 thru 3 December 2020. The Contractor shall provide continuous service during the POP.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall be responsible and bound by all OSHA regulations, and the US Army Environmental and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). Where the standards conflict, the Contractor shall perform to the higher standard.

1.6.2 Phasing in: Contractor will be allowed two working days to properly set up equipment and work stations.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall apply for and obtain DPW permits for this project prior to any type of disinfecting job or use of water hydrants and/or sewage system. If use of fire hydrant is requested, a reduced pressure assembly zone (RPZ) attachment is required. For extended use of water requirement, contact DPW water section at, 254-288-3629. The unit will provide access to fill station, the contractor shall provide the container to hold the water. Contractor will transport their equipment to fill station and fill equipment with water and transport back to work site government will provide escort to and from fill station. The use of clean water source is required.

1.6.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to facilities or surrounding areas due to the construction process. In the event that damage occurs the Contractor shall participate in a site survey/scope validation meeting prior to proposal submittal to repair the damages.

1.6.5 The Contractor shall provide their employees with required protective gear and ensure that they utilize the gear during work.

1.6.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to facilities or surrounding areas to include equipment, during the disinfecting process. In the event that damage occurs, the Contractor will notify the COR immediately.

1.6.7 The Contractor shall perform daily clean up without exception. During disinfecting, there shall be no use of any tobacco products within 50 feet of the site, regardless of whether the work is inside a facility, or the surrounding site. Any areas disturbed by this service shall be returned to the original condition prior to the final inspection date.

1.6.8 The contractor shall make a maximum effort to minimize disruption to the normal operations in the surrounding buildings, parking areas, and building access.

1.6.9 The contractor will not bring dirty containment units or other materials that make contact the equipment to be sanitized.

1.6.10 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

1.6.11 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.6.12 Place of Performance: The service location is 2-12 CAV Motor Pool BLDG 44012 Turkey Run rd. Fort Hood, Texas 76544, alternate location will be Divarty Motor Pool BLDG 13001 Hell on Wheels. Fort Hood, Texas 76544.

1.6.13 Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price

1.6.14 Security Requirements: Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

1.6.15 Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition

1.6.16 (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.17 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB)

1.6.18 (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.19 iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area.

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (briefing slides will be provided by the requiring activity ATO).

1.6.20 This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 16 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.21 Physical Security: The Contractor shall establish and implement a Physical

Security Plan. The plan shall outline procedures to provide internal safeguards for the security of all Government-Furnished Property and all property in the possession of the Contractor for the performance of required services.

1.6.22 Key Control: Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.23 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the

Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.24 Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.25 Lock Combinations, the Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.26 Special Qualifications: Contractor employees shall be trained, qualified, certified and/or licensed under the requirements specified in this contract prior to starting work. The contractor shall maintain records of training qualifications, certifications, and licenses and provide them to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees remain fully qualified to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain the work force in such a manner as to ensure that the employees remain fully qualified. The Contractor shall only employ persons able to speak, read, write, and understand English for those positions interacting with Government personnel, and where English is used or essential to provide the product, record, data, information, or service. Contractor personnel shall be physically capable of performing work under all climatic conditions.

1.6.27 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and Contract Specialist

1.6.28 Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

1.6.29 Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.30 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.31 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager/Alternate Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m., and shall plan to operate uninterrupted, including holidays and weekends during the established period of performance. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: Contract Manager and Alternate must have sound knowledge of: OSHA regulations, and environmental and health requirements regarding the agricultural disinfecting of equipment with Virkon-S.

1.6.32 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.33 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

The Government will Provide.

1.6.34 The Government shall provide: Access to the installation to contractor employees that pass DOD background check. The government shall provide an open space of sufficient size to meet the contractor operation. Utilities (potable water, electricity, etc.) will be provided at no cost to the Contractor.

The government will provide portable toilets or access to latrines.

1.6.35 The Government shall provide electrical and water points of access and services at no cost to the contractor (maybe power generator and water buffalo depending on site). The government will provide agricultural inspectors and command and control of military staging of equipment and traffic flow.

1.6.36 The Government shall provide the water source through means of fire hydrant, fill station. The government will provide access to both. If fire hydrant is used the contractor needs to provide a fire-hydrant back flow meter with reduced pressure zone (RPZ). If fill station is used Contractor will transport their equipment to fill station and fill equipment with water and transport back to work site government will provide escort to and from fill station.

1.6.37 The Government shall provide material handling equipment and operators required to move and lift all containers

1.6.38 The Government shall provide temporary shelter, in the event of inclement weather the contractor will be afforded the opportunity to seek shelter in the nearest building on the work site

1.6.39 Contractor Shall Provide: All materials, supplies and equipment to support five spraying lanes with two tank & pump units per lane. Contractor shall furnish containment matting with berms in order to collect all overspray and runoff. Contractor shall furnish containers (poly material) consistent with industry standards for the storage and disposal of overspray and runoff.

Contractor shall furnish Virkon-S in powder form, mixing materials, storage and transfer capability from mixing tank to sprayer tanks. Contractor shall furnish all applicable personal protective equipment IAW the product material data sheets.

1.6.40 Utilities (potable water, electricity, etc.) will be provided at no cost to the

Contractor. If use of a fire hydrant is required as a source of water supply, the contractor shall provide a back flow meter. The government will not provide extension cords or water hoses.

1.6.41 The Contractor shall furnished necessary supplies and materials not provided by the Government; including, but not limited to: gasoline for the government furnished gas-powered pressure washers and a fire-hydrant back flow meter with reduced pressure zone (RPZ) for the government provided fire hydrant that will be used as the contractor’s bulk water source. Contractor shall provide any needed water supply hose to extend water supply from hydrant or government furnished water source. Contractor shall provide power extension cords as needed.

1.6.42 The Contractor shall ensure all equipment is disinfected within the period of performance.

1.6.43 Example Materials, Supplies & Equipment list:

1.6.44 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR) to gain access to the installation, designated Motor Pool, and report all incidents within two hours of occurrence.

10 x 60gal Pressure Sprayers (gas operated pump & tank units)

10 x 4gal 24V battery operated backpack sprayers

8 x Containment Berms (foam wall) 15ft x 30ft

5 x Dewatering Pumps (sump pumps) or 5 gallon wet-dry vacuums

25 x 55gal Closed Barrels (for collection of runoff water) Poly material

2 x High Viscosity Mixers

100 x Full Face Respirators

600 x Filters for Face Respirators

30 x Rolls of Tape

5 x 25ft Ext Cords

5 x 12gal Wet Dry Vac

5 x 50ft Garden Hoses

750 x Tyvek A40 Suits (250L /250 XL /250 2XL)

200 x Chemical Gloves (100L /100 XL)

2,000 pounds Virkon-S powder form

1.6.45 The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer Representative to coordinate for Installation Access, for vehicles and personal at Fort Hood.

1.6.46 The Contractor shall perform verification that correct measurements Virkon-S is followed and a log is kept for random inspection. Inspection utilizing the test strips to verify the 1% solution strength is maintained throughout the application process. Test strips will be on hand to allow the unit to verify the solution strength provided by the contractor.

1.6.47 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to facilities or surrounding areas to include equipment, during the disinfecting process. In the event that damage occurs, the Contractor will notify the COR immediately.

1.6.48 The Contractor shall have adequate number of personnel to complete the work within the period of performance and shall ensure personnel are correctly wearing and using the prescribed personal protective equipment when mixing Virkon-S solution and when applying the solution.

1.6.49 The Contractor shall perform daily clean up without exception. During disinfecting, there shall be no use of any tobacco products within 50 feet of the site, regardless of whether the work is inside a facility, or the surrounding site. Any areas disturbed by this service shall be returned to the original condition prior to the final inspection date.

1.6.50 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform disinfecting work on a Federal installation and be insured in accordance with FAR requirements. All work shall comply with applicable State, local and Federal laws and regulations, industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. The Contractor shall apply for and obtain Department of Public Works (DPW) permits for this project prior to any type of disinfecting job or use of water hydrants and/or sewage system. Use of the Fire Hydrant, if needed, will be coordinated with DPW or its representative.

1.6.51 The Contractor shall ensure that equipment is sprayed with Virkon Aquatic

1% solution (allowing a contact time of 10 minutes) and passes on-site government veterinarian inspections.

1.6.52 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to facilities or surrounding areas due to the process. In the event that damage occurs the Contractor shall participate in a site survey/scope validation meeting prior to proposal submittal to repair the damages.

1.6.53 Contractor shall provide clean containment units and other materials free from any contaminates.

1.6.54 Equipment densities: R/S = rolling equipment, including wheeled vehicles and trailers (including but not limited to Up-Armored track vehicles, HMMWVs, FMTVs, LMTVs and trailers). Containers = a mix of Tri-containers and Quad-containers. Total disinfectant requirement is 2,868 pieces of rolling stock and 465 containers.

1.6.55 Acceptance Criteria: Contractor shall ensure that all specified equipment is sprayed with Virkon Aquatic 1% solution (allowing a contact time of 10 minutes) and passes on-site government veterinarian inspections.

1.6.56 Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible and bound by all OSHA regulations, and the US Army Environmental and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). Where the standards conflict, the Contractor shall perform to the higher standard. The contractor shall provide their employees with required protective gear and ensure that they utilize the gear during work.

1.6.57 Dilution Instructions: Please See MFR’s Guide: Virkon -S is available in individual 1.3-ounce (29.6 millimeters [mL]) packets or in bulk tubs that include a 1.3-ounce measuring scoop. A 1% solution is obtained by mixing

1.3 ounces of Virkon-S powder with 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water. Practice the following procedures when using Virkon-S: Dilution Require

• Always prepare the Virkon-S solution in a clean container of known volume.

• If using bulk product, measure the correct amount of Virkon -S powder using the provided measuring scoop. The scoop holds approximately 1.3 ounces (29.6 ml) of Virkon-S powder which, when added to gallon (3.8 liters) of water, will make a 1.0% disinfectant solution.

• Sit or agitate the mixture to dissolve the Virkon-S powder.

• After application of the solution to the surface(s) to be disinfected, allow a minimum of ten minutes contact time. One gallon of solution is sufficient to disinfect approximately 135 square feet (12.5 square meters).

• Virkon-S solutions are stable for up to seven days. Test strips are available to determine the mixed solution’s strength.

1.6.58 Safety Precautions for Virkon-S: Virkon-S is a disinfectant in the peroxygen

(hydrogen peroxide) family. It is 99.9% biodegradable, breaks down to water and oxygen, and is not corrosive at the working dilution (1% solution). Virkon- S is available from Western Chemical (contact number 1-800-283-5292).

1.6.59 Skin Contact: Virkon-S diluted in water according to package directions (1% solution) is not a skin irritant. Skin contact with dry powder may cause skin burns or ulceration. In rare cases for sensitive individuals, skin contact with dry powder may cause an allergic skin reaction. Use rubber gloves when mixing dry powder with water. If skin irritation occurs after accidental contact with dry powder with water. If skin Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15–20 minutes. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for further treatment advice.

1.6.60 Eye Contact: Virkon-S diluted in water according to package directions (1% solution) is not an eye irritant. Eye contact with dry powder may cause eye corrosion or ulceration. Severe eye damage may result if not immediately treated. Always use safety goggles when mixing dry Virkon-S with water. If accidental contact of dry powder with eyes occurs, hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15–20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after five minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for further treatment advice.

1.6.61 Inhalation: Inhalation of this product may cause nose bleeding or irritation of the upper respiratory passages, resulting in coughing, sneezing, runny nose and sore throat. Gross overexposure may cause ulceration of mucous membranes. Use a dust mask when mixing dry powder with water. If accidental inhalation occurs, move the victim to fresh air. If a person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for further treatment advice.

1.6.62 Ingestion: Ingestion of this product may cause gastritis, with stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or weakness; possibly progressing to necrosis or hemorrhage with gross overexposure. If accidental ingestion occurs, call the American Association of Poison Control Centers (1-800-222- 1222) or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

1.6.63 Summary: Summarized, wear a dust mask and eye protection when mixing powder. Wear splash proof gear and gloves if spraying and position personnel upwind from the spray. When handling or spraying 1% Virkon-S disinfectant, wear protective equipment (mask, gloves, goggles, splash proof gear, etc.) and use in a well-ventilated area. Follow precautions on the Material Safety Data Sheet.

Description of Disinfection Measures:

1.6.64 Disinfect: Disinfect equipment IAW the manufacture procedural guidelines with brand name or equal product similar with Virkon Aquatic 1% Solution with a 10 minute contact time. Virkon Aquatic 1% solution is a disinfectant/virucide containing potassium peroxymonosulfate and sodium chloride as the active ingredients. Virkon-S has been clinically demonstrated to be effective against viruses, fungi, and bacteria. Virkon-S is non-toxic when used as recommended and 4 degrades quickly in the environment. The Contractors shall apply the Virkon Aquatic 1% solution to all exposed surfaces that include but not limited to and similarly have made or potentially made contact with all agricultural contaminants such as soil, sand, and dirt;

insect infestation; bird or animal by-products; and snails and vegetation.

Examples include all exterior exposed surfaces, wheels, tracks, undercarriage, and the exterior and bottoms of containers.

The service location is 2-12 CAV BLDG 44012 Turkey Run rd. Fort Hood, Texas 76544, and will be specified in the salient characteristics document.

1.6.65 Environmental Requirement(s) and Specifications: Contractor shall contain, collect, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and residues generated as a result of this contract, and dispose of all wastes located on Fort Hood at disposal sites authorized by federal, state, and local laws and regulations as follows:

DLA

Disposition Services Bldg 25030 Phone (254) 287-5616 25030 Hell On Wheels Ave Fort Hood, Texas 76544-0210

The service location is 2-12 CAV BLDG 44012 Turkey Run rd. Fort Hood, Texas 76544, and will be specified in the salient characteristics document. Any change to the location, COR will inform the contractor and will change location as necessary at no additional cost to the Army.

1.6.66 Contractor shall conduct any sampling necessary to properly characterize any wastes prior to disposal, and shall properly document all such waste determinations. Work shall be performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.6.67 Contractor shall take responsibility for the cleanup for spills that may occur from their supplies or equipment during the operation, at no cost to the Government.

1.6.68 Contractor shall allow access to installation personnel to monitor, inspect, and/or sample any products used by or wastes generated by the Contractor.

Installation personnel may be required to wear appropriate PPE to perform this task.

1.6.69 Water and Electricity Sources (UNITS and DPW): The unit will ensure that the contractor can set up near a fire hydrant or other government furnished water supply source or ensure access to fill appropriate water tanks to store clean water during the operation and have electricity as detailed in the contractors bid. If shore power is not available at the site, the unit will provide power generator(s) with fuel.

1.6.70 The contractor shall coordinate with Department of Public Works and the

Contracting Officer for appropriate usage of fire hydrants.

RFI REPONSE

8/06/2020

To: (VIA EMAIL) Kyle J. Esannason- Olano Contract Specialist MICC Fort Hood

Subject: Solicitation W91151-20-Q-

Dear Mr. Esannason-Olano, intend to provide its offer for the disinfection work in Fort Hood. We analyzed the solicitation and identified numerous points requiring clarifications and ambiguities we ask the agency to clarify:

1. Sanitizer

a. The solicitation identifies Virkon Aquatic as the required sanitizer. The Performance Work Statement refers to Virkon-S at numerous locations (sections 1.6.50, 1.6.30, 1.6.34, 1.6.42, 1.6.44, 1.6.47 and other places) and create an ambiguity of the required sanitizer.

b. We want to draw the attention of the contracting office that Virkon-S and Virkon Aquatic are different substances.

The requirement for both Virkon-S and Virkon Aquatic is ambiguous. We ask the agency to solve this ambiguity.

IAW the PWS-The required product for sanitizer is Virkon-S. Virkon Aquatic is the by-product of Virkon-S once combined with water this makes the Virkon Aquatic, 1% solution that will be administered to the equipment.

2. Material Handling Equipment

The agency requires the contractor to sanitize 477 containers. To sanitize containers, they have to be lifted from a truck using a fork lift or other material handling equipment. The PWS does not elaborate if it is the government’s responsibility or the contractor’s responsibility to lift the containers, hence an ambiguity. We ask the contracting office to remove this ambiguity and identify whose responsibility is to provide material handling equipment for containers lifting.

IAW 1.6.39- The government will be providing material handling equipment and operators required to move and lift all containers.

3. Tent / Shade / Fabric Structure The PWS in section1.6.38 requires the contractor to provide tent in cases of hot weather or rain. The solicitation require the contractor to deploy 8 disinfection lanes The requirement is in fact for eight structures.

a. We want to bring to the attention of the agency that to erect such big structures it takes approximately 7-10 days of a crew to safely build such structure.

b. The solicitation is not clear about which times along the performance the government expects the contractor to mobilize and erect such 8 structures.

c. Please provide architectural design of the required tent structure.

d. Please provide the requirements for walls, doors, entries /exit for the tent.

e. Please provide wind load specification and the requirements of the structure to sustain normal and maximal wind gusts common to Fort Hood?

f. Please provide the tent fabric shade and sun radiation screening specifications.

g. Please provide specifications for the tent beams structure?

h. Please identify if the government requires any lighting within the tent for the shade it provides which hinder the ability to inspect sanitization/disinfection

i. Did the government evaluate existing COTS tents/fabric structures suitable for this requirement? What was determined? Which brand is recommended?

j. In our market research for this requirement we determined that the cost of materials excluding shipping and erection is at the range of $50,000-$65,000 per structure and a total of $400,000-$520,000 for eight structures.

k. The PWS requires contractor “The Contractor shall be responsible and bound by all OSHA regulations” The erection of tents during the performance of agricultural disinfection and at the same time will risk our personnel and government equipment and will violate your requirement specified in PWS 1.6.1

l. Your quote template requires the contractor to provide a quote for a garden hose and extension cords, which are low cost items. However the template ignores your requirement for the eight tents, which is a substantial cost factor.

m. We do believe that the long performance period provides sufficient time to compensate sporadic rains.

n. We recommend the agency to remove the tent requirement.

We ask you to solve the ambiguity regarding the tent requirements and reconsider its necessity.

IAW the PWS 1.6.36-The tent requirement is specifically for contractor staff use in the event of hot weather or rain. At no time does the government require tents or any structure to cover equipment during the period of performance.

4. Water Source

The PWS in 1.6.2 review the possibility to provide water from a fire hydrant and a fill station provided by the unit. Section 1.6.33 also suggests that the water will be provided from a buffalo.

While the government takes the responsibility to provide water, it does so in a confusing way. We ask the agency to provide clear definition of the water source expected to be used in this contract and the required equipment needed from the contractor.

IAW 1.6.34 The PWS the Government will provide the water source through means of fire hydrant, fill station. The government will provide access to both. If fire hydrant is used the contractor needs to provide a fire- hydrant back flow meter with reduced pressure zone (RPZ). If fill station is used Contractor will transport their equipment to fill station and fill equipment with water and transport back to work site government will provide escort to and from fill station.

5. Scope of disinfection – cleaning

a. The objective of this contract is disinfection work, we are seeking the agency clarification who’s responsibility is it to wash and clean the equipment prior to disinfection.

b. Also, section 1.6.59 refers to “Clean” and work for “field staff”. Please identify if field the contractor is responsible for any actions beyond inspection of equipment readiness prior to disinfection.

a. IAW PWS section 1.6.37 The government will wash and clean all equipment prior to disinfection. The contractors’ only requirement is to disinfect the governments’ equipment with the required solution.

b. Content has been deleted from the PWS.

6. Scope of disinfection – total surface area

The PWS in 1.1 refers to “perform the disinfection of equipment to include the total surface area” Can the unit elaborate if it refers only to external surface of the equipment or internal cabins as well?

IAW the PWS the contractor will only perform the disinfection of equipment on the total external surface area of equipment no internal disinfection is required.

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