Sol_Amend_3_W911N2-18-Q-0020.pdf

ALLEN G. MILLER JR.

LETTERKENNY CONTRACTING OFFICE

1 OVERCASH AVENUE CCAM-ALK

717-267-8714

CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201-4150

W25G1Q8101R001

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 answ er additional questions, revise 5.32 of the Performance Work Statement and extend the closing date. See Summary of Changes. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Jun-2018

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 W911N218Q0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-May-2018

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 X is extended, 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 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

21-Jun-2018

CODE

LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT

LETTERKENNY CONTRACTING OFFICE - ACC

1 OVERCASH AVENUE, ATTN: CCAM-ALK, BLDG 2S

CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201-4150

W911N2 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W911N2

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911N218Q0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Jun-2018 04:00 PM to 25-Jun-2018 04:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

HYDROSTATIC TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

1.0. General.

1.1. Scope. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, quality control, facilities, and non-personal necessary to perform Hydrostatic Testing, Maintenance, and Recharge of Fire Extinguishers as defined in this PWS, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services. The contractor shall perform to the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 and manufacturer recommendations in this contract.

1.2. Background. Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) seeks a contractor capable of performing Hydrostatic Testing, Maintenance, and Recharge of various fire extinguishers. Regular maintenance to fire extinguishers ensures the safety of Letterkenny Army Depot personnel, facilities, and equipment.

1.3. Period of Performance (PoP). The Period of Performance shall be one Base Year of 12 months and Four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

1.3.1 Base Year: Jun 15 2018 to Jun 14 2019

1.3.2 Option Year One: Jun 15 2019 to Jun 14 2020

1.3.3 Option Year Two: Jun 15 2020 to Jun 14 2021

1.3.4 Option Year Three: Jun 15 2021 to Jun 14 2022

1.3.5 Option Year Four: Jun 15 2022 to Jun 14 2023

1.4. General Information.

1.4.1. Recognized Holidays: The observed dates for the following U.S. holidays are identified at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Operating Status and Schedules website (http://www.opm.gov/Operating_Status_Schedules/fedhol/2017.asp).

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day

Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

The contractor shall not deliver tested Fire Extinguishers on these days.

1.4.2. Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall pick up and deliver fire extinguishers at Building 34, Letterkenny Army Depot, between the hours of 7 AM and 2 PM, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.3. Security Requirements: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also 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. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.3.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.3.2. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This locally-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 or contracting officer. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. iWATCH training is available at http://slideplayer.com/slide/5285421/.

1.4.4. Conservation of Utilities: The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

1.4.5. Special Qualifications: The contractor shall be approved by and have a registration number issued by the DOT to perform retesting of compressed gas cylinders. The Requalification Identification Number (RIN) assigned to the contractor shall be provided in response to the solicitation. Contractor shall follow all requisite standards and shipping and handling instructions as stated in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 107, Section 805.

1.4.6. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.7. Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall provide a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.4.8. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings or working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such by obtaining a visitor’s pass, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The contractor shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.0. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. Definitions.

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.9. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.10. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). A specific unit of work to be performed by the contractor as a pay item.

2.2. Acronyms.

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CFP/M/E Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, Equipment CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CMR Contractor Manpower Reporting

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense DOT Department of Transportation FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PW Pressurized Water (Fire Extinguisher) PWS Performance Work Statement QCP Quality Control Program RIN Requalification Identification Number TE Technical Exhibit

3.0. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below:

3.1. Materials.

3.1.1. 10lb ABC Fire Extinguisher

3.1.2. 20lb ABC Fire Extinguisher

3.1.3. 15lb Co2 Fire Extinguisher

3.1.4. 5lb Co2 Fire Extinguisher

3.1.5. Pressurized Water (PW) Fire Extinguisher

3.1.6. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

3.1.7. Water Mist Fire Extinguisher

3.1.8. Halotron Fire Extinguisher

3.1.9. Metal X Fire Extinguisher

3.1.10. FE36 Fire Extinguisher

3.1.11 2.5lb Co2 Fire Extinguisher

4.0. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1. General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0. Requirements.

5.1. The contractor shall provide all services, labor, facilities, equipment, tools, parts, materials, and shipping costs to provide DOT recertification services by hydrostatically testing fire extinguishers.

5.2. Transportation. The contractor shall follow the regulation provided in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 107, Section 805, for shipping and handling of all fire extinguishers.

5.3. Parts. The contractor shall provide all necessary parts for all work performed under this contract. The COR shall approve all parts costing more than fifty dollars ($50) each that are parts required by services performed under Paragraph 5.5. Recharge parts shall be billed as actual. Contractor shall provide original part invoice to COR.

Funding for Recharge parts will be allocated on individual delivery orders.

5.4. Markings. The contractor shall mark the date of the test on the shoulder of all fire extinguishers with a steel stamp or other method to indicate the month and year of the test with the RIN, as per 49 CFR 180-213, Requalification markings.

5.5. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the 10lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.6. The contractor shall provide six (6)-year maintenance on the 10lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.7. The contractor shall recharge the 10lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.8. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the 20lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.9. The contractor shall provide six (6)-year maintenance on the 20lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.10. The contractor shall recharge the 20lb ABC fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.11. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the 15lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.12. The contractor shall recharge the 15lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.13. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the 5lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.14. The contractor shall recharge the 5lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.15. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the pressurized water fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.16. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the wet chemical fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.17. The contractor shall recharge the wet chemical fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.18. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the water mist fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.19. The contractor shall recharge the water mist fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.20. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the halotron fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.21. The contractor shall provide six (6)-year maintenance on the halotron fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.22. The contractor shall recharge the halotron fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.23. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the metal x fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.24. The contractor shall recharge the metal x fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.25. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing for the FE36 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.26. The contractor shall provide six (6)-year maintenance on the FE36 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.27. The contractor shall recharge the FE36 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.28. The contractor shall provide hydrostatic testing (5 year) for the 2.5lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.29. The contractor shall recharge the 2.5lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.30. The contractor shall perform annual maintenance/inspection for the 2.5lb Co2 fire extinguishers, per NFPA 10.

5.31. The contractor shall ensure coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding all aspects of the contract.

5.32. Delivery Schedule. Upon issuance of a Task Order, the contractor shall have fourteen days to complete hydrostatic testing, maintenance, or recharge and return the fire extinguishers to the fire department. The contractor shall return all fire extinguishers using the same skid used for pickup of the fire extinguishers. Extinguishers that are no longer servicable per the NFPA 10 will be returned to the COR and will be replaced by the Government.

5.33. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://ecmra.mil/. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, KO, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub- Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

6.0. Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below

Publication (Chapter / Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory Website

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 10,

Chapter 7

August 21, 2017 Mandatory www.nfpa.org

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 10,

Chapter 8

August 21, 2017 Mandatory www.nfpa.org

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR), Part 107, Section 805

October 1, 2012 Mandatory www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR- 2012-title49-vol2/pdf/CFR-2012-title49-vol2.pdf

Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR), Part 180, Section 213

October 1, 2012 Mandatory www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/CFR- 2011-title49-vol3/CFR-2011-title49-vol3-sec180-213

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

PWS Paragraph

Task

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.4 thru 5.30 The contractor shall perform hydrostatic testing, maintenance and recharge of all types of depot fire extinguishers.

100% Requirement. The contractor shall be in 100% compliance with NFPA 10.

100% Inspection by

COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

5.32- Hydrostatically tested, maintenanced and recharged fire extinguishers

Within 14 business days upon receipt of fire extinguishers.

N/A N/A FIRE DEPARTMENT COR

5.33 - CMR Annually 1 Electronic Submission https://www.ecmra.mil/Default.aspx

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Question and Answer, W911N2-18-Q-0020 – Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Q1. Will the Government provide a list of all make and model of fire extinguishers for this solicitation?

A1. Amerex B456, 456, 411, 260, Buckeye 10HI, Kidde Pro 10, PRO20TCM-5, General 15RH, WS900 Badger 10-MB-8H, Ansul FE13, MX30D, FE36

Q2. Will the vendor only be required to provide testing and recharge for extinguishers and parts for extinguishers are acost plus to the government? Not all extinguishers will require the same parts during the time period of this contract.

A2. Note 4 on page 3 of the solicitation and paragraph 5.3 of the PWS on page 7 of the solicitation address this question.

Q3. Will there be a pre-bid meeting for this Solicitation? I did not see any requirements for the Technical proposal, is there one?

A3. There will not be a pre-bid meeting for this proposal. Technical requirements are listed on page 78 of the solicitation, there is no specific outline.

Q4. In talking with our fire extinguisher service company, they asked the question of who the manufacture is of the fire extinguishers. For example an Amerex extinguisher costs much less to service than an Ansel Extinguisher costs to service. This information would help us to provide the most cost effective price to the Government.

A4. See answer 1.

Q5. Is the Government expecting a complete inspection including replacement parts? Example CLIN 001 is asking for Hydrostatic testing of 105 10lb ABC fire extinguishers. Are we to include costs for just the hydrostatic test, with any replacement parts being billed on an as needed basis? Or include all the parts that go along and are required to do the test?

A5. Same as answer 2.

Q6. Can you give more parameters of when we will be called out to the site to pick up and drop off exinguishers? We need this information to be able to estimate a reasonable amount of time for the CM/CQCM and SSHO that we will be providing. In addition to the yearly inspection will we be expected to come out once a month or 3 to 4 times a year?

A6. This is a requirements contract, as such, quantities are estimated and this contract will be utilized as needed.

The government anticipates requiring service 1-3 times per month, but it could be more, less or none at all as need dictates.

Q7. Hopefully this is the last question of the day! There is no bonding information with this RFP, all Government contracts that I have submitted bids on have their own specific bib bond sheet and we need to provide a bond for 20%. Please advise if this is not a bonded contract?

A7. This is a service contract, bonds are only required on construction contracts not service contracts.

Q8. Unless I am reading page 78 wrong it does not provide an outline for us to follow to put our technical proposal together.

A8. There is no specific outline for the technical proposal.

Q9. I also did not see any size limitations or most importantly where the bid is to be delivered to or who it is to be emailed to.

A9. Size limitation are listed on page 1, block 10 of the solicitation. The bid may be delivered electronically to the contract officer or specialist, mailed to the address on page 1, block 9 of the solicitation or faxed to the fax number on page 1, block 9 of the solicitation. Technical proposal format has been answered in questions 3 and 8.

Q10. Please let me know where and how the bid is to be delivered and what format we are to use for our technical proposal.

A10. See answers provided in Q3, Q8 and Q9.

Q11. Sorry to clog up you in bin, do you have a past performance evaluation form you would like us to use?

Or just provide 4 references? ( as called out on page 78 1Bb).

A11. See answers provided in Q3 and Q8.

Q12. On page 79 1b states it’s the end of the addendum, that terminology is confusing. There is no place to sign or indicate it is an actual addendum. Please clarify A12. The addendum referenced on page 79 is in reference to FAR 52.212-2, which is included to explain the technical evaluation factors requested by the government. Signing the solicitation indicates acceptance of all the terms and conditions in the solicitation.

Q13. One other question, the wage rate information in the RFP is not correct. The project is in Franklin county and the closest WD for that county isPA20170114 according to the website that is referenced.

A13. The Wage Determination referenced in the solicitation is specifically for Franklin County, PA and is correct.

Q14. Please clarify that you are looking for a CG to perform the roll of CM/CQCM/SSHO who will work with a company to perform the filling of fire extinguishers on base.

A14. ALL work will be performed at the contractor's place of business. The contractor will be required to pick up the fire extinguishers here and return them using the same pallet (or whatever method was used to send them out).

Q15. When you say 10# hydro test price for example are you looking for a total price to hydro test the 10# extinguisher (inspection, hydro test, valve stem, agent, seal) or they just looking for the price of the hydro only? The difference is immense, so as you see that could make or break a bid, we may either be too high or too low depending on how everyone reads into it. We want to be apples to apples and that applies to all extinguishers and types.

A15. We would be looking for Inspection, Hydro test, valve stem, agent and seal.

Q16. Do we know the brand of extinguishers as this will effect pricing as some brand parts are more and some are less with regards to agent and valve stems.

A16. See answer 1.

Q17. I see you want a price for halotron's, water mists, pw and FE-36 hydros, 6 years and recharges, you do not list a size so I am unsure how to price these as the price is based on how many lbs. of agent is needed?

A17. Halotron’s 5lb, Water mists, 2.5 Gallons, PW 2.5 Gallons, FE-36 13.5lb

Q18. I am unsure what you are asking with maintenance/parts as well, my thoughts are maybe like I mentioned above, you only what the price, and this maintenance/parts is to be the remaining parts that make up the cost of the service such as valve, inspections, agent, seal)??

A18. See answer 2.

Q19. I am unsure what contractor manhour reporting is, are they looking for just what we charge per hour with regards to labor rates?

A19. Paragraph 5.30 of the PWS on page 8 of the solicitation fully explains CMR and what is required.

Q20. On the amendment you are looking for Hydrostatic testing, Recharge and annual testing for 2.5 lb.

CO2 extinguishers. It is more cost effective (cheaper) to buy new 2.5 lb. CO2 extinguishers then to preform the hydro testing, recharge and annual tests. Would this be a suitable substitution?

A20. Market Research conducted by the Government determined it would be more cost effective to perform testing and recharging of the 2.5lb Co2 extinguishers than to purchase new 2.5lb Co2 extinguishers. Therefore, offering new extinguishers would not be an acceptable substitution.

Q21. For all the fire extinguishers listed except 2.5 lb. CO2 you are asking for pricing on Annual Testing.

Annual testing is a requirement for all other extinguishers. Will you be adding new CLIN's for annual testing?

A21. This solicitation does not ask for pricing of annual testing on all of the extinguishers, it only requires annual maintenance for the 2.5lb Co2 extinguishers. No additional CLIN's will be added for annual testing of the other fire extinguishers.

Q22. Just wanted to ask you or the end user another question due to the answers you published on FBO. All extinguishers should be serviced with the same brand parts as the extinguisher, not generic parts as this will violate the warranty of the extinguisher and does not meet NFPA 10 code. I.e. you must use Amerex brand parts on Amerex brand extinguishers, Ansul parts on Ansul extinguishers and so forth. NFPA 10, 7.1.2.2 Persons performing maintenance and recharging of extinguishers shall be trained and shall have available the appropriate manufacturer's servicing manual(s), the correct tools, recharge materials, lubricants, and manufacturer's replacement parts or parts specifically listed for use in the extinguisher. In additional all General and American Lefrance, among other fire extinguishers are obsoleted fire extinguishers and can't be serviced as both companies have been out of business for years, parts are not available and per code you can't service extinct companies extinguishers. I notice there are General fire extinguishers listed so I am curious as to why they are still in service. A fire extinguisher may be kept in service only if it can maintain the UL listing of the fire extinguisher in the field. To maintain its UL listing, it has to be serviced and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The use of any parts or agent not specifically identified on the extinguisher nameplate or manufacture manuals or the use of an agent not specifically UL classified for use in recharging the specific manufacturer and model of the fire extinguisher does not maintain the UL listing for that extinguisher and therefore would not be considered UL listed. When the proper service parts or agent for recharging are no longer available for a specific model UL listed extinguisher the listing for the extinguisher cannot be maintained and in accordance with the extinguisher nameplate, manufacturer manuals and NFPA 10 it would not be considered UL listed.

A22. Follow NFPA 10 guidelines. Extinguishers that are no longer servicable will be disposed of and replaced.

The governement has anticipated this and already has replacement fire extinguishers available for the small quantity of extinguishers that will be impacted by this.

(End of Summary of Changes)