RFIs for Fall Protection.docx
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- To design, supply and install various fall protection systems, at Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, NY.
- Solicitation number
- W911PT25RA002
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This Request for Information (RFI) pertains to fall protection systems for Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, NY. The RFI details specific technical requirements for horizontal and vertical lifeline fall protection systems, including installation specifications. Key details include: engineered permanent design lifeline systems, certification requirements for installerswho must complete a 24-hour EM385 Competent Person in Fall Protection course, and specific installation parameters for different building areas (Buildings 35E and 135). The RFI addresses technical specifics such as lifeline pass-through capabilities, grating elevation (30'-1"), grating type (serrated, galvanized), and vertical lifeline configuration (two lifelines covering complete distance).
The related federal contract opportunity is a small business set-aside solicitation with a total project magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The contract requires 100% payment or performance bonds and will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contacting Command Detroit Arsenal is managing the solicitation (Solicitation Number: W911PT25RA002). A site visit was scheduled for 26 August at 10:00 am, and all requests for information must be submitted in writing via email to Chris Battiste. The Contacting Officer Representative is Charles Gould.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Solicitation Amendment W911PT25RA0020002 SF 30.pdf | ||
| WO25PW045_SOW_09022025.pdf | ||
| RFIs for Fall Protection.docx | DOCX document | |
| WO25PW045_SOW_8282025.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment W911PT25RA0020001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| WO25PW045_SOW.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - W911PT25RA002.pdf |
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- Are the horizontal lifeline fall protection systems to be of a permanent engineered design installed by manufacturer trained and certified installers? This would be in lieu of horizontal lifelines that are modular or temporary in design.
Yes, This is a engineered design and installed by certified installers.
- Are the horizontal lifeline fall protection systems required to allow users to walk uninterrupted the entire length of the system without the need to disconnect and reconnect at intermediate brackets?
This is up to the design engineer.
- Do the horizontal lifeline fall protection systems, including cable, brackets, and end components need to be stainless steel?
No for stainless steel.
- Do installers of the horizontal lifeline fall protection systems need to have a minimum level of experience installing horizontal lifelines? If so, how many years?
Need to be certified installers.
- Are installers / installer supervisors of the horizontal lifeline systems required to be trained in EM385 Competent Person in Fall Protection (24 hr course) or an equivalent Competent Person fall protection course?
Yes, must be trained in EM385 Competent Person in Fall Protection (24 hr course) or an equivalent Competent Person fall protection course
- In the High Bay Crane Area, are a total of two (2) or four (4) 292’ horizontal lifeline systems being installed?
Two in high bay will be removed and reinstalled. Grid C and D will have new lines installed.
Start of questions
Section 2.1.5 Crane Access section a – Are the horizontal lifelines supposed to be pass-throughs -Yes
Section 2.1.6 A – What is the elevation to the top of the grating ? -30’-1” plus or minus, Field Verify Serrated or smooth grating ? – Serrated Grating Galvanized or painted ? Color? Paint Specs and or product required.- Galvanized B – same as about – horizontal Life line – pass through ? - Pass through C-D cranes A – What is the elevation to the top of the grating ?- 30’-1” plus or minus, Field Verify Serrated or smooth grating ? – Serrated Grating Galvanized or painted ? Color? Paint Specs and or product required. .- Galvanized
B – same as about – horizontal Life line – pass through ?- - Pass through
Section 2.1.7 A – 2 Vertical lifelines ? 1 for lower – 1- for upper ? -Correct- Two lifelines for the complete distance.
Roof Ladder b. @ building 35e – is there a cross over required ? -No cross over.
Note: Contractor to verify all measurements.
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