Q__A_-_Joint_Repair.pdf

11 September 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR Prospective Offers

FROM: 166 MSG/MSC 2600 Spruance Drive New Castle, Delaware 19720-1615

SUBJECT: Airfield Painting Q & A

1. The following questions were asked by prospective offers and are answered by this office:

QUESTION: 1. If the contractor wins both bids, can the work be done at the same time since the section will be closed?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION: 2. Does the contract require a sawed or routed joint to be placed between the concrete and the asphalt?

ANSWER: All repairs will be in accordance with UFC 3-250-08FA 16 January 2004.

QUESTION: 3. Where the concrete is not level with the asphalt, what does this contract expect to be done to rectify the situation? What are the joint expectations?

ANSWER: no repair is required in those locations

QUESTION: 4. Is backer rod required in this contract?

ANSWER: yes, in accordance with UFC 3-250-08FA 16 January 2004.

QUESTION: 5. What is the expectation for old crack material removal?

ANSWER: remove and dispose of old material off site

QUESTION: 6. Is 3405 or 6692 type 2 accepted for this project?

ANSWER: See Appendix B of UFC 3-250-08FA 16 January 2004 for the Sealant Reference Table

QUESTION: 7. If sawing the joint is expected or required, what is the width desired for the joint? 3/8" or 1/2" or did you have another width in mind?

ANSWER: 3/8

QUESTION: 8. Will the planes be moved off of the sections that are being worked on or will the contractor be required to work around the aircraft?

ANSWER: Aircraft will be moved as needed and will be determined as part of the preconstruction meeting after the project has been awarded

COMMENT: Work will have to be in stages in order to accommodate schedules ( i.e Flying).

2. If you have further questions, please e-mail them to MSgt Amy Kline at amy.l.kline.mil@mail.mil

AMY L KLINE, MSGT, DANG

Contracting Officer