Water tank Inspections

Extend offer due date.

Note:  Please submit questions as soon as possible.  The cut-off for posting questions is no later than (NLT) 08:00 a.m. CST, 26 Jul 2012.  Answers to all questions will be posted at once NLT 12:00 p.m. CST, 26 Jul 2012.  

23 Jul 2012, the following questions were asked:

Question 4:  Paragraph 1. Scope of Work says "All work shall be accomplished in accordance with typical industry standards."  Do you require a simple annual inspection as required by TCEQ, or do you want something more thorough with detailed recommendations for remediation?
Answer 4:  Inspection should be a simple annual inspection however with recommendation for remediation of tank.

Question 5:  Paragraph 2. Specific Tasks says "Contractor will inspect, test, and determine tank compliance with all state and federal regulations." Please confirm that those regulations include TCEQ, AWWA, OSHA and NFPA regulations. 
Answer 5:  Regulations should include TCEQ, AWWA, OSHA and NFPA.

Question 6:  Do you require a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas to sign and seal the inspection report? 
Answer 6:  Yes, signature of a professional engineer will make sure I have a good product in hand.

Question 7:  Paragraph 2. Specific Tasks says "Contractor shall inspect tanks without draining." implying that the tanks will be full of water. Will the tanks be "on-line", i.e. water flowing in and/or out of the tank while the scuba-diving  inspector is in the tank, or will the valves be closed while the inspector is in the tank?  This is a safety issue. 
Answer 7:  Tanks will remain full, however they can be valved off for the safety of inspectors.  Be advised they will have to make sure they maintain cleanliness of water supply at all time.

Question 8:  Are the tanks' coatings to be evaluated for regulated heavy metals such as, but not limited to lead? 
Answer 8:  Don't think any of these tanks have any Lead base coatings however it is a good idea to check.

Question 9:  Is the inspector required to have a NACE certification? 
Answer 9:  NACE certification is not needed however it would be a plus to have.

Question 3:   Request clarification on what constitutes a "dealer' with regard to Water Tank Inspection qualifications.
Answer 3:  The Offeror must be an authorized "dealer" and must quote on an all or none basis.  This statement is a non factor with regard to water tank inspections (see DFARS PGI 217.7506).  

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PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY:  For additional information, please attend the group site visit scheduled on:

What:  Group Site Visit for Water Tank Inspections
When:  Monday, 23 Jul 2012
Time:  0900-1200hours
Where:  Start at: Bldg 5450, 802 CONS/LGCAF 
             Site visit location at various buildings: 232, 165, 820, 1507, 5084, 6676, 5710, and 1120.
             End at: Bldg 5450, 802 CONS

Base Pass Request:  Please forward the following information via e-mail to:  isadiri.estalilla@us.af.mil:
     Name (as it appears in drivers license),
     Date of birth,
     Drivers license number and state issued from. 

Note:  Attendance will be at no cost to the government.

Question 3:   Request clarification on what constitutes a "dealer' with regard to Water Tank Inspection qualifications.
Answer 3:  The Offeror must be an authorized "dealer" and must quote on an all or none basis.  This statement is a non factor with regard to water tank inspections (see DFARS PGI 217.7506).  

Question 1: Should I provide my Woman-Owned Business and HUB certifications? 
Answer 1: This requirement is 100% Small Business set-aside.  See FAR 52.219-6 

Question 2:  My company is not 8a, but we qualify under the definitions of small business.  Would that mean we could fall under Total Small Business? Answer 2: Yes, provided your company is registered in CCR.  See FAR 52.212-3

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the reference number is LGCAF-20120711.  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 and DFARS change notice 20120615.  The Offeror must be an authorized dealer and must quote on an all or none basis.  Written quotes are required (oral offers will not be accepted).  Submission of quotes must be in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items.  The government will award a contract on the basis of the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Please include CAGE Code, DUNS, Tax Identification Number, FOB Point, Discount Terms and Delivery Date.  Quotes must be valid through 31 August 2012.  This is a 100 percent small business set aside.  The NAICS Code is 332420 and the size standard in number of employees is 500. 

This is a brand name requirement for the following:

Item       Description                                                            Qty         Unit        Unit Price               Total Price                            

•01                Inspect 6 Elevated Storage Tanks and

3 ground Storage Tanks and provide

Written/video inspection reports

Containing system deficiencies, structural

Issues and general status of each tank.

IAW Statement of Work, 24 May 2012         1              Ea           $_______             $________

                                                                                                                TOTAL COST                      $________                                                          

(See attachment RFQ: LGCAF-20120711)               

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, Offerors must be registered in the DOD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions.  To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov.  Offerors shall electronically complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items at website http://www.bpn.gov/orca.  The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation.  FAR 52-211-17, Delivery of excess quantities; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows:  Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation); FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business program Re-representation; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-50, Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52-252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation); AFFARS 5332.201-9101 Ombudsman; FAR 52.222.  All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov. Quote must be received no later than 27 July 2012, 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.  Quote may be emailed (preferably) toisadiri.estalilla@us.af.mil or faxed to 210 671-3360. Point of Contact for this requirement is Isadiri N. Estalilla, 210 671-1732, email: isadiri.estalilla@us.af.mil.