41 -- Nuclear Grade HEPA Filters and Prefilters

The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended to answer technical questions. Question 1. Is it acceptable for the Manufacturer to certify to IES? Answer 1. Yes Question 2. Do you wish the filters to be Qualified to ASME AG-1? Answer 2. Yes Question 3. Do you wish the filter to be shop tested by the manufacturer at 1500 CFM and 300 CFM or at 1000 CFM and 200 CFM? Answer 3. 1500 and 300 Note: The filters are to be shipped to the DOE FTF (Filter Test Facility) for check testing prior to shipment to NIST. Question 4. Will filters be acceptable, if the manufacturer's shop testing is required at 1000 CFM, if the pressure drop is approx. 1.8 in. w.g.? Answer 4. No. 1.8 in. w.g. is too high. Question 5. Is a HEPA filter with Aluminum separators, acceptable? Answer 5. Yes. Question 6. Is the intent of this RFP for the filter to be individually scanned in addition to those tests performed to adhere to the tybe B classification, or to meet the requirements of a standard Nuclear Grade HEPA filter, such as the model specified in the bid documents. Answer 6. As long as it meets requirements of a nuclear grade HEPA. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.