1.4.3.3
Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Coatings
Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
coating samples for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory is regularly engaged in testing of paint
samples for conformance with specifications, and that employees performing
testing are qualified.
1.4.3.4
Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Abrasive
Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
abrasive for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory has experience in testing samples of abrasive
for conformance with specifications, and that employees performing testing
are qualified.
1.4.3.5
Qualifications of Coating Contractors
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NOTE: For projects in continental US, Hawaii,
Alaska, and Puerto Rico, coating contractor requires
SSPC Certification. Use in other locations where
qualified US contractor is desired. If project
involves removal of paint containing hazardous
materials, add requirement for SSPC QP-2
certification in section of specification where the
hazardous paint removal is specified, generally NFGS
13283.
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NOTE:
**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**Solicitations
requiring SSPC Certification should point out the
existence and location of the certification
requirement on the PROJECT INFORMATION FORM. This
requirement must be pointed out in the solicitation
documents for the "prior to contract award"
requirement to be enforcable. SSPC Certification is
a special responsibility requirement pursuant to FAR
9.104-2. This is analogous to requiring bidders to
have a specified level of experience or expertise,
and the General Accounting Office has sustained
these types of special requirements.
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[ All contractors and subcontractors that perform surface preparation or
coating application shall be certified by the Society for Protective
Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council) (SSPC) to the
requirements of SSPC QP 1 prior to contract award, and shall remain
certified while accomplishing any surface preparation or coating
application. The painting contractors and painting subcontractors must
remain so certified for the duration of the project. If a contractor's or
subcontractor's certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to
perform any work until the certification is reissued. Requests for
extension of time for any delay to the completion of the project due to an
inactive certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will
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