Aircraft Wash Services BPA QA.docx

934 th Aircraft Wash Services BPA Q&A’s

FA663326QA001

1. We respectfully request if you could provide any available workload history or data that outlines the average number of washes performed annually, or any other metrics that would help us better understand the operational demand?

a. Answer:

i. FY25 we had 13 washes

ii. FY24 we had 12 washes

iii. FY 24-25 - There were 7 months with no washes

iv. FY 24-25 - There were zero months with 3 washings

v. In FY26 we are projecting 11 washes.

vi. Currently this October there are 3 washes forecasted. One on the 2nd week, one on the 3rd week, and one on the 5th week

b. Generally, there are 1-2 per month.

2. Are washes performed in the hangar or outdoors?

a. Answer: In the hangar

3. What is the cycle of cleaning?

a. Answer: 180 days, however, they are typically scheduled based on due date and other maintenance requirements due at that time.

4. Is all the equipment provided?

a. Answer: All equipment is provided accept PPE.

5. Which part of the plane takes most cleaning?

a. Answer: Behind the engine, gear and flap wells.

6. What is the minimum amount of Insurance required?

a. Answer: Contractor employees shall possess all insurance as required by the State and local authorities for aircraft wash service.

b. The governing clause is FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation," which is incorporated into this contract by reference. The Contractor is responsible for understanding and complying with all provisions of this clause.

1. Insurance Coverage Requirements:

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage in the minimum amounts specified:

a. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability:

Coverage must be in accordance with the laws of the state(s) in which the work is performed.

Employer's Liability:

Bodily Injury by Accident: [Specify Minimum Amount - e.g., $100,000 per accident] Bodily Injury by Disease: [Specify Minimum Amount - e.g., $500,000 policy limit] Bodily Injury by Disease: [Specify Minimum Amount - e.g., $100,000 per employee] Note: If exempt from Workers' Compensation laws, the Contractor must provide documentation demonstrating this exemption.

b. General Liability (Bodily Injury) Insurance:

Coverage must include bodily injury liability for accidents occurring on the Government installation.

Minimum Coverage: [Specify Minimum Amount - e.g., $500,000 per occurrence]

c. Automobile Liability Insurance:

Coverage must include bodily injury and property damage liability for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles used in the performance of the contract on the Government installation.

Minimum Coverage: [Specify Minimum Amount - e.g., $200,000 per person / $500,000 per accident for bodily injury; $20,000 per accident for property damage] OR [Combined Single Limit (CSL) - e.g., $500,000 per accident]

2. General Insurance Requirements:

a. Policy Language: All insurance policies must be written on forms acceptable to the Government.

b. Policy Endorsements: The Government may require specific endorsements to the insurance policies, such as naming the Government as an additional insured or requiring notification of cancellation. Any required endorsements will be specified in the contract or provided separately.

c. Certificates of Insurance: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage before commencing work on the Government installation. The certificates must:

Name the Contractor as the insured.

Specify the type and amount of coverage.

Identify the policy number and effective and expiration dates.

Contain a statement that the insurance company will notify the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to cancellation or material change of the policies.

Name the Government as an additional insured, if required by the contract.

d. Policy Review: The Government reserves the right to review the Contractor's insurance policies to ensure compliance with the requirements of this clause.

e. Subcontractors: The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors performing work on the Government installation maintain insurance coverage in accordance with the requirements specified in this document or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for verifying subcontractor compliance.

f. Cancellation/Modification: The Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any cancellation or material change in the insurance coverage. Failure to maintain the required insurance coverage may be grounds for termination of the contract for default.

g. Deductibles: The Contractor is responsible for paying any deductibles under the insurance policies.

7. Who was the Previous Incumbent?

a. Answer: Aeroshine

8. What was the award amount per wash?

a. Answer: Unable to provide per wash amount as pricing is proprietary information.

9. Is there any prerequisite/requirements?

a. The requirements are outlined in the PWS and BPA Terms and Conditions posted with the solicitation on www.sam.gov.