F02 All Questions Answered.pdf

M0031826QG013 All Questions Answered 20 May 2026

Question Answer

Must the performance location be SBIA?

Yes. The US Government intends to lease a portion of the SBIA Southwest Apron to use as staging and for wash rack utilization.

Are there any specific local permits, SBMA/SBIA access approvals, environmental permits, or licenses that the contractor or subcontractor must hold prior to performance?

The government encourages potential quoters unfamiliar with the Area of Operation to contact SBMA and SBIA regarding access and permitting questions and concerns. Pursuant to PWS Para. 8.1, the contractor is responsible for all coordination required to obtain installation access for its employees and associated personnel. All personnel must comply with security policies and procedures at Subic Bay International Airport.

Attachment 02 includes an equipment list and a separate “PRICES” worksheet. Please confirm whether the “PRICES” worksheet is required to be completed or used for pricing, or whether offerors should only submit a firm fixed price for CLIN 0001.

The quoters shall only submit a firm fixed price for

CLIN 0001.

Will the Government provide access to any existng wash rack facilities, water source, drainage, electricity, or staging areas, or is the contractor required to provide all of these arrangements independently?

Per PWS Para. 6.0, No Government-Furnished Property, Equipment, or Services will be provided. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary utilities. Per PWS Para. 3.0, the contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to perform agricultural cleaning and pressure washing services for 3d MLR vehicles and equipment. The US Government does intend to lease a portion of the SBIA Southwest Apron, which the contractor can use for washrack cleaning.

Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for moving the equipment from the dirty yard to the wash rack and from the wash rack to the clean yard, including provision of drivers/operators, tow vehicles, forklifts, or other movement support.

The contractor will not be responsible for moving equipment from the dirty yard to the clean yard. PWS Para. 4.1.2 will be removed via solicitation amendment.

Are there specific daily working hours, airport access restrictions, or security requirements that offerors should consider in pricing?

It is the contractor’s responsibility to staff the wash racks so that up to twenty (20) pieces of equipment or vehicles can be cleaned at a time. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all the estimated 571 pieces of equipment are cleaned prior to the end of the period of performance. See Answer #1 regarding airport access restrictions and security requirements.

Equipment Density List (EDL) Can the Government confirm whether only the equipment highlighted in yellow within the Equipment Density List requires agricultural cleaning and redeployment processing under this contract?

Per PWS Para. 3.2, all of the estimated 571 pieces of equipment listed on the EDL will require agricultural cleaning. Items highlighted in yellow shall be prioritized for cleaning upon arrival to SBIA.

Site Infrastructure at SBIA Southwest Apron Will the Government provide any existing infrastructure support at the Southwest Apron location, such as:

•Water supply access •Drainage systems •Electrical power access •Lighting •Wastewater collection points

Per PWS Para. 6.0, No Government-Furnished Property, Equipment, or Services will be provided. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary utilities. Per PWS Para. 3.0, the contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to perform agricultural cleaning and pressure washing services for 3d MLR vehicles and equipment. Any desire by a potential quoter to utilize existing infrastructure or facilities at SBIA must coordinate this with the appropriate airport authority and/or SBMA.

Wastewater and Environmental Compliance Is the contractor fully responsible for all wastewater containment, disposal, and environmental compliance requirements, or will SBIA/SBMA provide any support infrastructure for these requirements?

Per PWS Para. 4.3, The contractor shall properly manage and dispose of all petroleum-based products and hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable U.S. and Republic of the Philippines environmental laws and regulations. Per PWS Para. 4.3, The contractor shall properly manage and dispose of all petroleum-based products and hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable U.S. and Republic of the Philippines environmental laws and regulations.

Wash Rack Configuration Will mobile or containerized temporary wash rack systems be acceptable for contract performance?

The government does not have a preference to the type of wash rack systems provided, so long as they facilitate the contractor’s cleaning of all listed equipment and vehicles in Attachment 02.

Operational Hours Does the Government anticipate standard daytime operations only, or should contractors plan for extended-hour or 24/7 operations to meet mission timelines?

It is the contractor’s responsibility to work at a schedule that supports the cleaning of all equipment and vehicles listed in Attachment 02 prior to the end of the Period of Performance.

USDA / Customs Inspection Process Will Government inspectors be continuously available onsite during operations, or will inspections occur at scheduled intervals?

Government inspectors will be regularly available to conduct inspections throughout the Period of Performance.

Security and Access Will the Government provide perimeter security for the overall operational area, or is the contractor responsible for full security coverage of both dirty and clean staging areas?

The government will provide perimeter security for the overall operational area. It is the contractor’s responsibility to manage the dirty and clean yards to ensure no cross contamination.

Site Visit Availability Will there be an opportunity for vendors to conduct a site visit or operational walkthrough at the Southwest Apron prior to quote submission?

Site visits can be coordinated with the SBIA airport authority. The government will not facilitate this process.

How soon will the site be available after award to set up?

The US Government intends to lease the SBIA SW Apron for the staging of equipment starting no later than 15 June. Any additional lead time for access to perform in accordance with the PWS is the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate with

SBIA.

Is there currently lighting for night operations on the site?

The government will not provide lighting solutions. Per PWS Para. 6.0, No Government-Furnished Property, Equipment, or Services will be provided. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary utilities. Per PWS Para. 3.0, the contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to perform agricultural cleaning and pressure washing services for 3d MLR vehicles and equipment.

Are 24-hour operations authorized on the site?

This is a question that will need to be fielded to the SBIA airport authority. The US government will allows 24 hour operations on the leased area of the Southwest Apron, but the contractor must ensure facility access to the airport in accordance with PWS Para. 8.0, The contractor is responsible for all coordination required to obtain installation access for its employees and associated personnel. All personnel must comply with security policies and procedures at Subic Bay International Airport.

Will our equipment and vehicles be able to be parked on site?

The government has no issue with the contractor staging equipment and vehicles at leased area on the Southwest Apron, but this should be confirmed by the contractor with the airport authority in accordance with PWS Para. 8.0.

What credentials are needed for our work force to enter the work site?

See PWS Para. 8.0.

Are there facilities to store equipment, consumables, and

PPE?

Per PWS Para. 6.0, No Government-Furnished Property, Equipment, or Services will be provided. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary utilities. Per PWS Para. 3.0, the contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to perform agricultural cleaning and pressure washing services for 3d MLR vehicles and equipment.