vi. Attachment 05a – Questions and Answers Document 2.pdf

Questions and Answers Document 2

W50S8G27Q0001 – HC-130J Aircraft Wash

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Q1. Elapsed-time limit and facility hours (PWS 1.5, 5.2, 5.2.1 and 5.2.1.1; Attachment 05 Q&A, answer 19): PWS 5.2 requires each wash to be completed within 20 elapsed clock hours (16-hour objective under PWS 5.2.1), measured from aircraft release to Government acceptance. PWS 1.5 makes the facilities available Monday through Friday, 0700-1700, and Q&A answer 19 states escorts will be available during those hours. If the clock continues to run overnight, the 14 hours from 1700 to 0700 would count against the 20-hour maximum, and PWS 5.2.1.1 does not list time outside the facility hours as an exclusion. Please confirm whether time outside the PWS 1.5 facility hours (overnight, weekends and holidays) is excluded from elapsed time, or whether the

Government will provide after-hours facility access and escorts so that a wash can be performed continuously.

A1. The Government confirms that the 16-hour performance objective and 20-hour maximum allowable performance period are measured only during authorized facility operating hours. The

Government will not provide after-hours facility access or escort support for performance of aircraft wash services.

Time outside the authorized facility operating hours—Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1700

Mountain Standard Time/Mountain Daylight Time, excluding recognized U.S. holidays and installation-directed closures—will not count toward the 16-hour performance objective or the

20-hour maximum allowable performance period. The performance clock will pause at the end of authorized facility hours and resume at the beginning of the next available facility operating period.

The performance clock will continue to run during authorized facility operating hours after the

Government releases the aircraft to the Contractor, regardless of routine Contractor breaks, staffing limitations, equipment issues, or other delays attributable to the Contractor. The clock will not pause merely because the Contractor elects to stop work before the end of authorized facility hours.

The Government will revise the PWS to clarify that the stated time requirements are elapsed performance hours during authorized facility operating hours, rather than continuous elapsed clock hours.

Q2. Post-award conference and progress meetings (PWS 1.13): PWS 1.13 requires the

Contractor to attend post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings with the KO and

COR, but does not state the meeting format or frequency. Please confirm whether the Contractor may attend these meetings by teleconference or video conference, and the anticipated frequency of the periodic progress meetings.

A2. Yes. The Government may authorize Contractor attendance at the post-award conference and periodic progress meetings by teleconference or video teleconference, such as Microsoft Teams, when approved by the KO or COR. The Government will provide meeting access instructions and any applicable connection information in advance.

The post-award conference will occur after contract award at a time coordinated by the

Government. Periodic progress meetings may occur quarterly, or more or less frequently when required to address wash scheduling, performance issues, safety concerns, contract administration, or other mission requirements. The KO or COR will provide reasonable advance notice of meeting dates and times.

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The Contractor shall ensure that its meeting representative is authorized to discuss contract performance, scheduling, invoicing, and any identified performance issues.

Q3. Quote due time and time zone (RFQ paragraph 1.c and SAM.gov notice): RFQ paragraph

1.c states quotes are due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST, while the SAM.gov notice lists the response date as October 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT. Kirtland AFB will also be on Mountain

Daylight Time on that date. Please confirm the controlling due time, and whether "11:00 AM

MST" means 11:00 AM local Mountain time (MDT).

A3. The response time is 11:00 AM Moutain Daylight Time, the notice has been corrected.

Q4. Could the Government provide a blank copy of 150 MXG Form 164 or its applicable inspection-zone layout?

A4. Yes, the 150 MXG From 164 has been added as attachment 7

Q5. If the Contractor notifies the Government that the aircraft is ready for but the Government inspector is unavailable, will this waiting period qualify as an excluded delay under PWS

§5.2.1.1? If so, please clarify the required documentation and verification procedure?

A5. A Government personnel will be available to inspect the aircraft as soon as the contractor notifies the Government. The elapsed time will not stop for this circumstance.

Q6. How is the prime contractor expected to meet the documentation requirements in the

Government-approved maintenance or work-control system without access to Government computer systems?

A6. A military member that is assigned as the escort for the contractor performing the wash will check out the laptop which will have the technical orders for the wash. The contractor will use this laptop during the performance of the contract. The laptop will not be checked out by contractor personnel.

Q7. Will the Contractor be required to receive, generate, or handle FCI, CUI, or CDI during performance? Additionally, please clarify whether a specific CMMC level, cybersecurity assessment, or affirmation is required for the prime contractor or subcontractors at award, including applicable compliance deadlines.

A7. Please refer to Attachment 5 Questions and Answers Document 1, Question and answer 20.

As for CMMC, DFARS Clause 252.204-7021 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Requirement is not in the combined synopsis/solicitation and is not applicable to this requirement.

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Q 8. Could the Government clarify the required procedures for collecting, containing, and disposing of wash water and runoff, including whether the installation provides a designated drainage or disposal system for aircraft washing?

A8. Yes. The installation provides designated aircraft wash racks with integrated drainage systems connected to oil/water separators at both authorized wash locations. The Contractor is authorized to discharge standard aircraft wash water and runoff directly into these designated drainage grates without the need for additional collection, containment, or off-site disposal systems.

Q9. Could the Government clarify whether unused scheduled or unscheduled wash quantities expire at the end of each contract year or may be carried forward? Additionally, if a wash is postponed and performed in a subsequent contract year, which contract-year CLIN and unit price would apply?

A9. Unused wash quantities expire at the end of each respective contract period (Base Year or

Option Period) and do not carry forward. If a scheduled wash is postponed and rescheduled to occur in a subsequent Option Period, the wash must be executed under the active Option Period's

CLINs. The Contractor shall bill the Government at the unit price of the active contract period in which the wash is actually performed and completed, not the period in which it was originally scheduled. Unused quantities from the prior period are forfeited and cannot be billed.

Q10. Will the Government provide or coordinate initial HC-130J aircraft-wash familiarization, technical-order orientation, or hands-on operational training for the successful offeror before the first scheduled wash? Additionally, if an incumbent contractor is currently performing these services, will any transition assistance be provided or coordinated by the Government? Please clarify which activities, if any, will be Government-furnished and which remain the Contractor's responsibility.

A10. There is no incumbent contractor performing these services; this is a new requirement for the New Mexico Air National Guard, and therefore no transition assistance will be provided.

Prior to the first scheduled wash, the Government will provide a one-time initial coordination meeting, aircraft familiarization, Technical Order (T.O.) orientation, safety, foreign object damage (FOD), and hands-on operational training for the Contractor’s initial personnel. The

Government will also provide access to the required HC-130J T.O.s and washing procedures. All subsequent training, including the training of replacement, backfill, or newly hired personnel, remains the sole responsibility and expense of the Contractor. The Contractor is fully responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all provided T.O.s, safety regulations, and environmental standards. The Government’s initial orientation does not relieve the Contractor of its contractual obligations, and the Contractor remains solely responsible for the proficiency, performance, safety, and quality control of its workforce from the first scheduled wash onward. This initial training will not count towards the elapse time of the aircraft wash. The training will last no more than two hours.

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Q11. Minimum wash quantity. PWS §5.1.1 specifies “up to seven” scheduled washes, while the solicitation evaluates pricing for seven scheduled and three unscheduled washes annually. Is there a guaranteed minimum number of washes per contract year, or are all quantities estimates with payment limited to washes actually completed and accepted?

A11. There is no guaranteed minimum number of washes under this requirement. The quantities listed in the solicitation, including the seven scheduled and three unscheduled washes, are estimates provided solely for pricing evaluation purposes. In accordance with the Firm-Fixed-

Price contract structure, the Government will only pay for washes that are actually scheduled, completed, and formally accepted by the Government. The Contractor is not entitled to compensation, standby rates, or lost profits for any estimated wash quantities that are not utilized or performed during any contract period.

Q12. PPE supply and replacement: PWS §3.2.1 lists PPE within the Government-furnished section but requires the Contractor to maintain serviceable items and replace missing or damaged

PPE. Will the Government supply the initial quantities listed, and which party is responsible for the cost of subsequent replacements?

A12. The Government will supply the initial quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed in the PWS. Upon check-out of the equipment, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to inspect all items and verify their serviceability prior to leaving the Government tool/supply issue point. If any issued item is found to be unserviceable at the time of check-out, the

Government will replace it immediately on a one-for-one basis. For ongoing operations, the

Government will replace worn-out or unserviceable PPE on a one-for-one exchange basis, provided the unserviceability is due to normal wear and tear during contract performance. The

Contractor remains solely responsible, at its own expense, for replacing any PPE that is lost, stolen, or damaged due to Contractor negligence, misuse, or improper care. Paragraphs 3.2.1.7 through 3.2.1.9 has been added to the PWS to address this.

Q13. Access to technical orders during washing PWS §1.11.8 prohibits electronic devices in industrial areas during wash procedures, while §4.1.1 states that technical orders will be provided on a Government-issued laptop. Is that laptop an authorized exception, or must it be consulted in a designated area outside the wash area?

A13. Please see question and answer 6 of this document. Laptop that is discussed in question and answer 6 is authorized to be on the flight line.

Q14. Elapsed time and hangar hours. PWS 5.2 sets a 20 elapsed clock hour maximum, and PWS

1.5 limits facility access to 0700–1700, Monday–Friday. If the aircraft is released at 0700, 20 elapsed hours ends at 0300 the next day, when the facility is closed. Are the overnight hours when the facility is closed excluded from the elapsed-time count, so that a wash may be completed across two consecutive workdays?

A14. Please see Question and Answer 1 of this document.

Q15. Insurance. The solicitation does not include FAR 52.228-5 (Insurance – Work on a

Government Installation) or any minimum insurance requirement. a. Will any insurance requirement or minimum coverage limits be added at award? b. Does the Government expect the contractor to carry coverage for damage to the aircraft itself (hanger keepers liability)? If so, what minimum limit per aircraft or per occurrence is expected?

A15. RFO FAR Clauses 52.228-5 and RFO DFARS Clause 252.228-7001 have been added in full text in the updated combined synopsis/solicitation.

The applicable insurance requirements for this solicitation are established in accordance with

FAR 52.228-5 (Insurance—Work on a Government Installation) and the minimum limits prescribed in FAR 28.307-2. Specifically, the contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain the following coverages during the entire performance of the contract: Workers’

Compensation in compliance with statutory requirements; Employer’s Liability with a minimum limit of $100,000; General Liability for bodily injury of at least $500,000 per occurrence written on the comprehensive form; and Automobile Liability covering all vehicles operated in connection with contract performance with minimum limits of $200,000 per person and

$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Furthermore, all policies must include an endorsement stating that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest will not be effective until at least 30 days after the insurer or the contractor provides written notice to the Contracting Officer. No additional insurance requirements or increased minimum coverage limits will be added at the time of award beyond those explicitly stated in this response, which will be incorporated directly into the resulting contract.

Because the scope of work is strictly limited to exterior aircraft washing and does not involve the contractor handling, taxiing, towing, or operating the aircraft, separate commercial hangar keepers' liability insurance is not required. The Government self-insures its aircraft under the provisions of DFARS 252.228-7001 (Ground and Flight Risk). Consequently, the Government does not expect, nor does it permit, the contractor to carry private commercial insurance for damage to the aircraft itself. Any commercial insurance premium costs acquired by the contractor to cover damage to Government aircraft are therefore considered unallowable costs under FAR Part 31 and must be excluded from all pricing submissions. Under DFARS 252.228-

7001, the Government assumes the risk of loss or damage to its aircraft during washing operations, subject to the limited liability cost-sharing provisions outlined in paragraph (g) of the clause. Specifically, in the event of loss or damage to an aircraft resulting from contractor operations, the contractor's financial liability is strictly capped at the lesser of: $200,000; 20 percent of the total contract, task order, or delivery order price; or 20 percent of the estimated acquisition cost of the affected aircraft. Offerors are advised to ensure their pricing quotes and proposals do not include contingencies or premium costs for commercial aircraft damage insurance, as the Government's self-insurance framework fully addresses this risk.

Paragraph (g) of RFO DFARS Clause 252.228-7001 reads as follows: (g) Procedures in the event of damage, loss, or destruction.

(1) In the event of damage, loss, or destruction of covered aircraft, the

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Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to protect the aircraft from further damage, to separate damaged and undamaged aircraft, and to put all aircraft in the best possible order. Except in cases covered by paragraph (h)(2) of this clause, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a statement of—

(i) The damaged, lost, or destroyed aircraft;

(ii) The time and origin of the damage, loss, or destruction;

(iii) All known interests in commingled property of which aircraft are a part; and

(iv) The insurance, if any, covering the interest in commingled property.

(2) If a new production aircraft is damaged, lost, or destroyed before it has become a covered aircraft, the Government bears no responsibility for risk of loss.

(3) If a new production aircraft is damaged, lost, or destroyed after it has become a covered aircraft, the Contractor shall take action in accordance with the Contracting Officer’s written direction that the aircraft shall be—

(i) Replaced;

(ii) Repaired to the condition immediately prior to the damage; or

(iii) Considered beyond economic repair. The Contracting Officer will decide whether further actions are required under the contract.

(4) If a covered aircraft that has been furnished by the Government to the Contractor is damaged, lost, or destroyed while covered, the Contractor shall take action in accordance with the

Contracting Officer’s written direction that the aircraft shall be—

(i) Repaired; or

(ii) Considered beyond economic repair. The Contracting Officer will decide further actions required under the contract.

(5) The Contracting Officer will make an equitable adjustment for expenditures made in performing the obligations under this paragraph (g).

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Q16. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A16. This is a new requirement for the New Mexico Air National Guard.

Q17. Will performance require the contractor or its subcontractor to receive, store, or transmit

CDI/CUI on contractor-owned systems, and will a current SPRS Basic Assessment be required for award?

A17. Please refer to Attachment 5 Questions and Answers Document 1, Question and answer 20.

Q18. Attachment 3 identifies W50S8G27Q0007. Please confirm that offerors should use that form for RFQ W50S8G27Q0001 and correct the solicitation number before submission.

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A18. The error has been corrected and the updated attachment 3 title is now “Attachment 3 –

Experience_QA2”.

Q19. Please confirm whether the Government or contractor is responsible for initially purchasing and furnishing the PPE listed in PWS 3.2.1.

A19. Please see question and answer 12 of this document.

Q20. Since FAR 52.219-14 is not included, please confirm that no minimum prime self-performance percentage applies to this requirement.

A20. RFO FAR Clause 52.219-14 is currently not applicable to this solicitation. However, if the value of the contract, the base year and all option periods has a value that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) the clause will apply and will be added to the contract. To answer the second part of your question, as long as clause 52.219-14 is not applied to this solicitation

(valued under SAT), currently the limitations of subcontracting do not apply.

Q21. Does the October 22 deadline of 11:00 AM MST mean the local Mountain Daylight Time observed at Kirtland AFB?

A21. Please see question and answer 3 of this document.

Q22. what exact insurance policy is required for this contract?

A22. Please see question and answer 15

Q23. Performance Window / 20-Hour Requirement: PWS §1.5 states that the facilities are available Monday through Friday from 0700-1700, while PWS §5.2.1 requires each aircraft wash to be completed within a maximum of 20 elapsed clock hours. Please clarify whether the 20-hour elapsed-time clock continues during periods outside the stated facility availability hours. If so, will contractor personnel be authorized continued facility access beyond 1700 in order to complete the wash?

A23. Please refer to question and answer 1

Q24. Crew Size / Escort Availability: The PWS requires contractor personnel to remain escorted by authorized line-badged Government personnel while working in the controlled industrial area.

Is there any restriction on utilizing a six-person contractor wash crew, and will Government escort/access support be available for all six personnel throughout the authorized wash-performance period?

A24. Yes. Authorized Government escorts will be available to support the Contractor's wash crew throughout the scheduled wash-performance period. There is no specific restriction on

19 October 2026 utilizing a six-person wash crew (this is specific to answer the question, the government will not direct the number of personnel that is required to performance the requirements under this service contract); however, to ensure safety, security, and the efficient allocation of Government escort resources, the Contractor's crew must remain co-located and work as a single cohesive unit under the supervision of the assigned escort(s). The Contractor shall coordinate their planned crew size and arrival with the COR at two workdays prior to the scheduled wash. The

Government’s escort support is strictly limited to the active wash-performance period, and the

Government will not be liable for any delays or idle-time claims resulting from Contractor personnel failing to remain with their designated escort. Paragraphs 1.11.4.1 through 1.11.4.3 have been added to the PWS to address this.

Q25. Performance Clock and Operating Hours: PWS Sections 1.5 and 5.2 establish normal facility operating hours of 0700–1700, Monday through Friday, and a maximum allowable wash completion period of 20 elapsed clock hours, with a 16-hour performance objective. Please clarify:

a. Does the 20-elapsed-hour performance period continue running during overnight facility closures, when washing operations cannot be performed?

b. If overnight closures do not automatically pause the performance clock, how will the

Government account for the time between the end of one authorized workday and the beginning of the next?

c. If completing a wash within the required performance period necessitates work beyond normal facility hours, will extended access, Government escorts, aircraft support personnel, and inspectors be available?

d. Will delays caused by unavailable Government inspectors or support personnel qualify for exclusion from the performance clock under PWS Section 5.2.1.1, subject to Government verification?

A25. Please see question and answer 1 and question and answer 5 of this document.

Q26. Government-Furnished Powered Washing Equipment

PWS Sections 3.2 and 3.3 identify Government-furnished washing materials, accessories, compressed-air support, and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.

However, the availability of powered washing equipment is not expressly specified.

Please clarify:

a. Will the Government furnish operational pressure washers, pumps, or other powered washing equipment required to perform HC-130J exterior washing?

b. If provided, what are the quantities, specifications, operating pressures, flow capacities, and available hose lengths?

c. How many washing stations or spray systems can operate simultaneously during an aircraft wash? How many water hook ups are there?

d. What electrical connections, power capacities (amperage), and water supply flow rates are available in Hangars 1000 and 1002?

e. If powered washing equipment is not Government-furnished, should the contractor provide all necessary powered washing equipment?

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f. Will the Government furnish powered pressure washers or pumps, in addition to the listed wands and nozzle accessories?

g. If powered equipment will be furnished, please confirm the quantities, operating specifications, and availability.

A26a. Power washers are available if needed however, the power washers are NOT authorized to be used on the HC-130J.

A26b. There are two washing stations with sprayers that can be used simultaneously. The hoses are long enough to reach both sides of the HC-130J wing tip. The flow capacity is between 15 and 25 gallons per minute.

A26c. There are two washing stations with sprayers that can be used simultaneously. The hoses are long enough to reach either side of the aircraft wing.

A26d. Electrical: Connections and power capacities of 120V to 208V are available if needed, though electrical connections are not typically required for an aircraft wash.

A26e. Power washers are available however, they are not authorized to be used to wash the HC-

130J aircraft.

A26f. please see answer A26a of this document.

A26g. Power equipment is available, however is not authorized to be used on the HC-130J aircraft.

Q27. Wastewater Collection and Disposal

PWS Sections 1.2, 3, 4, and 5.3 establish environmental compliance and site cleanup responsibilities.

Please clarify:

a. Are Hangars 1000 and 1002 equipped with approved wastewater collection, drainage, and disposal systems for aircraft washing operations?

b. Is the contractor responsible for collecting, containing, transporting, or disposing of aircraft wash wastewater, or will the Government provide an approved disposal system?

c. Are there specific wastewater handling procedures, environmental permits, or disposal requirements that offerors should incorporate into their technical approach?

A27. See question and answer 8 of this document.

Q28. Insurance Requirements: Please confirm whether the Government requires specific insurance coverage or minimum policy limits for contractor personnel performing aircraft exterior washing services at Kirtland Air Force Base.

If applicable, please identify the required coverage types and minimum limits, including any aircraft-related liability requirements.

A28. Please see question and answer 15

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Q29. Pre-Quotation Technical Review or Site Assessment: Given the specialized nature of HC-

130J aircraft washing and the technical orders that will be provided during performance, please clarify:

a. Would the Government permit a pre-quotation technical conference call with an authorized maintenance or technical representative to discuss washing procedures, equipment requirements, and operational constraints?

b. Is an optional site assessment or facility walkthrough available before the quotation submission deadline?

c. If a site assessment is unavailable, can the Government provide additional nonrestricted technical information concerning washing equipment, facility utilities, and environmental procedures?

A29. A site visit will not be granted for this solicitation. This question and answer document provides additional information about the requirement.

Q30. Government-Furnished Equipment Availability: PWS Section 3.6 addresses situations in which required Government-furnished support is unavailable.

Please confirm whether all listed washing materials, maintenance stands, protective equipment, and other Government-furnished resources are expected to be serviceable and available at the start of each scheduled wash.

A30. See question and answer 12 of this documents.

Q31. How many crafts will be washed at a time?

A31. Only one aircraft will be washed at a time.

Q32. Would the quote be for a total of 10 washes for the year or are you guys needing 10 washes per craft?

A32. Please see PWS paragraph 1.1

Q33. Will you guys be providing the pressure washing equipment as well? If so, what are the specs?

A33. See question and answer 26 of this document.

Q34. Are we limited to the cleaning compounds and equipment you all provide?

A34. Yes. The Contractor is strictly limited to utilizing the specific cleaning compounds and equipment issued by the Government. Only Government-furnished cleaning agents, solvents, and equipment that comply with the applicable aircraft Technical Orders (T.O.s) and military

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Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Q35. How would you like to receive the proposal?

A35. Please review the combined synopsis/solicitation paragraph (1)(c).

Q36. For pricing clarification, could you please confirm whether each scheduled or unscheduled

“wash” identified in the solicitation represents the exterior wash of one individual HC-130J aircraft, or whether a single scheduled wash event may include multiple aircraft during the stated performance window?

A36. The Government confirms that each individual scheduled or unscheduled "wash" identified in the solicitation and CLIN structure represents the complete exterior wash of one (1) individual HC-130J aircraft. A single scheduled wash event does not encompass multiple aircraft. Each wash must be performed, completed, and accepted individually, and the Contractor shall invoice the Government based on the fixed unit price for each single aircraft wash successfully completed.

Q37. Can you please confirm whether the seven scheduled and three unscheduled washes represent a guaranteed minimum quantity of ten (10) aircraft washes per contract year, or whether the actual number of washes performed may be less than ten during a given contract year?

A37. See question and answer 11 of this document.

Q38. The current SAM notice shows quotes due October 22 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, which is 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The RFQ says October 22 at 11:00 a.m. MST. Which deadline controls? Please also confirm whether the October 15 question cutoff is 11:00 a.m. Mountain

Daylight Time or Mountain Standard Time.

A38. See question and answer 3 of this document.

Q39. The RFQ allows subcontractor experience, but we did not find FAR 52.219-14 in its clause list. Does this contract impose a limitation on subcontracting or a minimum amount of work the prime must perform? May a qualified small-business subcontractor perform all on-site washes while the prime manages the contract? If a limit applies, please identify the clause and how work by a similarly situated small business is counted.

A.39. Please see question and answer 20 of this document.

Q40. Paragraph 1.5 of the PWS limits facility access to weekdays, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., while paragraph 5.2 sets a 20-elapsed-hour maximum through Government acceptance.

Does that clock pause during the normal overnight closure from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.? If it does not, how should a wash extending beyond one workday be scheduled to meet the limit, including

Government inspection and acceptance?

A40. Please review question and answer 1 of this document.

Q41. When is the first aircraft scheduled for a wash?

A41. The first aircraft will need to be washed 14 calendar days after contract award.

Q42. Performance Clock and Operating Hours: The PWS establishes a 16-hour performance objective and a maximum of 20 elapsed hours for each aircraft wash.

• If normal facility operating hours prevent continuous performance, would overnight closure qualify as an excludable Government-caused delay under PWS Section 5.2.1.1?

• If overnight closures do not qualify, will extended facility access, security escorts, Government support personnel, and inspection personnel be available to support completion and acceptance within the required 20 elapsed hours?

A42. Please review question and answer 1 of this document.

Q43. Government-Furnished Washing Equipment: PWS Section 3 identifies Government-furnished washing supplies, accessories, and equipment.

• Will the Government furnish powered pressure washers or pumps, in addition to the listed wands and nozzle accessories?

• If powered equipment will be furnished, please confirm the quantities, operating specifications, and availability.

• What procedures apply if essential Government-furnished equipment becomes unavailable or inoperable during performance?

A43. See question and answer 26 of this document. Also see question and answer 27 of

Attachment 5 Questions and Answers Document 1.

Q44. Water Supply and Electrical Utilities

• What water pressure and flow capacity will be available at the designated washing locations?

• Will the Government provide washing hoses, and how many simultaneous washing stations can be supported?

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• What electrical connections and capacities are available for operating washing equipment?

A44. See question and answer 26 of this document.

Q45. Wastewater Management: What are the required procedures for wastewater containment, collection, drainage, and disposal? Which wastewater management responsibilities belong to the contractor, and what facilities or resources will the Government provide?

A45. See question and answer 8 of this document.

Q46. Insurance Requirements: Please identify the applicable insurance requirements, including minimum coverage limits and any required endorsements. Is hangarkeepers' liability insurance required for this contract? If so, what minimum limits apply?

A46. Please see question and answer 15.

Q47. Aircraft Preparation and Final Inspection: Which aircraft preparation and protection activities will be performed by Government personnel, and which are the contractor's responsibility? Will Government inspection personnel be available within the required performance window to complete post-wash inspection and acceptance? How will delays involving Government inspection or acceptance personnel be documented and treated under

PWS Section 5.2.1.1?

A47. First Question, The Performance Work Statement (PWS) comprehensively details the distinct operational and logistical boundaries for both the Contractor and the Government throughout the document. For a high-level division of these responsibilities, offerors are directed to Section 3 (Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, and Services), which outlines the specific support and materials provided by the Government, and Section 4

(Contractor-Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment), which defines the items and logistics the Contractor is required to provide. Additionally, Section 5 (Requirements) prescribes the precise performance standards, tasks, and operational procedures required of the Contractor.

Offerors are ultimately responsible for thoroughly reading, understanding, and complying with all requirements, terms, and responsibilities detailed across the entire PWS.

Second question see question and answer 5 of this document.

Third question, Please see questions and answers documents 1, question and answer 27.

Q48. Installation Access and Security: What are the required procedures and anticipated processing timelines for contractor personnel to obtain installation and hangar access? Are there specific personnel identification, security screening, or escort requirements that contractors should account for when planning performance?

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A48. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) comprehensively outlines all required procedures for installation access, security, and escorts. Offerors are directed to PWS §1.11 (Access and

General Protection/Security Policy) and its associated sub-paragraphs for detailed guidance.

Specifically, requirements for personnel identification and badging are outlined in PWS §1.11.1

(Badging), procedures for requesting installation access are detailed in PWS §1.11.2 (Pass

Requests), and mandatory escort requirements for the controlled industrial area are defined in

PWS §1.11.4 (Escorted Access), with operational restrictions and coordination requirements further detailed in PWS §1.11.4.1 through §1.11.4.3. The Government does not provide specific processing timelines as these are subject to external agency variables, and the Contractor remains solely responsible for submitting all required access documentation in a timely manner as specified in the PWS to prevent performance delays.

Q49. Technical Discussion or Site Assessment: Will the Government permit a pre-quotation technical discussion or site assessment for prospective offerors? If available, what procedures should offerors follow to request participation? What is the authorized process for reviewing applicable controlled technical orders and aircraft washing procedures without requesting public disclosure of restricted material?

A49. See question and answer 29 of this document.

Q50. Solicitation Documents and Amendments.

Please confirm whether the currently issued Performance Work Statement, Government

Questions and Answers, applicable wage determination, and published amendments constitute the complete set of solicitation documents available to prospective offerors.

Because these clarifications may affect equipment selection, staffing, scheduling, and quotation preparation, we respectfully request that any substantive answers be provided in writing through the solicitation's official communication process so all prospective offerors have access to the same information.

A50. The Government confirms that the published solicitation amendments, the updated

Performance Work Statement (PWS), this second Questions and Answers (Q&A) document, the revised performance schedule, the applicable wage determination, and all other official attachments constitute the complete and most current set of requirements for this combined synopsis/solicitation. All previous versions of these documents are superseded by the updated attachments published via this amendment. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) and to ensure absolute fairness and transparency in the competitive process, all substantive clarifications are officially provided in writing through this formal amendment, ensuring that all prospective offerors plan their equipment selection, staffing, scheduling, and quotation preparation based on the exact same, most up-to-date information.

Q51. Per-wash unit. Please confirm that each "Job" in Attachment 4 is one exterior wash of one

HC-130J aircraft (one tail number), not a group of aircraft.

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A51. The Government confirms that each unit of measure designated as a "Job" in Attachment 4 represents the complete exterior wash of one (1) individual HC-130J aircraft (one tail number), and does not represent a group of aircraft. The Contractor shall calculate their bid pricing based on this single-aircraft unit, and subsequent invoicing and payment under the resulting Firm-

Fixed-Price contract will be executed on a per-wash basis for each individual aircraft successfully completed and formally accepted by the Government.

Q52. Back-to-back washes. When more than one wash falls in the same month, will the aircraft be scheduled on back-to-back days in a single visit, or on separate dates?

A52. The scheduling of multiple aircraft washes within a single month is determined by operational requirements and is detailed in the annual wash schedule. In accordance with PWS

§5.1, the 150th Maintenance Group (MXG) Plans and Scheduling Office will develop and provide the annual wash schedule to the Contractor no later than 31 July preceding the applicable fiscal year, which will clearly identify the specific dates for all scheduled washes. While back-to-back or consecutive-day washes are operationally possible, they are highly unlikely based on current mission requirements. However, should back-to-back washes be required, they will be clearly indicated on the provided annual schedule, and the Contractor is solely responsible for coordinating their staffing, equipment, and logistics to meet the required performance dates as published.

Q53. Elapsed-time clock. PWS 5.2 sets a 20 elapsed-clock-hour maximum, but facility hours are

0700–1700. If a wash runs over two workdays, are the overnight hours left out of the 20-hour count?

A53. Please see question and answer 1 of this document.

Q54. Overnight equipment. During a two-day wash, may contractor equipment stay in the hangar overnight, or must it be removed at the end of each day?

A54. Please refer to Attachment 5 Questions and Answers Document 1, Question and answer 17 and PWS paragraphs 5.5.1 and 5.5.2.

Q55. Pressure washer and utilities. PWS 3.2 lists a nozzle set. Will a government pressure washer be provided, or must the contractor bring one? Please also give the electrical (voltage and amperage) and water hookups available in Hangars 1000 and 1002.

A55. See question and answer 26 of this document.

Q56. Wastewater. Do the hangar wash bays drain to an approved oil/water separator, or is the contractor responsible for capturing and disposing of wash water?

A56. See question and answer 8 of this document.

Q57. Aircraft configuration. Will the external refueling pods or any other external stores be installed during washes, and are they part of the wash scope?

A57. The Government confirms that external refueling pods, external fuel tanks, and any other installed external stores will remain on the aircraft during wash operations; the aircraft will not be reconfigured or have equipment removed for the wash. The thorough cleaning of these installed external pods, tanks, and stores is fully included within the scope of work for each complete HC-130J exterior wash. The Contractor is responsible for performing all wash services in strict accordance with the applicable Technical Orders (T.O.s) governing these specific external configurations, and no additional compensation or price adjustments will be provided for washing aircraft with these components installed.

Q58. Minimum quantity. PWS 5.1.1 says "up to seven" scheduled washes. Is there a guaranteed minimum number of washes per year?

A58. See question and answer 11 of this document.

Q59. Unscheduled pricing. Unscheduled washes also get 30 days' notice. May offerors price unscheduled washes differently from scheduled washes?

A59. Yes. As shown in the solicitation's pricing schedule (Attachment 4), scheduled and unscheduled washes are listed under separate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for each contract period. Offerors may quote a different firm-fixed unit price for each distinct CLIN. The final quoted prices for both scheduled and unscheduled washes must be inclusive of all costs required to perform the work as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Q60. Insurance. Are there minimum insurance requirements, such as general liability or aircraft ground-handling/hangarkeepers coverage, and at what limits?

A60. Please see Question and Answer 15.

Q61. Experience. Will experience washing commercial or business aircraft be considered relevant? Will subcontractor experience be weighed the same as prime contractor experience?

A61. In accordance with the solicitation, the Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of the depth and relevance of each offeror's experience performing work of a similar scope, complexity, and magnitude. While experience washing various types of aircraft may be considered, experience washing military transport aircraft, particularly C-130 variants like the

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HC-130J, will be considered the most relevant and may be evaluated more favorably, as it demonstrates a specific understanding of military-grade materials, technical orders, and operational environments.

The Government will consider the experience of the prime contractor and any quoted subcontractors. However, as part of its comparative evaluation, the Government may place greater weight on the experience of the entity (whether prime or sub) that will perform the majority of the work under the contract. Per the terms of the solicitation (paragraph 1(g)(2) of the combined synopsis/solicitation), If a subcontractor is submitted to demonstrate experience, your company must utilize that same subcontractor upon contract award. Replacing them with a different subcontractor will constitute a breach of contract.

Q62. History. Is this a new requirement? If not, please provide the previous contract number and the incumbent contractor.

A62. Yes this is a new requirement for the New Mexico Air National Guard.

Q63. Start date. What are the anticipated award date and first wash date for the base year?

A63. The start date will be the date of contract award, please see question and answer 41 of this document for the first wash.

Q64. Elapsed time and hangar hours. PWS 5.2 sets a 20 elapsed clock hour maximum, and PWS

1.5 limits facility access to 0700–1700, Monday–Friday. If the aircraft is released at 0700, 20 elapsed hours ends at 0300 the next day, when the facility is closed. Are the overnight hours when the facility is closed excluded from the elapsed-time count, so that a wash may be completed across two consecutive workdays?

A64. Please see question and answer 1.

Q65. Insurance. The solicitation does not include FAR 52.228-5 (Insurance – Work on a

Government Installation) or any minimum insurance requirement? Will any insurance requirement or minimum coverage limits be added at award? Does the Government expect the contractor to carry coverage for damage to the aircraft itself (hangarkeepers liability)? If so, what minimum limit per aircraft or per occurrence is expected?

A65. Please see question and answer 15

Q66. Equipment. PWS 3.2 lists a pressure washer nozzle set and compressor but not a pressure washer.

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a. Will the Government provide a pressure washer and hot-water source unit, or must the contractor provide one?

b. Will the contractor need its own lift or fall protection equipment to reach the upper vertical stabilizer and top of the fuselage?

A66. The answer for Q66 are below:

a. See question and answer 26 of this document.

b. Fall restraints will be provided for checkout at the tool room (CTK). The upper portions of the aircraft (tail sections and fuselage are reached from the lift stands). Paragraph 3.3.1 was added and states, “Fall protection equipment is available for checkout at the 58th Tool

Room (58th CTK).”

Q67. Training. Will the Government provide hangar safety, FOD, and Technical Order familiarization before the first wash? If so, approximately how long does it take?

A67. See question and answer 10 of this document.

Q68. Experience. Will exterior washing experience on civil aircraft be considered relevant under

Factor 2, or will only large or military aircraft experience be considered comparable in scope and complexity?

A68. See question and answer 61 of this document.

Q69. PWS 3.2.1 states the contractor shall maintain the listed PPE in the Composite Tool Kit and check it out daily. Is the CTK and its PPE Government-owned and Government-furnished, or must the contractor purchase and replace these items?

A69. See question and answer 12 of this document.

Q70. Deadline and time zone. Please confirm the governing time and time zone for the October

22, 2026. Quote deadline and October 15, 2026 question deadline. The notice display and RFQ appear inconsistent: the notice shows 11:00 a.m. Eastern for quotes, while the RFQ states 11:00 a.m. MST. Does MST mean fixed Mountain Standard Time or local Mountain Daylight Time at

Kirtland AFB?

A70. See questions and answer 3 of this document.

Q71. Quantities and minimum guarantee. We understand that price evaluation uses seven scheduled and three unscheduled washes per year, ten total, for the base year and four option years. PWS 5.1.1 describes up to seven scheduled washes. Is any minimum number of completed washes or minimum payment guaranteed in each year?

A71. See question and answer 11 of this document.

Q72. On-site supervision. If a qualified subcontractor is quoted, may its wash-crew foreman serve as the on-site Wash Supervisor during each wash, with XYZ Company designated

Contract Manager and alternate handling contract administration remotely and remaining reachable during all work? Please identify any separate on-site presence requirement for the

Contract Manager.

A72. The Government will not dictate the Contractor’s internal staffing or organizational structure; however, the Contractor remains solely responsible for ensuring that all performance, administrative, and supervisory requirements of the PWS are met. To clarify these roles, PWS

Paragraph 1.20 (On-Site Wash Supervisor) has been added to the Performance Work Statement to define the direct operational supervision requirements. Under this new provision, a qualified

On-Site Wash Supervisor must be physically present at the wash facility during all active wash operations, and this role may be fulfilled by a qualified subcontractor foreman. The Prime

Contractor’s designated Contract Manager (CM) or alternate, governed separately under PWS paragraph 1.14 (Contract Manager), is not required to be physically present on-site during wash operations, provided they remain fully reachable, available to coordinate with the COR, and retain the full managerial authority required by that section.

Q73. Invoicing and cancellation procedure. Please confirm whether one WAWF invoice should be submitted per completed and accepted wash, which supporting documents are required, and whether the signed Certificate of Conformance must accompany the invoice. Please clarify the event that starts the stated 30-day payment period. We understand PWS 5.4/5.4.1 do not permit separate cancellation, postponement, travel or standby compensation. What notice and rescheduling process should the contractor expect when a wash is canceled or postponed?

A73. Please refer to Attachment 5 Questions and Answers Document 1, Question and answer 30.

Q74. CATEGORY 1: SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA) COMPLIANCE, LABOR

CLASSIFICATION & MANDATORY INSURANCE Question 1.1: Mandatory W-2 Employee

Classification & Prohibition of 1099 Independent Contractors. Solicitation References:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation §1.a.ii; Attachment 01 (PWS §1.1); Attachment 02 (WD 2015-

5443, Rev. 30); FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards); 29 CFR Part 4. Question:

Under Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 4) and the Service Contract Labor

Standards statute (FAR 52.222-41), service personnel performing routine aircraft exterior washing, flightline servicing, and corrosion control are non-exempt operational laborers subject to prevailing wage determinations.