QA - W91247-26-Q-A015 - 20260511 (Final).pdf

Questions and Answers (Q&A): The following questions and responses are provided for clarification of Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015. Questions were accepted through 8 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This Q&A does not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any changes to the solicitation will be issued by formal amendment via the

Government Point of Entry (GPE).

USAG RANGES & AIRFIELDS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MOORE, DARIUS T CIV USARMY ACC MICC (USA)

# Questions Answers

1. Who is incumbent contractor? What is the contract number?

Incumbent Contractor: FITT Scientific, LLC Contract Number: W900KK-24-F-0158

2. Is maps of the ranges going to be provided or only at site visit?

Maps of the ranges were provided for review during the site visit.

These materials were designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and remained under Government control. Maps were not distributed or retained by offerors.

3. Is there contractor Equipment storage location at air fields for large size equipment like tractors with pull behinds?

Limited on-site equipment storage is available at Mackall and Simmons Airfields. Equipment is stored at the contractor’s risk, and the contractor is responsible for safeguarding its property.

Additional storage options may be identified; however, availability is not guaranteed.

4. Is autonomous mowing or vegetation cutting equipment permitted on this requirement?

No. Autonomous or unmanned mowing/vegetation cutting equipment is prohibited at all airfield and range locations under this requirement due to operational safety considerations and the potential for interference with communications, radio frequencies, and training operations. All vegetation maintenance must be performed using manned equipment operated by qualified personnel.

5. Has storage been confirmed under this requirement, and where are the laydown/storage locations located?

On-site storage at Fort Bragg locations remains tentative and has not been finalized at this time. On-site storage is not authorized at any range locations under this requirement. On-site storage has been confirmed at Mackall AAF and Simmons AAF. No on-site storage is authorized at Pope AAF. Contractors are responsible for the storage, security, and safeguarding of all contractor-owned equipment and materials at all locations.

6. Will Government fuel tanks be available for contractor use under this requirement?

Potential Government fuel tank locations and quantities are still being evaluated and have not been finalized at this time. If authorized for contractor use, Government fuel tanks must first be drained of Government-owned fuel prior to contractor operations. The Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with fueling, operating, and maintaining the designated fuel tanks utilized under this requirement. Final guidance and authorized fuel tank locations, if applicable, will be provided by post-award coordination.

7. Is vegetation maintenance based on a fixed schedule or performance standard under this requirement?

Vegetation maintenance under this requirement is performance-based and not strictly schedule-based. Range Operations will provide scheduling guidance to the awardee for range locations

Questions and Answers (Q&A): The following questions and responses are provided for clarification of Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015. Questions were accepted through 8 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This Q&A does not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any changes to the solicitation will be issued by formal amendment via the based on mission requirements and training schedules. The Contractor must be responsible for developing and submitting work schedules in accordance with the PWS and applicable deliverables to the COR, demonstrating how the required performance standards and vegetation height requirements will be achieved and maintained throughout the performance period.

8. Are perimeter fence lines included in vegetation maintenance under this requirement?

Yes. Vegetation maintenance under this requirement includes only the interior perimeter fencing of the airfields. The external installation perimeter fencing of the base is not included under this requirement. The Contractor must remove and maintain any vegetation or overgrowth located on, intruding into, or growing through the interior airfield perimeter fencing to ensure visibility, accessibility, and operational effectiveness. Portions of the perimeter fencing at Mackall AAF are maintained under a separate contract and will be identified during the post-award conference.

9. Will radios be provided to the Contractor under this requirement?

Government radios identified in the PWS as incidental equipment may be temporarily issued to designated contractor personnel for operational communication and coordination with Air Traffic Control, airfield personnel, and Range Operations while performing work within operational areas. Range Operations may sub-hand receipt radios to designated contractor leads, as applicable. All Government-issued radios must be returned to the issuing activity at the conclusion of operations or as otherwise directed by the Government. The Contractor remains responsible for all equipment necessary to perform contract requirements.

10. Are there any site hazards Contractors should be aware of within the performance locations under this requirement?

Yes. Certain performance locations under this requirement contain wetlands, uneven terrain, sinkholes, active operational areas, low-flying aircraft operations, and protected or endangered species habitats. It is highly encouraged that the awardee familiarize themselves with the terrain and performance locations as soon as practicable and ensure contractor personnel remain observant while performing services. Known hazards, such as sinkholes or obstructions, may be marked by the Government when identified. If additional hazards are discovered during performance, the Contractor should notify the COR and/or applicable Base Operations personnel so the hazard may be evaluated, marked, or corrected, as appropriate.

11. Are berms within the range areas required to be maintained under this requirement?

Range berms are not required to be cut or maintained routinely.

The COR will coordinate with the contractor in the event berm maintenance is required. Riding equipment, tractors, zero-turn

Questions and Answers (Q&A): The following questions and responses are provided for clarification of Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015. Questions were accepted through 8 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This Q&A does not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any changes to the solicitation will be issued by formal amendment via the mowers, or similar equipment must not be operated on berms due to safety and OSHA considerations.

12. Is vegetation growing through older pavement surfaces at Mackall AAF required to be maintained under this requirement?

Vegetation growing through older pavement surfaces at Mackall AAF is not included under routine maintenance requirements.

The COR will coordinate with the contractor in the event the pavement surfaces require maintenance.

13. Is the awardee required to remove existing mulch, shrubbery, or vegetative debris located within the performance areas at Pope AAF?

One area at Pope AAF contains existing mulch, shrubbery, and vegetative debris resulting from previous land clearing activities.

At this time the contractor is not expected to operate equipment over the existing mulch or vegetative debris remaining within the affected area.

14. Will the Government provide historical data regarding fuel and lubricant consumption on equipment?

Historical fuel and lubricant consumption data is not available.

15. Can the Government provide information regarding current vegetation conditions and whether any areas are presently overgrown or outside normal maintenance cycle conditions?

As of the site visit dates, some areas may have been slightly overgrown; however, conditions were not observed to be outside normal maintenance cycle expectations. Vegetation conditions may vary throughout the performance period due to weather conditions, operational requirements, mission activities, and accessibility constraints. The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining all required performance standards identified in the PWS throughout contract performance.

16. Will the Government provide access to utilities, washdown areas, or water sources for equipment cleaning and maintenance activities?

In accordance with PWS Section 3.2, the Government will provide utilities, including water, electricity from existing outlets, sewer, and solid waste/recycling removal for facilities being serviced under the contract. Availability of utilities may vary by location and operational conditions.

On-site storage or laydown areas currently established at Simmons AAF and Mackall AAF remain authorized under the requirement. Additional laydown or storage locations may be authorized post-award based on operational availability and Government approval. Contractors remain responsible for furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies, fueling, servicing, and support necessary to perform contract requirements.

17. Are there any regulations that prohibit the use of commercial-off-the-shelf weed killer (e.g., glyphosphate, Round-Up, etc.) for weed control around sensitive equipment such as taxiway signs and runway lights?

The use of herbicides, pesticides, weed killers, or other chemical vegetation control products under this requirement must comply with all applicable Federal, State, Department of Defense, Army, installation environmental, airfield operations, and safety regulations. Contractors must coordinate the use of any chemical vegetation control products with the COR and applicable Airfield Operations and/or Environmental personnel prior to application within operational or sensitive areas.

Questions and Answers (Q&A): The following questions and responses are provided for clarification of Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015. Questions were accepted through 8 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This Q&A does not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any changes to the solicitation will be issued by formal amendment via the

Certain products, application methods, or locations may be restricted or prohibited based on environmental requirements, proximity to sensitive equipment, protected habitats, stormwater considerations, mission operations, or airfield safety requirements. Contractors are responsible for ensuring all products utilized are commercially approved, properly labeled, and applied in accordance with manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations.

18. The solicitation states: “Wage Determination No.: 2015-4377, revision 30 dated December 03, 2025 applies to this contract. Current Wage Determination may be downloaded from the following site…” -however, when looking up this WD, there is a newer revision (revision 31 dated 3/30/2026). Can the Government please clarify which WD should be used?

FAR Clause 52.222-41 has been revised to reflect the most current version, WD 2015-4377 Revision 31 dated 30 March 2026.

Reference Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015 for changes.

19. The solicitation requires documentation showing a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Can the Government clarify whether this requirement may be satisfied through multiple relevant past performance examples that collectively demonstrate three or more years of experience, or whether each submitted reference must individually demonstrate at least three years of performance?

The minimum three-year relevant work experience requirement may be satisfied through one or multiple relevant past performance references that collectively demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience performing similar grounds maintenance, airfield maintenance, range maintenance, landscaping, or related services of similar scope, complexity, and operational environment.

Individual references are not required to independently demonstrate three full years of performance; however, offerors should clearly identify periods of performance, scope relevance, and the relationship of the referenced work to the requirements of this solicitation to facilitate the Government’s evaluation.

20. The solicitation requires offerors to identify equipment by type, quantity, leased or owned status, equipment origin, and leasing company commitment letters if leased. If an offeror intends to procure equipment after award rather than lease or currently own the equipment, will a written procurement approach be sufficient, or must offerors provide vendor quotes, purchase agreements, or other supporting documentation with the proposal?

If the proposed equipment is not currently owned or leased, the offeror may provide a written narrative describing its approach to procure the required equipment in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Vendor quotes, purchase agreements, or other supporting documentation are not specifically required;

however, offerors are encouraged to provide sufficient detail to demonstrate the feasibility and timeliness of their proposed procurement approach and ability to meet contract performance requirements.

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria identified in the solicitation.

Questions and Answers (Q&A): The following questions and responses are provided for clarification of Solicitation W91247-26-Q-A015. Questions were accepted through 8 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This Q&A does not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any changes to the solicitation will be issued by formal amendment via the

21. The PWS states that the Government reserves the right to increase or decrease the acreage by five percent per option year.

Will acreage changes within the five percent range be handled within the firm-fixed-price contract amount, or will the Government issue a contract modification/equitable adjustment if the acreage changes materially affect labor, equipment, or schedule requirements?

The Government reserves the right to increase or decrease acreage within the limits identified in the PWS based on operational and mission requirements. Acreage adjustments within the stated five percent range are generally contemplated within the overall scope of the firm-fixed-price contract.

However, any change determined by the Government to materially affect the scope, level of effort, labor requirements, equipment requirements, or performance schedule may be addressed through applicable contract modification procedures in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions.

This response does not constitute a guarantee of an equitable adjustment and all determinations will be made by the Contracting Officer based on the specific circumstances of the change.

22. The PWS states that no overtime or compensatory time is authorized, but flexible work schedules, including weekend work, may be considered with coordination.

Can the Government clarify whether weekend work may be performed at straight time if coordinated in advance and personnel do not exceed 40 hours per week?

Yes. Weekend work may be performed at straight time rates, provided it is coordinated in advance with the COR and applicable operational personnel, and contractor personnel do not exceed a 40-hour work week in accordance with the PWS requirements.

All work schedules remain subject to operational availability, range scheduling, airfield operations, mission requirements, safety considerations, and Government approval.

23. The PWS includes historical workload data by labor category and states it is informational only and does not prescribe a required level of effort, staffing plan, or labor categories. Can the Government confirm that offerors may propose an alternate labor mix and staffing approach, provided the approach meets all PWS performance requirements?

Yes. Historical workload data and labor category information provided within the solicitation are informational only and do not prescribe a required staffing approach, labor mix, level of effort, or organizational structure. Offerors may propose an alternate labor mix, staffing approach, equipment approach, and operational methodology, provided the proposed approach demonstrates the capability to successfully meet all PWS requirements, performance standards, schedules, and contract objectives.

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the solicitation evaluation criteria and the offeror’s demonstrated ability to successfully perform the required services.