QA - W91247-27-Q-A001 - 20261110 (Final).pdf

The Government accepted industry questions regarding this combined-synopsis solicitation [ W91247-27-Q-A001 ] through 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This Questions & Answers (QA) document provides the

Government’s official responses to questions received. The document will be incorporated into the solicitation through a formal amendment.

USAG PRESSURE WASHING MOORE, DARIUS T CIV USARMY ACC MICC (USA)

# Questions Answers

1. I have a question regarding the opportunity:

USAG Pressure Washing (W91247-27-Q- A001). Can you please advise if there is a mandatory site visit for this solicitation?

No.

2. Could you please advise whether low-pressure, non-bleach treatments may be considered for suitable portions of this work, and whether there is an appropriate process to introduce our product to interested eligible contractors?

Yes.

3. Was there a previous incumbent? If so, can you share their price proposal?

4. Has there been any changes to the scope from the last?

5. Did the previous incumbent complete the project term? Is this solicitation the same length of time?

The previous contract was W91247-21-P-0010. Interested parties may research publicly available contract information independently.

6. If previous incumbents exist, when is the contract set to end?

The previous contract was W91247-21-P-0010. Interested parties may research publicly available contract information independently.

7. Is there a set budget for this solicitation?

8. Is there a projected award and start date?

Award date not established. Anticipated start date: 1 January 2027.

9. Can the Government provide the previous contract number, incumbent contractor's name, and awarded contract value for comparable exterior pressure washing services at Fort Bragg? If available, please provide historical contract expenditures, previously accepted unit pricing per square foot, and annual quantities actually performed during the preceding three years.

Prior contract: W91247-21-P-0010. The Government will not provide the remaining requested information.

The Government accepted industry questions regarding this combined-synopsis solicitation [ W91247-27-Q-A001 ] through 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This Questions & Answers (QA) document provides the

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10. Section B establishes an estimated annual quantity of 377,000 square feet. Can the Government clarify whether this represents the anticipated total exterior surface area to be cleaned annually or a planning estimate based on prior work orders? What were the actual annual square footage totals completed during the previous three fiscal years? Is there any guaranteed minimum quantity or expenditure?

377,000 square feet is an estimate, not a guaranteed minimum quantity or expenditure. No additional historical quantity data will be provided.

11. TE3 identifies a substantial inventory of approved facilities across multiple installation locations. Can the Government provide the anticipated number of facilities to be serviced annually, the expected distribution of work among installations, and the criteria used to determine which buildings or structures receive service? Can facilities be added or removed during performance, and how would such changes affect pricing or contract quantities?

Estimated annual workload is 5 percent of installation exterior surface area; it is not guaranteed. Locations and scope will be issued by DMO. Facilities may be added or removed; all costs are included in the unit price.

12. The technical requirements address the capability to clean structures at least three stories high. What is the maximum anticipated working height for facilities within the approved inventory? Will the contractor be responsible for providing all aerial lifts, scaffolding, fall-protection equipment, and certified operators? Are any government-owned lifts or specialized access equipment available for contractor use?

Maximum anticipated exterior-wall tasking is the ninth-story elevation. The contractor shall provide all required equipment and personnel. No Government access equipment will be provided.

13. Will the Government provide access to on-site water supplies at the facilities being serviced, or must the contractor furnish and transport all water? Please clarify any required backflow prevention, wastewater collection and disposal, storm-drain protection, and environmental permits. Are there installation-specific restrictions on detergents, sodium hypochlorite, or other exterior cleaning agents beyond the approval procedures described in the PWS?

Government water is available at designated locations where available. The contractor shall provide water where unavailable and comply with PWS environmental requirements. No additional installation-specific chemical restrictions are identified in the

PWS.

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14. PWS Paragraph 5.4.1 identifies Priority 1 emergency response within two hours and completion within eight hours, with additional response standards for Priority 2 and Priority 3 orders. Can the Government clarify the historical frequency of each priority category, whether emergency orders may be issued outside normal operating hours, and whether the stated response time means arrival on-site or acknowledgment of the order? How will the Government address emergencies requiring specialized equipment mobilization or involving work volumes that cannot reasonably be completed within eight hours?

Three Priority 1 taskings have been issued since 2023. The two-hour standard is acknowledgment, not on-site arrival. Completion time may be adjusted for mobilization or scope.

15. How will the Government determine billable square footage for completed work orders? Will measurements be based on exterior wall dimensions, actual cleaned surface area, or another established method? For partial-building assignments, how will the completed quantity be calculated and verified? Will payment be authorized following individual work-order acceptance, monthly invoicing, or another billing schedule?

Billable quantity is actual cleaned surface area verified with the POC/COR. Invoicing is monthly for accepted DMOs.

16. The solicitation includes Wage Determination 2015-4377, Revision 33. Can the Government identify the anticipated Service Contract Labor Standards classifications applicable to pressure washing technicians, equipment operators, and on-site working supervisors? If a required occupation is not expressly listed, should the contractor initiate a labor classification conformance request? Please also confirm whether the Government anticipates any wage determination updates before award.

Offerors shall determine applicable classifications under WD 2015-4377, Revision 33. Unlisted classifications require conformance through the KO before performance.

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17. To develop an accurate and competitive firm-fixed-price quotation, can the Government provide historical information regarding the average number of Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs) issued annually, the typical square footage assigned per work order, and the average number of facilities serviced per mobilization?

Additionally, does the Government anticipate issuing individual work orders for small, isolated cleaning assignments, or will services generally be grouped geographically to minimize mobilization costs?

For assignments requiring specialized equipment, significant travel between installations, or unusually small service quantities, will the contractor be expected to absorb all associated mobilization expenses within the established square-foot unit price?

Estimated workload is 50 DMOs and 1,180 annual direct labor hours. All mobilization and performance costs are included in the unit price. The Government will issue DMOs as needed.

18. The solicitation cover identifies W91247-27- Q-A001, while Section A, Page 2 references W91247-26-Q-A034. Can the Government confirm the controlling solicitation number for all questions, quotations, and contract documentation?

Additionally, will the Government provide a required Excel pricing template, or may contractors submit their own formula-supported workbook containing the prescribed CLINs, labor calculations, and option-year pricing?

Controlling solicitation number: W91247-27-Q-A001. No Government pricing template will be provided.

19. Upon award, will the Government sponsor eligible contractor personnel for Common Access Cards (CACs), or will personnel be issued installation access credentials, such as Automated Installation Entry (AIE) badges, allowing recurring entry throughout the contract's period of performance?

No CACs. Eligible personnel will receive AIE credentials after vetting. Commercial vehicles and equipment require inspection at designated points.

The Provost Marshall can be contacted for more information on the anticipated background screening, credentialing, vehicle inspection, and installation access requirements for contractor

The Government accepted industry questions regarding this combined-synopsis solicitation [ W91247-27-Q-A001 ] through 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This Questions & Answers (QA) document provides the

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Will approved contractor employees and subcontractors be permitted to access Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Camp Mackall, and other designated work locations through authorized installation access gates without reporting to the Visitor Control Center for daily visitor processing?

Additionally, please clarify the anticipated background screening, credentialing, vehicle inspection, and installation access requirements for contractor personnel and commercial vehicles, including pressure washing trucks and equipment trailers.

personnel and commercial vehicles, including pressure washing trucks and equipment trailers:

Office of the Provost Marshal 2-5634 Butner Rd, Fort Bragg, NC 28310

(910) 396-0391

20. Will the Government provide the awarded contractor with a designated, secure staging or storage area within Fort Bragg or its associated installations for contractor-owned pressure washing equipment, enclosed trailers, water tanks, cleaning supplies, and other equipment necessary to perform the contract?

If staging or storage space is available, will the contractor be authorized to leave equipment and trailers on the installation overnight or between scheduled work orders?

Please clarify whether such space would be provided at no additional cost, whether access would be available outside normal working hours, and whether any installation-specific security, environmental, or hazardous-material storage requirements would apply.

If no government-furnished storage or staging facilities are available, please confirm that the contractor must independently arrange off-installation storage and daily equipment mobilization.

No. The contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining all required staging and storage areas off the installation.

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The Government accepted industry questions regarding this combined-synopsis solicitation [ W91247-27-Q-A001 ] through 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This Questions & Answers (QA) document provides the

Government’s official responses to questions received. The document will be incorporated into the solicitation through a

21. Would the Government consider allowing offerors to propose a fixed unit price per square foot for base services, with aerial lift equipment rental priced separately as an alternate or optional line item?

If so, would the Government accept the aerial lift rental at a fixed daily, weekly, or monthly rate?

If so, could the Government please advise how the aerial lift alternate would be considered in the total evaluated price?

22. Would the Government permit separate per-square-foot unit prices for buildings of one to two stories and for buildings of three or more stories?

23. Would aerial lift rental be paid only on task orders that require it, and only for the period of actual use?

24. If separate pricing is not permitted, could the Government please share the estimated distribution of building heights, or the estimated number of aerial lift days per task order, so that offerors may price consistently?

25. Could the Government please provide the anticipated range of building square footage and number of stories for expected task orders?

Work will be issued through DMOs, not task orders.

26. Please confirm the correct solicitation identifier: the current notice and headers use W91247-27-Q-A001, while Section A references W91247-26-Q-A034.

W91247-27-Q-A001.

27. Please explain the relationship between the 377,000-square-foot annual estimate, 50 DMOs, 1,180 estimated labor hours and the statement anticipating washing approximately 20% of the facility universe.

Are the 1,180 hours individual labor hours or crew/equipment operating hours? Please

The 20 percent reference is corrected to 5 percent. The 1,180 hours are individual direct labor hours.

The Government accepted industry questions regarding this combined-synopsis solicitation [ W91247-27-Q-A001 ] through 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This Questions & Answers (QA) document provides the

Government’s official responses to questions received. The document will be incorporated into the solicitation through a provide recent accepted square footage, order-size distribution and floor/height mix if available.

28. TE3 includes structures up to 12 floors, whereas capability instructions refer to at least three stories. Please confirm maximum ordered cleaning elevation and available access/height data, and whether higher-elevation lift and water-hauling costs must be included without a separate charge.

No occupied exterior-wall taskings above the ninth-story elevation. Include elevated-access and water-management costs in the unit rate.

29. Please confirm how payable square footage is measured and accepted for buildings, partial facades, bridges and tanks; whether estimated quantities are guaranteed;

permitted invoice frequency; and treatment of mobilization, emergency readiness and small orders in the single square-foot rate.

Billable square footage is actual cleaned area jointly verified before work. Quantities are estimates, not guarantees. Invoicing is monthly; the unit rate includes all associated costs.

30. Section L/M refers to a 50% personnel-cost test, while incorporated FAR 52.219-14 refers to amounts paid by the Government and similarly situated entities. Please reconcile the applicable test and compliance period, including credit for qualifying first-tier work and treatment of further subcontracting.

FAR 52.219-14 controls. Compliance is measured by the end of each base or option period.

31. May one person meeting both qualifications serve as PM and QC? Is dedicated/full-time staffing required, or may qualified personnel be allocated based on the ordered workload? Please clarify quote-stage prime/subcontractor SUTA, workers-compensation and insurance evidence.

Yes. One qualified person may serve as PM and QC. Dedicated on-installation staffing and certified SUTA filings with the quote are not required.

32. Please reconcile normal work hours versus notification hours, the QCP deadlines (10 workdays versus 30 business days), and SDS submission deadlines. Please issue any necessary corrections in writing.

Normal hours: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday. QCP: 10 workdays after award. SDS package: 5 business days after award.

The solicitation will be amended.

33. Solicitation number. Page 1 and the cover sheet instructions list W91247-26-Q-A034, but SAM.gov lists W91247-27-Q-A001.

W91247-27-Q-A001.

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Which number should appear on the cover sheet and SF 1449? We suggest W91247-27- Q-A001.

34. How square footage is measured. Is the square footage on each work order the surface area washed (wall area), the building footprint, or gross floor area? Who sets the square footage on each work order, and is that number final for invoicing? We suggest surface area washed, stated on each work order by the COR.

Actual exterior surface area washed. The contractor calculates it;

the COR accepts the final billable quantity.

35. Square footage ordered in past years.

Attachment 2 shows the number of work orders and hours by year, but not square footage. Can the Government share the square footage actually ordered each year under the current contract?

No. Historical square-footage data by contract year is unavailable.

36. Work orders versus facilities. PWS 5.1.1 anticipates work orders for about 20% of facilities each year. TE3 lists 2,539 facilities, so 20% is about 500 buildings. Attachment 1 estimates 50 work orders and 377,000 square feet a year. About how many buildings does a typical work order cover?

The 20 percent reference is corrected to 5 percent. A typical DMO covers one building or structure; approximately 50–65 facilities will receive service annually.

37. Bridges and tanks. PWS 1.3, 1.4 and 5.1.1 include bridges and stationary tanks. TE3 lists buildings only. Are bridges and tanks in scope for this contract? If so, can the Government provide a list with approximate square footage?

Yes. No list or approximate square footage will be provided.

38. Tall buildings. TE3 includes 69 facilities of four or more floors, including facilities listed at 10 and 12 floors. Does the Government expect to order washing on buildings above four floors?

Yes. Orders above five stories are historically infrequent.

39. Added quantity. Does the Government expect to order more than 377,000 square feet in any year? If so, will added quantity be ordered at the CLIN unit price?

No. Any additional quantity would require a contract modification.

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40. Water access. PWS 3.3 provides water at Government-designated locations where available. Can the Government identify the designated water points, or the areas where Government water is not available?

Government water is available at exterior building connections where available. No installation-wide water-point map will be provided. The contractor shall provide water where unavailable or inadequate.

41. Runoff control. PWS 5.1 and the environmental references require that no wash water enter storm drains. Will standard practices such as drain covers, berms and directing water to grass be acceptable, or does the Government require wash water to be recovered and hauled away? We suggest standard practices unless the COR directs recovery for a specific site.

42. Limitations on subcontracting wording.

Section L, Technical item 4 and Subfactor 1a say the prime must perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel. FAR 52.219-14 as incorporated limits payments to subcontractors that are not similarly situated to 50% of the amount paid by the Government. Which standard will the Government use to evaluate the compliance plan? We suggest the clause wording, since it governs performance.

FAR 52.219-14 controls.

43. Project Manager availability. PWS 1.18.6 requires the PM to be available from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Does "available" mean on site, or reachable by phone and email during those hours?

Reachable by phone and email.

44. Priority 1 work orders. About how many Priority 1 (emergency) work orders has the Government issued per year under the current contract?

Three Priority 1 DMOs since July 2023.

45. What kind of equipment is needed to perform the work, such as just a pressure washing set up or a specific truck that has brushes and pressure washes as it moves?

Also is there water will be provided or will

The contractor shall provide all required equipment. Government water is available at designated locations where available; the contractor shall provide water where unavailable.

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46. Solicitation Number: The SF-1449 lists solicitation number W9124727QA001, while Sections A and L reference W91247-26-Q- A034. Please confirm which number offerors should use on the cover sheet and all quote documents.

W91247-27-Q-A001.

47. Site Visit: Section L states that no site visit is anticipated. Would the Government consider holding a site visit or walkthrough of a representative sample of facilities, bridges, and tanks before the quote due date? If a site visit is not possible, could the Government provide photographs, building heights, and surface materials for the facilities listed in Technical Exhibit 3?

48. Technical Exhibit 3 (Approved Facilities):

Please provide TE3 if it has not been posted, including the square footage, number of stories, and primary exterior substrate for each facility, bridge, and tank.

Technical Exhibit 3 is included with the solicitation.

49. Estimated Hours: Attachment 1 lists 1,180 estimated annual hours against an estimated 377,000 square feet per year.

Please clarify what these hours represent (e.g., on-site labor hours, crew hours, or Government historical records) and whether offerors should use them for staffing.

The 1,180 estimated annual hours are direct individual labor hours, not crew or equipment hours.

50. Incumbent Information: Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, please provide the incumbent contractor's name, previous contract number, and historical price per square foot.

Yes. Previous contract: W91247-21-P-0010. The Government will not provide the incumbent’s name or historical unit pricing.

51. DMO Priorities: Of the historical DMOs listed in Attachment 2, approximately how many were Priority 1, Priority 2, and Priority 3?

Three Priority 1 DMOs since 2023. The remainder were Priority 2.

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52. Tanks: Please describe the stationary tanks in the scope, including their approximate dimensions, contents (e.g., fuel or water), exterior coatings, and any site-specific safety or access requirements.

Tanks are primarily above-ground potable/bulk-water and non-hazardous POL storage tanks. No tank DMOs have been issued since 2023.

53. Bridges: For bridge washing, will the Contractor be responsible for traffic control? Are any bridges located over waterways that would require additional containment measures?

Yes. The contractor is responsible for traffic control. Some bridges span waterways or environmentally sensitive areas, no additional containment measures are anticipated.

54. Wash Water and Runoff: Under the Fort Bragg MS4 permit, are offerors required to capture and reclaim wash water, or is discharge to grass or ground surfaces permitted when using approved, biodegradable cleaning agents?

Discharge to vegetative, pervious ground is permitted for routine cleaning using approved biodegradable agents.

55. Water Access and Staging: Please identify where Government water sources are available and confirm whether the Government will provide a location on the installation for overnight staging of lifts and equipment.

Government water is available where present. No permanent staging will be provided. Temporary staging may be coordinated for active multi-day DMOs.

56. Can you confirm that the prime contractor must perform 50% of the work for this bid?

57. Is an opportunity to review the complete Performance Work Statement, attend a site visit, or discuss any specific equipment, insurance, or security requirements?

The complete PWS is included as Attachment 1. No site visit is anticipated.

58. Section 5.1.1 of the PWS indicates that approximately 20% of the listed facilities are anticipated to receive pressure washing services annually. Is this percentage an estimated workload or a guaranteed minimum quantity of work?

Estimated workload; not a guaranteed minimum.

59. The PWS identifies estimated cleaning areas of 4,000 square feet for buildings two stories and below and 8,000 square feet for buildings three stories and above. Will these estimated quantities be used for invoicing, Payment is based on actual measured and accepted exterior surface square footage washed.

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60. Will the government determine which facilities require pressure washing through individual Demand Maintenance Orders, or will the contractor be responsible for establishing an annual cleaning schedule?

The Government will issue work through DMOs. The contractor is not responsible for establishing an annual cleaning schedule.

61. Is historical workload information available showing the number of facilities serviced and total square footage completed under previous contracts?

Historical data includes DMO counts and annual hours, but not facilities serviced or total square footage.

62. For buildings three stories and above, will the government require aerial lifts or other elevated access equipment, or may the contractor utilize approved ground-based cleaning methods when appropriate?

No. Ground-based methods may be used when they meet all PWS safety and performance requirements.

63. Will government-provided water be available at most facilities, or should the contractor anticipate supplying water for a significant portion of the work?

Government water is available at the majority of standard facilities. The contractor shall provide water where unavailable.

64. Are wastewater containment and recovery systems required for all pressure washing operations or only at designated locations?

No. Recovery is required based on site conditions and contaminants.

65. Regarding Priority 1 Demand Maintenance Orders, can the government provide historical information on how frequently these emergency requests occur?

Three Priority 1 DMOs since July 2023.

66. Does the government intend to award the contract using a single firm-fixed price per square foot for all facilities and structures, or will separate pricing be permitted for different building heights and structural types?

A single firm-fixed price per square foot is required. Separate pricing is not permitted.

67. If this solicitation is restricted to HUBZone-certified businesses, would a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that is not currently HUBZone-certified be

No. A non-HUBZone SDVOSB may participate as a subcontractor.

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