W912CL26QA036 Vendor Questions and Government Answers.pdf

# Citation Comments/Questions KO, JSCG-P Responses

Will the Government make available to all off erors a written summary, minutes, photographs, or site data arising from the sitevisit of 19 August 2026, and will any questions raised at the visit be answered in writing to all off erors? Confi rming this allowsevery off eror to price against a common understanding of site conditions, access and utility locations.

Questions and clarifications from the 19 August 2026 site visit will be answered in writing and provided equally to all offerors through the solicitation/amendment process. Verbal discussions or site observations do not modify the solicitation.

1 RFQ Please advise whether Vendors must have NAICS 332311 listed in the SAM.GOV profile IOT provide a quote for this solicitation?

NAICS 332311 is assigned to this acquisition. Offerors shall maintain an active SAM.gov registration and meet the solicitation eligibility requirements. NAICS 332311 does not need to be pre-listed in the SAM profile solely to submit a quote.

2 CSS, TE BOM

Crosswalk Please advise which document is correct for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002

The solicitation CLIN schedule controls pricing and line-item identification. CLIN 0001 is Office Space RLB 50x50, approximately 2,500 SF, QTY 1 EA. CLIN 0002 is Office Space RLB 40x50, QTY 2 EA. Technical Exhibits and BOMs define the technical content of each facility and do not replace or renumber the CLINs.

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Crosswalk

Which CLINS are funded and expected to be awarded (funded) at contract award? Which Options will be exercised later?

Offerors shall price all CLINs shown in the solicitation. CLINs 0001-0007 are Base CLINs; CLINs 1001-1007 are Option CLINs. Award and exercise of any CLIN remain subject to the solicitation, availability of funds, and written Contracting Officer action. Option CLINs are not guaranteed.

4 BOM Crosswalk Confirm the correct quantities of BOM-1 and BOM-2 to ensure quotes are properly priced.

Confirm the correct sequence of install for the bill of material sections (clarify the type of buildings for BOM-1 and BOM-2). What is the desired ceiling height on each modular unit ?

Price the complete facility by the solicitation CLIN, quantity, and unit. BOMs and Technical Exhibits define the materials, systems, configuration, and performance included in that facility price and are not separate CLINs. Supporting BOM breakdowns may be provided under the applicable CLIN. Installation sequence and orientation will be developed post-award.

Ceiling requirements are addressed in RFI 40.

5 PWS para 5.2.8;

para 5.2.9

Clarify what is meant by "complete connection ready" of the Shower Unit and Latrine Unit.

Are the Units within the scope of the Billeting CLINs, price separately or included in the respective CLINs? The PWS references shower and latrine units, but these units are not clearly identified in the pricing schedule. Please confirm the required quantities, dimensions, utility requirements, and applicable CLIN.

Shower and latrine/hygiene units required by the PWS and applicable Technical Exhibits/BOM shall be included in the applicable facility pricing unless the solicitation is amended to establish a separate CLIN. Each unit shall be complete and connection-ready, including internal plumbing, fixtures, drainage, electrical, lighting, ventilation/exhaust, wet-area finishes, controls, and required HVAC. Provide building-side connections ready for sanitary, domestic water, and power. Exterior source utility distribution is excluded unless specifically stated.

6 PWS

Would the Government accept a facility providing equal or greater conditioned floor area, and meeting every functional and room requirement of the PWS and Technical Exhibit, on a different footprint?

Yes. Alternate modular configurations may be proposed when the facility intent, required usable area, capacity, function, performance, life safety, utility interfaces, and site application are maintained.

Clearly identify and technically support all deviations from the Government reference/BOD.

7 PWS What dimensional tolerance applies within the footprint for the relocatable buildings (RLBs)?

Minor dimensional variation may be proposed to suit the Contractor's modular system, provided required usable area, occupancy/capacity, room functions, clearances, egress, accessibility, equipment fit, structural performance, and site compatibility are maintained.

Material reductions in required capacity or function are not acceptable without Government approval.

JSCG-P JOTC RLB Site Survey Vendor Q&As

W912CL-26-Q-A036

RFI clarifications to include for solicitation amendment and clarifies the material performance/physical characteristic, and establishes common pricing basis.

8 PWS, Technical Exhibit

Are building orientation fixed on the site? Are the long and short dimensions of each facility fixed by site layout, utility routing or setback, or may the offeror propose orientation as part of the site plan?

Final facility orientation and installation sequence will be developed post-award. The Contractor shall submit a coordinated site orientation and sequence plan showing facility locations, separations, access, egress, drainage, utility interfaces, delivery/installation access, and sequencing.

Government approval is required before installation.

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Crosswalk

Does the 29 September 2026 date of install only apply to CLIN 0001? What are the delivery dates for the remaining Base Year CLINs and the Optional CLINs? For the September 29, 2026 milestone, please confirm whether “in place” means that CLIN 0001 must be completely installed, tested, commissioned, and ready for Government use, or only erected and set on its foundations, with final connections and acceptance to follow. Please also confirm whether this milestone will be adjusted if award or submittal approvals are delayed.

CLIN 0001 shall meet the 29 September 2026 requirement stated in the solicitation. The Contractor shall schedule delivery, placement, installation, testing/commissioning, and required connection-ready status consistent with the solicitation.

Remaining Base and exercised Option CLIN sequencing will be developed in the post-award schedule. Any change to the contractual milestone requires Contracting Officer action.

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Crosswalk

Would the government consider a phased delivery schedule for the remaining facilities, measured in days from Notice to Proceed, rather than fixed calendar dates, so that award slippage does not compress fabrication and shipping?

Yes. Phased delivery and installation are acceptable. The Contractor shall submit a post-award sequence plan showing design/submittals, fabrication, shipping, delivery, installation, testing/commissioning, and acceptance within the contract period of performance.

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Crosswalk

The PWS requires compliance with applicable building codes such as IBC and UFC and with specified environmental wind andseismic loads, but no site specific values are given.

Please provide, or confi rm the governing source for: - Design wind speed and exposure category - Risk Category and Importance Factor - Seismic Design Category, site class and mapped spectral accelerations - Design rainfall intensity for roof drainage - Any topographic factor applicable at the site

Structural design shall comply with the current UFC 3-301-01 and applicable ASCE/SEI 7-22 provisions, supplemented by applicable REP-2021 Panama criteria. For proposal/design basis, use Vult = 140 mph, Risk Category II, Exposure C minimum; use Exposure D where ASCE 7 open-water exposure criteria apply. The Contractor's Designer of Record shall establish and document seismic, rainfall/drainage, topographic, enclosure, MWFRS, and component/cladding criteria.

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Which code edition governs, and does host nation code apply? Does a Unified Facilities Criteria document govern this work, and if so which one and which edition? Does Panamanian National Building Code apply in addition to or instead of it, and does a Status of Forces or other diplomatic agreement affect which authority has jurisdiction? There is no building code referenced, is Florida Building Code Acceptable ?

The Florida Building Code is not the governing code. It may be used only as a supplemental reference where consistent with or more conservative than the solicitation. The design shall comply with the PWS/Technical Exhibits, applicable UFC, ASCE, NFPA/NEC, and applicable Panama criteria. Where requirements conflict, obtain Contracting Officer clarification before proceeding.

The Technical Exhibit describes a turnkey one hour Fire Rated Exterior Assemblies and Inspection Authority Rated Exterior Envelope as an option selected where required. For which facilities is the rated envelope required? Also, which authority performs the Fire Marshal or Authority and will have jurisdiction inspection referenced in the Acceptable Quality Levels, and against which code edition? PWS states PWS requires a Fire Alarm interface, who is the FIRE ALARM manufacturer, and what model number is of FACP is used?

Each applicable RLB shall be provided with a complete, independent, local fire alarm/detection and occupant-notification system appropriate to the final occupancy and facility configuration. The system shall be non-proprietary/commercially supportable, listed for its intended use, and shall comply with UFC 3-600-01 and applicable NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 10, NEC/NFPA 70, and incorporated life-safety criteria.

The RLB shall function as one local evacuation system. Activation of a required smoke detector, heat detector, manual initiating device, or other required initiating device within the RLB shall initiate occupant notification throughout that RLB. No installation-wide fire alarm network, existing site FACP connection, proprietary head-end, or remote monitoring is required unless specifically added by the solicitation. Potter may be used as a basis of design; listed equal systems are acceptable.

The system is not required to be addressable unless the Contractor's approved design or applicable code requires it.

Provide, as required by the final occupancy/code analysis: local fire alarm control equipment or listed equivalent control unit;

smoke and/or heat detection; audible notification appliances; visible notification where required; manual initiating devices where required; required primary and secondary power; illuminated exit signage; battery-backed emergency lighting;

required egress hardware; portable fire extinguishers and mounting; and complete wiring, circuits, supports, labeling, testing, and acceptance documentation.

Occupancy-specific design shall be demonstrated by the Contractor. Open-bay/student billeting shall provide detection and notification appropriate to sleeping occupancy and the open sleeping/common area configuration. Cadre barracks shall provide required detection in individual sleeping rooms and corridors/common egress areas. Office/administrative and clinic/support spaces shall provide detection, notification, egress, emergency lighting, and extinguishers as required for the approved occupancy and room configuration. Conditioned storage shall provide detection/notification appropriate to the storage use and shall coordinate device coverage with caging, shelving/racking, HVAC airflow, and overhead obstructions.

Fire-resistance-rated construction, where required, is a separate passive protection requirement and shall not be substituted by flame-spread/smoke-development data alone.

Submit a coordinated fire/life-safety design showing occupancy classification, occupant load, required exits and egress, device locations, notification coverage, emergency lighting/exit signage, rated assemblies where applicable, extinguisher locations, applicable code criteria, product data, sequence of operation, testing procedures, and final acceptance records.

Is a geotechnical report or presumptive soil bearing capacity available for the site?

Anchorage and pier design depend on it,and the PWS requires proof of load path continuity.

No Government geotechnical report is available. The Contractor's Designer of Record is responsible for the foundation and anchorage design and shall verify adequate bearing, settlement, sliding, overturning, uplift resistance, and continuous load path for the proposed RLB system. Notify the Contracting Officer if field conditions materially differ from accepted design assumptions.

PWS paragraph 3.3 states existing Government controlled utilities may be made available.

Please confi rm the demarcationpoint for electrical, water, sanitary sewer and communications at each building pad, and the available electrical servicecapacity at the site.

Permanent site utilities are not available for connection under this solicitation unless specifically identified otherwise. Provide complete building-side electrical, water, sanitary, and passive communications interfaces as applicable, tested and ready for future connection. Exterior permanent utility distribution and service extensions are separate unless specifically included by

CLIN.

17 Will building pads be delivered cleared and graded, and is any site clearing, grubbing, grading or drainage work within theContractor's scope?

The Government will prepare/designate the general installation area. The Contractor remains responsible for all facility-specific foundation work required for the turnkey RLB, including bearing-point preparation, ISO/elevated pier supports, pads/footings, anchorage, localized excavation/fill/compaction, and structure-specific drainage. Where SOG is required, provide the complete slab footprint, subgrade/base preparation, reinforcement, and foundation features required by the solicitation and approved design.

PWS paragraph 1.6.21.2 requires the Contractor and all subcontractors to be vetted by the US Embassy in Panama,coordinated through the Security Cooperation Offi ce.What is the expected duration of that process, and may it beinitiated in parallel with quote evaluation rather than after award?

Project-specific U.S. Embassy vetting is not required. The Contractor shall submit the personnel roster required for local/installation access approval. The Contractor remains responsible for normal legal entry and work requirements applicable to U.S., Panamanian, and third-country-national personnel, including visas/work authorization, business/TDY documentation, personnel tracking, and other travel/access requirements of the solicitation when applicable.

PWS paragraph 1.6.21.2.1 requires the Contractor to demonstrate registry or certifi cation authorising it to do business inPanama. Is that required at quote submission, at award, or before performance begins?

The Contractor shall maintain the legal registrations, licenses, permits, and authorizations required to perform the awarded work in Panama. Required documentation shall be provided at the time established by the solicitation or Contracting Officer and shall be in place before the affected work is performed.

Would the Government accept a structure in which a United States manufacturer supplies the relocatable building systems asa subcontractor to a Panama registered prime contractor performing site work, foundations, utility connection, commissioningand closeout?

Yes. A U.S. manufacturer may supply the RLB system through the prime Contractor or an authorized subcontract arrangement. The prime Contractor remains responsible for contract compliance, legal authority to perform in Panama, design integration, delivery, installation, testing, warranty, and acceptance.

Please confirm whether the USD 1,000,000 estimated construction contract price applies to CLIN 0001 only, CLINs 0001–0007, or the total evaluated price including Option CLINs 1001–1007.

The prior $1,000,000 estimated construction price is not a pricing limitation for this solicitation. Offerors shall price the requirements and CLIN quantities in the current solicitation.

Please provide, or confirm when the Government will provide, a site plan identifying the location, orientation, separation, elevation, and anticipated installation sequence of each building.

The Government will provide the available site limits and known site information. Post-award, the Contractor shall develop the detailed site plan, facility orientation, delivery/installation sequence, separations, access, egress, drainage coordination, and utility interface layout for Government approval.

Please confirm whether the Government will provide topographic, geotechnical, soil-bearing capacity, flood-level, and site-elevation information. If not, please identify the assumptions that offerors should use for foundation design and pricing.

No complete Government topographic or geotechnical package is available. The Contractor shall verify field conditions necessary for its design, fabrication, foundation/support placement, drainage, access, utility interfaces, and installation.

Contractor design assumptions shall be identified in the design submittal.

Please identify the location, distance, and available capacity of the electrical, water, sanitary, and telecommunications connection points. Please also confirm whether the Contractor’s responsibility ends at providing connection-ready building interfaces or includes exterior distribution, trenching, and utility connections.

The Contractor's utility scope terminates at the defined building-side connection-ready interface unless the applicable CLIN states otherwise. Exterior permanent utility distribution, trenching, and final site utility extensions are not included.

Please confirm the required capacity, voltage, frequency, and intended distribution of the thirteen generators under CLIN 1006 and the backup generator under CLIN 1007. Please also confirm the period for which fuel and 24/7 refueling services must be included. Please confirm the intended assignment of the 13 generators under Option 1006 to the base facilities, including which facilities are served by each generator and whether one generator may serve multiple RLBs. Provide any minimum/maximum kW, voltage, phase, fuel type, sound, emissions, or enclosure requirements.

Generator requirements are performance-based. Price the quantity stated in the applicable Option CLIN.

The Contractor shall determine the size, configuration, and proposed assignment of the generators necessary to provide sufficient power for the supported facilities under their intended occupied operating conditions.

Sizing shall use calculated connected and demand loads, including HVAC, lighting, receptacles, office/billeting occupancy, conditioned storage, water heating where applicable, life-safety, and other required systems.

Submit the load analysis, sizing calculations, proposed distribution/assignment, fuel-consumption estimate, and justification required by the PWS.

Where the solicitation does not prescribe a generator characteristic, the Contractor shall determine and document it.

Please confirm whether panelized modular systems or solutions developed from conditioned ISO shipping containers will be acceptable, provided they fully comply with all structural, thermal, acoustic, fire-resistance, tropical/marine-environment, and relocatability requirements.

Alternate panelized, modular, or ISO-container-based systems may be proposed. The facility intent, capacity, function, performance, and installation application shall be maintained.

Clearly identify deviations from the BOD/reference configuration and provide technical data for the proposed system, including interior/exterior dimensions, usable area, structural design, foundation interface, wind/seismic performance, envelope/thermal/moisture performance, corrosion/termite protection, HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing where applicable, accessibility, relocatability, and compliance with the applicable UFC, ASCE/IBC, NFPA/NEC, ANSI/TIA, and solicitation requirements. Provide design/engineering qualifications and stamped calculations/drawings where required.

Please confirm the required fire-resistance rating for each building and identify which exterior walls must provide one-hour or two-hour protection, since these requirements appear to depend on the final building orientation and separation.

Required fire ratings shall be determined from the approved facility configuration, occupancy, separation distance, UFC 3- 600-01, NFPA 101, and applicable Technical Exhibits.

Provide the specified rated exterior assembly where required. Rated separation is passive protection and does not require networking the independent RLB fire alarm systems.

Please confirm whether the covered canopy requires a mandatory 4-inch concrete slab-on-grade or whether a gravel base with geotextile is acceptable, as referenced in the Technical Exhibit.

The solicitation requires the Covered Canopy/Assembly Area with the reinforced concrete slab-on-grade identified in PWS

5.2.7 and the Technical Details.

Price and provide the canopy in accordance with the solicitation as written. A gravel/geotextile alternate is not a substitute unless issued by formal amendment.

Please confirm the anticipated Government review period for design submittals, shop drawings, and product data, and how Government review delays affecting the first RLB delivery milestone will be addressed.

The Contractor shall submit a design/submittal schedule that supports the contractual delivery requirements.

Government review durations shall be coordinated in the post-award schedule; no Contractor fabrication or installation requiring accepted submittals shall proceed before the applicable review/acceptance.

PWS 5.3.2 p.27;

Technical Exhibit pp.3-12

Please identify which building entrances require accessible ramps and confirm the governing accessibility standard, design slope, landing requirements, and whether stairs/platforms may be prefabricated steel

Accessibility shall comply with the criteria applicable to the facility and contract. Provide accessible routes, ramps/landings, stairs, handrails/guards, and door approaches where required.

Prefabricated steel assemblies are acceptable when compliant. The Contractor shall identify the accessible entrances/routes and demonstrate compliance in the design submittal.

PWS 5.5.1 p.29;

PWS §1.5

(Period of

Performance

PWS 5.5.1 states the Contractor shall provide all fuel and refueling for 24-hour generator operation for the duration of the period of performance. Please confirm the exact start and end dates for this obligation, whether continuous operation is required from initial building acceptance through contract completion, and whether fuel is required during any six-month option extension.

If the power-generation option is exercised, provide fuel and refueling required by PWS 5.5.1 for the applicable period of performance. Include fuel support in the Option CLIN price and in the required fuel-consumption/resupply plan.

32 PWS 5.5.1 p.29;

5.6 p.29-30

Please provide requirements for day tanks/bulk tanks, minimum onsite fuel storage duration, secondary containment, spill prevention, fire protection, environmental permitting, refueling hours/routes, and Government restrictions on fuel storage at the site.

The PWS does not prescribe a specific day-tank or bulk-storage capacity.

The Contractor shall propose a safe, code-compliant fuel storage/refueling method sufficient to meet the required generator operation. Include applicable containment, transfer equipment, grounding/bonding, fire protection, spill prevention, and Host Nation/environmental requirements in the Option CLIN price.

33 PWS 3.2 p.15;

5.4 p.29

Please identify the Government-approved laydown/staging areas and verify route constraints for trailers, cranes, forklifts, and modular units, including bridge/road load limits, turning restrictions, overhead clearances, and ground-bearing limitations.

The Government will designate authorized staging/laydown areas and access routes.

The Contractor shall plan and execute delivery, offloading, storage, equipment movement, and site logistics within those limits and protect existing facilities, roads, utilities, and Government property.

PWS 4.6 p.16;

5.3.2 p.27;

Technical Exhibit p.9 storage stoops / p.11 optional curb

Please confirm whether any permanent sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, concrete paving, curb/gutter, vehicle paving, or building-to-building accessible routes are required beyond the specified slabs, stoops, platforms, stairs, and designated ramps. If required, provide limits and dimensions.

Permanent sidewalks, building-to-building paving, curb/gutter, vehicle paving, and other site hardscape are excluded unless specifically identified in the PWS/Technical Exhibits.

Provide the slabs, stoops, platforms, stairs, ramps, and exterior elements required for the applicable facility/CLIN.

The BOM does not address the type of framing materials to be used. Due to the tropical, wet, humid weather, steel framing for all structural members is highly recommended.

Panama has a severe termite infestation of both subterranean and other invasive species.

Framing is performance-based and shall be proposed by the Contractor.

The system shall be suitable for the tropical, high-humidity, high-rainfall, UV, corrosive/coastal, and termite environment.

Identify structural materials, corrosion protection, moisture protection, termite resistance/treatment, coatings, and applicable design/service-life information in the technical submittal.

36 Will overseas shipments of product to Panama require a US Flag vessel ? Does the US Army require a particular Port for docking / unloading ?

Overseas shipments to Panama must be shipped on a U.S. flag vessel IAW DFARS 247.572.

Comply with all transportation and cargo-preference clauses incorporated into the solicitation. No specific port is directed unless stated by amendment.

The Contractor is responsible for a compliant shipping/importation plan, customs, port handling, inland transportation, permits, and delivery to the site.

37 Will any form of housing at the Base be available for the installation team ? is there an associated cost ?

Government housing is not available. The Contractor is responsible for lodging, meals, local transportation, and associated workforce costs unless the solicitation states otherwise.

38 Please provide detail on grounding / bonding system – there are many types. Should lightning protection be included on each building ?

Provide a complete grounding and bonding system for each facility in accordance with applicable NEC/UFC and manufacturer requirements.

Provide lightning protection where required by the PWS/Technical Exhibit and applicable criteria, including NFPA 780 as applicable.

Each system shall be testable and ready for acceptance before permanent site utility connection.

39 Confirm that Owner / US Army is responsible for utility connections (electric, data, water, sanitary, beyond the building envelope).

Confirmed. Exterior permanent utility distribution and final service connections beyond the defined building-side interface will be provided separately unless specifically included by CLIN. The Contractor shall provide complete internal systems and labeled, protected, tested connection-ready interfaces.

What is the desired ceiling height in the conditioned storage area ? Do the cages need a ceiling or extend to the underside of the roof framing ? Can you elaborate on the delivery schedule ? after BOM 1 ? i.e. monthly , quarterly, 19 What is the desired ceiling height for BOM 6 – canopy structure ?

Occupied office, billeting, cadre, clinic, and similar finished RLB spaces shall provide a minimum 8'-0" clear AFF to the underside of the lowest permanent surface-mounted obstruction unless otherwise approved. Coordinate lighting, fire alarm, power, HVAC, data/cable tray, and other overhead systems and show clearances on coordination drawings.

The Conditioned Storage Facility is a warehouse-type space. Provide a minimum 14'-0" clear AFF in the primary storage/handling area; greater clear height, including approximately 16'-0", is acceptable. Where shown in the Technical Package, provide a nominal 10'-0" x 10'-0" clear roll-up/overhead door and coordinate the door assembly and overhead systems to maintain the opening and warehouse clearance.

The space shall support forklift access and pallet/shelving/rack storage. The storage facility shall use the 6-inch reinforced SOG required by PWS 5.2.6. The Contractor shall design the slab/subgrade for the applicable forklift and storage/rack loads.

Storage cages shall be coordinated with the proposed warehouse system and shall provide the required secured enclosure without interfering with overhead systems, access, or storage operations; show cage height/ceiling treatment in the design submittal.

Delivery sequencing will be established in the post-award schedule. Canopy clear height shall comply with the Technical Package; where not specifically dimensioned, the Contractor shall propose the clear height for the intended use and show it in the design submittal.

Canopy Structure will be 10' minumum clearance to underside of any fixtures.

41 Clarify number of double exterior doors for student barracks. 2 or 4 ? Note also doors must be outswing.

Provide a minimum of two double-leaf exterior exit door assemblies for the student barracks. The BOM clarifies 2 Double doors and 2 single doors. The technical exhibit displays 4 exterior points of exit. Provide 4 points of exit (Minimum 2 Double, 2 Single Exterior exit doors.

Egress doors shall swing in the direction of egress where required by the applicable life-safety criteria. Provide additional exits where required by the final code/egress analysis.

42 There are (7) BOM’s listed in the RLB BOM Spec addendum. Can you elaborate on the relevance of the 8th structure shown on page 14 ? i.e. ARMAG structure ?

BOMs and technical addenda define the technical content of the applicable facility CLIN and do not create additional pricing CLINs. Price by the solicitation CLIN schedule. The ARMAG structure shown on page 14 is not part of this solicitation unless added by written amendment.

43 Will a site visit be re-scheduled ? A request for location and time was sent 18 August, but no response received.

A second site visit is not planned. Additional Government clarifications necessary for proposal preparation will be provided equally to offerors through the solicitation/amendment process.

Wind Design Reference Note

Recommended Government basis: current UFC 3-301-01 + ASCE/SEI 7-22, supplemented by REP-2021 for Panama-specific criteria. Use Vult = 140 mph, Risk Category II, Exposure C minimum; use Exposure D where ASCE 7-22 open-water exposure criteria apply. The 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code may be cited as a supplemental benchmark because it references ASCE 7-22, but it should not be identified as the governing code for a DoD project in Panama.