Pacific Air Forces issued a purchase order to Smith, Robert on August 10, 2026 for aircraft corrosion prevention cleaning services with a ceiling value of $1,133,533.07. The awardee is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
Work is performed at Misawa Air Base, Aomori, Japan. The contractor shall perform anti-corrosion washing on F-16 C-model and D-model aircraft, F-35 CTOL aircraft, and aircraft ground equipment (AGE) using government-furnished cleaning compounds and consumables. The contract runs from August 10, 2026 through August 9, 2031, with the base year covering 108 F-16 treatments, 108 F-35 treatments, up to 5 cancellation fees, and 1,000 AGE wash services, all firm fixed-price. Historical demand averages 1–2 aircraft washes weekly and 5–10 AGE washes weekly. Contractor personnel require base access authorization and unescorted wash rack access via Entry Authorization Letter. The contractor removes all waste and property within 48 hours of contract expiration. Originating solicitation RFQ FA520526Q0014 was issued April 20, 2026 with proposals due May 27, 2026.