Aircraft Static Display Washing and Painting Sources Sought.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT

INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!

Sources Sought number FA700026SS002

This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the

Government.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code proposed is 488190. The size standard is $40 Million. The government is open to other NAICS suggestions that may fit the requirement more appropriately.

This requirement is to provide aircraft static display washing and painting services for the United States

Air Force Academy (USAFA) History Office (HO).

The table below contains a list of the current static display aircraft on the installation.

Aircraft Washing

Washing requirements include but are not limited to, removal of all loose residue, to include bird feces and residual oils, debris or other items which would be accomplished in conjunction with cleaning and wash/rinse to comply with USAF Academy requirements and standards of quality.

Lights, aircraft signage, and benches (where applicable) and surrounding area will be cleaned as part of the tasking.

High pressure water (over 200 PSI may be used on the B-52, T-38, and A-10 only due to the height of the aircraft, all other aircraft and signage will be washed with low-pressure water only, maximum 175-200 PSI. The use of lifts may be required to accomplish a complete wash (the estimated tail height of the B-52 is 50 feet 0 Inches). All aircraft will have liquid wax applied to provide long-lasting protection and to enhance the appearance of all surfaces during each cleaning.

Any damage to aircraft caused while washing needs to be addressed and repaired prior to payment.

Aircraft

A-10 Warthog

B-52 Stratofortress

F-4 Phantom

F-15 Eagle

F-16 Fighting Falcon

F-100 Super Saber

F-105 Thunder Chief

T-38 Talon

T-41 Cessna

HH-3E Helicopter

SV5J Lifting Body

All aircraft will be washed with Arrow Magnolia CD-3340 Fleet Wash and treated with Corrosion

X, and aviation corrosion inhibitor for long term protection.

Generally, washing will be required on an as needed basis up to twice per year, some or all aircraft may be washed once in the spring and once in the fall.

Aircraft Painting

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform comprehensive exterior restorations of aircraft listed above. The potential scope includes but is not limited to stripping airframes to a solid substrate, removing all biological debris (pest/bird nests), and performing structural repairs to sheet metal, fiberglass, and hardware to return the aircraft to their original or properly altered condition, and installation of secure, humane, and low-profile bird-proofing—including spikes, wire mesh, and screening. All work must be executed in accordance with (IAW) USAF Technical Orders 1-1-8 and 1-1-4, as well as FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B, to ensure the repairs are comparable in appearance and hardware to the original aircraft.

Restoration requirements include the application of primer and high-grade 2K high-solids urethane coatings (specifically PPG AUE-360/AUE-3501 or equivalent) to achieve a historically accurate, semi-gloss finish. Paint schemes, decals, and standard markings must strictly adhere to

Federal Standard 595 color specifications and specific Color, Markings, and Insignia (CMI) guidelines for each airframe. The level of restoration complexity could be spot corrections up to full paint removal and application. The contractor must guarantee workmanship for a period of three years, ensuring protection against weathering, oxidation, and surface deterioration.

Additionally, throughout the restoration process, the contractor is responsible for protecting adjacent landscaping and maintaining site cleanliness. Final acceptance is contingent upon

Government inspection of the substrate and repair work prior to the application of topcoats to ensure historical and structural integrity.

Aircraft are on a recurring restoration schedule which has them being painted approximately every five years.

Delivery is FOB: Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.

The contract type is to be determined; duration of resultant contract vehicle could be up to five years.

Capabilities package instructions:

• Include in your capabilities package your Unique Entity Identification (UEI), CAGE Code, Small

Business Designation, and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date.

• Provide past performance on similar aircraft washing and painting services, as well as Federal

Contract numbers as applicable.

• Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees in this effort.

• The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Interested vendors should specifically state whether they’re interesting in and capable of performing both washing and painting, or just washing or painting.

• Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the completion of the services as referenced above. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.

• The response must not exceed 5 pages.

• Any other comments/recommendations that the Government should consider for this requirement.

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)

52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), lack of registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

• Email your responses to Mikayla Brandt, Contract Specialist, at mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil AND

Ken Helgeson, Contracting Officer, at kenneth.helgeson.3@us.af.mil Telephone responses will not be accepted.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN: 20 May 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar products and services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

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