Parts Washer Cleaner Sources Sought.docx

This is a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) issued by the 502D Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland Air Force Base, seeking market research information from potential contractors regarding parts washer cleaner services and equipment. The Government is conducting this market research on a strictly voluntary basis to identify capable contractors and associated costs for providing the required items and services. The RFI uses NAICS code 562112 and PSC code F108.

The Government requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and labor to provide and maintain recirculating parts washers using solvent recycling and waste minimization practices. The recirculating parts washers must include lighting and filtration to maintain solvent effectiveness between service intervals, with a permanent and conspicuous label posted summarizing proper operating procedures to minimize emissions. All immersion cleaners must maintain a minimum freeboard ratio of 0.70 when width is measured at the solvent surface level. Interested contractors must respond via email to ernest.sutton@us.af.mil and jermayne.gordon@us.af.mil by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. The RFI requests information regarding small business status and socio-economic concerns, prior military supply experience, NAICS code appropriateness, and sourcing practices. This pre-solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command and does not constitute a quote in anticipation of a future contract award.