Aircraft Wash Rack, KC-135, Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA465425R0007
- Agency
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Reserve Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Grissom ARB, Indiana 46971, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive KC-135 aircraft wash rack system to be installed at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana. The procurement involves removing existing wash rack equipment and installing a new system in Hangar 437/Dock 6, including components such as 8 stainless steel hose reel stands, 4 NEMA 4X control panels, hot water systems delivering 25 GPM at 175 PSI, foam systems, an 800-gallon holding tank, and all necessary piping and electrical connections. Proposals must include manufacturer specifications, bill of materials, product literature, warranty information, and self-certification of project deadline capabilities, all submitted electronically in PDF format to Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance weighted equally across subfactors including system functionality, durability, maintenance requirements, and product availability. All questions were due by June 2, 2025, and proposal submissions are due by 4:00 PM on June 17, 2025, with proposal validity required for 90 calendar days after submission.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees or less. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, though it will be awarded as a single, firm-fixed-price contract. The anticipated delivery date for the equipment is September 30, 2025, with some flexibility possible based on equipment lead times as confirmed in the government's Q&A responses. The project includes comprehensive contractor responsibilities for site preparation, utility connections, equipment disposal, operator training, and providing inspection and maintenance schedules. Performance will take place at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana, with the existing facility dimensions approximately 178 feet by 244 feet, and contractors may request base access for site visits through the DBIDS enrollment system.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
A site visit to the facility will be available to interested vendors on May 27th at 10:00 AM EDT. All individuals wishing to attend must complete the DBIDS process in advance by May 23rd ideally and not later than May 26th 10:00 AM EDT. The instructions for the DBIDS process are provided as an attachment to this solicitation. Arrival should be planned for 9:30 AM EDT at the Grissom ARB Visitors Center located at 1438 Foreman Drive, Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN 46971. for processing of access passes.
The equipment to be purchased is commonly referred to as a wash rack system for maintenance of the KC-135 aircraft to be placed in Hangar 437/Dock 6 at Grissom ARB, IN. The project includes all necessary removal of existing wash rack equipment, transport, installation of new wash rack equipment and training for the wash system. The system generally consists of hose reels, control panels, water heaters, foam system, pumps, holding tank, piping as necessary, wiring, etc. as defined in the product specification to replace the system in place.
This is being solicited as Small Business Set Aside for NAICS code 333310, with a size standard of 1,000 employees or less.
SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS Questions: All questions must be received by Monday, 2 June 2025. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: [Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil]. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: The contractors shall submit complete emailed electronic copy portable document format (.pdf). a. complete manufacturer's product specifications b. Bill of Materials c. product literature d. warranty. e. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines f. price quote with separate line for each CLIN g. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to [Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil]. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government's receipt of the contractor's proposal.
Please email all submissions in PDF format to Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil. Specific instruction on submitting the full proposal are in Section L - Instruction to Offereror section of the Solicitation. If you experience any email submission issues, please contact Jason Hahn for instructions and coordination on how to submit via the DoD SAFE portal.
Update #1 ·
The equipment to be purchased is commonly referred to as a wash rack system for maintenance of the KC-135 aircraft to be placed in Hangar 437/Dock 6 at Grissom ARB, IN. The project includes all necessary removal of existing wash rack equipment, transport, installation of new wash rack equipment and training for the wash system. The system generally consists of hose reels, control panels, water heaters, foam system, pumps, holding tank, piping as necessary, wiring, etc. as defined in the product specification to replace the system in place.
This is being solicited as Small Business Set Aside for NAICS code 333310, with a size standard of 1,000 employees or less.
SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS Questions: All questions must be received by Monday, 2 June 2025. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: [Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil]. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: The contractors shall submit complete emailed electronic copy portable document format (.pdf). a. complete manufacturer's product specifications b. Bill of Materials c. product literature d. warranty. e. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines f. price quote with separate line for each CLIN g. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to [Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil]. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government's receipt of the contractor's proposal.
Please email all submissions in PDF format to Jason.Hahn.4@us.af.mil. Specific instruction on submitting the full proposal are in Section L - Instruction to Offereror section of the Solicitation. If you experience any email submission issues, please contact Jason Hahn for instructions and coordination on how to submit via the DoD SAFE portal.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Wash Rack, KC-135, Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Aircraft Wash Rack, KC-135, Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN | Pre-Solicitation |
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