Aircraft Washing and Anti-Intrusion Proofing

The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Rucker is seeking qualified vendors to provide aircraft washing and anti-intrusion proofing services for static military aircraft housed at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. This sources sought notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not require quotes or formal proposals at this time. The contractor must maintain the aesthetic and structural integrity of six designated aircraft while implementing pest deterrent measures to protect against birds, insects, and rodents through an Integrated Pest Management plan. Key requirements include providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision; maintaining compliance with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations; obtaining Fort Rucker security clearance and installation access; and designating a Contract Manager with demonstrated experience in military aircraft cleaning and pest management. Services will be performed Monday through Friday from 0800-1600 local time at various Fort Rucker locations, excluding Federal Holidays. The critical deadline for interested vendors is January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST, by which time a confirmation email must be sent to Jeanellia S. Payne indicating capability to perform the work and identifying the vendor's small business category.

This contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) with a small business size standard of $40.0 million, classified under Product Service Code J015. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis for an estimated five-year performance period consisting of a base year plus four option years. No incumbent contractor is identified in this pre-solicitation notice, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed at this market research stage. Responses are welcome from all categories of small businesses, and vendors need only provide a confirmation email at this time—capability statements and other supporting documentation are not required. The government will not answer questions regarding this Request for Information, and no formal evaluation criteria have been announced pending the receipt of market research responses.