Auto Hobby - New Self Service Carwash-ticket 1725

The Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base is conducting market research to procure a complete self-service car wash system replacement for Building 1707 in Bedford, Massachusetts. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of providing and installing a one-bay high-pressure self-service car wash system with a minimum five horsepower, 3-phase motor, along with associated equipment including soap and rinse capabilities, a foam generator, overhead swivel mount with 360/180 high-pressure boom, and a multi-payment coin mechanism accepting coins, bills, and credit cards. Key contract requirements include responsibility for all demolition, installation, startup, operator training, programming, and service support, with a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor, as well as submission of a detailed preventive maintenance plan covering quarterly inspections. The contractor must maintain current Massachusetts licensure, comply with UFC standards and OSHA requirements, and provide construction schedules, as-built drawings in Microstation format, and three sets of Operation & Maintenance Manuals according to specified timelines. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 21, 2026, with a May 1, 2026 due date for responses, allowing potential offerors to submit information regarding their capability to fulfill the requirement.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small businesses meeting SBA criteria. No incumbent contractor or current contract value is identified in the available documentation. The period of performance is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a project completion date originally targeted for April 3, 2026, indicating an accelerated timeline for execution. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and quality control, with all work requiring coordination through Project Manager Paul Hartigan or Alternate Project Manager Scott Ellis. The scope represents a specialized infrastructure improvement project requiring experience in commercial car wash system installation, integration with existing facility utilities, and comprehensive post-installation support and training.