Low Observable Facilities Maintenance Contract (Aircraft Paint Booths)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA481926RJAB1
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, Florida 32403, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research to identify sources for preventive maintenance and inspection services on two aircraft paint booths at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, with a sources-sought response deadline of August 31, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated. This is a market-research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation; the tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined.
Work is performed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The contractor must provide monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance and inspection in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, unscheduled maintenance for malfunctioning equipment, and emergency repair services with a 24-hour response time requirement. All maintenance is performed 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with 48-hour advance notification required. Contractor personnel must possess a minimum of two years' experience in equipment maintenance, hold 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification, obtain DBIDS contractor ID cards, AF Form 1199 Restricted Area Badges, Entry Authorization Lists, and flight line driver's licenses, and comply with all federal, state, and local safety standards including OSHA requirements and Air Force safety directives. The contractor must manage hazardous waste in accordance with Tyndall AFB procedures and obtain Hazardous Materials Management Office approval for all chemicals ten days before use. The contractor furnishes all replacement parts; reimbursement is based on actual supplier invoice costs plus a proposed material overhead rate, with no additional overhead, G&A, or profit authorized. All work carries a one-year contractor warranty.
The NAICS code is 811310 with a size standard of $8.0 million. Future solicitation will be posted on sam.gov.
Notice text
The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS), is seeking sources for contemplated maintenance and inspection (PMI) services of the two (2) aircraft paint booths for 325th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) at Tyndall Air Force Base. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement.
DISCLAIMER:
This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and IS NOT a request for proposal. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this service at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Contact with other than 325 CONS Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited.
The tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined. Any future solicitation will be made available only on sam.gov. Interested Parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates and/or amendments.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with the corresponding size standard of $8.0 million.
VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
It is requested that vendors respond to this sources sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement. The Government has not yet determined the appropriate contract type applicable to the requirement. This notice is also issued to assess the availability and capability of certified 8(a) contractors to fulfill the requirements. While the Government is interested in identifying potential 8(a) sources, no decision has been made regarding set-aside determinations, and all acquisition strategies remain under consideration at this time. When addressing question #8 below, please indicate the contract type and period of performance for similar services.
See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). A final PWS will be issued at the time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFP, once posted, and not posted draft documents.
SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT:
Responses are not to exceed 10 pages and must include the following:
1. Company Information
a. Company Name
b. Address
c. Points of Contact
d. Telephone Numbers
e. E-mail address
2. Primarily doing business in the Private/Commercial or Government Sector
3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
4. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
5. Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small)
6. Socio-Economic Program status
7. Brief information on capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage service contracts
8. Describe any service contracts you have performed for similar services
9. NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under
10. Feedback on Draft PWS (if applicable)
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026. PACKAGES CAN BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO Ms. Julie Bragg at julie.bragg.1@us.af.mil. Oral and mailed communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.
The Government WILL NOT provide a debrief on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Work Statement 22C0007 LO Paint Booth.pdf |
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