SOURCE SOUGHT FOR HELICOPTER CARC PAINTING SVCS for 19th ESC

The Department of the Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command is seeking sources for helicopter CARC (Chemically Agent Resistant Coating) painting services to support United States Forces Korea (USFK) operations. This pre-solicitation notice invites interested companies to submit inquiries regarding their capability to provide these specialized coating services, with a draft Performance Work Statement available for review. The inquiry is designed to identify qualified contractors prior to formal solicitation and allows potential bidders to submit questions through the PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment) system to clarify requirements and expectations. While the notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria at this stage, interested parties should carefully review the draft Performance Work Statement to understand the technical requirements and service standards expected. The deadline for submitting questions or expressions of interest is February 4, 2026, giving prospective contractors approximately two weeks to prepare their inquiries and assessments.

This pre-solicitation opportunity carries no set-aside designations, meaning it will be competed among all eligible contractors regardless of business size or ownership classification. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers, nor does it disclose specific award values or budget ranges for the requirement. No timeline for the formal solicitation release or contract award is provided in the pre-solicitation notice at this time. Similarly, specific numerical details regarding the quantity of helicopters requiring CARC painting services, the scope of work, or projected contract duration are not detailed in this announcement. Interested contractors should monitor the PIEE system for the formal solicitation announcement, which is expected to follow this sources-sought inquiry phase.