Alaska Aerospace Corporation Corrosion Control Study

The Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals for a comprehensive Corrosion Control Study to assess the material condition of the Launch Tower at LP-1 and associated support equipment at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska in Kodiak. The primary objective is to identify degradation of surfaces and structural components using non-destructive evaluation methods and deliver a detailed technical report with maintenance and life-extension recommendations. Key deliverables include an Initial Site Memo, Draft Corrosion Assessment Report, and Final Corrosion Assessment Report, with all inspections conducted by ASNT Level II or higher certified technicians following ASTM D610 and NACE/AMPP maritime standards. Qualified contractors must demonstrate prior experience with large-scale structural corrosion assessments in maritime or high-salinity environments on aerospace or heavy industrial structures, possess the capability to provide comprehensive engineering reports with remediation recommendations and remaining useful life estimates, and maintain a valid Alaska business license. The evaluation criteria assign 35 points for experience and qualifications, 20 points for methodology, 15 points for management plan, 10 points for project understanding, and 20 points for cost proposal, with an additional 5 points available for Alaska offeror preference. The proposal submission deadline is 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time on May 27, 2026, with written questions due by May 20, 2026; proposal evaluation is expected to be completed by June 5, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award by June 8, 2026, and contract issuance by June 15, 2026, with all work to be completed by September 30, 2026.

Contractors may propose either a Firm Fixed Price or Cost Reimbursable contract structure, with monthly payments processed following invoice approval or milestone completion, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP documentation. The contractor must complete at least 60 percent of the work internally and may utilize subcontractors with prior AAC approval. Professional liability insurance is required with a minimum of $500,000 per claim for contracts under $100,000. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documentation. All travel costs including transportation, lodging, and per diem must comply with the Joint Travel Regulations, and the cost proposal must comprehensively detail all direct and indirect costs, labor rates at various hourly levels, direct expenses, supplies, overhead, and profit. AAC, as a tax-exempt entity, will not be liable for interest charges, late fees, or local, state, or federal taxes on the contract.