Aerospace Ground Equipment Painting
ID: W50S9H24QA015Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTCCAMP DOUGLAS, WI, 54618-5001, USA

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (J023)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The US Department of Defense requires painting services for its aerospace ground equipment, including flight line gear. The work involves preparing and applying coatings to specialized equipment, emphasizing meticulousness and adherence to exacting military standards. Contact Riley Smith for more details on this $19 million contract, extended to August 12, 2024.

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    The primary objective of this procurement is to paint flight line equipment, focusing on disassembling, transporting, and repurposing elevated platforms and other specialized gear. The government agency seeks a contractor to apply specific paint standards and colors, emphasizing SAE-AMS-STD-595 gray. The Scope of Work (SOW) outlines disassembly requirements, and the contractor is responsible for transporting the equipment using a flatbed trailer, with government assistance for loading. The agency will provide a Technical Order with instructions and safety protocols, while the contractor must supply paint application equipment. The solicitation also emphasizes the absence of security clearances, instead indicating potential background checks for installation access. Important logistical details are provided, including the use of a government escort for accessing the equipment and photos included in the SOW for reference. As for evaluation, the agency seems to value technical compliance, safety, and cost-effectiveness, with no security clearances required. The contract value and type aren't explicitly mentioned but are impliedly important evaluation factors. Offer submissions must include a detailed understanding of the work scope and logistical considerations.
    The primary objective of this amended solicitation is to procure services for extending the response deadline. The original due date of 5 August 2024 is pushed back by seven calendar days, to 12 August 2024. This amendment does not introduce any other alterations. Offerors are required to acknowledge the receipt of this amendment, and those wishing to change their submissions must do so by the original deadline. The solicitation number is W50S9H24QA015, and the contracting officer is Riley Smith, reachable at riley.smith.10@us.af.mil.
    The government seeks painting services for aerospace ground equipment, including sand/scuff, masking, priming, and painting. The contract has a firm fixed-price arrangement for each item. The primary focus is on painting two MJ-1B Bomb Lifts, one MHU-83 Munition Handler, and one Elevating Platform Trailer, all with specific dimensions and weight restrictions. The contractor must follow detailed technical specifications, including military standards, and provide necessary paint kits. The work is to be completed within 180 days, with approximately 21 days allocated for each equipment pickup, painting process, and delivery. Key dates include an offer due date of August 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The anticipated contract value is USD 19 million. Painting services are to be performed in accordance with detailed specifications, and successful bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet these requirements.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a contract for aerospace ground equipment painting. The focus is on scuffing, sanding, priming, and painting equipment per Air Force guidelines. The contractor is tasked with applying these processes to specified military equipment, including the MJ-1B Bomb Lift and MHU-83 Munition Handler, while adhering to strict technical standards. The equipment will be collected from and returned to the Volk Field Air National Guard Base. The contract period is 180 days, with a 21-day window for each equipment pickup, painting process, and delivery. The contractor is responsible for supplying the necessary materials and adhering to safety and environmental regulations. A one-year warranty is required, and security clearance is essential for the contractor and subcontractors. The evaluation of proposals will likely prioritize technical compliance and cost-effectiveness. Key dates and further details are expected in a separate document.
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