Synopsis - Aircraft Wash
ID: FA481426Q0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4814 6 CONS PKTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3dec04fb7416499ebaed56a23e68d02a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-personal Aircraft Wash Services at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. This procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires comprehensive aircraft washing and corrosion control services, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and supervision, over a five-year ordering period from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2031, with a potential six-month extension. The services are critical for maintaining the operational readiness and longevity of aircraft, particularly the KC-135, and the solicitation is expected to be issued on January 6, 2026, with a closing date of January 27, 2026. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and can direct inquiries to Owen Harris at owen.harris.2@us.af.mil or Melissa Biggar at melissa.biggar@us.af.mil.

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    Synopsis - Aircraft Wash Services.pdf
    The pre-solicitation notice FA481426Q0002 announces a requirement for KC-135 Aircraft Wash Services at MacDill Air Force Base. This small business set-aside procurement seeks non-personal services for aircraft washing and corrosion control, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and supervision. The five-year ordering period is from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2031, with a six-month option. The NAICS code is 488190 with a small business size standard of $40M. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on January 6, 2026, and close on January 27, 2026, with all documents and revisions available on SAM.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. Questions should be directed to Owen Harris and Melissa Biggar.
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