RAFM Aircraft Wash

The U.S. Air Force Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA558726Q0013 requests quotes for Aircraft Wash Services at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services, not set aside for small businesses. The awarded Firm-Fixed Price Contract will include a one-year base period and four option years. The contractor must provide personnel, equipment, PPE, tools, materials, supervision, and training for aircraft washing and associated lubrication services, adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and commercial practices. Funding for the contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Responses are due by June 28, 2026, with the solicitation issued on May 29, 2026. Points of contact are Davion Bratcher (Contracting Specialist) and Roman Pavlovich (Contracting Officer).

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for aircraft wash and associated lubrication services at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and materials to perform these non-personal services in accordance with applicable technical orders and Air Force instructions. Key objectives include timely aircraft wash and post-wash lubrication, accurate documentation in aircraft forms and Maintenance Information System (MIS), and adherence to a strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention policy. The PWS details contractor-furnished resources, government-furnished property and services (including facility use and various training), and stringent security, safety, and environmental requirements. Performance will be evaluated against specific thresholds for wash quality, lubrication, documentation, training, and safety, with remedies for non-conformances. The contract period includes one base year and four option years, with mission-essential services required during crises.

The Incidental Equipment Inventory provides a detailed list of U.S. Government-furnished assets across various locations within Hangar 711, including the Office Area, Wash Bay, Composite Tool Kit, and Storage Room. This document outlines the procedures for contractors upon contract award, requiring a joint inventory with the On-Site Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within five days. The COR will document actual quantities, noting any missing items. Both parties must sign the joint inventory. Contractors are responsible for replacing consumables and all government-provided assets. Procedures for turning in unwanted items are also specified, requiring coordination with the COR for disposal and subsequent inventory updates. The inventory lists a wide range of items, from office furniture and electronics to cleaning supplies, specialized tools, safety equipment, and bulk consumables. All quantities are listed as individual units unless specified otherwise (e.g., boxes or pairs). The document concludes with signature lines for the On-Site COR and Contractor Site Lead.

This government file, FA558726Q0013 Pricing Schedule, outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Aircraft Wash Services at RAF Mildenhall. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with services to be performed in accordance with Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS). The pricing schedule details a one-time mobilization cost and monthly service costs for each ordering period, all denominated in GBP. The document's structure lists CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for mobilization and the subsequent service periods, specifying quantities in months and lot for mobilization. This RFP seeks to establish a contractor to provide ongoing aircraft washing services, ensuring the continued maintenance of aircraft at RAF Mildenhall over a potential five-year period.