Aircraft Washing and Anti-Intrusion Proofing

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to a solicitation for Static Aircraft Washing services, providing clarifications on requirements, procedures, and expectations for potential bidders.

• Washing Frequency: One annual full exterior wash per aircraft is expected.
• Service Schedule: Annually between September 1 and October 31 for the base year, shifting to March 1 - April 10 for option years. Coordination with the COR is required for specific dates.
• Dry Washing: Alternative methodologies like "dry wash" are permissible if they achieve an equivalent or superior outcome and receive written COR approval, along with environmental and technical documentation.
• Water Access: Contractors must provide their own water conveying equipment, though utility spigots may be used for replenishment.
• Wash Water Containment: A detailed Environmental Compliance and Waste Management Plan is required, covering wastewater containment, collection, characterization, storage, disposal, and spill prevention.
• Chemical Deterrents: An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan is required, prioritizing physical exclusion, followed by low-impact chemical/non-physical deterrents, and chemical pesticides only as a last resort. Strict prohibitions exist for Neonicotinoids and high VOC products.
• Deterrence Goal: To prevent corrosion, contamination, physical damage, and intrusion/infestation, while preserving historical and aesthetic integrity. Methods must be low-impact, reversible, and visually unobtrusive.
• Structural Modifications: Strictly prohibited actions include drilling, puncturing, using mechanical fasteners requiring new holes, cutting, grinding, sanding, filing, welding, brazing, applying heat, using permanent adhesives, bending, deforming, or reshaping aircraft components.
• Cleaning Compounds: Contractors must research, select, and propose appropriate cleaning compounds for COR approval, ensuring technical efficacy, safety, and environmental compliance.
• QCP Submission: A draft Quality Control Program (QCP) is NOT required with the quote; it is a post-award deliverable due within 30 days of contract award.

These clarifications provide essential details for bidders to understand the scope of work, technical requirements, environmental compliance obligations, and proposal submission guidelines, particularly regarding pest management and aircraft preservation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personal services for the washing and anti-intrusion proofing of static military aircraft, ensuring their long-term preservation, aesthetic quality, and structural integrity.

• Perform exterior washing and lubrication of designated static military aircraft.

• Conduct pre-inspection, apply approved cleaning solutions, and use low-pressure washing methods.

• Address corrosion-prone areas and perform spot cleaning for stubborn stains.

• Clean and preserve landing gear and windows.

• Implement comprehensive anti-intrusion proofing measures to deter and remove pests (birds, insects, rodents).

• Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan.

• Install physical barriers, deploy deterrents, and advise on habitat modification.

• Conduct ongoing monitoring and maintenance of anti-intrusion measures.

• Ensure environmental compliance and proper waste management.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Fort Rucker, Alabama, specifically at the Army Aviation Museum Airpark, Ozark Gate, Enterprise Gate, and Cairns Army Airfield.

• Contractor must develop and implement a Quality Control Program (QCP).

• Contractor personnel must possess demonstrated experience with military aircraft cleaning protocols and handling historical artifacts.

• Personnel involved in anti-intrusion proofing must hold relevant state and federal certifications.

• Strict adherence to applicable Technical Orders (T.O.s) and manufacturer guidelines is required.

• Compliance with all Federal, State of Alabama, and Fort Rucker environmental regulations is mandatory.

• Contractor must furnish all necessary equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.

• No Secret Facility Clearance is required, but installation access requirements must be met.

• Firm Fixed Price contract type.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a non-personnel service contract to perform static military aircraft washing and anti-intrusion proofing for the U.S. Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, AL. The requirement includes servicing 6 static aircraft located on the base. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Static military aircraft washing.

• Anti-intrusion proofing for static military aircraft.

• Detailed requirements are provided in Attachment 1, the Performance Work Statement.

• Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.

• Product Service Code: J015 – Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment-Aircraft and Airframe.

• Standard Size: $40 million.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) under FAR Part 13.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
  • Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
  • Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 - March 31, 2029
  • Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 - March 31, 2030
  • Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 - March 31, 2031

• Payment Terms: Net 30 days.

• A priced quote is the only volume being requested. No technical volume or past performance is required.

• Vendors are responsible for technical capabilities.

• Questions Due: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Submission Method: Via email to Jeanellia S. Payne (Jeanellia.s.payne.civ@army.mil) and Erin S. Duncan (erin.s.duncan2.civ@army.mil).

• 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• No site visit is planned.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, effective April 17, 2025.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personal services for the static washing and anti-intrusion proofing of designated military aircraft at Fort Rucker, Alabama, ensuring their long-term preservation, aesthetic quality, and structural integrity.

• Aircraft Washing: Exterior and interior cleaning of static aircraft using approved compounds, including lubrication of landing gear. Services cover preparation, washing, drying, and post-wash cleanup.

• Anti-Intrusion Proofing: Implementation of measures to detect, deter, exclude, or remove pests (birds, insects, rodents) to prevent physical damage and unsanitary conditions. This includes developing and executing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan, deploying physical barriers, deterrents, and habitat modification.

• Locations: Services will be performed at the Army Aviation Museum Airpark, Ozark Gate Guard, Enterprise Gate Guard, and Cairns Army Airfield, all located at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

• Aircraft: Includes models such as UH-1 Iroquois, TH-67 Creek, L-23 Seminole, L-17 Navion, and Model 347.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services meet or exceed requirements.

• Quality Assurance: Government will monitor performance via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations for waste management, cleaning, and pest control is required.

• Special Qualifications: Personnel must have demonstrated experience with military aircraft cleaning protocols and a nuanced understanding of handling historical artifacts. Pest management personnel require relevant certifications and experience with non-chemical methods.

• Period of Performance: Five Years, Base Plus four years.

• Place of Performance: Fort Rucker, Alabama.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Government Furnished Property: Limited to the static aircraft themselves. Contractor must provide all other necessary materials and equipment.

• Security: Contractor personnel must meet Fort Rucker's installation access requirements. A Secret Facility Clearance is not required.

• Proposal: Must include a draft QCP and demonstrate understanding of specialized requirements for historical aircraft and sensitive environments.

• Deliverables: Includes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan within 30 days of award.

• Meetings: Contractor must attend a post-award conference and periodic progress meetings.

• Contractor is responsible for all necessary equipment, materials, and personnel.

• Access to Fort Rucker requires adherence to strict security and identification protocols.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, Army Regulations, Technical Manuals/Orders, RCRA, OSHA, and DOT.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a non-personnel service contract to perform static military aircraft washing and anti-intrusion proofing for the U.S. Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, AL. The requirement includes servicing approximately 6 static aircraft located around the base. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Static military aircraft washing.

• Anti-intrusion proofing for aircraft.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) is detailed in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Base Year (01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027) with four Option Years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS size standard is $40 million.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) under FAR Part 13.

• Quotes are requested and will be considered the best and final offer.

• No technical volume or past performance is required; only a priced quote.

• Questions due by: 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

• Quotes due by: 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Monday, 2 March 2026.

• Submission Method: Via email to Jeanellia S. Payne (Jeanellia.s.payne.civ@army.mil) and Erin S. Duncan (erin.s.duncan2.civ@army.mil).

• 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.

• Size Standard: $40 million.

• Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement) contains further details.

• No site visit is planned.