Aircraft Washing and Anti-Intrusion Proofing
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Rucker, AL, on behalf of the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, requires non-personal services for static military aircraft washing and anti-intrusion proofing. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services for approximately six static aircraft located at various sites within Fort Rucker, Alabama, including the Army Aviation Museum Airpark, Ozark Gate Guard, Enterprise Gate Guard, and Cairns Army Airfield. Key tasks include:
- Aircraft Washing: Exterior and interior cleaning of static aircraft (e.g., UH-1 Iroquois, TH-67 Creek, L-23 Seminole, L-17 Navion, Model 347) using approved compounds, including lubrication of landing gear.
- Anti-Intrusion Proofing: Developing and executing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan to detect, deter, exclude, or remove pests (birds, insects, rodents) to prevent damage and unsanitary conditions. This involves physical barriers, deterrents, and habitat modification.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four subsequent Option Years, totaling five years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) with a $40 million size standard.
- PSC: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Questions Due: 12:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Quotes Due: 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 2, 2026
- Published Date: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis under FAR Part 13. Offerors are required to submit only a priced quote; no technical volume or past performance information is required. Proposals must include a draft Quality Control Program (QCP) and demonstrate understanding of specialized requirements for historical aircraft and sensitive environments.
Additional Notes
- The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and personnel. Government-furnished property is limited to the static aircraft themselves.
- Personnel must have experience with military aircraft cleaning protocols and pest management certifications.
- Strict adherence to environmental regulations (Federal, State, local) is required.
- Contractor personnel must meet Fort Rucker's installation access requirements; a Secret Facility Clearance is not needed.
- No site visit is planned.