Auto Hobby - New Self Service Carwash-ticket 1725
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of replacing the existing manual bay car wash system at Hanscom Air Force Base, Building 1707, Bedford, MA. This requirement, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks a contractor to provide a new self-service car wash system. Responses are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the complete replacement of a manual bay car wash system that is beyond economical repair. Key tasks include:
- Project Management: Comprehensive management and administrative services.
- Equipment Procurement & Installation: Purchase and install a 1-bay high-pressure self-service car wash system. This system must feature a minimum 5 HP, 3-phase motor, direct drive pump, capabilities for high-pressure soap, rinse, and clearcoat, low water cut-off, weep protection, foam generator, and a 12/13 position coin mechanism accepting coins, bills, and credit cards.
- Demolition & Disposal: Removal of the old system and all associated construction debris, with off-installation disposal.
- Utility Connections: Contractor is responsible for all necessary connections to existing utilities and running new soap and water tubing.
- Preventive Maintenance: Provide a detailed preventive maintenance plan, to be executed at least every three months, covering inspections, lubrication, electrical checks, and calibration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed for installation, disposal, clean-up, and punch list.
Key Requirements
- Licensing: Contractor must be licensed in Massachusetts.
- Compliance: Adherence to UFCs, local, state, federal regulations, base standards, and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Materials: Contractor to supply all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, demolition, supervision, and quality control.
- Submittals: Shop drawings, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals required within 10 days of contract award. As-built drawings must be in Microstation software.
- Safety & Security: Strict compliance with OSHA regulations, AFI31-101, and base security procedures, including proof of citizenship for base access.
- Coordination: Work must be coordinated with Project Managers Paul Hartigan and Scott Ellis to minimize disruption.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only to gauge industry capabilities and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.