Dover AFB - Corrosion Control Services
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, specifically the 436 CONS LGC at Dover Air Force Base, DE, is soliciting quotes for Aircraft Corrosion Control Services for C-17s and C-5s. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Questions are due by June 8, 2026, and quotes are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Aircraft Wash, Corrosion Control, and Miscellaneous Maintenance Services for C-17s and C-5s at Dover AFB, in accordance with the provided Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes routine services and emergency services for both aircraft types.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2031 (Base year + 4 option years)
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE 19902
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000.00)
- Product Service Code: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: June 8, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. EDT
- Quote Response Deadline: June 15, 2026, by 7:00 A.M. EDT
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact. They should be organized into 3 volumes with a total page limitation of 30 pages.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors:
- Price: Evaluated based on Total Evaluated Price (TEP), including base, all options, and a 6-month option.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as acceptable/unacceptable across four subfactors:
- Technical Approach (how services will be performed, personnel/equipment/surge plans)
- Quality Control Plan (identifying/preventing deficiencies, corrective actions)
- Contractor Personnel Training Plan (training/certification, log maintenance)
- Mission Essential Plan (ability to perform essential services per R-DFARS 252.237-7024)
- Past Performance: Evaluated as acceptable/unacceptable, requiring recent (within 5 years) and relevant (similar scope, magnitude, complexity) performance of 6+ months duration.
- Quote Acceptance Period: Firm until October 7, 2026.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote.
- Funds are not currently available but are expected at the start of FY27.
- Wage Determination 2015-4217 Revision 33 applies to this requirement.
- The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct exchanges if deemed necessary.