Engine Water Wash Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Air Force intends to issue a solicitation for Engine Water Wash (EWW) Services under a full and open competition. This will be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support various jet engines across approximately 33 CONUS locations. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around January 30, 2026. The estimated proposal due date is February 28, 2026, but will be confirmed in the solicitation.
Scope of Work
This contract will provide essential engine water wash support for the following jet engines and their respective aircraft:
- F108-CF-100/201 (KC-135R/T)
- F138-GE-100 (C-5M)
- TF33-P-103 (B-52H)
- TF33-P-100A (E-3B/G)
- F139-PW-100 (KC-46A)
Services will be performed at approximately 33 CONUS locations, with washes expected to occur simultaneously at multiple sites based on interval-based scheduling. An estimated 700 engines annually require these services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award IDIQ
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation)
- Period of Performance: One-year base period plus four (4) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) potential contract years (expected June 20, 2026 - June 19, 2031).
- Solicitation Release: On or about January 30, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Estimated Proposal Due: February 28, 2026 (to be confirmed in the solicitation).
- Published Date: January 15, 2026
Key Requirements & Details
Bidders should review Attachment 2: Estimated Engine Wash Requirements Document, which provides a detailed breakdown of projected wash volumes by region, location, and aircraft type. This document is crucial for developing resource plans, staffing, and pricing strategies. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.
Response Information
Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov frequently for the solicitation and any subsequent updates or amendments. Questions regarding the solicitation will only be accepted in writing via email after the solicitation is posted. All answers will be published on SAM.gov.
Contact: Kayla Corsi (kayla.corsi@us.af.mil) and Laura Burnette (laura.burnette@us.af.mil).