Engine Water Wash Services
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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, AFLCMC/LPZ (Propulsion Integration Division), is soliciting proposals for Engine Water Wash (EWW) Services under a Full and Open Competition. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support various jet engines across approximately 33 CONUS locations. Proposals are due April 29, 2026.
Purpose
The objective is to provide environmentally acceptable, non-damaging, and cost-effective on-wing and/or in-test cell engine water wash services. These services aim to restore engine performance (e.g., EGT margin), reduce fuel consumption, and potentially extend engine service life for critical Air Force aircraft.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and non-personnel services for engine water washing. This includes supporting F108-CF-100/201 (KC-135R/T), F138-GE-100 (C-5M), TF33-P-103 (B-52H), TF33-P-100A (E-3B/G), and F139-PW-100 (KC-46A) jet engines. Services will occur at approximately 33 CONUS locations, with an estimated 700 engines requiring washes annually. The wash method involves heated, deionized water and detergent, with strict environmental compliance for effluent capture and disposal. FOD prevention is critical.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm Fixed-Price, single-award IDIQ contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling five potential contract years. The period of performance is expected to be June 20, 2026 - June 19, 2031. The acquisition is under NAICS code 488190 (Size Standard: $40,000,000.00) and PSC J028.
Proposal Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals in two volumes:
- Volume I - Technical Capability (20-page limit): Must detail approach for schedule and wash effectiveness (including supporting six locations per region within 30 days of award, and 100% of all regions within 60 days), environmental plan (preliminary HAZMAT), equipment procedures (safety, FOD prevention), subcontractor management, small business participation (SBPCD required from all), and prior relevant experience.
- Volume II - Price Proposal and Contract Documentation (Unlimited): Includes a completed Attachment 6: Pricing Matrix (unit prices for single engine washes, regionally aggregated), completed SF 1449, Representations & Certifications, and a valid DD2345.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Technical Capability is significantly more important than Price. Technical Capability will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, with technical risk also assessed. Tradeoffs between price and technical risk are permitted. Offers must remain firm for 120 calendar days.
Key Dates & Submission
Proposals are due April 29, 2026. Electronic submissions are required to Kayla Corsi (kayla.corsi@us.af.mil) and Laura Burnette (laura.burnette@us.af.mil) with the subject "FA8626-26-R-B001, Engine Water Wash". Allowable attachments are .pdf, .docx, .xlsx.
Important Notes
A single, overarching preliminary HAZMAT plan is required. Numerous wage determinations are provided for various CONUS locations. Offerors must submit signed SF30s for the original solicitation and all four amendments with their proposals.