Joint Base Charleston AGE Equipment Paint Services

SOL #: FA441826Q0001Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4418 628 CONS PK
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, United States

Place of Performance

Charleston AFB, SC

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment (J017)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Nov 21, 2025
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Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
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Response Deadline
Dec 12, 2025, 10:00 PM

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 soliciting quotes for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Corrosion Prevention and Paint Services at Joint Base Charleston, SC. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDRC) to provide surface preparation and painting services for approximately 368 AGE pieces over a five-year period. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, management, facilities, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision to clean, paint, and protect metal surfaces of 368 AGE pieces. Key services include:

  • Surface Preparation: Washing, degreasing, sanding/scuffing, and masking of all surfaces. Specific preparation for cable/hose compartments on Generator Sets and -95 GTC units, including application of a durable bed liner material.
  • Priming and Painting: Application of one coat of primer (MIL-PRF-23377, Type I, Class N) and one coat of finish paint (SAE-AMS-STD-595, gray number 26173, MIL-PRF-85285 Type IV) according to military specifications. Interior areas of control panels and accessible interior areas are also to be painted. Safety striping with black paint is required for oil, hydraulic, and fuel bowsers.
  • Logistics: Contractor is responsible for picking up AGE from Bldg 548, Charleston AFB, SC, using a transport vehicle with a minimum 15,000 lb winch capacity. Work on each piece of equipment must be completed within two weeks (14 calendar days) of pickup.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDRC).
  • Period of Performance: A total of 60 months, consisting of a Base Period (June 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026) and five Option Periods extending through May 31, 2031.
  • Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC (pickup and return at Bldg 548, 308 N Graves Ave, Charleston AFB, SC 29404).
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • NAICS Code: 811310 (Size standard: $12.5 Million).
  • Product Service Code (PSC): J017 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment).

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quote Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
  • Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
  • Evaluation Factors: Price Evaluation and Past Performance. Award will be made to the offeror most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The government intends to award without interchanges, so initial quotes should contain best terms.
  • Past Performance: References from the past three years are required, with a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) due by April 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
  • Required Submissions: Vendors must submit a completed RFQ AGE Inventory Pricing Sheet and RFQ AGE Priority Projections Pricing.

Key Attachments

Key documents include the AGE Paint Contract PWS, AGE Inventory Pricing Sheet, AGE Priority Projections Pricing, Wage Determination, FAR & DFARS Clauses and Provisions, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Government Furnished Property List.

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