Light Armored Vehicle Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
Overview
Buyer
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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 Army, Program Manager Office Light Armored Vehicles (PMO LAV), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint application on 180 United States Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs). This market research aims to find sources for proper vehicle surface preparation and CARC paint application at two California locations. Responses are due by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
PMO LAV requires services for the total life cycle support of the Family of Light Armored Vehicles (FOLAV). The identified sources will be responsible for:
- Proper vehicle surface preparation and coating application of CARC paints (Grade E & Grade L) conforming to MIL-DTL-64159C (paint) and MIL-DTL-53072G (application).
- Acquisition of paint and spray booths.
- Painting 180 multiple variants of LAVs in a direct pattern provided by the government.
- Work to be performed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA (90 vehicles) and Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino, CA (90 vehicles).
- The entire effort is to be completed within 12 months.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 16, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Award: August/September 2026
- Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide information on their company's capabilities, including:
- Description of products/services for surface preparation and painting, including current/past efforts.
- Company history, size status (large, small, socioeconomic category).
- NAICS Codes, CAGE Code, and DUNS number.
- Experience painting for the U.S. Government (prime or subcontractor) and foreign governments.
- Necessary State of California permits and verification of license to purchase paint for military use.
- A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate for the paint and services.
- Compliance with DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020 for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Controlled Technical Information (CTI).
Response Format & Important Notes
Electronic responses are required, compatible with Microsoft 365, with a maximum email size of 3.5 MB. The subject line must include the message number and "[Company’s Name] response to PM LAV Light Armored Vehicles Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Sources Sought". This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future acquisition. Responding is not a prerequisite for future contract awards. A questionnaire is provided to guide responses.