M48 Filter Coating and Painting
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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 Army is soliciting proposals for M48 Filter Coating and Painting services for the US Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), Arkansas. This is a Full and Open acquisition for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The final proposal due date is May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for cleaning, treating, and coating specific M48A1 Filter Components according to Mil-Std-171 and provided drawings. This includes parts such as Outer Mesh Assy., Inner Mesh Assy., Channel, Outer Gas Mesh Assy., Cap, Filter Inlet, and Filter Body and Outlet Assembly. Services are on an as-needed basis, with parts sent in batches. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to Mil-Std-171 specifications and specific color requirements (Green 383 CAMO or Tan 686A CAMO) for certain parts.
- "Chromate Only" treatment for designated components.
- Submission of a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for chemicals and CARC paint.
- Providing salt fog testing results per Method 509.5 of MIL-STD-810.
- Proper packaging with contractor name, PO number, item description, and lot/batch number.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Product Service Code: K099 (Modification Of Equipment: Miscellaneous).
- NAICS Code: 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: Includes a base year and option periods, with the pricing matrix covering Ordering Period 1 (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) and Ordering Period 2 (June 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Proposals must be submitted as a complete package; partial quotes will not be accepted.
- Offeror price quotations must remain valid for sixty (60) days.
- Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with the intent to award to the responsive and responsible contractor with the lowest price.
- Quoted pricing must be inclusive of shipping costs, and bidders must use the provided pricing matrix (Attachment 0002).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Response Due Date: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Primary Contact: Ashley Testrake (Ashley.e.testrake.civ@army.mil).
- Secondary Contact: Michelle Pleasant (michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil).
Additional Notes
This acquisition is Full and Open, though a HUBZone price evaluation preference may apply. Limitations on Subcontracting are applicable. Drawings for this requirement are restricted and require CAGE code access via SAM.gov. A Property Management Plan is required within 30 days after award, and invoicing will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the latest extending the due date to May 29, 2026.