Maintain Exterior Finishes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for an "Exterior Improvements Seed Project" at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. This opportunity seeks to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing construction, maintenance, and repair services on the exterior of various buildings and structures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project, titled "Maintain Exterior Finishes," involves comprehensive exterior improvements and repairs on Building 400 and Building 1448. Specific tasks include:
- Building 400: Removal and replacement of damaged windows and doors, cleaning and replacement of 28 CMU construction control joints, repair of 2 CMU blocks, and replacement of 76 missing window panes (requiring field verification of dimensions). Asbestos and lead paint testing will be required, with abatement handled via contract modification.
- Building 1448: Removal and replacement of two overhead rollup doors (including motors and hardware, matching existing color) and two exterior steel man doors (including jambs, frames, and hardware, matching existing). General work includes adherence to UFC specifications, off-site disposal of demolished materials, and provision of all necessary safety and lift equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Z2JZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Z (2:00 PM MDT)
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 45 days from receipt of an approved delivery order.
Key Documents
Detailed architectural drawings for Building 400 and Building 1448 (including "BLDG 400.pdf", "BLDG 1448.pdf", and "As built details.pdf") provide critical design, construction, and technical specifications. The "Exterior Improvements IDIQ- SOW.pdf" outlines the full scope, performance standards, and special requirements.
Special Requirements & Notes
Contractors must adhere to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, complete Level I Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training, and maintain a clean work site daily. A minimum two-week processing time is required for Work Clearance Requests. Field verification of window and door dimensions is mandatory before ordering. Government Furnished Information (GFI) such as site/building plans and utility impact drawings will be provided. Compliance with Air Force security regulations is essential, and an Entry Authority List (EAL) for employee access may incur up to a 14-day delay for badge clearance. Photography is prohibited without prior consent. A pre-negotiation meeting will be held to ensure scope understanding.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kyler D. Henderson (kyler.henderson@us.af.mil, 406-731-4018)
- Secondary: Branden Lawson (branden.lawson@us.af.mil, 406-731-4353)