Mobile Recoating Facility for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircraft Pylon
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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 Navy / NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (PMA-265) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Mobile Recoating Facility for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircraft Pylons. This effort seeks capable sources to provide skilled labor, logistics, material, and tooling for stripping, corrosion treatment, and reapplication of Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) / Low-Observable (LO) coatings on SUU-79 and SUU-80 Aircraft Pylons. The facility must be mobile, dual-coast, and capable of complete set-up and tear-down in seven business days. Responses are due June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will establish a dual-coast, three-site, simultaneous, entirely mobile facility to perform:
- Stripping, corrosion treatment, and reapplication of RAM/LO coatings on SUU-79 and SUU-80 Aircraft Pylons.
- The mobile facility must be an enclosed structure capable of set-up and tear-down within seven business days.
- Anticipated volume: up to 1,400 Aircraft Pylons over an anticipated five-year ordering period, with a maximum of 75 pylons per month.
- Provide skilled labor, qualified by Government personnel, for RAM/LO application.
- Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and federal environmental controls for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Hazardous Waste (HAZWASTE).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Duration: Five-year ordering period
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 10, 2026
- Published: May 22, 2026
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (maximum five pages) demonstrating ability to perform the work. Submissions must include:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Primary Point of Contact.
- Business Size under NAICS code 336413.
- Detailed summary of experience with:
- Mobile facility set-up and tear-down.
- Strip, treat, and application of MIL-SPEC coatings.
- Department of War (DoW) technical documentation.
- Working on controlled military airfields (CONUS and/or OCONUS).
- Ability to obtain security clearances for qualified technicians.
- Any other relevant capabilities, interfaces, and specifications.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude future participation. Information submitted will help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.