P993/995, F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Sustainment Center and Composite Repair Facility, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable suppliers for Paint Booths for Gen 4, 5, & 6 Aircraft. These paint booths are intended for the P993/995 F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center and Composite Repair Facility at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This is not a request for proposal.
Purpose & Scope
The government seeks to determine the availability of commercially viable suppliers for specialized paint booths manufactured by Global Finishing Systems (GFS). Key requirements include:
- Compatibility with MCAS Cherry Point specifications.
- Interchangeable parts and maintenance procedures consistent with existing F-35 paint booths.
- Prior experience within the past five years providing similar services for the F-35 program. The market research aims to inform the acquisition method for these critical components of the F-35 Sustainment Center.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a brief capabilities statement package, not exceeding 5 pages, demonstrating their ability to provide the specified GFS paint booths. The submission must include:
- Attachment 1 – Company Information (a one-page form covering UEI, CAGE Code, business type, POC, and bonding capacity).
- Product technical information and specification sheets. Submissions are to be sent electronically to Brittany Cristelli (brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil) and must be limited to a 4MB attachment.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Late responses will not be considered.
- Point of Contact: Brittany Cristelli (brittany.cristelli@navy.mil, 757-341-1978).
- Place of Performance: Cherry Point, NC.
- Product/Service Code: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures).
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No payment will be made for information received. While this notice focuses on paint booths, the overall project involves the construction of a 255,461 SF F-35 Sustainment Center and a 105,755 SF Composite Repair Facility.