PAINT BLAST BOOTH MAINTENANCE REPAIR 435CTS
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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 U.S. Air Force is soliciting proposals for Paint Blast Booth Maintenance and Repair Services at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron (435 CTS) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This unrestricted, Firm Fixed-Price solicitation (FA561326Q00130001) seeks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of critical industrial equipment through routine maintenance and repairs. Offers are due Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM CEST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all non-personal services, management, tools, supplies, and labor for the maintenance and repair of specific industrial equipment. This includes the Paint & Drying Plant (DURST), Blasting Plant (SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL), Blasting Cabinet (MHG), Paint Gun Cleaning Unit (MASTERCLEAN), Heated Parts Washer (CB Chemie un Biotechnologie GmbH), and Water Cutting System (BOGACKI). Services must comply with manufacturer's recommendations, standard commercial practices, and applicable German and EU laws.
Key Requirements
- Personnel must be trained, certified, and authorized by the manufacturer.
- All parts and materials must be new, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components.
- Contractor employees must be proficient in both English and German.
- Compliance with German and US Air Force environmental laws and regulations is mandatory.
- A Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be developed and submitted.
- Maintenance reports are required, and labor hours must be reported via CMRA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA561326Q00130001
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $12,500,000 size standard.
- Period of Performance: A base period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, followed by four option periods, extending the contract through September 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: 435 CTS, Bldg. 713, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (no set-aside due to overseas location).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.
- Offers Due: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil and mark.nava.2@us.af.mil. Responses are limited to 15 pages.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest total evaluated priced quote that achieves an "Acceptable" rating for Technical Acceptability, based on meeting delivery and specification requirements.
Additional Notes
Award is contingent upon the availability of funds. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.