PAINT BLAST BOOTH MAINTENANCE REPAIR 435CTS
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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 U.S. Air Force is soliciting proposals for Paint Blast Booth Maintenance and Repair Services at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron (CTS), Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires comprehensive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including paint and blast booths, blast cabinets, paint gun cleaners, heated parts washers, and water cutting systems. The objective is to ensure safe, continuous operation and prevent major repairs through routine, manufacturer-compliant maintenance. Proposals are due Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM CEST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all non-personal services, management, tools, supplies, and labor for scheduled maintenance and repairs. This includes:
- Equipment: Paint & Drying Plant (DURST), Blasting Plant (SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL), Blasting Cabinet (MHG), Paint Gun Cleaner Unit (MASTERCLEAN), Heated Parts Washer (CB Chemie un Biotechnologie GmbH), and Water Cutting System (BOGACKI).
- Maintenance: Performed according to manufacturer's recommended schedules, technical standards, and standard commercial practices.
- Compliance: Adherence to all applicable German and EU laws, as well as US Air Force environmental regulations.
- Personnel: Only manufacturer-trained/certified and authorized personnel may perform services.
- Parts: Use new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.
- Reporting: Submission of maintenance reports and labor hours via CMRA.
- Waste Disposal: Compliance with German National Waste Disposal Act, off-base at no cost to the Government.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base period (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027) and four option periods, extending the potential contract duration 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).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance).
- Funding: Award is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.
- Questions Due Date: Friday, April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil and mark.nava.2@us.af.mil.
- Page Limit: Responses should not exceed 15 pages.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Total Evaluated Priced Quote achieving an "Acceptable" rating for Technical Acceptability. Technical Acceptability will be based on the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM and possess specific manufacturer certifications and references for the equipment.
Additional Notes
The Questions and Answers document confirmed maintenance intervals and clarified that the Heated Parts Washer is a required maintenance item, with an updated solicitation and PWS to be issued to formally incorporate this.