Protective Coatings Requirements Contract
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, specifically the 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, ND, has issued a Sources Sought notice for a Protective Coatings Requirements Contract. This is NOT a solicitation but market research to identify qualified vendors for interior and exterior painting services. Responses are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking information from organizations capable of providing comprehensive painting services for base industrial facilities (excluding Military Family Housing). This includes:
- Interior painting: Walls, ceilings, concrete floors.
- Exterior painting: Building surfaces, pavements, parking lot striping, airfield striping, parking ramp markings, fire hydrants.
- Wall treatments: Installation/repair of wall coverings, taping, bedding, and texturing.
- Maintenance: Crosswalk maintenance and striping.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Contract Duration: Contemplating a 5-year or 10-year ordering period.
- NAICS Code: 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (bidders may suggest alternatives).
- Incumbent: MDM Construction.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; potential for small business set-aside or full and open competition based on responses.
- Response Due: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time.
- Published: February 17, 2026.
Information Requested
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package (maximum 5 pages) demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. This package must include:
- Organization Contact Information: Name, CAGE Code or UEI, Small Business status (Y/N), Point of Contact (POC) telephone number, and POC email.
- Capabilities Package Details:
- Minimum of three (3) recent, relevant past projects (title, contract/task order number) related to interior/exterior painting, crosswalk maintenance, and striping.
- Three past references (one per project) with current contact information and contract number.
- Anticipated percentage of effort for subcontracting and whether small or large businesses will be used.
- Ordering Period Preference: State a preference for a 5-year or 10-year ordering period.
Submission Instructions
- Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1630 hours Central Time.
- Method: Email responses to Carly Larson (carly.larson@us.af.mil) and SSgt Dominic Duenow (dominic.duenow@us.af.mil).
- Important Note: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. This is for market research only; the government will not pay for information submitted.