RAFM Aircraft Wash Services - Sources Sought
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 U.S. Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) for Aircraft Wash Program Services at Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This is not a Request for Quotation. The intent is to identify capable contractors for a potential contract covering 2026-2031. Responses are due by April 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive aircraft wash and associated lubrication services, adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and commercial practices. This includes furnishing all necessary personnel, equipment, PPE, tools, consumable materials, supervision, and training. The Government will initially provide various commercial tools, with the contractor responsible for replacement or procurement of non-MDS specific tools thereafter. Services are detailed in the attached Draft PWS (updated 03 March 2026).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (RFI) / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Base year + 4 option years
- Set-Aside: None specified (future RFQ will be Full and Open Competition)
- Product/Service Code: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Response Due: April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
- Published: March 03, 2026
- Place of Performance: RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to inform a future Request for Quotation (RFQ) which is anticipated to be published for Full and Open Competition.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement and express interest to TSgt Roman Pavlovich (roman.pavlovich@us.af.mil) and SrA Davion Bratcher (davion.bratcher@us.af.mil). Refer to the attached Draft PWS (UPDATED COPY DATED 03 MARCH 2026) for more information.