Rubber and Marking

Request for Information (Sources Sought)

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and acquisition planning, not a solicitation for offers. The 366th Contracting Squadron is seeking information on the capabilities and qualifications of small businesses (including SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB programs) to remove rubber and markings on the Mountain Home Air Field. The goal is to ensure adequate competition and stimulate interest from prospective contractors for a forthcoming RFQ.

This is a construction project requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for rubber and markings removal services, as detailed in the draft project scope.

• The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov and conducted through PIEE.

• Award is anticipated to be restricted to small businesses, with potential further set-asides based on RFI responses.

• Responses to this RFI are requested via email by April 8, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m. local time (Mountain).

• Interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

• The RFI specifically seeks information from Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

• Firm's name, SAM.gov UEI, address, POC, phone, and email.

• Expressed interest in submitting a response as prime contractor for solicitation FA489726QC015.

• Statement of qualifications, capabilities, financial capacity, and technical experience, including surety bonding information.

• Small business status representations.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To maintain airfield markings and perform rubber removal at Mountain Home AFB.

• Remove rubber from runways 30 and 12 (approximately 420,000 sf).

• Remove and replace airfield pavement markings in various locations including taxiways, parking aprons, flightline road, and the Live Ordnance Load Area (LOLA) C, in accordance with UFC 3-260-04.

• Repaint taxiway edge and centerline markings on LOLA C.

• Maintain cracks and sealant on the airfield shoulder on LOLA C, using specified materials for small and large cracks.

• Fill larger cracks with backup material and sand, followed by herbicide application before sealing.

• Clean existing cracks using air lance, torch, and/or grinder/router.

• Coordinate with Base Entomology for pre-treatment of LOLA shoulder area with herbicide.

• Restripe airfield markings after rubber removal, ensuring markings are retro-reflective and outlined in black on PCC portions.

• The total Period of Performance (POP) shall be 90 calendar days.

• Work will be conducted at Mountain Home AFB, ID.

• Work on the runway is restricted to non-flying hours and/or runway closures (typically 1800 Friday to 0700 Monday, with potential holiday closures).

• All work must be coordinated at least seven (7) workdays in advance with the Airfield Manager and Project Manager.

• During night work, the contractor must provide and properly shade all necessary lighting.

• Marking material and application must comply with UFGS 32 17 23 and UFC 3-260-04.

• Reflective beads (Type II) must be used on all airfield markings.

• Markings on asphalt pavement do not require a black border, but concrete surfaces do.

• Work on taxiways, LOLA, and parking aprons may be conducted during normal duty hours, but after-hours work requires two (2) weeks advance notice and approval.

• Aircraft have priority; work vehicles and personnel must move to the shoulder when aircraft approach.

• Contractor must ensure all debris is removed daily and does not pose a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) hazard.

• Contractor must provide weekly progress reports and submit required submittals.

• Adherence to safety (EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards) and environmental requirements (waste disposal, hazardous materials) is mandatory.

• Base access and security procedures must be followed for all personnel.