Rubber Removal ZQEL 26-0001
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 910th Airlift Wing (AFRC) at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, has a requirement for Sustain Airfield Marking and Rubber Removal. This acquisition is a 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside, with a single Firm-Fixed Price award anticipated. The solicitation is estimated to be available on May 15, 2026, and bids are due by June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, appliances, transportation, and materials to remove 95% of the rubber buildup from 100% of the designated area on the Youngstown ARS Assault (asphalt covered) Runway. The rubber removal must be completed without damage to the pavement surface, joints, or other government property. Any destruction of runway or pavement markings must be restored and repainted according to specifications and plans dated March 7, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 million in average annual receipts
- Place of Performance: 910th Airlift Wing (AFRC), Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH 44473-5931
- Key Estimated Dates:
- Pre-Solicitation Notice Release: April 30, 2026
- Solicitation Release: May 15, 2026
- Site Visit: May 27, 2026
- Questions Due: June 1, 2026
- Answers Provided By: June 8, 2026
- Bids Due: June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
Eligibility & Requirements
- Offerors must be HUBZone certified at the time of award.
- Offerors must be certified as a small business under NAICS code 237310.
- Prime contractors must be registered and active in the SAM database for the specified NAICS code and have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application.
- The Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies.
Additional Notes
- The solicitation, including all drawings and specifications, will be available exclusively through SAM.gov; paper copies will not be provided.
- A site visit for potential prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers is anticipated on May 27, 2026.
- Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) on SAM.gov.
- This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs.
- Funds are not presently available, and no award will be made until they are certified. All dates are estimates and will be finalized in the solicitation package.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jasmine Corpa (jasmine.corpa@us.af.mil, 330-609-1698)
- Secondary: Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil, 330-609-1046)