Auto Hobby - New Self Service Carwash-ticket 1725
SOL #: FA283526Q0011Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI
HANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2107, United States
Place of Performance
Hanscom AFB, MA
NAICS
Car Washes (811192)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Cleaning Equipment And Supplies (J079)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 28, 2026, 8:00 PM
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 is soliciting proposals for the purchase and installation of a new self-service car wash system at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to replace an existing, unrepairable manual car wash system. Offers are due by 4:00 PM EST on May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the procurement, delivery, and installation of a new self-serve car wash system. Key deliverables include:
- Receiving, inventorying, and delivery of new equipment.
- Removal and disposal of the old car wash system.
- Assembly, equipment placement, startup, and operator training.
- Programming, service, and support for the new system.
- A minimum one-year warranty for parts and labor.
- Removal of all construction/assembly materials and debris.
- Optional Preventative Maintenance services (CLIN 0002). All work must comply with UFCs, local, state, and federal regulations, and manufacturer recommendations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J079 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Cleaning Equipment And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 811192 (Automotive Repair and Maintenance), with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from June 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026, or approximately 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: Building 1707, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 01731.
- FOB Point: Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: 4:00 PM EST on May 28, 2026. Offers shall be valid for at least 90 days.
- Questions Due: 4:00 PM EST on May 15, 2026. Answers will be posted to SAM.gov by 4:00 PM EST on May 19, 2026.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Contract Specialist Capt Jake Laurel (jake.laurel@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Eva Leavitt (eva.leavitt@us.af.mil). Do NOT post offers to SAM.gov. Request read receipts.
- Required Documents: Technical Proposal/Quote, Completed Bid Schedule (using the provided Excel format), and Representations IAW RFO 52.240-90 and RFO 52.240-91. Quotes must not exceed two decimal places.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical proposals will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness among technically acceptable offers.
Important Notes
- This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov.
- The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including standard Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) contract clauses. Bidders should review these for contractual obligations.
- Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability.
People
Points of Contact
Eva LeavittPRIMARY
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Posted: May 13, 2026