Car Wash Rack System Cannon AFB
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 at Cannon AFB, NM is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the replacement and installation of a new Government-Owned Vehicle (GOV) car wash rack system at Building 438. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal of the old, deteriorating car wash system and the full installation and testing of a new one. The new system must include all necessary pumps, equipment, and controls to service:
- Three (3) interior wash bays
- One (1) exterior sprayer for oversized vehicles
Key specifications include:
- Booms: Two total ceiling booms, with one ceiling and one wall-mount brush boom per bay (8 ft reach, 12-15 ft hose length). The exterior sprayer requires a wall mount.
- Mounting: Truss mount for ceiling components (angle iron ceiling), wall mounts for exterior and bay brushes.
- Accessories: Three wand holders, three foam brush holders, and three brush buckets, with foam brush stations in each bay.
- Exterior Sprayer: Requires a 100 ft wall-mount reel.
- System Connections: Bay hoses 15 ft each, 1/2 inch inlet/outlet connections, 140 PSI air compressor, and 8-position meter boxes.
- Utilities: Single-phase electrical service and direct water supply from base plumbing.
- Bay Dimensions: 15 ft X 20 ft depth with 15-18 ft inner height.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a contractual agreement. The government will use responses to gain more information from industry and inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
Attached documents include pictures of the current car wash, equipment room, and electrical panels to provide visual context of the existing infrastructure. An earlier budget estimate document details potential components for an IQ Self Wash System.