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 is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of installing a new Government-Owned Vehicle (GOV) Car Wash Rack System at Building 438, Cannon Air Force Base, NM. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the removal of an old, deteriorating car wash system and the full installation and testing of a new system. The new system must service three (3) interior wash bays and one (1) exterior sprayer for oversized vehicles. Key specifications include:
- Boom Requirements: Two ceiling booms total, with one ceiling and one wall-mount brush boom per bay. Booms require an 8 ft reach and 12-15 ft hose length. The exterior sprayer will be wall-mounted.
- Mounting: Truss mount for ceiling booms, 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.
- Sprayer Area: A wall-mounted 100 ft reel with a 100 ft hose for the exterior sprayer.
- System Connections: Bay hoses are 15 ft each, with 1/2" inlet/outlet connections. The air compressor operates at 140 PSI, and 8-position meter boxes are suitable. Water supply is direct from base plumbing.
- Bay Dimensions: Each bay measures 15' x 20' depth with an inner height of 15-18'.
- Existing Infrastructure: Visuals indicate existing equipment from manufacturers like GinSan, Sun Country Car Wash Systems, Berkeley, and Ingersoll Rand. A budget estimate document also references IQ SELF WASH SYSTEM components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government to enter into a contractual agreement.