Corrosion Control

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation Number 47QFSA26R0003, using the Offeror Question and Answer (Q&A) Template (Attachment K).

• Proposal Due Date vs. Deadline for Questions: A question was raised regarding a discrepancy between the Proposal Due Date (April 27, 2026) and the Deadline for Questions Date (April 29, 2026). The Government's response directs offerors to "See Amendment 01" for clarification and correction of these dates.

This Q&A document indicates that critical dates related to the solicitation have been or will be amended. Offerors must refer to Amendment 01 for the correct Proposal Due Date and Deadline for Questions Date.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment modifies solicitation 47QFSA26R0003, "Corrosion Control MAG 26/29" for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC.

• The due date for questions has been extended to 4:00 pm EST on April 20, 2026.

• Item 11 (This item only applies to amendments of solicitations) indicates that the hour and date specified for receipt of offers is not extended.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been changed.

• A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 10:00 am EST on April 8, 2026. Interested parties should contact the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer for call information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks offers for Corrosion Control services in support of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 and MAG 29, within the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. This solicitation is a 100% Set-Aside for 8(a) Contractors.

• Provide Organizational Level (O-level) and Intermediate Level (I-Level) maintenance support.

• Services include aircraft cleaning and washing, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft maintenance documentation, flight line operations, support equipment operation and inspection, aircraft inspection and movement, corrosion control, preservation and de-preservation, dynamic components maintenance, and general aircraft sheet metal/carbon fiber repair.

• Adherence to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and applicable instruction manuals, Technical Directives (TDs), and Squadron Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Specific programs to follow include Fuel Surveillance, Hydraulic Contamination Control, Tire and Wheel Maintenance Safety, Tool Control, Corrosion Prevention and Control, and others listed in Section C.2.

• Performance is measured against specific metrics including timely completion of maintenance, zero defects, and adherence to allotted timeframes.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: One-year base period with four one-year options. Dates are To Be Determined (TBD) at award.

• Place of Performance: Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on technical factors (Key Personnel & Project Staffing, Technical Approach, Corporate Experience) and price. Technical proposals must be rated "Acceptable" or higher for price evaluation to occur.

• All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are more important than price.

• Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government.

• Key Personnel and Project Staffing is the most important technical factor, followed by Technical Approach, and then Corporate Experience.

• This solicitation is a 100% Set-Aside for 8(a) Contractors.

• An acronym listing is provided in Section J, Attachment B.

• Key Personnel requirements include a Site Lead with specific aircraft maintenance experience.

• Government-Furnished Property (GFP) will include workspace, hangar facilities, office space, tools, and materials.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for services or supplies. The issuing agency is GSA AAS Air Force Navy Space Force. The solicitation number is 47QFSA26R0003.

The solicitation is structured into four parts:

• Part I: The Schedule (includes Solicitation/Contract Form, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, Description/Specifications/Work Statement, Packaging and Marking, Inspection and Acceptance, Deliveries or Performance, Contract Administration Data, and Special Contract Requirements).

• Part II: Contract Clauses.

• Part III: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments.

• Part IV: Representations and Instructions (includes Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award).

• The contract type is not specified, but it is a "SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID" or "NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL".

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated in the provided fields, but the offer submission deadline is April 27, 2026.

• Offers must be received by 11:00 AM local time on April 27, 2026.

• The solicitation includes provisions for "Evaluation Factors for Award".

• Offerors must complete the "OFFER" section of the form.

• The minimum acceptance period for offers is 60 calendar days unless otherwise specified.

• The solicitation is for "FULL OPEN COMPETITION" under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a).

• The point of contact for information is Kimberly (Grace) Nelson at (850) 419-4279 or kimberly.nelson@gsa.gov.

• Standard Form 33 (Rev. 12/2022) is used for this solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a cover letter transmitting Request for Proposal (RFP) 47QFSA26R0003 for Corrosion Control. The scope of the requirement is to provide Organizational Level (O-Level) and Intermediate Level (I-Level) Maintenance Support for Marine Aircraft Group 26 & 29. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J015 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components). This procurement is part of GSA's In-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods (INFORM) process.

• Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance Support

• Intermediate Level (I-Level) Maintenance Support

• Not specified in this document.

• Proposals must contain two parts: Part I (Written Price Proposal) and Part II (Written Technical Proposal).

• Both parts are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

• Proposals must be electronically delivered to the AAS Contracting Officer (Joe Loersch) and AAS Contract Specialist (Kimberly (Grace) Nelson).

• Offerors must email the AAS CO and CS to verify receipt and confirm proposal acceptance.

• Submission methods include SAM.gov or Encrypted Email.

• GSA's email system has a 25MB size limitation per email.

• Offerors are encouraged to test email transmission and password-protected documents at least one week prior to the due date.

• Questions regarding the RFP package are due via email by April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

• Questions should be grouped by RFP Section and reference the particular Section/Subsection number.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document references the INFORM process, which is GSA's post-award communication process designed to enhance transparency and provide feedback on award decisions. Details of this process are enclosed.