Engine Water Wash Services
Overview
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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 (AFLCMC/LPZ) is soliciting proposals for Engine Water Wash (EWW) Services to support various jet engines across approximately 33 CONUS locations. This will be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED (full and open competition). Proposals are due April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity requires on-wing and in-test-cell direct engine core water wash services using heated, deionized water and detergent. Services include complete wetting of compressor and turbine blade airfoil surfaces to remove contaminants, requiring a mobile water wash system and full capture, treatment, and disposal of all effluent in compliance with environmental regulations. Services are for F108-CF-100/201 (KC-135R/T), F138-GE-100 (C-5M), TF33-P-103 (B-52H), TF33-P-100A (E-3B/G), and F139-PW-100 (KC-46A) engines. Approximately 700 engines annually require services, with washes expected to occur at multiple locations simultaneously.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award IDIQ
- Duration: One-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) potential contract years.
- Period of Performance: Expected 20 June 2026 - 19 June 2031 (including option years).
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Other Airport Operations) with a $40,000,000 size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J028 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Engines, Turbines, And Components).
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Kayla Corsi (kayla.corsi@us.af.mil) and Laura Burnette (laura.burnette@us.af.mil) by the due date. Email subject lines must include "FA8626-26-R-B001, Engine Water Wash." Submissions are limited to .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx attachments. Offers must remain valid for 120 calendar days. Offerors must provide two volumes:
- Volume I - Technical Capability (20-page limit): Addresses Schedule and Wash Effectiveness, Environmental Plan, Equipment Procedures, Subcontractor Management & Small Business Participation (including Attachment 4 SBPCD and FAR 52.219-9 for large businesses), and Prior Experience.
- Volume II - Price Proposal and Contract Documentation (Unlimited page limit): Requires a completed Attachment 6 (Pricing Matrix) and SF 1449, plus Representations & Certifications.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Evaluation factors are Technical Capability and Price, with Technical Capability being significantly more important than Price. An "Unacceptable" Technical Capability rating will render a proposal un-awardable. Technical evaluation includes Acceptable/Unacceptable and Technical Risk Rating methods.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Vendor Question Submission Due: March 25, 2026 (submit in writing via email to contacts below).
- Answers Posted By: March 27, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Primary Contact: Kayla Corsi, Contract Specialist (kayla.corsi@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Laura Burnette, Contracting Officer (laura.burnette@us.af.mil)
Additional Notes
All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award. Funds are not presently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.