Joint Base Charleston AGE Corrosion Prevention and Paint Services
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is seeking quotes for Joint Base Charleston AGE Corrosion Prevention and Paint Services under Solicitation FA441826Q0001. This Total Small Business Set-Aside is for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDRC) to provide surface preparation and painting for 368 Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) pieces at Joint Base Charleston, SC, over a five-year period. An amendment establishes a site visit on April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Quotes are due April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, management, facilities, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision to clean, paint, and protect metal surfaces of 368 AGE pieces. Services include washing, degreasing, sanding, masking, priming (MIL-PRF-23377), and painting (SAE-AMS-STD-595, gray 26173, MIL-PRF-85285 Type IV). Special preparation for Generator Sets and -95 Gas Turbine Cart units involves applying a protective bed liner coating. The contractor is responsible for picking up AGE from Bldg 548, Joint Base Charleston, SC, using a vehicle with a minimum 15,000 lbs winch capacity. Work on each asset is expected to be completed within two weeks of pickup.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDRC)
- Period of Performance: 60 months total, consisting of a Base Period (June 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026) and five Option Periods, with the final option ending May 31, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310 ($12.5 Million size standard)
- Product Service Code: J017 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance, with the award made to the offeror most advantageous to the Government. The Government intends to award without interchanges, so initial quotes should contain the best terms.
Key Dates & Requirements
- Site Visit: April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern.
- Site Visit Attendance Confirmation & Base Access Paperwork Due: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Due: April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete the AGE Inventory Pricing Sheet and AGE Priority Projections Pricing. Past performance references from the last three years are required.
- Base Access: Contractor personnel require base access, involving a fitness determination and potential inspections. Attachment 8 (JB CHS 111) details base access procedures.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): Attachment 7 lists 46 GFP items available to the contractor.
- Wage Determination: Attachment 4 provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the area.