M48 Filter Coating and Painting
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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 Army, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of Pine Bluff Arsenal, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for M48 Filter Coating and Painting services. This opportunity seeks a contractor to clean, treat, and coat M48A1 Filter Components according to specified standards. The acquisition is Full and Open, with proposals due by April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for cleaning, treating, and coating specified metal parts of M48A1 Filter Components, adhering to provided drawings and Mil-Std-171 specifications. This is an as-needed service, with deliveries spread over the contract life. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning and coating specific filter components (e.g., Cap, Filter Inlet; Filter Body, Outlet; various Mesh Assemblies, Channel).
- Applying specific paint colors (Green 383 CAMO or Tan 686A CAMO) for certain parts, as guided by Pine Bluff.
- Performing "Chromate Only" treatment and adhering to "No Vacuum Impregnation" requirements for designated parts.
- Ensuring parts meet salt fog testing requirements per Method 509.5 of MIL-STD-810 (two 96-hour exposure cycles), with no deformation, cracking, or flaking of the final coating post-test.
- Providing a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for chemicals and CARC paint used.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A base year starting at the time of award, with option periods extending to May 2028 for some items. The pricing matrix details two ordering periods: June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, and June 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028.
- Place of Performance: FOB Destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas. The PWS implies the coating work is performed at the contractor's facility.
- Set-Aside: This is a Full and Open acquisition. A HUBZone price evaluation preference may apply unless waived.
- Product Service Code: K099 (Modification Of Equipment: Miscellaneous).
- NAICS Code: 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
- Proposals must be submitted as a complete package; partial quotes will not be accepted.
- Quoted pricing must be inclusive of shipping costs and remain valid for sixty (60) days.
- Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with the Government intending to award one FFP contract to the responsive and responsible contractor with the lowest price.
- Bidders must use the provided pricing matrix (Attachment 0002) to input proposed unit prices.
Special Notes
- Restricted drawings for this requirement are available via SAM.gov upon request, requiring a CAGE code for access.
- A Property Management Plan is required within 30 days after award.
- Invoicing will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Points of Contact: Ashley Testrake (Contract Specialist) at Ashley.e.testrake.civ@army.mil and Michelle Pleasant (Contracting Officer) at michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil.