Rubber Removal ZQEL 26-0001
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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, 910th Airlift Wing (AFRC), Youngstown Air Reserve Station, is soliciting bids for Sustain Airfield Marking and Rubber Removal (ZQEL 26-0001). This is a 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The project involves removing rubber buildup and repainting airfield markings on the assault runway. Bids are due June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and materials to remove 95% of rubber buildup from 100% of the designated area on the Youngstown ARS Assault (asphalt covered) Runway. This must be completed without damage to the pavement surface, joints, or seals. Any destroyed runway markings must be restored and repainted, including LZ Markings, Controlled Apron, and Non-Controlled Apron Markings, as per specifications and plans dated January 2, 2026. The project also includes crack sealing and compliance with FAA and Ohio DOT specifications for pavement markings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside. Awardee must be HUBZone certified at time of award.
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from notice to proceed.
- Estimated Cost: Between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.
- Place of Performance: 910th Airlift Wing (AFRC), Youngstown Air Reserve Station, 3976 King Graves Rd, Vienna, OH 44473-5931.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Release: May 15, 2026
- Site Visit: May 27, 2026 (11:00 AM EDT; Entry Authority List (EAL) submission by May 20, 2026)
- Questions Due: June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Answers Provided By: June 8, 2026
- Bids Due: June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
- Base Access for Bid Opening: Employer Data Sheet required by June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Requirements
- Bids are due by June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Hand-carried bids must be delivered to Bldg. 504, Room 125-Conference Room.
- Bid packages must include required Performance and Payment Bonds and the Financial Institution Reference Sheet (Attachment 04).
- Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov for NAICS code 237310 and have completed Online Representations and Certifications.
- A Responsibility Questionnaire (Attachment 04) and a list of equipment dedicated to the project are required.
- Offers must provide for a Government acceptance period of at least 180 calendar days.
Additional Notes
- This is a federal construction project, and the Construction Wage Rate Requirement (Davis-Bacon) applies (Attachment 01).
- Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund certification.
- Interested parties should frequently review SAM.gov for updates.
- Contact: Jasmine Corpa (jasmine.corpa@us.af.mil) or Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil).