HC-130J Aircraft Exterior Wash Services
Solicitation from the Department of the Army, for work in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Due Oct 22, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-4), 4 days left.
| Solicitation number | W50S8G27Q0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W7NQ Uspfo Activity Nmang 150 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190) |
| Product or service code | J015 |
| Place of performance | Kirtland AFB, New Mexico |
| Posted | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 22, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-4) (4 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This combined synopsis/solicitation replaces canceled solicitation W50S8G26QOR07. Quotes submitted under W50S8G26QOR07 will not be considered for award. Offerors that previously submitted quotes should review this solicitation carefully, as the requirements have changed, and submit a new quote under W50S8G27Q0001. 1.
This document serves as the Request For Quote (RFQ) for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.202(b)(1). This is the only solicitation that will be issued; we are requesting quotes, and no written solicitation will follow. Please refer to "W50S8G27Q0001” on all quotes that are submitted to the Government for this combined synopsis/solicitation.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal RFO FAR. All responsible sources are invited to submit a quote. a. IMPORTANT Notices for Offerors i. Governing Regulations: This solicitation is governed by the regulations effective February 1, 2026, under Class Deviation 2026-O0028 – Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, and DFARS 212. ii.
Business Classification: This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is PSC J015 maintenance/repair/rebuild of equipment- aircraft and airframe structural components. The standard size for this NAICS is $40,000,000. iii.
System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: To be considered for an award, all offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/. iv. The contracting officer will verify the prospective awardee's representations and certifications in SAM prior to issuing an award. Failure to maintain SAM registration will result in the offeror being deemed non-responsive and potentially ineligible for the award. v. Payment Instructions: For details regarding payment and acceptance, please refer to DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023), which is incorporated in full below.
Please note that all payments will be 30 days after an invoice is submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and accepted by the Government. Invoices can only be submitted after a completion/acceptance of an aircraft wash. vi. Applicable Commercial Clauses: The following commercial provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition:
- FAR 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026)
- FAR 52.212-4: Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026) vii.
Additional Terms: No other terms and conditions have been deemed necessary for this acquisition beyond what is listed in this RFQ. viii. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (April 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.
No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. b. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES: Please submit all questions and inquiries via email to SMSgt Edwin Widgeon at [email protected] no later than October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST.
Questions received after this time may not be acknowledged or answered. c. QUOTE SUBMISSION: Please submit your quote via email to the points of contact listed above no later than October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any questions and answers documents posted as well as amendments posted for this requirement. Quotes are to be submitted [email protected]. d. LATE QUOTES: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1, any quotes received after the due date may be disqualified. e. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the Government receives their quote before the deadline. f. QUOTE CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS: Offerors are responsible for submitting a complete and conforming quote that addresses all submission requirements outlined in this solicitation. i. Conformity with Instructions: Quotes that do not conform to the instructions, such as exceeding page limitations or failing to provide the requested information, may be considered unacceptable and may not be evaluated. ii.
Relevance of Information: To ensure an efficient evaluation, offerors should only submit the specific documents and information requested. Extraneous materials or ANY documents not explicitly required may not be evaluated. g. EVALUATION. IAW RFO FAR 12.203(a); the following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: i. FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL SOLUTION.
Offerors shall submit a concise Technical Approach within their quotation that explains how they will execute the PWS requirements. (Page limitation 5 pages) ii. FACTOR 2: EXPERIENCE.
This factor evaluates the depth and relevance of the offeror's actual history in performing work similar in scope, complexity, and magnitude to this solicitation, as distinct from Past Performance, which assesses the quality of that work. Offerors must demonstrate a history of execution on similar projects, as the Government will comparatively evaluate the depth and breadth of each offeror's experience to determine which offers represent the best value.
(Attachment 3. Page Limitation 2 pages per experience). Attachment 3 must be used to submit experience, up to three experiences can be submitted.
If a subcontractor is submitted to demonstrate experience, your company must utilize that same subcontractor upon contract award. Replacing them with a different subcontractor will constitute a breach
The description continues in the official notice.
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