JB Andrews Paint, Coatings, and Markings IDIQ

The Department of the Air Force's 316th Contracting Squadron is soliciting bids under solicitation number FA286026R0002 for Protective Coating and Marking Services at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Maryland, and associated sites including Davidsonville and Brandywine. This firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract spans a five-year ordering period from March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238320. The contractor is tasked with providing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and management necessary to perform extensive airfield rubber removal, pavement striping (including airfield, roads, and parking lots), protective coatings, and sign fabrication and maintenance. Work includes surface preparation (cleaning, sandblasting with approval), application of paints and thermoplastic materials, and compliance with applicable standards such as AFI 32-1042, MUTCD, ETL 97-17, and various federal specifications. The contract emphasizes maintaining safety and environmental compliance specific to the base, requiring reporting of any hazardous spills within 15 minutes. The solicitation includes a comprehensive scope with multiple contract line items covering interior and exterior painting, sealants, signage, fences, and airfield markings, though specific pricing data is not provided. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Control Plan requiring contractor-led inspections and government oversight by a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who holds final acceptance authority. Notably, contractor key personnel, including a project manager, must be physically present on-site during normal working hours, and all workers must be proficient in English. Security requirements include obtaining base access and compliance with airfield vehicle regulations. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 19, 2025, with proposal submissions due by January 15, 2026. Wage determinations reference minimum pay standards tied to Executive Orders 13658 and 14026, with a minimum wage of $17.75/hour applicable for work performed in 2025 or later. The evaluation factors for award focus on quality, program management, employee retention, and cost control, although numerical weights and risk assessments are not specified. Payment is facilitated primarily via the Wide Area Workflow system or government purchase card methods. Overall, the contract represents a significant maintenance and construction effort to sustain airfield and infrastructure integrity at Joint Base Andrews through specialized protective coating and marking services.