RAFM Aircraft Wash

This solicitation, numbered FA558726Q0013, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for commercial aircraft wash and associated lubrication services at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, issued under FAR Part 12 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement with one base year and four option years, totaling up to five years of performance, beginning July 30, 2026. All work must be performed in Hangar 711 with normal operating hours from 0600 to 2200 Monday through Friday, though 24-hour access may be granted and services may be scheduled on UK holidays, family days, or goal days. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, PPE, tools, consumables, supervision, and training necessary to execute the services strictly in accordance with Air Force Technical Orders, Mission Design Series requirements, and the Performance Work Statement. Personnel must be U.S. citizens with a minimum SECRET security clearance, and the contractor must hold a valid Facility Security Clearance in compliance with DOD NISPOM. Compliance with safeguarding controlled unclassified information, OPSEC, and DoD security regulations is mandatory, including submission of clearance lists, DISS visit requests, and completion of OPSEC training. The contractor must also adhere to OSHA and UK local laws, safeguard government property, and ensure continuity of operations during personnel turnover. Responses are due by June 29, 2026, and must be submitted via email in .pdf, .doc, or .xls format under 30MB with the exact subject line specified, to both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Proposals are limited to 15 pages total, using Times New Roman 12-point font, and must include an administrative cover letter, a technical plan, past performance examples, and a completed pricing schedule. Evaluation is conducted on a pass/fail basis for compliance and contractor responsibility, followed by ranking of the three lowest-priced offers for technical and past performance review. Award will be made to the offeror providing best value, with price being the primary factor but technical superiority or superior past performance potentially justifying selection of a higher-priced offer. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow with specific DoDAAC codes for routing, and compliance with electronic submission requirements, whistleblower protections, former DOD official compensation disclosures, and international levy waivers is required. Funds are not yet available, and