SOURCES SOUGHT - 36 MXG Aerospace Ground Equipment and Munitions Trailer Corrosion Control Repair and Paint Services (Andersen AFB, GUAM)

This solicitation, identified as FA524026S0012, is a market research and sources sought notice issued by the 36th Contracting Squadron, Department of Defense, to gather information on potential contractors capable of providing corrosion control, repair, and paint services for Aerospace Ground Equipment and Munitions Trailers at Andersen Air Force Base in Yigo, Guam. The notice is not a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract; it is strictly for planning and market analysis purposes. Responses are due by 10:00 a.m. Chamorro Standard Time on May 26, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contracting specialists. The opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 811198, and all respondents must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and self-certify as small businesses. The work involves comprehensive corrosion removal, surface preparation, and coating applications per Technical Orders such as TO 1-1-8 and TO 35-1-3, including replacement of corroded hardware, reapplication of markings using stencils, decals, and reflective tape, and adherence to MIL-DTL-5541 and MIL-PRF-32550 specifications for chemical conversion coatings and zinc-rich primers. Contractors must provide detailed quality control plans and demonstrate strong logistical capabilities, including reliable pickup and delivery from Andersen AFB, with a target turnaround time of 10 to 15 business days for repairs. Performance will be evaluated on objective metrics such as on-time delivery of reports, adherence to turnaround time benchmarks, minimal missed pickups, accurate asset tracking, and full compliance with technical and safety standards, including OSHA and AWS D1.1 for welding. Key personnel must be certified, including welders, weight handling equipment operators, and a contract manager available full business hours, and must obtain DBIDS credentials for base access. Contractors are responsible for transportation, internal quality assurance, and correction of defects under a six-month warranty. All work is performed at the contractor’s facility, but final acceptance occurs upon return of equipment to Andersen AFB, with formal sign-off by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Deliverables include monthly status reports, pre-transportation inspection forms, detailed work order documentation, and immediate accident reporting within four hours. Hazardous materials require prior approval and submission of Safety Data Sheets. The Government intends to