USAFA Aircraft Static Display Washing and Painting Services Sources Sought

The U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking industry input for aircraft static display washing and painting services to be performed at its location in Colorado Springs, Colorado, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The solicitation, identified as FA700026SS002 and posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, is a sources-sought notice aimed at gathering market capabilities for recurring maintenance approximately every five years. The work includes high- and low-pressure washing using Arrow Magnolia CD-3340 Fleet Wash and Corrosion X inhibitor, full exterior stripping, structural repairs, birdproofing, and application of PPG AUE-360/AUE-3501 urethane coatings to meet FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B and USAF Technical Orders 1-1-8 and 1-1-4. All paint schemes must conform to Federal Standard 595 and Color, Markings, and Insignia guidelines, with an expectation of a three-year guarantee against weathering and oxidation. The contract will be FOB Destination at the USAF Academy, and performers must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and must self-certify as a small business, including any applicable socioeconomic designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB. Respondents are required to submit a concise five-page capabilities package via email to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer, including past performance, teaming arrangements, foreign ownership disclosures, and subcontracting plans if applicable. No pricing data is included in this notice as it is strictly for market research prior to a formal solicitation; the contract type, value, and evaluation factors will be determined in a subsequent procurement. Technical requirements specify pressure limits, with low pressure generally not exceeding 200 PSI except on specific aircraft models, and mandate site protection and cleanup to prevent damage to surrounding landscaping. Key contact points are Mikayla Brandt and Kenneth Helgeson, and submissions must be sent electronically—telephone inquiries are not accepted. All responses must meet SAM.gov registration requirements and reflect compliance with the NAICS code 488190 for aircraft maintenance and repair services.