HC-130J Aircraft Exterior Wash Services

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Project Title: W50S8G26QOR07 HC-130J Aircraft Exterior Wash Services
Organization: New Mexico Air National Guard, 150th Special Operations Wing (150 SOW)
Place of Performance: Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM (Hangar 1002 or 1000)
Budget Range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS Code: 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Product Service Code (PSC): J015 – Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

1.    Introduction

This is a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of potential businesses (including Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses) to provide HC-130J aircraft exterior washing services.

DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

2.    Background and Scope

The 150th Special Operations Wing (150 SOW) at Kirtland AFB, NM requires regular exterior wash services for its HC-130J aircraft. The Contractor shall provide all non-government furnished personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform these services.

a.    Key Operational Details:
i.    Frequency: Approximately six (6) scheduled washes annually (based on an 180-day wash cycle per aircraft), plus an estimated two (2) unscheduled washes per year.
ii.    Turnaround: All washes must be completed within a maximum of 16 hours (two 8-hour days).
iii.    Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1700 (MST/MDT).
iv.    Period of Performance: Anticipated maximum of five (5) years (one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods).

Note: The Government will provide facility access, basic cleaning compounds (MIL-PRF-87937 Type III & IV), non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and utilities. The contractor is responsible for providing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supervision.

3.    Capability Statement Requirements

Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirements described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The submission should include the following information:

a.    Company Profile
i.    Company Name and Address
ii.    Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address)
iii.    Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code
iv.    System for Award Management (SAM) registration status
v.    Business Size and Socio-economic Status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) under the primary NAICS code 488190 (size standard: $40.0 million).

b.    Technical Capability & Experience
i.    A brief summary of your company's capability to provide aircraft wash services of a similar size and scope, specifically highlighting any experience with military or large-frame aircraft (e.g., C-130s).
ii.    Examples of up to three (3) relevant past or current contracts of similar scope under PSC J015 or NAICS 488190, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar values, and points of contact.
iii.    Confirmation of the ability to manage badging, background checks, and compliance with strict installation security and environmental protocols at Kirtland AFB.

4.    Submission Instructions

a.    All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically via email.
i.    Response Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST
ii.    Submit To: ODINI RAMOS; 150SOW.MSC.RFPRFQ@us.af.mil 
iii.    Subject Line: Sources Sought Response - W50S8G26QOR07 - [Your Company Name]
iv.    Questions regarding this notice should be submitted in writing to the email address(es) above no later than July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST.