What this opportunity is
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking commercial services for aircraft polishing, corrosion prevention, and cleaning at Air Station Washington, as outlined in solicitation number CGSS26-COCO41-018. This opportunity falls under NAICS 488190 and is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must submit quotes rather than waiting for a formal solicitation document. The performance period includes a base year and four option years, starting September 15, 2026.
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Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION
Aircraft Polishing, Corrosion Prevention, and Cleaning Services U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Washington
Solicitation Number: CGSS26-COCO41-018
Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Applicable NAICS: 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (Size Standard: $40.0M)
Product Service Code (PSC): J015 – Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment: Aircraft Components and Accessories
Response Date/Time: August 28, 2026, 4:00pm
Primary Point of Contact: Domingo Cruz Jr., Contracting Officer, domingo.cruz2@uscg.mil
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2026-01.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Air Station Washington has a requirement for specialized exterior brightwork polishing corrosion prevention coating, exterior dry washing, ceramic-coating upkeep, interior deep cleaning, and carpet cleaning services for its command-and-control aircraft fleet.
2.0 PLACE & PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
2.1 Place of Performance
Primary performance will take place in: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Washington 1 Aviation Circle, Hangar 6 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Washington, DC 20001
2.2 Period of Performance
The contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period and four (4) 12-month Option Periods, structured as follows:
Performance Period
Start Date
End Date
Base Period
September 15, 2026
September 14, 2027
Option Period 1
September 15, 2027
September 14 2028
Option Period 2
September 15 2028
September 14 2029
Option Period 3
September 15 2029
September 14 2030
Option Period 4
September 15 2030
September 14 2031
3.0 CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) STRUCTURE
Offerors must provide firm fixed pricing for all CLINs listed below. Pricing must include all qualified labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, travel, and quality control program management necessary to satisfy PWS.
BASE PERIOD: June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027
CLIN
Description
Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Exterior Brightwork & Corrosion Coating (Xzilon 3 or equal)<br>Perform polishing and coating in accordance with PWS Section 2.4 & 2.5 and Appendix A.<br>• C-37A (CG-101)<br>• C-37B (CG-102)<br>• C-39A (CG-103 & CG-104)
12
Job
$
$
0002
Complete Airframe Dry Wash & Ceramic Upkeep<br>Perform complete exterior dry wash in accordance with PWS Section 2.6.<br>• C-37A (CG-101)<br>• C-37B (CG-102)<br>• C-39A (CG-103 & CG-104)
8
Job
$
$
0003
Interior Deep Cleaning & Detail<br>Perform cabin interior detail cleaning in accordance with PWS Section 2.7.<br>• All aircraft models
4
Job
$
$
0004
Carpet Cleaning & Floor-Heating Protection<br>Perform carpet removal, floor protection, and deep cleaning in accordance with PWS Section 2.8.<br>• All aircraft models
4
Job
$
$
0005
Contract Deliverables & Program Management<br>Provide all deliverables (D-1 through D-9) detailed in PWS Section 5.0.
12
Months
$
$
TOTAL BASE PERIOD PROPOSED PRICE
$
4.0 SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) REQUIREMENTS
The successful Contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, materials, consumables, transportation, quality control, and documentation.
4.1 Target Fleet
C-37A (Gulfstream V): Aircraft CG-101
C-37B (Gulfstream G550): Aircraft CG-102
C-39A (Gulfstream G700): Aircraft CG-103 and CG-104
4.2 Key Task Requirements
Brightwork Polishing: Left/right engine inlet cowl lip skins, left/right wing leading edges, left/right pylon leading edges, horizontal stabilizer leading edges, and vertical stabilizer leading edge.
Corrosion Protection Coating: Application of Granitize Aviation Xzilon 3 (or authorized equal meeting Section 2.5 parameters).
Exterior Dry Wash & Ceramic-Coating Upkeep: Complete exterior cleaning utilizing aircraft-approved dry-wash processes.
Interior Deep Cleaning: Complete deep clean of cabin surfaces, seating, tables, galleys, and lavatories.
Carpet Cleaning & Floor-Heating Protection: Care and removal of carpets, protecting sensitive underlying floor-heating elements.
FOD & Tool Control: Strict adherence to positive tool control and zero Foreign Object Debris (FOD) impact on aircraft work sites.
5.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer at [Insert Email Address] no later than the date and time specified in Section 1.0.
5.1 Submission Requirements
The quote submission shall consist of three (3) separate volumes:
Volume I: Technical Capability
Technical Approach: Describe the offeror's methodology for accomplishing the polishing, coating, and cleaning tasks. Discuss aircraft protection, safety, and chemical application procedures.
Key Personnel & Qualifications: Provide evidence of staff training, experience in aircraft brightwork polishing, aircraft-safe cleaning methods, chemical handling, and FOD controls.
Quality Control Plan (Draft): Outline the contractor's internal QC methodology to ensure error-free performance in accordance with PWS Section 3.1.
Volume II: Past Performance
Provide a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) references for similar contracts performed within the past three (3) years.
Each reference must include Contracting Agency/Entity, Contract Number, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone), and a brief description of services rendered.
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