Wheel Washer
Air Force and Space Force · FA4830 23 CONS CC
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation FA483026Q0051 in this department, oldest first.
- Jun 29, 2026Sources SoughtOpen
Next steps for this stage
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- Decide bid or no bid before the response deadline.
- Look at the past winners for likely competitors and teaming partners.
- Follow the opportunity to hear about amendments and the award.
What the notice says
AMENDMENT 0001, 30 JULY 2026, The reason for this amendment is to extend the solicitation date from 30 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. 1. Project Overview The Government is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to furnish, deliver, install, test, and place into full operational service a specialized wheel washer. This equipment is mission-essential to support C-130 aircraft mission readiness and squadron-level wheel overhaul operations. 2. Scope of Work Summary The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and incidental services necessary to deliver and in… (show all)
stall a fully operational wheel washer meeting all technical and physical parameters outlined below. Key Objectives � Furnish and deliver a complete wheel washer system. � Perform full installation and operational testing. � Provide complete system commissioning and handoff. � Conduct on-site operational and safety training for Government personnel. Technical Specifications & Requirements The proposed equipment must meet or exceed the following specifications: � Wash Systems: Must feature a heated wash system, an automated brush cleaning system, and a high-pressure spray cleaning system. � Brushes: Must include C-130-specific wheel and hub cleaning brushes. � Chamber Dimensions: Minimum internal wash chamber dimensions of 26 inches x 26 inches x 26 inches to accommodate the largest C-130 wheel assembly. � Environmental Standard: The equipment must utilize a water-based cleaning solution with no known adverse environmental impacts. � Safety Compliance: The system must comply with applicable industry safety standards for automated machinery and high-pressure cleaning equipment. Installation Location � Location: 71st Isochronal Maintenance Facility. � Note: Required electrical services have been pre-installed by the Government and are ready to support integration. 3. Deliverables and Milestones Delivery: Furnish and deliver one (1) wheel washer meeting all specified technical standards in accordance with the attached statement of work (SOW). No Later Than (NLT) 90 calendar days after contract award. Installation & Operational Testing: Complete physical installation, electrical hookup, and initial commissioning upon equipment delivery. Documentation: Provision of complete operation, maintenance, and safety manuals/documentation at or prior to final system handoff. Training: On-site training for Government personnel covering operations, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting scheduled at a mutually agreed-upon date/time after successful installation. Final Acceptance: Successful demonstration of complete operational capability and Government safety sign-off upon successful completion of installation, testing, training, and final verification. 4. Pricing and Quotation Format Vendors are requested to submit pricing in a clear and detailed format based on the following guidelines: � Pricing Structure: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP). � Cost Breakdown: Quotations must provide individual line items for: 1. The wheel washer unit (including C-130 brushes and initial water-based solution). 2. Shipping, delivery, and handling fees to the 71st Isochronal Maintenance Facility. 3. Installation, testing, and commissioning labor. 4. On-site training and documentation delivery. � Payment Terms: Payments will be processed upon successful milestone delivery or upon Final Acceptance (e.g., Net 30 basis after physical sign-off). 5. Submission Guidelines � Submission Method: Email proposal to the designated Contact Email listed below. � Deadline: All quotes must be received by 10:00am EST on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. � Proposal Requirements: Submissions should include a detailed technical description of the proposed wheel washer model (confirming chamber dimensions and wash systems), warranty details, and lead-time confirmation. 6. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated on a "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" basis. The evaluation factors are: � Technical Compliance (Pass/Fail): Must meet all minimum SOW dimensions (26" x 26" x 26"), water-based chemistry, heated/automated wash components, and safety standards. � Price: Total evaluated fixed price. � Delivery Schedule: Ability to meet or improve upon the NLT 90-day delivery milestone. � Past Performance: Vendor's history of delivering and supporting industrial cleaning or aviation ground support equipment. 7. Terms and Conditions � This RFQ does not commit the Government to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of this quotation. � The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes received as a result of this request. � Electrical Compatibility: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the unit is fully compatible with the pre-installed electrical infrastructure at the 71st Isochronal Maintenance Facility. � The contractor must provide all applicable safety instructions, warning labels, and operating procedures prior to final acceptance. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Responses to this notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM, EST. Submit To: SSgt Landon Docherty at landon.docherty@us.af.mil and CC: SrA Erick Boswell at erick.boswell@us.af.mil Subject Line: �RFQ response � Aircraft Wheel Washer - [Your company name]�
Who won similar work
8 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same product/service code (PSC) 4940.
Single-winner award sizes (8): middle half $187K to $1.7M, median $374K; range $17K to $45.0M.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | 1 | $45.0M | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Progressive Surface, Inc. | 1 | $4.3M | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MACHINE TOOLS USA, INC. | 1 | $882K | Jul 2, 2026 |
| FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC | 1 | $487K | Aug 6, 2025 |
| QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC | 1 | $261K | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Better Engineering Manufacturing Inc. | 1 | $215K | Sep 2, 2025 |
| HOOPOE LABS INC | 1 | $104K | Jul 31, 2026 |
| GVN GROUP, CORP. | 1 | $17K | Jul 14, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- Oct 6, 2026C C DISTRIBUTORS, INC.$45.0MFY-27 Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) - Request for ProposalNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 31, 2026HOOPOE LABS INC$104KWire Saw SystemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 14, 2026GVN GROUP, CORP.$17KFire Department Ultrasonic WasherNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 2, 2026MACHINE TOOLS USA, INC.$882KWATERJET CUTTERSNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Oct 2, 2025QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC$261KLaughlin AFB Sunshade Hail Screens CSONo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 2, 2025Better Engineering Manufacturing Inc.$215KIndustrial Parts WashersNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 6, 2025FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC$487KJLG Boom and Scissor LiftsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jun 30, 2025Progressive Surface, Inc.$4.3MReplacement of Aging WaterjetsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.