Aircraft Polishing, Corrosion Prevention, and Cleaning Services U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Washington
Coast Guard · HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation CGSS26-COCO41-018 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 21, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Aug 22, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
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What the notice says
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 … (show all)
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: 3.0 CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) STRUCTURE - see attached solicitation Exterior Brightwork & Corrosion Coating (Xzilon 3 or equal) Complete Airframe Dry Wash & Ceramic Upkeep Interior Deep Cleaning & Detail Carpet Cleaning & Floor-Heating Protection Contract Deliverables & Program Management 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. Volume III: Price Completed CLIN pricing table for the Base Period and all Option Periods. Signed copy of the Solicitation/SF-1449 (if applicable) or a formal quote letter binding pricing for 90 days. Questions Due: Tuesday, August 26, 2026, | 12:00 pm Quotes Due: Friday, August 28, 2026| 4:00 pm ET 6.0 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (FAR 52.212-2) The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror responsible whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: Factor 1: Technical Acceptability Technical quotes will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis. To be rated "Acceptable," the quote must clearly demonstrate the offeror's capability, qualified personnel, and sound procedures to fulfill all requirements of the PWS, including tool control and safe aircraft maintenance practices. Factor 2: Past Performance Evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. The Government will review references for recency, relevancy, and quality of performance. A history of satisfactory performance is required. Offerors without a record of relevant past performance will receive a "Neutral" rating, which is considered "Acceptable." Factor 3: Price Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Evaluation of options should not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 7.0 SOLICITATION CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS The following FAR, HSAR, and Coast Guard provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 � Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR 52.212-3 � Offeror Representations and Certifications � Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Offerors must complete registration at SAM.gov prior to award) FAR 52.212-4 � Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR 52.212-5 � Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders � Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Applicable clauses to be checked upon final issuance, including 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.232-33) FAR 52.217-9 � Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Within 30 days of contract expiration; preliminary notice within 60 days) FAR 52.237-2 � Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation HSAR 3052.204-71 � Contractor Employee Access HSAR 3052.242-72 � Contracting Officer's Representative 8.0 DELIVERBLES Proposal: 28 August 2026 Vendor questions requested by 26 August 2026 [END OF SOLICITATION]
Who won similar work
294 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Coast Guard), same NAICS 488190.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRBUS DS MILITARY AIRCRAFT, INC. | 34 | $4.2M | Sep 16, 2026 |
| LEONARDO S.P.A. Roma 00195 ITA | 20 | $876K | Sep 17, 2026 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · $HON | 19 | $4.6M | Sep 18, 2026 |
| SHERWOOD AVIONICS AND ACCESSORIES, INC. | 16 | $1.8M | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Telephonics Corporation | 11 | $4.0M | May 21, 2026 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC · $GE | 10 | $40.6M | Apr 29, 2026 |
| DAVCOR AVIATION SERVICES INC | 9 | $624K | Sep 16, 2026 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP · $NOC | 8 | $1.5M | Jul 31, 2025 |
| RTX CORPORATION | 6 | $695K | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Able Aerospace Services, Inc. | 5 | $5.8M | May 7, 2025 |
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.
- Sep 29, 2026INNOVATIVE CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC$2.8MUSCG Air Station Kodiak Helicopter Maintenance Services
- Sep 24, 2026FLOATS & FUEL CELLS, INC$1.2MREPAIR OF FUEL TANKS FOR USE ON THE MH-65E AIRCRAFT
- Sep 18, 2026HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.$192KRepair Color Weather Radar
- Sep 18, 2026SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC$74KRepair Data Concent Unit
- Sep 17, 2026INTEGRATED PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES Vandalia OH 45377 USA$245KRepair of Inertial, EMB GPS
- Sep 17, 2026RTX CORPORATION$77KRepair Modulating Valves for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J
- Sep 17, 2026LEONARDO S.P.A. Roma 00195 ITA$25KREPAIR CONTROL COLUMN LH
- Sep 17, 2026AIR QUALITY AVIATION, INC.$11KREPAIR ACTUATOR OIL COOLER
- Sep 17, 2026SHERWOOD AVIONICS AND ACCESSORIES, INC.$113KRepair of Butterfly Valves for HC-130J Aircraft
- Sep 17, 2026RTX CORPORATION$51KRepair Modulating Valves for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) job
- $846K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 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
- 433 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.
- 3 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 6 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.