How to bid on 36 MXG Corrosion Control Repair and Paint Services for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force needs comprehensive corrosion control, repair, and painting services for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Munitions (MUNS) trailers. This work includes full corrosion removal, surface preparation, and coating applications in line with technical orders. The contractor will also perform metal repair, fiberglass rework, plastic structure restoration, composite repairs, and painting.

This contract has a five-year ordering period and is set aside for small businesses. The work will primarily be performed at the contractor's facility on Guam, with exceptions specified at the task order level.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 27, 2026. Quotes must be submitted by email no later than 11:00 A.M. Chamorro Standard Time (ChST) on August 21, 2026. This corresponds to August 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. It is the vendor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of their quote.

An optional site visit for interested offerors is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Details for the site visit are provided in Attachment 4 of the solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses with expertise in corrosion control, metal fabrication, fiberglass and composite repair, and industrial painting. Firms with a skilled labor force capable of performing these specialized services and maintaining required qualifications and certifications will be well-suited.

Experience with Department of Defense technical orders and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for equipment restoration and coating applications is important. The contractor must have a facility on Guam to perform the work.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Quotes must be emailed to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] by the deadline. Note that .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attachments, especially the SF1449 (Solicitation - FA524026Q0017) and Attachment 2 (Price List), to understand the firm-fixed price contract line-item numbers (CLINs). Ensure your pricing aligns with the structure requested.

Pay close attention to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, particularly regarding adherence to Technical Orders, replacement hardware limits, repair levels, and equipment pickup/return timeframes. Highlight your firm's ability to meet these specific operational demands.

Clearly demonstrate your skilled labor force's qualifications and certifications as required by paragraph 6.5 of the PWS. Detail your surface preparation equipment and methods, emphasizing how you ensure optimal adhesion and structural integrity during corrosion removal and coating applications. If attending the optional site visit, use it to gather specific details that can strengthen your proposal.