Bid guide
How to bid on Aircraft Wash and Lubrication Operations for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for aircraft washing and lubrication services at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. This is a new requirement under solicitation number FA6648-26-Q-0008. This opportunity is a 100% total small business set-aside, making it suitable for eligible small businesses.
The services fall under Product or Service Code J015, which covers Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment for Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components. The relevant NAICS code is 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, with a small business size standard of $40.0 million.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026. The deadline for submitting offers is August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. Answers to questions were scheduled to be posted by August 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Any solicitation documents revised as a result of the question-and-answer period will be published concurrently with the Q&A release. Offerors must review these revised documents along with the Q&As to ensure their proposals are compliant.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses with experience in aircraft maintenance, repair, and support activities, particularly those involving washing and lubrication operations. Firms that provide other support activities for air transportation and meet the small business size standard of $40.0 million for NAICS code 488190 are well-suited.
Given the 100% small business set-aside, this is an excellent chance for qualified small businesses to secure a contract with the Department of Defense.
How to respond
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Tips for a competitive response
Carefully read the entire solicitation document, including any amendments, to understand all requirements and evaluation criteria. Pay close attention to the scope of work for aircraft washing and lubrication, ensuring your proposal directly addresses each task.
Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, ensure your offer includes all requested information, such as pricing, technical approach, and any required certifications. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience and capability in providing similar services, highlighting any relevant past performance. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your offer is submitted correctly and on time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.