Aircraft Washing System

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT only. The purpose of the synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification relative to NAICS 333912 Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses to this synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the appropriate procurement methodology. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published to the general public on contract opportunities at https:// sam.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. All interested offerors will respond as an interested party to this sources sought.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

The New Hampshire Army National Guard requires a Total Aircraft Washing System. The Total Aircraft Washing System will include the following CLINS:

CLIN00l: Total Aircraft Washing System

The requirement shall have all of the following salient characteristics

1. Fully self-contained portable cleaning system, designed for aircraft washing flight line or ground support decontamination and cleaning. With dual gun operation, a capacity of 525-gallons of water, 60-gallons of soap, with a pressure delivery system and an auxiliary soap delivery system.
   
   
   
   1. Diesel engine, 3-cylinder tier IV final compliant water-cooled diesel engine with 6-gallon noncorrosive fuel tank• Low engine operating speed reduces noise and extends service life• Isolation mounted base plate mounted on 3/16” plate steel
   
   
   2. 12 volt electric starting system with key switch
   
   
   3. Spiral cell battery
   
   
   4. High energy charging system capable provides power to the engine, battery and burner system.
   
   
   
   

1. 5-GPM, 175-PSI•Dual gun operation, operator controlled variable pressure wands Industrial triplex ceramic plunger pump
   
   
   
   1. Oil level eye and dipstick for maintenance
   
   
   2. Belt drive
   
   
   3. Instantaneous Water Heater: Modulating stabilized water heater coil rated 140 degrees, Schedule 80 steel coil, Horizontal fired burner housing 12 volt burner system (no separate generator used to power the burner)• 440,000 BTU (maximum input at sea level). System is set to not exceed 150 degrees F
   
   
   4. On-demand auto ignition and flame monitor
   
   
   5. Forced combustion air system with fuel solenoid control valve and fuel filter with replaceable cartridge
   
   
   6. Temperature high limit switch
   
   
   7. Burner thermostat control assures constant temperatures
   
   
   8. 12 gallon fuel oil tank
   
   
   
   

1. Control panel includes; engine start/stop, adjustable water temperature control, and hour meter• Fully hinged lockable steel enclosure features full access for service while providing equipment security
   
   
   
   1. Cross flow air ducting into and out of locking enclosure cools components to manufactures specifications Pressure safety relief valve
   
   
   2. High-pressure rupture disk
   
   
   3. Pump thermal monitoring
   
   
   4. Unloader valve
   
   
   
   

1. Fully integrated design, not a unit bolted to a utility trailer
   
   
   
   1. Electric trailer brakes standard on front and rear axle•Manual park brake, lever controller
   
   
   2. Flow and/or pressure switches
   
   
   3. Pump high-temperature thermal relief valve
   
   
   4. Flow or pressure actuated unloader valve
   
   
   5. 2 each trigger shut-off guns with variable pressure wands
   
   
   6. 1 trigger shut-off gun for pre-spray soap application
   
   
   7. Over pressure relief valve
   
   
   8. Safety burst disk• Authorized by AGSE for use on the following U.S. Army aircraft; UH-60, AH-64, OH.58, CH-47
   
   
   
   

1. INTEGRATED TRAILER: Control panel for aircraft wash system (AWS) operation
   
   
   
   1. Constructed of 8” formed steel trailer frame,3/16” steel plate
   
   
   2. Dual 3500 LB. axles for 7000 GVW
   
   
   3. Extended leaf springs for soft ride• Lunette eye hitch, with adjustable hitch heights
   
   
   4. 525-gallon UV protected poly water tank integrated and mounted on formed steel frame
   
   
   5. Drain valves on all tanks
   
   
   6. 2 Each 30-gallon soap tanks mounted on formed channel integrated into trailer
   
   
   7. 4 each hose reels. Two for high pressure hose, one for inlet hose, and one for auxiliary soap application
   
   
   8. Full size spare tire and wheel mounted on welded formed steel bracket• 4 corner tie downs
   
   
   
   

1. SPRAY SYSTEM: 2 each 100’ 3/8” high-pressure hoses mounted on hose reels
   
   
   
   1. 100’ 5/8” rubber inlet water hose mounted on hose reel
   
   
   2. 100’ 3/8” soap application hose mounted on hose reel
   
   
   3. Variable pressure control at the wand with 40 degree nozzles
   
   
   
   

If you are interested, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, points of contact, and business size according to the following:

1. Estimated amount for each CLIN.

1. Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business {SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business {VOSS), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business {WOSB), 8(a), Large Business, etc.)?


2. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?


3. Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?


4. If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).


5. If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?


6. Is your company a GSA contract holder? If so, please provide the contract number.


7. If you are a GSA contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?


8. Please provide detailed technical product descriptions or brochures.


9. Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?


10. Please provide your UEI number and CAGE code.

The information above is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive in order to describe the nature of the services requested. Interested parties are responsible for demonstrating to the Government their ability to provide the services as indicated.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these supplies, please provide the following information: Organization name, address, email address, Website, telephone number, size standard with social economic status and type of ownership for the organization, cage code, TIN number, NAICS codes (with business size) and GSA Schedule number (if applicable).

To respond, you must email your information to the Contracting Officer (KO) richard.c.trafton.civ@army.mil and Contracting Specialist {CS) keith.r.abbott.civ@army.mil via email prior to 1600hrs EST on 26 May 2025.

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