L7WC02_ B670 Paint Booth and HVAC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIM · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Air Force Sustainment Center at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is seeking a contractor for paint booth and HVAC work. The solicitation title references "L7WC02_ B670 Paint Booth and HVAC," indicating this likely involves installation, maintenance, or modification of paint booth facilities and associated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Paint booths are specialized enclosures used for spray-painting aircraft components and other equipment, requiring precise airflow control, filtration, and environmental management to ensure safety and finish quality. HVAC systems in this context must maintain proper temperature, humidity, and contaminant control to meet both operational and environmental compliance standards.
The NAICS code 238220 corresponds to "Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors," which covers installation, servicing, and repair of HVAC systems, including specialized ventilation equipment like paint booth exhaust systems. This type of work at a military depot typically involves trade-specific expertise, adherence to military specifications, and safety protocols for handling volatile compounds.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIM |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | FA857127Q0002 |
| NAICS | 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Warner Robins, GA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside applied. Any qualified firm, regardless of size, may compete. Businesses registered under NAICS 238220 or capable of performing HVAC and paint booth work should evaluate whether they meet the Air Force's technical and past performance requirements. Small businesses may still bid but will compete directly against large firms. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and have any required certifications for federal contracting. See the solicitation for specific experience requirements, security clearances, or facility certifications needed.
How to put together a competitive bid
For paint booth and HVAC work at a military installation, emphasize technical competence and depot familiarity:
- Demonstrate paint booth expertise: Highlight experience with industrial paint booth systems, including downdraft or crossflow booths, filter management, and NFPA 33 compliance for spray application operations.
- HVAC capabilities: Detail your firm's capacity to service or install specialized ventilation, explosion-proof equipment, and climate control systems meeting military specifications.
- Depot or federal experience: Prior Air Force, DOD, or depot-level maintenance work strengthens credibility; emphasize any Warner Robins ALC-specific experience.
- Safety and environmental compliance: Address hazardous material handling, EPA NESHAP compliance, and worker safety programs—these are typically heavily weighted evaluation factors.
- Personnel qualifications: Identify certified technicians (EPA 608, NICET, or trade-specific certifications) who can work on-site at Warner Robins.
- Past performance: Provide relevant contract references with similar scope, value, and complexity.
Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, the notice itself may constitute the full solicitation document—review it carefully for evaluation criteria, whether lowest price technically acceptable or best-value tradeoff applies, and any required technical proposal elements.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA857127Q0002 to understand detailed requirements, evaluation factors, and submission instructions.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time—plan for system processing time if submitting electronically.
- Verify SAM.gov registration and ensure your account is active through the contract award period.
- Assess teaming needs: If gaps exist in your capability, consider subcontracting arrangements, though see the solicitation for any restrictions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →