Federal and Military Projects Require a Different Level of Documentation
Government and military flooring projects operate under a specification and procurement framework that is fundamentally different from commercial projects. Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS), and Federal Specifications dictate material requirements, testing standards, installation procedures, and documentation — with compliance that is verified through submittals, testing, and inspection rather than trust in the contractor’s experience.
Maverick Performance Solutions has experience executing flooring projects under federal specifications and understands the submittal, testing, and documentation requirements that government contracting officers and quality assurance representatives demand.
Key Standards and Specifications
UFGS 09 67 23 – Resinous Flooring
The primary specification for resinous floor coating systems in military and federal facilities. UFGS 09 67 23 covers system types, material requirements, surface preparation standards, application procedures, and quality assurance testing. Key requirements include:
- Material submittals with manufacturer’s product data sheets
- Compatibility verification between primer, body coat, and topcoat
- ICRI CSP surface preparation standards with documentation
- Moisture testing per ASTM F2170 and F1869 with documented results
- DFT (dry film thickness) testing per ASTM D7091 at specified frequency
- Adhesion testing per ASTM D4541 with minimum pull-off values
UFC 3-190-06 – Protective Coatings and Paints for Facilities
Covers protective coating systems for military facilities including hangars, maintenance shops, and ammunition storage areas. Specifies coating systems by facility type and environmental exposure classification.
Fed Spec TT-C-555 – Coating, Textured
Federal specification for textured coating systems used in non-slip applications. Referenced for walkway, stairwell, and dock coatings in federal facilities.
Submittal and Quality Assurance
Government projects require comprehensive submittals before work begins:
- Product data sheets for every material in the coating system
- Safety data sheets (SDS) for every chemical product
- Manufacturer’s written recommendations for surface preparation, mixing, application, and curing
- Installer qualifications — documented training and experience with the specified system
- Mock-up/sample area — test installation for approval before full production
- Quality control plan — testing schedule, acceptance criteria, and documentation procedures
Maverick’s Federal Project Capability
Our team maintains the documentation discipline, testing protocols, and installation quality that federal projects demand. We provide complete submittal packages, daily quality control reports, testing data at specified frequencies, and as-built documentation that satisfies even the most rigorous government quality assurance review.
Contact Maverick Performance Solutions to discuss your federal or military flooring project requirements.
