Airpark Aircraft Repaint
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force at Dyess AFB, TX requires aircraft repainting services for an EB-47E Stratojet Static Display, with an option for an AGM-28 Hound Dog Static Display. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Offers are due April 16, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide non-personal services for the comprehensive repainting of static display aircraft at Dyess Air Force Base. The primary requirement is for the EB-47E Stratojet, with an optional task for the AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
Scope of Work
The scope includes:
- Surface Preparation: Scuff-sanding, corrosion treatment, cleaning, limited disassembly, and reassembly.
- Painting and Finishing: Application of primer and topcoats according to specified color schemes and Federal Standard 595 colors.
- Markings and Insignia: Application of specific markings, insignias, and colors as detailed in Appendix 2 of the SOW.
- Corrosion Control: Identification and treatment of corrosion on aircraft components and pedestal mounts.
- Ancillary Services: Installation of bird/insect proofing, waste management, and site maintenance (e.g., removal of nests, smoothing rut marks).
- Warranty: A two-year warranty on applied coatings (must not flake, peel, or crack) is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238320, with a $19,000,000 small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
- Delivery: Within 90 Days After Contract Award (DACA), negotiable.
- Optional Site Visit: April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (CST). Interested parties must email brennen.edwards@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil to coordinate attendance.
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (CST). Submit questions to brennen.edwards@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil. An amendment will be issued with answers.
- Offers Due: April 16, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (CST).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to brennen.edwards@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil. Required submission elements include a signed Page 2 of the RFQ (or equivalent) and a technical proposal addressing: Surface Preparation, Corrosion Control, Painting and Finishing, Markings/Colors/Insignia, Quality Control, and Site Management. Confirmation of receipt will be sent.
Evaluation will be based on the best value to the Government, considering technical acceptability, price, and period of performance. Offerors must provide sufficient descriptive data to validate that proposed items meet salient characteristics and the Statement of Work. Only offerors with the correct set-aside under NAICS 238320 will be considered.
Important Notes
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time. Bidders must review the attached Wage Determination (2015-5211) for minimum labor costs and the FAR Provisions and Clauses document for contractual obligations, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.