Travis AFB, CA - 60 AES C-130 Paint and repair
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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 is soliciting quotes for C-130 Trainer Aircraft Painting and Repair Services at Travis Air Force Base, CA. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires repainting a C-130 Fuselage Trainer (FuT) and replacing its markings with those of the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Quotes are due May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive painting and repair services for a C-130 FuT. This includes:
- Aircraft Washing and Surface Preparation: Thorough cleaning and sanding to remove existing paint, ensuring a smooth surface for new primer/paint. Disposal of sanded materials must adhere to environmental controls.
- Exterior Repair: Repair of corroded or missing bolts, rivets, and fasteners on the static display aircraft to facilitate painting.
- Exterior Painting: Application of appropriate primers and paints (urethane prohibited), featuring the "60 AES Pegasus Symbol" and "Always First!" markings. The finish must be neat, professional, and free from defects, with an expected five-year outdoor life and a one-year warranty.
- Animal Intrusion Protection: Securing susceptible areas (e.g., wheels, engine intakes) to prevent nesting without affecting appearance or functionality.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The objective is to ensure proper environmental requirements are met and accurately denote the unit responsible for the FuT. Performance standards require 100% completion with no discrepancies for damage repair, repainting, and animal intrusion protection, adhering to all environmental laws and regulations.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS Code: 488190
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about June 15, 2026.
- Period of Performance: Work to commence no later than 90 days after contract award.
- Place of Performance: 21st Airlift Squadron Concrete Pad, Travis Air Force Base, California.
Site Visit & Base Access
A site visit will be conducted on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST at 60 Contracting Squadron (Building 549), Travis AFB, CA. Visitors requiring a base pass must provide their full name via email to the Contract Specialist by Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST. All visitors must have a REAL ID or Passport for base access. Contractors must also comply with TAFB Security Requirements, including identity proofing, vetting, and submitting an Entry Authority List (EAL) 45 days prior to contract start.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 14, 2026, 1:30 PM PST. Submit to both POCs.
- Quotes Due: May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM PST. Submit electronically to hunter.losen@us.af.mil and juliet.diggs.1@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value.
- Required Submissions: Vendor Information and Pricing, Contractor Responsibility Verification (Attachment #3), Technical Capability Statement.
Special Requirements & Compliance
- Contractor Experience: Minimum 10 years of aircraft experience; personnel must have at least 5 years of aircraft work experience.
- Portfolio & References: Provide before/after photos and a minimum of six references from the last five years.
- Environmental Controls: Strict adherence to all applicable laws, use of biodegradable cleansers, wastewater containment, and off-site hazardous waste disposal.
- Financial & Responsibility: Offerors must demonstrate adequate financial resources, ability to meet schedules, and a satisfactory performance record.
- Wage Determination: Compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination for Solano County, CA, is mandatory.