103rd Airlift Wing Airpark Painting
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, is soliciting proposals for Airpark Painting services to restore and preserve one C-130 and one A-10 static display aircraft at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, CT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotations are due by close of business on February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision for the restoration and preservation of the C-130H (tail #80-0322) and A-10 (tail #79-103) aircraft. Services include:
- Sheet metal repair, corrosion control, and surface preparation (pressure washing, paint stripping, sanding).
- Bird proofing all aircraft openings.
- Application of high-quality polyurethane heritage paint schemes for both aircraft, matching specific color requirements.
- Sealing airframe and canopies to prevent water seepage.
- Priming all bare spots and replacing aircraft markings with 103AW unit markings.
- Repairs must meet original shape and cosmetic appearance, with a 5-year durability standard for paint applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 488190, Size Standard: $40M)
- Period of Performance: March 9, 2026, to March 23, 2026.
- Quotations Due: February 25, 2026 (close of business).
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Bradley Field, East Granby, CT.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value trade-off methodology. Technical and Past Performance factors are significantly more important than Price. Offerors must list any hazardous materials and submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award.
Special Requirements & Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2026, and is highly encouraged. RSVP for base access is required by February 16, 2026.
- Official questions must be submitted in writing after the site visit.
- Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary safety equipment, high-reach equipment, lifts, scaffolding, and ensuring cleanup.
- Compliance with all environmental, OSHA, and EPA guidelines is mandatory.
- A Wage Determination (DOL-issued) is applicable, dictating minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act in Capitol County and Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT. Bidders must factor these into proposals.
- Contractor must provide generators and a Porta-Potty as water and power may not be available on site.