Airpark Aircraft Repaint
Overview
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Set Aside
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Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically Dyess Air Force Base, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Airpark Aircraft Repainting Services. This requirement is for the repainting of an EB-47E Stratojet Static Display, with an option to repaint an AGM-28 Hound Dog Static Display. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) details non-personal services for painting, including:
- Aircraft Painting: Surface preparation (scuff-sanding, corrosion treatment, cleaning), limited disassembly/reassembly, and application of primer and topcoats according to specified color schemes and standards.
- Markings and Insignia: Application of specific markings, insignias, and colors as detailed in Appendix 2 for both aircraft.
- Corrosion Treatment: Identification and treatment of corrosion on aircraft components and pedestal mounts.
- Ancillary Services: Bird/insect proofing, waste management (contractor responsible for collection, handling, disposal), and site maintenance (removal of nests, smoothing rut marks).
- Warranty: A two-year warranty on applied coatings (must not flake, peel, or crack) is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/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)
- Place of Performance: Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
- Optional Site Visit: April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CST. Coordinate attendance via email.
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
- Proposal Due: April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
- Published Date: April 1, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offers must be submitted via email to brennen.edwards@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil. Submissions must include:
- A complete and signed Page 2 of the RFQ or contractor's equivalent.
- A Technical Proposal addressing, at a minimum: Surface Preparation, Corrosion Control, Painting and Finishing, Markings, Colors, and Insignia, Quality Control, and Site Management.
Key Considerations
Bidders must review the attached FAR Provisions and Clauses, which include requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (UID) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions. Additionally, the Wage Determination 2015-5211 for Callahan, Jones, and Taylor Counties, TX, must be used to ensure compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act. The contractor is responsible for compliance with OSHA, base security, and environmental regulations, and must provide a Safety and Health Plan and hazardous materials list.