Dover AFB - AMC Museum Artifact Aircraft Painting
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 436 CONS LGC office, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Total Small Business contractors for corrosion control and painting of artifact aircraft at the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum located at Dover Air Force Base, DE. This requirement involves the exterior refurbishment of static display aircraft. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, personnel, facilities, and incidentals necessary to complete the exterior refurbishment of static displays, including KC-10A, C-133B, C-124A, and C-45G aircraft. Key tasks include:
- Photo documentation of existing markings and paint schemes.
- Power washing, sanding, and feathering exterior surfaces.
- Corrosion removal and treatment prior to primer application.
- Application of two coats of paint or one coat primer and one coat paint, ensuring 100% primer coverage.
- Use of specified Sherwin Williams or Sheffield paints for silver surfaces; Direct to Metal (DTM) paint schemes are preferred.
- Preservation or reproduction of all decals and markings, including USAF, National Star, and red danger stripes.
- Painting to be performed in-place on the AMC Museum aircraft ramp, restricted to outside air temperatures above 60°F and not during winter months.
- Daily cleanup of the work area and coordination with museum staff.
Performance Standards
- "Show quality" paint or excessive gloss is not required.
- Rollers must be used for paint application; spray guns are not authorized.
- No stipple, orange peel, visible primer through topcoat, over-spray, blisters, fisheyes, runs, sags, roughness, or dirt inclusions are acceptable.
- Paint must not flake, peel, or chalk for one year post-completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation)
- PSC: Z2PB (Repair or Alteration of Exhibit Design (Non-Building))
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Special Requirements
- Contractors must have a minimum of 8 years of experience painting large USAF artifact aircraft.
- Compliance with all state and federal environmental code regulations, including proper waste disposal.
- Adherence to safety and health regulations (e.g., Air Force Pamphlet 91-210, OSHA).
- Completion of Antiterrorism Awareness Level I and Operational Security (OPSEC) training.
- Coordination with the museum's Restoration Chief, Deputy Director, and Director.
- Submission of daily paint usage logs and MSDS for all paints used.
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: 2d Lt Travis Ambrose (travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil, 302-677-5033)
- Contracting Officer: Ms. Victoria Barra (victoria.barra@us.af.mil, 302-677-5012)
- Org Box: 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil