Paint C-130 Fuselage Trainer (Travis AFB CA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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 the 60 CONS LGC office, has issued a presolicitation for C-130 Fuselage Trainer painting services at Travis Air Force Base, California. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order awarded based on Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Questions regarding this presolicitation are due by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT, with an anticipated award date around May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide commercial services to paint a C-130 Fuselage Trainer. This includes:
- Washing and sanding the aircraft.
- Repairing external damage such as missing fasteners and corrosion prior to painting.
- Repainting the exterior, replacing existing markings with those of the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, including the Pegasus Symbol and "Always First!" text.
- Ensuring the aircraft is adequately protected against animal intrusion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, anticipating a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J015 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.
- NAICS Code: 488190 - OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION.
- Evaluation: Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Questions Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 25, 2026.
- Work Commencement: No later than 90 days after contract award.
- Published: April 17, 2026.
Performance Standards / Special Requirements
- Paint must be free of defects (blisters, fish eyes, runs, sags, roughness, dirt) and provide a five-year outdoor life.
- A one-year warranty against flaking, peeling, or oxidation is required.
- Contractor personnel must have a minimum of 10 years of aircraft experience, with all personnel having at least 5 years.
- A portfolio with at least six references from previous work within the last five years is required.
- Work hours are normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday), excluding Federal holidays.
- Environmental controls, including biodegradable cleansers, wastewater containment, and off-site hazardous waste disposal, must be followed.
- A site visit will be conducted within 45 days of contract award.
Place of Performance
Travis Air Force Base, California.