STATEMENT OF WORK

442nd MXG

2026 STATIC DISPLAY

PAINT RESTORATION

14 July 2026

1.Background for Requirement

The A-10 aircraft on static display at the 442nd FW requires new paint and minor repairs to mitigate water intrusion and resultant corrosion and must be repainted in order to provide a quality display appearance.

2.Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor necessary to accomplish the painting of the static display aircraft. The contractor will also be responsible for ensuring environmental regulation compliance.

3.Service Delivery Summary

3.1 The objective of this service is to properly prep, sand, prime, and paint Whitman Air Force Base’s A-10 static display aircraft.

3.2 All bird proofing will be removed, and any remnants of nests/wildlife will be removed/disposed of, and new bird proofing installed prior to painting.

3.3 Prior to cleaning and paint removal, the area under the aircraft will be tarped to contain paint chips for proper disposal. Surface contamination will be removed through use of high-pressure washer utilizing water only. After sufficient drying time, existing paint will be scraped and sanded to feather edge, peeled or otherwise defective paint and to properly scuff surface in preparation for paint application. Care will be taken by contractor during task in order to protect ground underneath and around aircraft from negative environmental impact. At the end of each day or prior to a rain event, paint chips collected on the tarps will be swept up and placed into drums. Tarps will be reused to the greatest extent possible to reduce the amount of waste generated. All paint chips, paint, rags and debris generated will be managed as directed by the Base Hazardous Waste Program Manager. Contractor will meet with Program Manager prior to the start of any activities. If minor surface corrosion is discovered, it will be mechanically abraded and treated prior to paint application. For the purposes of this contract, 'minor surface corrosion' is defined as corrosion that can be removed with sanding or wire wheels without compromising the structural integrity of the panel, covering no more than 5 square feet on any single panel. If corrosion is discovered that exceeds this definition, the contractor shall immediately stop work on the affected area and notify the 509 BW/HPC Point of Contact (POC) to determine the path forward. Such extensive repairs will be considered outside the scope of this SOW and will be addressed via a separate contract modification or directive.

3.4 All aircraft are to be painted in its current paint scheme with all current insignia and markings.

All designs and layouts will be sent to the vendor prior to painting. Insignia and markings (i.e., stars and bars, tail number) will be repainted in the same size, color, and location as they are currently. Stenciling will be reapplied in the proper location and size and painted on. The aircraft engine inlet covers and landing gear will be repainted as well. The windows will also be prepped and painted and have the same polyurethane clear coat as the rest of the aircraft. Vinyl stickers will not be used unless approved by curator. Vinyl stickers will be supplied by the 442nd FW for the crew name block, unit patches on the fuselage and the KC Arrowhead markings on the top of the vertical stabilizers. Unpainted surfaces (landing, taxi lights, navigation, and position lights, etc.) will be masked off and protected from paint overrun. If aircraft skin has original unpainted metal surfaces, they will be polished to a mirror finish rather than painted. Any minor repairs of aircraft panels shall be done by the vendor with final approval from 509 BW/HPC. Minor repairs are defined as patching of punctures or tears up to 6 inches in diameter, or repairs taking no longer than 5 hours of labor to repair.

3.5 Care will be taken by contractor during task in order to protect ground underneath and around aircraft from negative environmental impact. Primer (LICP 200 Industrial primer or equal) will be applied to ensure solid paint application. The color coats will be Industrial Catalyzed Urethane type paint or equal (subjective to approval by curator). You must obtain a wet mil thickness of 4.0-4.5 mils. One coat applied in two medium wet passes may be adequate to accomplish the above specification. If not, a second coat will be applied. Then 2 or more coats of Valspar AC4400 Clear coat HS or equal will be applied to give a high gloss and long-lasting UV protection.

3.6 Paint application depends on chemical composition of the paint used. All paint and primers containing hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) cannot be sprayed and must be applied by rolling or brushing. Paint must be applied during environmental conditions IAW paint manufacturers specifications. All SDS’s must be provided to the CE Environmental Office.

4.Services Provided by Museum Staff Personnel

4.1 Local Representative/Point of Contact (POC). Contractor will work with base personnel for coordination of time on site. Contractor will work with Museum personnel to properly match paint colors insignias etc..

4.2 Hours of Operation. Performance start date will take place within 30 days after contract award. Pending weather due to exterior work, estimated period of performance is 21 days per aircraft.

Hours of operation 0730-1500 Monday – Friday. In addition, a weekly schedule should be provided and coordinated with the base personnel.

5. Contractor Credentials and Requirements

• Contractor should have experience in historical aircraft restoration.

• Contractor must provide at least 3 positive performance references regarding other historical aircraft restoration projects within the last 5 years.

• Contractor must show proof of performing historical aircraft restoration jobs of the same or larger magnitude.

• Contractor will need to be able to work on Whiteman Air Force Base, possess a Real ID, have a passing a background check and meeting all insurance requirements in order to drive on base and acquire a pass during the period of work.

6. Required Paint Codes

A-10 Paint Codes

FS 36375 FS 36320 FS 36118 FS 37038 FS 17925 FS 31136

Light Gray Medium Gray Dark Gray Flat Black Gloss White Flat Red

Overall Overall "False Canopy" Aircraft

Markings and teeth

Teeth Eyes

****CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE****

Holidays are as follows:

Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025 AFGSC Family Day – Friday 26 December 2025 New Years Day – Thursday 1 January 2026 AFGSC Family Day – Friday 2 January 2026