Paint C-130 Fuselage Trainer (Travis AFB CA)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA442726QZ038
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Travis AFB, California 94535, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking commercial painting services for a C-130 Fuselage Trainer static display aircraft located at Travis Air Force Base, California. The contractor must provide exterior painting services that include aircraft washing, sanding existing paint, repairing external damage (corroded or missing bolts, rivets, and fasteners), full exterior repainting with appropriate primers and non-urethane paints, and securing the aircraft against animal intrusion. Key contractor qualifications include a minimum of 10 years' aircraft experience with a portfolio of previous work and six references from the past five years, while all contractor personnel must have a minimum of five years' aircraft work experience. The Government intends to award the contract on a firm-fixed-price basis using the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. Critical deadlines include April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT for submission of questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice, with an anticipated Request for Quotation to follow and award expected on or about May 25, 2026.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide a specific budget range for the contract value. Work must commence no later than 90 days after contract award, with a mandatory site visit to be conducted within 45 days of award and contractor work crew rosters required 15 working days prior to the start of work. All work is to be performed during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays), and the paint applied must provide a neat professional appearance with a five-year outdoor life and include a one-year warranty against flaking, peeling, or oxidation. Environmental compliance is mandatory, including the use of biodegradable cleaning agents, containment of wastewater, and off-site disposal of hazardous materials, with the contractor bearing financial liability for hazardous waste disposal and environmental spills.
Notice text
1. Presolicitation notice.
a. This is a presolicitation notice only. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is not soliciting quotes or proposals at this time.
Questions related to this pre-solicitation notice are due by 04/23/2026 @ 12:00 PM PDT
2. Set-Asides: The Government anticipates this will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
3. Codes for Services or Supplies
- Product Service Code (PSC): J015 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- NAICS Code: 488190 - OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION
4. Description
a. (i) Clear and Concise Description of Supplies or Services:
Service: C-130 Trainer Paint
Brief Description: The Government requires a commercial service to paint a C-130 Trainer. This will include repairs necessary before painting including missing fasteners and removal of corrosion. Also, contractor will ensure aircraft is adequately protected against animal intrusion. See Attachment 1 Statement of Work for specific information and examples of what needs to be painted on the Trainer.
b. Procedures for Award:
The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The award basis is anticipated to be Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Anticipated Award Date: On or about 05/25/2026
c. Trade Agreements Language: Not Applicable
d. Technical Data: Not Applicable
e. Construction Contract Information: Not Applicable.
f. Statement Regarding Responsible Sources: All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
g. Competitive Status: This is a competitive action.
h. Qualification Requirement: Not Applicable
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Statement of Work C-130 Trainer.pdf |
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