Static Display KC-97 & C-45 Aircraft Paint
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA460825QS037
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
- Place of performance
- Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 71110, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive painting and restoration services for two static display aircraft at the Barksdale Global Power Museum. The contract requires contractors to properly prep, sand, prime, and paint a KC-97 and C-45 aircraft located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, with work involving the removal of existing paint, corrosion treatment, surface preparation, and repainting to preserve the aircraft's historical appearance. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years' experience in historical aircraft restoration and provide five positive performance references, along with the capability to work on Barksdale Air Force Base and pass required background checks. The government will award the contract using a best value determination, evaluating quotes based on technical approach and pricing factors detailed in the solicitation attachments. Per Amendment 01, questions were due by July 18, 2025, with answers posted around July 22, 2025, and quotes are now due by 12:00 PM CST on August 1, 2025, submitted electronically to the contracting specialist.
This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the solicitation documents, and while specific contract values are not disclosed, the work falls under the small business size threshold. The period of performance extends from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with an estimated 14-21 days of work required per aircraft. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday between 0730-1500 hours at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The government has noted that funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funding becomes available, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs incurred.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Please see Amendment 01 for extension of RFQ deadline.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA460825QS037 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2025-04) as of 11 June 2025. This is a set aside for 100% small business and the associated North American Industry Classification (NAICS) number is 238320. The small business size standard is $19.0M.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 2d Contracting Squadron (2 CONS), 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2301, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), 71110, United States (US).
DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE:
The purpose of this requirement is to properly prep, sand, prime and paint Barksdale Global Power Museum KC-97 and C-45 static display aircrafts located on Barksdale AFB, LA in accordance with Attachment 1 – Provisions and Clauses, Attachment 2-Statement of Work and Attachment 3 – Wage Determination.
CLIN 0001 – The Contractor shall properly prep, sand, prime and paint KC-97 and C-45 static display aircraft in accordance with Attachment 2 – Statement of Work.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION BELOW:
COMPANY: _______________________________________________ DATE: ________________________
SAM UEI: ______________________________________ CAGE NUMBER: _______________________ POC:_________________________________________ TELEPHONE #: ____________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ TAX ID #: __________________________
Do you have capacity to invoice electronically through WAWF? (Yes / No)
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
IMPORTANT (MUST READ):
1.This solicitation is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Quoters should carefully review
the attached Wage Determination. While the Wage Determination may contain language referencing the implementation of Executive Order 14026 (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), the application of Executive Order 14026 and its implementing regulations under this contract are governed by the FAR.
As of the date of this solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation FAC Number 2025-04, effective June 11, 2025, has not issued any amendments to FAR clause 52.222-55. Therefore, FAR clause 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, as currently in effect under the FAR, will be incorporated into any resulting contract.
Although Executive Order 14026 has been rescinded, implementing language and regulations rescinding FAR 52.222-55 have not been issued. Therefore, FAR 52.222-55 remains in full force and effect until formally modified or rescinded through the FAR.
Quoters are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable FAR clauses, including, but not limited to, FAR clause 52.222-55, as currently in effect. Any inconsistency between the attached Wage Determination and the requirements of FAR clause 52.222-55 shall be resolved in favor of the FAR clause.
By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, the quoter acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this information.
2.The provisions FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this acquisition. For additional instructions andevaluation information, please see attachment 1.
Quotes shall be submitted in electronic format and emailed to ruquayyah.ervin@us.af.mil no later than the solicitation due date and time. Email is the required method; however, it is the contractor’s responsibility to follow up with the listed POC to ensure their quote was received on time. Since the Government anticipates award will be based on initial responses, vendors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response.
BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation’s requirements and is determined to be the Most Advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described further in Attachment 1 and a comparative assessment of the quotes.
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:
Questions will be due no later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, 18 July 2025.
Answers will be posted on or around 4:00 PM CST on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Quotes are due no later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, 1 August 2025.
The following attachments are applicable to this RFQ:
Attachment 1, Provisions and Clauses
Attachment 2, Statement of Work
Attachment 3, Wage Determinations
Points of Contact (POCs):
Contract Specialist: Quaya Ervin; Telephone: (318) 456-2201; Email: ruquayyah.ervin@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Thomas Hutchins; Telephone: (318) 456-3729; Email: thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA460825QS037 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2025-04) as of 11 June 2025. This is a set aside for 100% small business and the associated North American Industry Classification (NAICS) number is 238320. The small business size standard is $19.0M.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 2d Contracting Squadron (2 CONS), 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2301, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), 71110, United States (US).
DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE:
The purpose of this requirement is to properly prep, sand, prime and paint Barksdale Global Power Museum KC-97 and C-45 static display aircrafts located on Barksdale AFB, LA in accordance with Attachment 1 – Provisions and Clauses, Attachment 2-Statement of Work and Attachment 3 – Wage Determination.
CLIN 0001 – The Contractor shall properly prep, sand, prime and paint KC-97 and C-45 static display aircraft in accordance with Attachment 2 – Statement of Work.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION BELOW:
COMPANY: _______________________________________________ DATE: ________________________
SAM UEI: ______________________________________ CAGE NUMBER: _______________________ POC:_________________________________________ TELEPHONE #: ____________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________ TAX ID #: __________________________
Do you have capacity to invoice electronically through WAWF? (Yes / No)
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
IMPORTANT (MUST READ):
1.This solicitation is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Quoters should carefully review
the attached Wage Determination. While the Wage Determination may contain language referencing the implementation of Executive Order 14026 (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), the application of Executive Order 14026 and its implementing regulations under this contract are governed by the FAR.
As of the date of this solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation FAC Number 2025-04, effective June 11, 2025, has not issued any amendments to FAR clause 52.222-55. Therefore, FAR clause 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, as currently in effect under the FAR, will be incorporated into any resulting contract.
Although Executive Order 14026 has been rescinded, implementing language and regulations rescinding FAR 52.222-55 have not been issued. Therefore, FAR 52.222-55 remains in full force and effect until formally modified or rescinded through the FAR.
Quoters are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable FAR clauses, including, but not limited to, FAR clause 52.222-55, as currently in effect. Any inconsistency between the attached Wage Determination and the requirements of FAR clause 52.222-55 shall be resolved in favor of the FAR clause.
By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, the quoter acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this information.
2.The provisions FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this acquisition. For additional instructions andevaluation information, please see attachment 1.
Quotes shall be submitted in electronic format and emailed to ruquayyah.ervin@us.af.mil no later than the solicitation due date and time. Email is the required method; however, it is the contractor’s responsibility to follow up with the listed POC to ensure their quote was received on time. Since the Government anticipates award will be based on initial responses, vendors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response.
BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation’s requirements and is determined to be the Most Advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described further in Attachment 1 and a comparative assessment of the quotes.
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:
Questions will be due no later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, 18 July 2025.
Answers will be posted on or around 4:00 PM CST on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Quotes are due no later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, 25 July 2025.
The following attachments are applicable to this RFQ:
Attachment 1, Provisions and Clauses
Attachment 2, Statement of Work
Attachment 3, Wage Determinations
Points of Contact (POCs):
Contract Specialist: Quaya Ervin; Telephone: (318) 456-2201; Email: ruquayyah.ervin@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Thomas Hutchins; Telephone: (318) 456-3729; Email: thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil
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