Aircraft colors and coatings application training
Past Recompete Updated
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $500,000 to $1,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- Acquisition strategy
- Follow-on to Existing Contract
- NAICS code
- 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- Place of performance
- Continental USA
- Forecast number
- F2024064580
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide a formal course covering military aircraft paint application. The training shall include both classroom instruction and a hands-on, shop/lab environment where trainees will perform physical paint application. Key requirements include demonstrating procedures for surface preparation, primer and topcoat application, understanding environmental regulations, and practicing various paint application techniques.
The estimated solicitation release date is July 1, 2024, with an estimated award date of October 15, 2024. The estimated award value range is $500,000 to $1,000,000. The training is to be conducted in the United States, and the contractor shall not endorse any specific product during the course.
Forecast text
The requirement is for a formal course covering military aircraft paint application. The training shall take place in both a classroom setting and a shop/lab environment. The course shall have a “hands on” portion that includes physical paint application. Simulated painting is NOT acceptable. Students shall perform physical paint application. Additionally, the contractor shall NOT endorse a specific product during the training course.
The training is to include, and each trainee shall be capable of demonstrating the following capabilities at a minimum:
• recall procedures for surface preparation (conversion coating), primer application (Non-chrome only) MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft), and top coat MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss). These procedures include necessary precautions prior to paint application such as taping off, drop cloth and dry media for spills.
• understanding of the environmental requirements of paint activities as outlined in the USCG Health Safety Work Life(HSWL) Safe Work Practice Guide (PWS Enclosure 1).
• Understanding of the properties of MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft) and MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss) paint and is aware of Federal Color Codes in relation to Coast Guard aircraft paint colors (Enclosure 2).
• perform paint application techniques and recall common defects for high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP), touch-ups (example: using a pen-like/single use touch up devices), small brush, and roller paint application to include troubleshooting coating discrepancies such as orange peel and runs.
• recall reasons for choosing which application method based on size of repair area and the geometry of the repair.
• conduct equipment cleaning and understand the importance of post cleanup in the paint process.
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