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Dover AFB - Aircraft Prep and Paint (KC-10, C-133, C-124, C-45)

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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Response deadline
May 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Posted
May 10, 2026
Solicitation
FA449726Q0032
Place of performance
DE, USA
Contracting office
FA4497 436 CONS LGC · DOVER AFB · DE
Source
SAM.gov · updated May 11, 2026

Description

The Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum at Dover Air Force Base (AFB), DE requires corrosion control, surface preparation, and historically accurate exterior painting services for four static display artifact aircraft, including the KC-10A, C-133B, C-124A, and C-45G. Amendment 0001 Update: Based on questions from industry and coordination with the Dover AFB Environmental Office, this solicitation is hereby amended. Offerors are now required to submit paint Manufacturer�s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with their quote. Mandatory Environmental & Submission Requirements: To ensure compliance with Delaware and Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Phase II regulations, offerors must include the following in their quote package: Low VOC Paint: All proposed primers, paints, and topcoats MUST have a VOC content of less than 50 grams per liter (<50 g/l). SDS/TDS Submission: Offerors must submit the Manufacturer�s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for their proposed paint to verify VOC compliance. Gallon Estimate: Offerors must submit their total estimated paint volume (in gallons) required to complete all four aircraft. (Note: The Government will utilize the apparent awardee�s submitted SDS/TDS and estimated gallon volume to secure final exemption confirmation from the State of Delaware prior to contract award.) ///END AMENDMENT/// Site Visit: Offerors are highly encouraged to attend a site visit to inspect the current condition of the four (4) aircraft and the worksite on the AMC Museum ramp. This will be the only opportunity provided for a site visit. a. Date and Time: 5 May 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. b. Location: Attendees shall meet at the main entrance of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum, Dover AFB, DE. c. RSVP Requirement: All interested attendees must RSVP via email to 2Lt Jonathan Goodwin (jonathan.goodwin@us.af.mil) & 2Lt Travis Ambrose (travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil) no later than 4 May 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. The email must include the full name of each attendee to coordinate base access. Attendees who do not RSVP may be denied entry. d. Disclaimer: Information provided during the site visit is for clarification purposes only and shall not be considered binding. Any changes to the solicitation requirements will be made only by a formal written amendment to the RFQ.

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