Project Information

Bid Title

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

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Delaware

Published Date

May 7, 2026

Closing Date

May 13, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA449726Q0032

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Notice ID

FA449726Q0032

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

Office

FA4497 436 CONS LGC

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: May 07, 2026 04:07 pm EDT
• Original Published Date: Apr 28, 2026 05:46 pm EDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: May 13, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: May 13, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: May 28, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: May 28, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: J015 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
• Place of Performance:
  DE 19901
  USA

Description View Changes

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:

1. 
   

   Low VOC Paint: All proposed primers, paints, and topcoats MUST have a VOC content of less than 50 grams per liter (
   



2. 
   

   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.

   
   


3. 
   

   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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 302 677 5204 639 ATLANTIC ST BLDG 639
• DOVER AFB , DE 19902-5016
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• 2Lt Jonathan Goodwin
• jonathan.goodwin@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 3126775033

Secondary Point of Contact

• 2d Lt Travis Ambrose
• travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 3026775033

History

• May 07, 2026 04:07 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
• Apr 29, 2026 12:41 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Apr 28, 2026 05:46 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 488190Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Related bids

Apr 28, 2026	[Solicitation (Original)] Dover AFB - Aircraft Prep and Paint (KC-10, C-133, C-124, C-45)
Apr 29, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Dover AFB - Aircraft Prep and Paint (KC-10, C-133, C-124, C-45)
May 11, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Dover AFB - Aircraft Prep and Paint (KC-10, C-133, C-124, C-45)

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