Static Display Maintenance & Painting, Travis AFB, CA
ID: FA442725QZ028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4427 60 CONS LGCTRAVIS AFB, CA, 94535-2632, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f1466f946d84e768f993e4300a4f77c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide exterior maintenance and painting services for a static display Douglas C-47 aircraft. The contractor will be responsible for washing, sanding, repairing, and repainting the aircraft, ensuring adherence to historical preservation standards and environmental regulations. This project is crucial for maintaining the aircraft's historical integrity and aesthetic appearance, while protecting it from environmental factors and animal intrusion. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capabilities by April 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mr. Michael Goetz at michael.goetz.7@us.af.mil or Vitaliy Kim at vitaliy.kim.1@us.af.mil.

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    Attach 1 - Sources Sought - Static Aircraft Display Exterior Maintenance and Painting - Travis AFB CA.pdf
    The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, CA, issued a Sources Sought notice dated April 4, 2025, to identify businesses capable of providing exterior maintenance and painting services for static aircraft displays, specifically T-33, C-56, and HU-16 aircraft. This initiative is part of the requirements for the 60th Air Mobility Wing Aviation Museum. The notice invites responses from interested parties, especially small businesses, to demonstrate capability and express interest by April 18, 2025. Key details include the necessity for contractors to provide all tools, personnel, and materials as per a Performance Work Statement. The announcement emphasizes it is purely informational and does not constitute a formal Request for Quote or any commitment of procurement by the Air Force. Interested vendors must submit their business information via email and can ask questions before the response deadline. The document outlines that submissions will become government property and reiterates that there are no costs incurred for responding to this notice. The overarching aim is to gauge potential sources for the required maintenance services while enhancing opportunities for small businesses in government contracting.
    Attach 2 - Performance Work Statement - Static Aircraft Display Exterior Maintenance and Painting - Travis AFB CA.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract for exterior maintenance and painting of static aircraft, specifically a Douglas C-47, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The contractor is responsible for washing, sanding, repairing, and repainting the aircraft according to detailed specifications, including adherence to environmental and historical preservation standards. Key tasks include repairing external damage, ensuring proper drainage, using specific paint colors, and hand-painting markings, with a focus on maintaining historical accuracy. The contractor must possess extensive experience with historic aircraft, provide a portfolio of past work, and ensure the secure work environment while managing waste responsibly. Utilities such as water and electricity will be provided by the government. Adherence to safety and environmental regulations is critical, and all services must be completed within a specified timeframe. The document emphasizes the conservation of historical artifacts while ensuring the aircraft's durability and protection against environmental factors and animal intrusion.
    Attach 3 - Sources Sought - Static Aircraft Display Exterior Maintenance and Painting - Travis AFB CA (Revision 2).pdf
    The 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), CA seeks to identify qualified businesses, particularly small enterprises, for exterior maintenance and painting services for a C-47 static aircraft display. This Sources Sought notice, issued by the 60th Contracting Squadron, is aimed at gauging interest and capabilities within the community to fulfill this requirement as specified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested vendors must provide essential information, including business details and proof of capabilities, by April 18, 2025. This announcement serves as an information-gathering exercise and does not commit the Government to any procurement actions or expenses incurred by the respondents. Questions can be submitted until the indicated deadline, and responses, along with any inquiries, should be directed to the provided email addresses. This initiative underscores the Air Force’s intent to engage with small businesses to support maintenance activities at Travis AFB while adhering to federal procurement standards.
    Attach 4 - Performance Work Statement - Static Aircraft Display Exterior Maintenance and Painting - Travis AFB CA (Revision 2).pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract for the maintenance and painting of a static display Douglas C-47 aircraft at Travis Air Force Base, California, for FY 2025. The contractor is responsible for washing, sanding, repairing, and repainting the aircraft while ensuring it is protected from animal intrusions. Key tasks involve thorough surface preparation, exterior repairs adhering to Air Force Instruction standards, and using specified non-urethane paint colors and techniques to match the aircraft's original appearance. The contractor must have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience and submit a portfolio of past work. Environmental compliance is essential, including safe handling of chemicals and waste management. Performance objectives include completing external damage repairs and painting with no discrepancies, with specific timelines for project initiation and site visits. Overall, this project aims to preserve the historical integrity of the aircraft while ensuring its aesthetic appearance and protection from environmental factors.
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