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

This government solicitation, FA449726Q0032, issued by the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base, DE, seeks proposals for corrosion control, surface preparation, and historically accurate exterior painting services for four static display artifact aircraft (KC-10A, C-133B, C-124A, and C-45G). The acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 488190 with a size standard of $40,000,000.00. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Key dates include an offer due date of May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and a recommended site visit on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. Quotes must include a price volume on SF1449 page 3 and a separate technical volume with subfactors covering technical approach, staffing plan, candidate qualifications, quality control, and specialized experience. Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with price and technical factors being of equal importance. Contractors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.

The document clarifies that the Dover AFB Aircraft Prep and Paint project (Solicitation No. FA449726Q0032) does not require bonding. This includes bid guarantees, performance bonds, or payment bonds. The solicitation is for a commercial service acquisition, not a construction contract under 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act / RFO Part 28).

The document clarifies that the Dover AFB Aircraft Prep and Paint project (Solicitation No. FA449726Q0032) does not require bonding. This includes bid guarantees, performance bonds, or payment bonds. The solicitation is for a commercial service acquisition, not a construction contract under 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act / RFO Part 28).

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4217, Revision No. 32, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Kent County, Delaware. It lists minimum hourly wages for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also outlines health and welfare benefits, paid vacation entitlements (2 to 5 weeks based on years of service), and twelve paid holidays. Additionally, it details specific regulations for computer employees, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowance requirements. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also described, requiring contractors to propose classifications and rates for approval by the Wage and Hour Division.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for painting four historical aircraft—KC-10A, C-133B, C-124A, and C-45G—at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB, DE. The contractor must have at least five years of experience with large-scale USAF artifact aircraft painting and will be responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment. Services include photo documentation, power washing, sanding, corrosion control, and applying two coats of paint. Specific paint types, colors, and markings are detailed for each aircraft, emphasizing historical accuracy. The use of rollers is required, and spray guns are prohibited. Painting must occur when temperatures are above 60 degrees Fahrenheit and outside of winter months and ceremony times. The document also specifies performance objectives, quality assurance measures, work hours, environmental and safety regulations, security requirements, and waste disposal protocols. Contractors must adhere to strict guidelines for installation access, antiterrorism awareness, operational security, and manpower reporting.

The Air Mobility Command Museum is requesting approval to repaint a C-45G aircraft, tail number 51-11795, which was acquired in 1989. The museum plans to repaint the aircraft in its original silver scheme using Sherwin Williams Silver Brite or an approved alternative, along with UV-resistant, Direct to Metal (DTM) water-based latex paint for other surfaces. Amarillo USAF font will be used for all alphanumeric markings, referencing current markings for placement. The repainting specifications include silver for the fuselage, wings, engines, and tail surfaces, with the upper fuselage in white. Black paint will be applied to the nose radome, glare shield, inboard engine nacelles, call numbers, and propellers. Blue markings will include “U.S. AIR FORCE” and “USAF” lettering, as well as a 1.5-inch lay line. Yellow will be used for propeller tips. National star insignia will be applied to the fuselage and wings, along with smaller decals on the propellers.

The Air Mobility Command Museum requests approval to repaint the C-124A aircraft (tail number 49-0258) to its original all-silver paint scheme. The aircraft, acquired in 2004, currently features a standard MATS paint scheme. The repaint will use Sherwin Williams Silver Brite or an equivalent, with UV-resistant, direct-to-metal, water-based latex paint for other surfaces. Amarillo USAF font will be used for alphanumeric markings, with current markings, historical photos, and TO 1-1-4 (1965) as references. The summary outlines detailed color markings and insignia placement, including specific colors like black (17038) for the nose radome and call numbers, blue (15044) for “U.S. AIR FORCE” lettering, red (11136) for propeller rotation stripes, and yellow (13538) for propeller tips and emergency exits. National star insignia, MATS insignia, and the US flag will also be applied according to specified sizes and locations. This request, dated December 29, 2025, from John Taylor, Director of the AMC Museum, ensures historical accuracy and proper maintenance of the aircraft.

The Air Mobility Command Museum is requesting approval to repaint a C-133B aircraft (59-0536) in its original Travis 1501st ATW all-silver paint scheme. The aircraft, currently featuring a Dover AFB MATS white 'cap' scheme, will use Sherwin Williams Silver Brite or an alternative, with UV-resistant, Direct to Metal (DTM) water-based latex paint for other surfaces. Amarillo USAF font will be used for alphanumeric markings, referencing current markings, historic photos, and TO 1-1-4, 1965. All insignia and markings will match existing applications, with the white fuselage cap removed and call letters on the left vertical stabilizer relocated. Specific color codes are provided for silver, black, blue, red, and yellow applications across various aircraft components, including the nose radome, wing surfaces, propellers, and emergency exits. Insignia will include National star insignia, MATS insignia, and the US Flag, with precise sizes and locations detailed. This request outlines a comprehensive plan for historical restoration of the aircraft's visual identity.