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Aircraft Exterior Coating Removal and Surface Prep

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Federal

Response Deadline11/05/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity involves providing aircraft exterior coating removal and surface preparation services for prime contractors supporting Navy FRC East projects in Kinston. The scope of work includes stripping exterior coating systems according to LES CP62-06 and NAVAIR 509-series standards, as well as performing solvent wiping, scuff sanding, and corrosion removal. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for applying seam sealing and Trivalent Chromium Pretreatment in accordance with NAVAIR C/KC-130T PMI to deliver a fully cleaned and pretreated aircraft surface. The project falls under NAICS code 336414 and is managed by the Department of Defense. A critical requirement for eligibility is that the contractor must possess CMMC Level 1 certification. Interested parties should note the tight timeline, with the solicitation posted on November 2, 2026, and a response deadline of November 5, 2026.

General Info

Aircraft exterior coating removal and surface preparation for Navy FRC East; CMMC Level 1.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Kinston, NC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N6852027Q1011.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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C/KC-130 Paint and Strip

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Timeline

PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

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Performs stripping of exterior coating systems and surface preparation for prime contractors on Navy FRC East aircraft projects. Strips coatings per LES CP62-06 and NAVAIR 509-series, performs solvent wiping, scuff sanding, and corrosion removal. Applies seam sealing and Trivalent Chromium Pretreatment (TCP) per NAVAIR C/KC-130T PMI. Requires CMMC Level 1 certification. Delivers a cleaned and pretreated aircraft surface.

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