Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Aircraft Painting and Wrap Application

This solicitation, issued under number 80AFRC26Q0007 by NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, seeks commercial services for the painting and graphic vinyl wrap application on two aircraft—an F/A-18B (161947) and an F-15D (84-0045)—in preparation for the Freedom 250 celebration in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2026. The work must be performed at the contractor’s facility, with NASA delivering the aircraft directly to that location, and must be completed no later than July 1, 2026, during a strict performance period beginning upon order receipt. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement under FAR Part 12, requiring offerors to propose pricing for a base white coat application and NASA livery on both aircraft (CLIN 0001), along with two optional items: either painting or applying aviation-grade cast vinyl for an American flag livery and Freedom 250 emblem on all areas except the vertical tails. Technical acceptability is a mandatory pass/fail gate, with failure to meet security requirements for the contractor’s facility resulting in immediate disqualification. All proposed facilities must be controlled-access sites restricted to U.S. citizens, equipped with perimeter fencing, badge reader-integrated gate systems, personnel screening based on validated credentials, and certifications to protect COMSEC equipment. NASA will review and approve a joint security plan prior to aircraft delivery. The contractor must comply with stringent quality standards, including AS9100, FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification, and adherence to NASA’s procurement quality requirements outlined in Attachments 5 and 6. Material prohibitions exclude mercury, polyvinyl chloride, pure tin, and nylon, and all items must include MSDS documentation, expiration and batch information, manufacturing and cure dates, and temperature handling instructions, with a Certification of Conformance required. Packaging and marking standards mandate nomenclature, part number, quantity, supplier, and lot/batch data. The contractor must implement a tool control program meeting AFOP-7900.3-002 Chapter 7.18–7.18.3 requirements. Proposals must be submitted as three separate electronic files within strict formatting limits: a 10-page technical approach, a 5-page relevant performance history, and an unrestricted pricing volume, all submitted via email to the designated point of contact by June 6