Exterior Aircraft Painting and Surface Preparation

The contract calls for a full exterior two-coat painting system using roller-only application on four historic USAF aircraft, encompassing comprehensive surface preparation, corrosion treatment, and the exact replication of historical markings and Federal Standard color codes. All work must be performed with meticulous attention to preservation standards, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the aircraft’s original appearance while providing long-term protection against environmental degradation. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 238320, issued by the Department of Defense under the agency designation FA4497 436 Cons Lgc, with performance required at a location in zip code 19901. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, and responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Only small businesses are eligible to bid, and the project demands specialized expertise in historic aircraft restoration and compliance with military paint specifications.