FY25 Airfield Striping & Rubber Removal | Dover AFB, DE

The Department of the Air Force, through the 436 Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base (Dover AFB), Delaware, has issued a firm fixed-price solicitation for FY25 Airfield Striping and Rubber Removal services under solicitation number FA449725R0007. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove existing paint and rubber buildup from airfield surfaces and to repaint pavement markings across runways, taxiways, and aprons at Dover AFB. The scope includes removal of up to 12,000 square feet of deteriorated pavement markings, removal of 85% of rubber buildup over designated runway areas totaling approximately 2500 linear feet by 65 feet across three runway ends, and installation of new striping covering up to 290,000 square feet, comprising 225,000 square feet of reflective and 65,000 square feet of non-reflective markings. Reflective markings may use either Type I or Type III beads as proposed by the contractor. Work must be performed in two phases—spring and fall 2025—and in accordance with FAA, Air Force, and base-specific guidance, including adherence to strict quality control, safety protocols, and operational coordination to minimize airfield disruption. The contract is being awarded through a best value source selection process emphasizing technical/management approach and past performance over price, with past experience on large military or civil airfields involving rubber and striping removal highly weighted. Contractors must demonstrate capability and provide detailed methodologies and schedules for project execution. The period of performance is 365 calendar days beginning approximately April 11, 2025, with delivery and acceptance at Dover AFB. All work must conform to specified standards, including compliance with relevant ASTM test methods and inspection criteria under FAR clauses incorporated by reference. The contract includes detailed wage determinations ensuring compliance with federal labor standards and executive orders. Security and operational protocols require contractor personnel to complete background checks and follow strict OPSEC and antiterrorism measures on base. Proposal submissions are due by March 7, 2025, via email to the designated contracting officer points of contact, with proposals valid for 120 days. Payment is administered through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with contract administration contact points provided for technical and invoicing inquiries. The solicitation documentation includes comprehensive attachments such as the Statement of Work, airfield specifications, wage determinations, bid schedules, and evaluation criteria to guide offerors in preparation and submission.