103rd Airlift Wing Airpark Painting
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location
East Granby, CT
Connecticut
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Solicitation
Service / NAICS
488190
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE involves 103rd airlift wing airpark painting in East Granby, Connecticut. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Feb 26, 2026.
Contract Description
The 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, requires contractor services for the restoration and preservation of one (1) C-130 and one (1) A-10 static display aircraft located at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, CT. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 488190 (Size Standard: $40M). The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, sheet metal repair, corrosion control, surface preparation, bird proofing, and the application of a high-quality polyurethane heritage paint scheme. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract based on a best value trade-off methodology. The technical and past performance factors are significantly more important than price. Full details regarding the requirement, including the complete Per...
Timeline
Posted Date
Feb 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Feb 26, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in East Granby, Connecticut. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Connecticut
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Feb 26, 2026.
Are there other federal contract opportunities in Connecticut?
Yes. RecompeteIQ tracks federal contract opportunities across Connecticut, including active solicitations and upcoming recompetes. Visit our Connecticut contracts page for a full list of current opportunities in this area.
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