Paint Services in support of the HC-144 Aircraft.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a commercial vendor to provide external paint refurbishment services for its HC‑144 maritime‑patrol aircraft. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery‑requirements (IDR) vehicle with a one‑year base period and four one‑year options, not to exceed a total performance period of five years. Offerors must be an FAA‑certified Part 145 repair station, possess climate‑controlled paint shop capabilities, and be able to meet strict turnaround times (10‑day de‑paint, 16‑day paint, 24‑day overall) after aircraft receipt. All proposals must include pricing for each CLIN for the base year and each option year; the government will award based on best value, emphasizing technical compliance and past performance over price. • Scope: Scuff‑sand, optional de‑paint, primer and top‑coat application, weight‑and‑balance checks, defueling/refueling, post‑paint lubrication, and full documentation/COC for each HC‑144 aircraft. • Requirements: FAA Part 145 certification, ISO/AS9100 quality system, adherence to USCG drawings, MIL‑PRF specifications, and extensive security/DEI clauses. • Contract Structure: Firm‑fixed‑price IDR, base year + four optional years, 5‑year maximum term, with a 60‑day price‑hold period and mandatory compliance with numerous FAR clauses. • Submission: Offers due 23 Nov 2026 4:00 PM ET via email to [email protected]; questions due 2 Nov 2026.