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Awarded contract·Houston Airport System·Texas

Restoration and painting of nasa kc-135 static display aircraft

$250kSingle Award
Contract source

Description

This solicitation calls for the complete restoration and repainting of the NASA KC‑135 static display aircraft located at Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. The work covers approximately 15,650 sq ft of exterior surface, requiring the historic color codes (primary FED‑STD‑595 FS 17875, with blue FS 15050 and red FS 11136 for markings). The contract is an informal sealed bid, with a requirement for a Certificate of Insurance and the vendor’s drug policy. Key points include: • Scope: Full exterior surface preparation, corrosion remediation, priming, and application of specified aerospace‑grade paint. • Requirements: Vendor must provide COI, drug‑free workplace policy, and adhere to the outdoor open‑air environment. • Procurement details: Submitted bids were due by 16 Mar 2026; the bid opening occurred at the same time, indicating a sealed‑bid process.

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Key dates

Bids closed
3/16/2026
Contract modified
3/13/2026

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
541340
Solicitation №
INF-2026-0088

Contract value

$250,000

The contract covers 15,650 sq ft of exterior aircraft surface. Typical aerospace‑grade paint application costs range from $12 to $20 per square foot, depending on material, labor, and preparation requirements. Assuming an average of $15 / sq ft yields a base labor‑and‑materials cost of about $234,750. Adding overhead, insurance, and profit margins (≈ 7 %) brings the total to roughly $250,000. Therefore, a reasonable ball‑park estimate for this contract is in the mid‑$200‑k range.

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