Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #INF-2026-0088
Restoration and Repainting of NASA KC-135 Static Display Aircraft at Ellington Airport
Posted
March 10, 2026
Respond By
March 16, 2026
Identifier
INF-2026-0088
NAICS
238320
This opportunity seeks contractors for the restoration and repainting of the NASA KC-135 static display aircraft at Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Restoration and repainting of the NASA KC-135 static display aircraft - Approximately 15,650 square feet of exterior surface to be painted - Use of historically accurate color codes: - FED-STD-595 FS 17875 (primary) - FS 15050 (blue) - FS 11136 (red) - Requirements: - Bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance - Bidders must have a company drug policy - Work classified under NIGP code 90511 (Aircraft Painting Services) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Description
This solicitation is for the restoration and repainting of the Static Display NASA KC-135 Plane at Ellington Field (EFD). The total painted exterior square footage for the aircraft is 15,650 square feet. The primary color is historically accurate FED-STD-595 FS 17875, with additional markings in Blue FS 15050 and Red FS 11136. A Certificate of Insurance and company drug policy are required for bidders.