Aircraft Preservation BAFB
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4608 2 CONS LGC, is soliciting proposals for Aircraft Preservation services at Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB), Louisiana. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to restore and preserve a B-52 Static Display Air Vehicle (SDAV). Proposals are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment to restore the paint scheme and markings of a specified B-52 SDAV to its original operational appearance, ensuring its long-term preservation. Key tasks include:
- SDAV Inspection Process: Detecting corrosion/damage, inspecting bird-proofing, checking landing gear/control surfaces, identifying maintenance needs, and sealing openings.
- SDAV Preparation Process: Cleaning (per T.O. 1-1-691), sanding (no coarser than 120 grit), repairs (per T.O.s 1-1A-1, 1-1A-8, 1-1-690), sealing, and securing moving parts.
- Painting Process: Encapsulating the aircraft, applying current paint scheme, insignia, and markings using rollers/brushes (T.O. 1-1-8) to achieve a 4.0-4.5 mil wet thickness. Specific primer (MIL-PFR-23377K) and topcoat (MIL-PRF-85285E) are required. Markings must match existing ones in size, color, and location. Unpainted surfaces, engine inlet covers, tires, and landing gear will also be painted. Work must comply with USAF Technical Orders, Barksdale AFB Environmental Requirements, National Museum of the USAF guidance, and all applicable Federal, State, County, and local regulations, including safety standards (OSHA, DEQ, DOT, EPA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (CLIN 0001: Plane Preservation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Weapons Load Training Facility, Barksdale AFB, LA.
- Wage Determination: The most recent Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5191, Revision 30 (dated 30 March 2026), applicable to Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto counties in Louisiana, must be incorporated into proposals.
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time.
- Proposal Due: May 21, 2026.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026 (Amendment 01).
Special Requirements
The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment. Compliance with hazardous waste programs and environmental regulations is mandatory. Government Furnished Property (GFP) will include non-powered age, escort services, guards, follow-me vehicles, stands, and wing ropes. Visual documentation of the aircraft is available via Attachment 2 - Aircraft Photographs.
Contact Information
- Primary: Shanecer Johnson (shanecer.johnson@us.af.mil, 3184563403)
- Secondary: Mr. Thomas Hutchins (thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil, 3184563729)