F-16 Static Display Renovation

SOL #: W50S77-26-Q-0010Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7N2 USPFO ACTIVITY TXANG 147
HOUSTON, TX, 77034-5586, United States

Place of Performance

Houston, TX

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components (J015)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 8, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Army, through the 147 Attack Wing Base Contracting Office, is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract for F-16 Static Display Renovation. This opportunity is for the structural assessment, repair, and restoration of four F-16 Static Display Aircraft at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (EFJRB) in Houston, Texas. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, paint, equipment, appliances, transportation, and materials to perform a complete renovation. Key tasks include:

  • Structural Assessment & Repair: Inspect airframes for corrosion, damage, and water intrusion, providing a report to the contracting officer. Repair security devices on canopies, hatches, and panels, evaluate and repair bird-proofing measures, and secure retractable landing gears and doors.
  • Mounting & Support: Fabricate and install plinths to support aircraft weight and lift tires off the ground. Replace deteriorating aircraft tires.
  • Restoration & Painting: Encase horizontal stabilizers in sheet metal to prevent delamination. Prepare surfaces by removing paint and corrosion, and repairing dents. Prime all surfaces with specified yellow epoxy corrosion resistant primer, apply non-chromate automotive topcoat paint, and apply final details (stripes, decals) for historical accuracy. Apply ultra-violet clear coat protective sealant.
  • Compliance & Safety: Perform work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), international, federal, state, and local building codes, Air National Guard Engineering Technical Letters (ANGETL), and Technical Orders (TO). Develop and provide a safety plan, and comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 Million
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
  • Period of Performance: To be completed no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), including clean-up and guarantee submission.
  • Place of Performance: Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (EFJRB), Houston, TX.
  • Questions Due: May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM CST
  • Quotes Due: May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
  • Published Date: May 8, 2026

Evaluation

Award will be made without discussions, based on technical capabilities and price. Past performance will not be evaluated.

Special Requirements & Notes

  • Deliverables include a one-year warranty letter and any manufacturer warranties.
  • Government inspection is required before proceeding to each phase of the restoration process.
  • Contractor employees require access to EFJRB and must comply with installation security policies, background checks, and identity verification requirements.
  • The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination applies, establishing minimum wage and benefit rates for employees in the specified Texas counties. Bidders must use this information to calculate labor costs.
  • All quotes must reference and acknowledge any amendments posted to the solicitation.
  • Quotes received after the deadline will be considered late and will not be evaluated.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: MSgt Buddy Ciemiengo (buddy.ciemiengo.1@us.af.mil)

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 8, 2026
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