Aircraft Preservation BAFB
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), located near Fort Johnson, LA. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment to restore and preserve a B-52 Static Display Air Vehicle (SDAV). Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to restore the paint scheme and markings of a specified B-52 SDAV to its original operational appearance for long-term preservation. The work involves three main processes:
- SDAV Inspection: Detecting corrosion/damage, inspecting bird-proofing, checking landing gear/control surfaces, identifying maintenance needs, and sealing openings.
- SDAV Preparation: Includes cleaning (T.O. 1-1-691), sanding (120 grit), repairs (T.O.s 1-1A-1, 1-1A-8, 1-1-690), sealing, and securing moving parts.
- Painting Process: Encapsulating the aircraft to prevent corrosion, applying the 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, with markings matching existing ones. Engine inlet covers, tires, and landing gear will also be painted.
All work must comply with USAF Technical Orders (T.O.s), Barksdale AFB Environmental Requirements, National Museum of the USAF guidance, and all applicable Federal, State, County, and local regulations, including OSHA, DEQ, DOT, and EPA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM Z
- Published: May 4, 2026, 4:15 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Weapons Load Training Facility, Fort Johnson, LA.
Key Documents & Requirements
- Attachment 1: Statement of Work: Details the full requirements for Plane Preservation.
- Attachment 2: Aircraft Photographs: Provides visual documentation of the B-52 aircraft, crucial for assessing the scope.
- Attachment 3: Wage Determination: Outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto parishes, essential for proposal pricing.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): Includes non-powered age, escort services, guards, follow-me vehicles, stands, and wing ropes.
Contact Information
- Primary: Shanecer Johnson (shanecer.johnson@us.af.mil, 318-456-3403)
- Secondary: Mr. Thomas Hutchins (thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil, 318-456-3729)