Hangar Door Plug
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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 the FA4497 436 CONS LGC office, is soliciting quotes for an Inflatable Hangar Door Plug for Hangar 714 North at Dover AFB, Delaware. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity (RFQ FA449726Q0006) aims to acquire a system to create a thermal and weather seal for C-17 aircraft maintenance operations. Quotes are due February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision and installation of an inflatable hangar door plug system. The system must seal the aperture between hangar doors and a C-17 fuselage, resolving air gap issues in Hangar 714 North, Bldg 714, 736 AMXS, Dover AFB. Key requirements include a bolt-on, corrosion-resistant aluminum keder rail system, reinforced Keder seam for secure retention, and installation performable by two people without specialized training. The system must inflate in under 3 minutes, operate between -22°F and 158°F, withstand 50 MPH wind loads, and meet NFPA 701 fire retardancy standards. Materials must be high-strength, lightweight, fire-retardant fabric resistant to puncture, UV, and aviation fluids. The entire system package should not exceed 85 kg and specific dimensions, and include a minimum 12-month warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ FA449726Q0006)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5M size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J039 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Estimated Value: Up to $12,500,000
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
- Site Visit: February 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST at Dover AFB, Delaware. RSVP required by January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM EST to christine.parsons.1@us.af.mil. Must have Real ID or passport for installation access.
- Questions & Answers: To be posted after the site visit.
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission: Single PDF document via email to 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil and cc christine.parsons.1@us.af.mil.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability. Specific factors will be inserted by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 (by reference), and 52.212-5 (attached).
Additional Notes
Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Unique item identification requirements are detailed in DFARS clause 252.211-7003.