Hangar Door Plug

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, 436 CONS LGC, is soliciting quotes (RFQ FA449726Q0006) for an Inflatable Hangar Door Plug System for Hangar 714 North at Dover AFB, Delaware. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. EST.

Purpose & Scope

The objective is to acquire an inflatable hangar door plug system to create a thermal and weather seal around a C-17 aircraft fuselage within Hangar 714 North. This system will resolve air gap issues caused by the hangar's C-5 configured doors, enabling year-round C-17 maintenance operations and protecting hangar infrastructure. The primary deliverable is one (1) unit of this inflatable hangar door plug system, classified under PSC J039 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment).

Key Requirements

The system must effectively seal the aperture between the hangar doors and a C-17 fuselage. Installation requires a bolt-on, corrosion-resistant aluminum keder rail system, with plug edges featuring a reinforced Keder seam for secure retention. Installation must not impede normal hangar door operation and should be performable by two people without specialized training. Performance standards include full inflation in under 3 minutes, an operating temperature range of -22°F to 158°F, and resistance to wind loads up to 50 MPH without damage or deflation. The fabric must meet or exceed NFPA 701 fire retardancy standards. The inflation blower must be electrically safe (110V AC), guarded, and include a pressure relief valve. Materials must be high-strength, lightweight, fire-retardant, and resistant to puncture, UV, and aviation fluids. The entire system package must not exceed 85 kg (187 lbs) and dimensions of approximately 100cm x 80cm x 70cm for portability and storage. A minimum 12-month warranty for parts and labor is required. The kit must include the inflatable plug, electric blower, keder rails, mounting hardware, storage bag, on-site repair kit, and weatherproof instructions.

Contract Details

This is a Firm Fixed Price acquisition, 100% set aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Light Duty Truck) Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $12.5M. The estimated value for this contract is stated as $12,500,000.00. Delivery is required 180 ARO (After Receipt of Order). The place of performance is Hangar 714 North, Bldg 714, 736 AMXS, Dover AFB, DE.

Submission & Evaluation

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes must be submitted as a single PDF document, including parts price breakdown and estimated delivery date. Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with 52.212-5 attached. Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Key Dates & Contacts

• Site Visit: February 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST at Dover AFB, Delaware. RSVP required by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST to christine.parsons.1@us.af.mil. Real ID or passport is necessary for base access.
• Questions Due: February 4, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. Submit to 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil.
• RFQ Due: February 13, 2026, by 1:00 P.M. EST.
• Submission Email: 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil and cc christine.parsons.1@us.af.mil.
• Primary Contact: Christine Parsons, christine.parsons.1@us.af.mil, 302-677-2185.