KC-135 SIL Fuselage Wall

SOL #: FA813926Q0014Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8139 AFSC PZIMB SOFTWARE
TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, United States

Place of Performance

S Coffeyville, OK

NAICS

Other Foundation (238190)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities (Z2PZ)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 31, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 21, 2026, 8:00 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 Air Force, AFSC/PZIMB, is soliciting proposals for the KC-135 SIL Fuselage Wall Installation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to construct a structural wall to enclose the cut end of a KC-135 Fuselage trainer. The Government will provide primary construction materials. Quotations are due by April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and expertise to fabricate and install a wall on a government-owned KC-135 fuselage. Key tasks include:

  • Framing the wall with provided 2"x4" metal studs and track.
  • Installing provided Rockwool insulation and .060 4x8 aluminum sheeting.
  • Installing a provided 3' standard door with knockdown frame, panic bar, and hardware.
  • Fabricating and installing a removable lower deck access door (approx. 3'x3' sheetmetal with quick-disconnect fasteners).
  • Prepping, priming, and painting the new wall (interior and exterior) to match the existing KC-135 fuselage color (FS 36173 Grey). Painting is required for interior/exterior walls, doors, frames, and access panels.
  • Waterproofing joints where the wall meets the fuselage with a flexible, paintable silicone sealant.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ).
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8).
  • Period of Performance: April 28, 2026, to May 19, 2026 (or 60 days after receipt of order).
  • Place of Performance: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
  • Government Furnished Materials (GFM): Metals (aluminum sheets, metal studs, track), door components, and insulation will be provided. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding GFM and providing all screws/fasteners and additional materials beyond the provided quantity.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotation Submission Deadline: April 21, 2026, 3:00 PM CST.
  • Submission Method: Emailed quotations are preferred.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the vendor who is technically acceptable with the lowest evaluated price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA).
  • Evaluation Factors: Technical Proposal and Cost/Price. The Government will also review Terms & Conditions, product documentation, technical merit, completed Quote Sheet, and contractor responsibility.
  • Eligibility: Vendor must be registered in SAM.gov.
  • Required Submittals: Quality Control Plan (QCP), Safety Plan, and technical submittals demonstrating how PWS requirements will be met.

Key Clarifications & Notes

  • The project is tax-exempt.
  • Contractors cannot fasten to removable floorboards; all other areas are available for anchoring.
  • The wall will be constructed while the fuselage is on the ground in its current position.
  • A standard commercial warranty applies; the contractor is not liable for damage from moving the fuselage.
  • Reasonable accommodations for access to utilities (electrical, water) will be provided at no cost.
  • A site visit was held on April 10, 2026, and Questions & Answers have been added to the opportunity.

People

Points of Contact

Anthony DollardPRIMARY
Anthony DollardSECONDARY

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