Outdoor Static Model Display Refurbishment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (AFLCMC/PZI) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, is soliciting quotes for the refurbishment of six (6) outdoor static aircraft display models. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking a contractor to restore the aesthetic integrity, structural safety, and historical accuracy of these models. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and quality control to fully refurbish the cosmetic appearance and protective coatings of six outdoor, non-flyable replica aircraft. These models, constructed of fiberglass, foam, composite, or light aluminum, are exposed to harsh outdoor conditions. The refurbishment includes:
- Surface preparation, structural reinforcement, and corrosion repair.
- Priming, painting, and reproduction of national insignia, squadron tail codes, tail numbers, and special markings.
- Application of long-term weather and UV protection.
- Repair or replacement of any missing components to match original condition. The work is to be completed off-site at the contractor's workspace by September 30, 2026, with reinstallation required after refurbishment.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Solicitation Number: FA860126Q0023
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a 550-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: Work to be completed by September 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's off-site facility, with models reinstalled at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
- Special Requirements:
- Contractor must demonstrate past experience refurbishing outdoor aircraft static display models on a Department of War base.
- Adherence to AFI 84-101, Federal Standard 595C, and ASTM G154.
- Project Manager requires experience in composite repair and high-performance exterior coatings.
- Painters require experience with two-part military or marine polyurethane systems.
- A two (2) year warranty against peeling, cracking, or significant fading is required.
- NIST 800-171 Self-Assessment with a score of at least 110 (or mitigation plan) in the Supplier Performance Risk Assessment system is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil and tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil. The email subject line must be “FA860126Q0023, Outdoor Model Static Display”. The entire quotation must be in a single email not exceeding 5MB, with attachments limited to .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx formats (no compressed files).
- Mandatory Forms: Vendors must complete and submit the 'Required Information Sheet' attached to the solicitation, providing details on company registration (SAM, UEI, CAGE), contact information, delivery, payment terms, and warranty.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable quotation. Technical acceptability is based on compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a complete description of services, including specification sheets or capability statements. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- SAM Registration: Required for all offerors.
Contacts
- Amanda Hoyng, Contract Specialist: amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil
- Tracy Ferrise, Contracting Officer: tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil