Static Display Aircraft B-17 & SR-71 Restoration

Statement of Work (SOW)

Restore a B-17 static display aircraft at the Armament Museum Air Park to a museum-quality appearance, in accordance with AFI 84-103.

• Perform limited disassembly to locate and remove external and internal corrosion.

• Repair damaged and corroded sheet metal areas.

• Perform corrosion treatment on all surfaces as specified in technical orders.

• Reassemble all components and items.

• Apply final chemical coating to protect from elements and prevent corrosion spread.

• Provide color-matching, high-gloss polyurethane paint touch-up maintenance.

• Clean aircraft exterior, wheel wells, and landing gear struts.

• Inspect aircraft for paint film soundness and sand down areas with deteriorated paint.

• Remove corrosion from exterior (including wheels, propellers, landing gear, fuel tanks) and interior (substructure, tubing, seats, windows, bulkheads).

• Repair or replace broken windows, canopies, and missing panels/hardware.

• Restore aircraft to original operational appearance, including paint scheme, markings, and colors.

• Apply primer and color match repaired areas to original paint color.

• Scuff-sand entire exterior surface (excluding bare metal areas) for paint adhesion.

• Apply topcoats of FS 37178 pigmented polyurethane paint to the aircraft, landing gear doors, and wheelwells.

• Paint clear plexiglass windows and windscreens with gloss black paint (FS 37038).

• Replace all aircraft markings in accordance with applicable Technical Orders.

• Secure all windows, doors, access panels, hatches, rudders, and elevators.

• Raise and secure wing flaps to the fully stowed position.

• Bird proof vertical fin, vents, wheel wells, flap openings, elevator opening, rudder openings, cowlings, cowl flap areas, intakes, air scoops, and exhaust ducts.

• Seal airframe, doors, panels, fuselage openings, and canopies to limit water, bird, and insect entry.

• Repair or replace dry-rotted landing gear tires and ensure an inflated appearance.

• Remove bird and insect nests and clean water drain holes.

• Add drain holes where appropriate to eliminate standing water.

• Repair or replace aircraft mounts and treat with primer and color match.

• Ensure work area is free of debris and properly containerize and dispose of all waste.

• Apply a paint identification block to the lower right fuselage.

• Guns on the aircraft are barrels or simulations and will be replaced by the Museum as needed.

• Restore to museum quality appearance.

• Comply with AFI 84-103.

• Meet original shape, cosmetic appearance, and paint color at acceptable professional standards for museums.

• Repairs do not have to meet aircraft airworthiness standards.

• Work must meet applicable structural repair Technical Orders, AFI 84-103, "Museum. System," Historical Property Agreement (HPA) requirements, AFI 21-101, and AFSOCI 21-101.

• On-site at the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB, FL.

• Work to be performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

• Contractor to coordinate additional maintenance hours with 96 TW/MU.

• Contractor to stop work one (1) hour prior to scheduled ceremonies.

• Contractor to provide all personnel, safety gear, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision.

• Government will provide paint scheme, markings, and paint types by military specification.

• Contractor to purchase adequate sheet metal, extrusion tubing, hardware, sealant, and paint.

• Use only approved chemicals, cleaning compounds, and solvents.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable safety, environmental, and hazardous communications regulations.

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all paints, solvents, and chemicals used.

• Contractor personnel must be trained and aware of safety requirements.

• Environmental compliance: Paint application during 30-80% relative humidity and 60-90° F. Painting suspended if temperature is 50° F or lower, or rain is forecasted before paint cures.

• Hazardous waste must be collected and manifested for disposal IAW EPA, Florida DEP, and Eglin AFB rules.

• Contractor employees must attend Eglin hazardous waste briefing.

• Use HEPA sanders for spot sanding.

• Contractor innovations for cost-saving or corrosion control technology are encouraged.

• Contractor must coordinate with base security for employee and equipment entry.

• Housekeeping: Remove all equipment and supplies from the work site daily. Park position equipment and vehicles neatly. Clean work site periodically and at the end of the shift.

• Contractor assumes strict liability for any damage to aircraft, parts, equipment, facilities, or government property caused by their activities.

• Contractor assumes all responsibility for paint and primer overspray.

• Contractor must provide a 24-hour notice for work completion inspection and acceptance.

• Contractor must provide a ten (10) day notice to Museum Staff before beginning any paint and repairs.

• Contractor supervisor to perform walk-arounds with 96 TW/MU before work begins and after completion.

• Contractor must not employ persons identified as a threat to health, safety, or security.

• Contractor personnel must present a neat appearance and be easily recognized.

• No convicted felons, undocumented/illegal workers, or weapons on site/in vehicles.

• Contractor personnel must meet equivalent Department of Labor Skill Classification standards.

• Government personnel will make entries into AF Form 3581 USAF Museum Aerospace Vehicle Static Display Maintenance Log and photo document markings and paint scheme.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To restore a Static Display Aircraft SR-71 to a museum-quality appearance, including the removal of corrosion, repair of damaged areas, and application of a new paint scheme.

• Perform limited disassembly of the aircraft and components to locate and remove external and internal corrosion.

• Repair damaged and corroded sheet metal areas.

• Perform corrosion treatment on all surfaces as specified in technical orders.

• Reassemble all components and items.

• Apply final chemical coating treatment to prevent future corrosion and protect from elements.

• Provide color-matching, high-gloss polyurethane paint touch-up maintenance.

• Scuff-sand the entire exterior surface, wheel wells, and landing gear struts.

• Repair or replace broken windows, canopies, and missing panels/hardware.

• Prep and paint clear plexiglass windows and windscreens with gloss black paint.

• Replace all aircraft markings according to applicable Technical Orders.

• Secure all windows, doors, access panels, hatches, rudders, and elevators.

• Bird proof vertical fin, vents, wheel wells, flap openings, elevator opening, rudder openings, cowlings openings, cowl flap areas, intakes, air scoops, and exhaust ducts.

• Seal airframe doors, panels, fuselage openings, and canopies to limit water, bird, and insect entry.

• Ensure landing gear tires have an inflated appearance and repair or replace dry-rotted tires.

• Remove all bird and insect nests.

• Inspect and clean all water drain holes and add new ones where appropriate.

• Repair or replace aircraft mounts and treat with primer and color match.

• Ensure the work area is free of debris and properly dispose of all waste.

• Apply a paint identification block to the fuselage.

• Location: U.S. Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB, FL.

• Work shall be performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

• Contractor shall coordinate additional maintenance hours with 96 TW/MU.

• Contractor shall stop work one (1) hour prior to scheduled ceremonies.

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, safety gear, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision.

• Contractor shall purchase adequate amounts of sheet metal, extrusion tubing, hardware, sealant, and paint.

• Government will provide paint scheme, markings, and paint types by military specification.

• Use approved cleaning agents: MIL Spec 87937, Type II and MIL Spec 85570, Type II.

• Use abrasive paper no coarser than 120 grit for scuff-sanding.

• Use isopropyl alcohol, TT-1-735 for wipe down prior to painting.

• Apply topcoat FS 37038 (black) for fuselage and FS 37178 (aluminum/silver) for landing gear/wheelwells, and FS 31350 (red) for striping, and FS 27875 (white) for markings.

• All repairs must meet original shape, cosmetic appearance, and paint color at acceptable levels of professional standards for museums; not necessarily airworthiness standards.

• Provide SDSs for all paints, chemicals, and solvents.

• Comply with environmental regulations regarding hazardous waste and air emissions.

• Contractor personnel must be trained and aware of safety requirements.

• Contractor shall coordinate with base security for employee and equipment entry.

• Contractor shall develop and present any cost-saving features/ideas or proven corrosion control technology.

• Contractor shall assume strict liability for any damage to government property.

• Contractor shall assume all responsibility for paint and primer overspray.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA282326Q0040) is for the restoration of static display aircraft, specifically a B-17 and an SR-71, for the AF Armament Museum. The Product Service Code is J015.

• Restoration of a B-17 and an SR-71 aircraft.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 712110 has a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

• Period of Performance: Delivery Date is 28 Sep 2026.

• Offer Due Date: 30 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical factors will be used for award. The relative importance of these factors is not fully detailed in the provided pages, but it states that for RFPs, evaluation factors other than price are considered.

• This acquisition is a 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Contact Information for solicitation information: Rommel Angeles (rommel.angeles.2@us.af.mil, 850-400-3651) and Sierra Prindle (sierra.prindle.1@us.af.mil, 850-400-3651).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to award a single-award Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for the static display aircraft B-17 & SR-71 restoration. The work will be performed at the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB, Florida.

• Provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the static display aircraft B-17 & SR-71 restoration.

• Services include personnel, safety gear, tools, supervision, safety transportation, and chemical authorization.

• All work must be performed in strict accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) dated 07 May 2026.

• New equipment and materials are required; refurbished or used equipment will not be accepted.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: On or Before 28 September 2026.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• Questions Deadline: 22 June 2026, 10 AM CST.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 days.

• Proposals must include pricing for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs).

• All deliverables must be under FOB Destination shipping terms.

• Offerors must provide a technical description of proposed items and services.

• If subcontracting, include subcontractor names, addresses, and descriptions of contributions.

• Proposals must display CAGE code, Company Name, POC, and phone number.

• The government has determined a high probability of adequate price competition.

• This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 712110, Small Business Size Standard: $34,000,000.00.

• Active registration in SAM.gov is mandatory.

• Successful vendor must be registered in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work (SOW), Wage Determination, and the Solicitation document itself.