USAFADS Aircraft Covers
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is soliciting quotes for USAF Thunderbirds Aircraft Covers, specifically custom embroidered F-16 Thunderbird covers, under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1000 PDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks various F-16 Thunderbird aircraft covers, all requiring custom embroidery of the USAF Thunderbirds logo and specific tail numbers. The USAF will provide the necessary logo images and tail numbers. Key items include:
- F-16 Thunderbird Small Mouth Exhaust Cover (15 QTY)
- F-16 Thunderbird Small Mouth Intake Cover (15 QTY)
- F-16 Thunderbird JFS Bag (15 QTY)
- F-16 Thunderbird Forms BAG (15 QTY)
- F-16 Thunderbird Seat Cover (18 QTY)
- F-16 Thunderbird HUD Cover 30 (15 QTY), which must include "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" text with a red background and white letters. Delivery is required within 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Nellis AFB, NV.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336413, 1,250 employee size standard)
- Place of Performance: Nellis AFB, NV
- Quote Due Date: Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1000 PDT
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is an "all or none" requirement; vendors must quote the entire package to be considered responsive. The Government will award a contract to the responsible vendor whose quote is the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires adherence to instructions in FAR 52.212-1 and meeting all solicitation requirements. Quotes must include: Product Specifications, CAGE code, SAM Unique Entity ID, Payment Terms, Discount Terms, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, Email, and Proposed Delivery Schedule. All offers must be submitted electronically via email to SrA Sedrina Welches at sedrina.welches@us.af.mil. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.