Aircraft Rudder Salvage and Restoration

The contract seeks a qualified small business to procure and restore an authentic KC-97 aircraft rudder, with tasks including inspection, cleaning, structural verification, and preservation of original finishes such as zinc chromate paint and aircraft fabric. The work requires expertise in historical aircraft restoration to maintain authenticity and integrity of the component, ensuring all original materials and surface treatments are carefully retained or repaired using appropriate historical methods. The rudder must be sourced, transported, and restored to a condition suitable for archival or display purposes without compromising its historical value. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 336412 for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, and is issued by the Department of Defense under W7N1 Uspfo Activity Tnang 134. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, and performance is expected to occur in Louisville, Kentucky with a zip code of 37777. The subcontract is open only to small business concerns meeting SBA size standards, emphasizing support for small business participation in defense-related historical preservation efforts. No specific point of contact is listed, and potential bidders must reference the SAM.gov link for full details.