B-52H Bomber Outdoor Scale Model - Minot AFB, ND

The 5th Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base is seeking a 1:8 scale outdoor display model of the B-52H Stratofortress Bomber through a small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 339999, with a size standard of 550 employees. The model must be engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions including temperatures ranging from -50°F to +100°F, sustained UV exposure, high winds up to 75 mph, and heavy snow and ice accumulation. It must replicate the exterior details of the B-52H accurately and be delivered assembled, with step-by-step assembly and mounting instructions provided, though installation is not required. Total weight of the model and its mount must not exceed 550 pounds and delivery must be F.O.B. destination to Minot AFB, North Dakota, with an alternative drop-off location at Cruise Missile Lane, Building 862, for adverse weather. The solicitation, identified as FA452826QMH01, is a firm-fixed price RFQ open only to small businesses, and all proposals must be submitted via email to Megan Harrison and Keri Meis by 8:00 AM CDT on April 30, 2026, following revisions from prior amendments that extended deadlines and incorporated new regulatory clauses. The evaluation process awards based on a best value trade-off among three factors: technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical acceptability being mandatory for eligibility. Technical submission requirements include a three-page narrative on materials and fabrication methods, two to three portfolio examples of similar outdoor models with photos, and a project schedule. Pricing must be submitted using Attachment 3, while past performance may be supported by Attachment 4. The contractor must comply with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.219-6, along with cybersecurity requirements such as 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7008, which mandate adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and reporting of cyber incidents. Additional compliance obligations include the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7017 and 7018, restrictions on hazardous substances like hexavalent chromium and PF