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

The Department of Defense, through the 5th Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base (MAFB), is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotes for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a durable 1:8 scale outdoor display model of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber. The model must feature accurate exterior details appropriate for permanent outdoor use and be constructed to withstand harsh environmental factors, including extreme UV exposure and severe winter conditions typical of North Dakota. The contractor is responsible for delivering the fully fabricated model along with detailed written assembly and mounting instructions but is not required to perform or be present for installation. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999, with submissions evaluated based on technical acceptability (pass/fail), price, and past performance, where price and past performance are of approximately equal weight in the best value determination. The technical narrative must describe materials, fabrication, and attachment methods and include a project schedule outlining design, procurement, fabrication, finishing, and delivery milestones, all due by April 30, 2026. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses emphasizing compliance with cybersecurity requirements such as safeguarding covered defense information under NIST SP 800-171 standards, whistleblower protections, restrictions on certain materials including hexavalent chromium and PFAS, and prohibitions on sourcing from restricted geopolitical regions like the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and entities connected to the Maduro regime. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination to Minot AFB, where government inspection and acceptance will occur. Pricing must be submitted on an attached price sheet, though no pricing is included in the solicitation documents reviewed. Payment will be made electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Contract administration is overseen by the contracting officer and primary points of contact at Minot AFB, with no requirements for onsite installation by the contractor and no contract options for expansion beyond the single delivery. This acquisition is contingent upon funding availability, and the government reserves the right to award based on the best value considering technical acceptability, price competitiveness, and past performance credentials.