Specialized Rigging, Packaging & Structural Transport

The contract requires the specialized rigging, packaging, and safe transportation of an AH-1 airframe from Fort Rucker, Alabama to the National Museum of United States Army Aviation in Virginia, ensuring no structural stress or environmental damage occurs during transit. This includes all aspects of preparation such as cradling and securing the airframe with engineered support systems, applying protective packaging, and executing a precise logistical plan tailored to the airframe’s unique size, weight, and structural vulnerabilities. The work demands expertise in handling legacy military aviation assets with strict adherence to safety and preservation standards. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight transportation, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically under W6QK Acc-DTA, with performance originating at Fort Rucker and culminating at the museum in Virginia. All activities must comply with federal transportation and heritage asset handling protocols, and the bidder is expected to demonstrate proven experience in similar high-value, fragile military equipment moves, including documented procedures for load stabilization, route planning, and environmental shielding throughout the journey.