Static Display Aircraft B-17 & SR-71 Restoration

The U.S. Air Force, through the Department of Defense’s FA2823 Aftc Pzio office at Eglin AFB, Florida, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number FA282326Q0040 for the comprehensive restoration of two static display aircraft, the B-17 and SR-71, at the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum. The effort is structured as a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 712110, with all offers required to come from certified small businesses registered in SAM and WAWF. The contract is awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, and offerors must provide complete, unchanging pricing for all line items that remains valid for 60 days after the submission deadline, which has been extended to July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officers and must include detailed technical descriptions, a qualified workforce meeting Department of Labor standards, and full compliance with safety and operational protocols, including the prohibition of convicted felons, undocumented workers, or weapons on site. The work involves labor, materials, and equipment for restoration tasks focused on cosmetic appearance and museum-grade finish, including color-matching high-gloss polyurethane paint application, pre- and post-work inspections with the 96 TW/MU, and submission of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. Deliverables must be delivered FOB Destination to the 96 CPTS FMA facility at Eglin AFB, with the contractor assuming all transportation costs and risks, and must be completed no later than September 28, 2026. The government will supply electricity and water, but all safety gear, tools, supervision, and equipment are the contractor’s responsibility. Acceptance criteria require the contractor to provide 24-hour notice upon completion for inspection, and any discrepancies must be corrected and resubmitted for re-inspection. Quality must meet professional museum standards, not airworthiness requirements, and strict liability is assumed by the contractor for any damage to government property. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow with designated DoDAACs including F87700 for pay, F1TECG for inspection and shipment, and FA2823 for administration, and contractors must be fully registered in WAWF to receive payment. All work must comply with OSHA, EPA, AFOSH, and