7 BW/CVM Thunderbolt II A-10C Static Display Shipping Service

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command's 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base is seeking specialized freight trucking services to disassemble, transport, and reassemble an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft (tail number 80-180) from Sheppard Air Force Base to Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. This Request for Information is designed to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing the complex logistics required to move the static display aircraft, which involves removing major components including wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, and engine nacelles while preserving the aircraft's paint and structural integrity. The procurement falls under NAICS code 484230 for Specialized Freight Long-Distance Trucking and requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and crane services for both disassembly and reassembly operations. Respondents must address three specific evaluation criteria: their ability to meet the specified technical requirements, any suggestions or questions regarding the specifications, and whether a site visit to Sheppard AFB is necessary for accurate pricing given the provided measurements and photographs. All responses and capability statements must be submitted via email to TSgt Rey Anthony Imperial by 1:00 PM on June 27, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the RFI serving as market research to determine the feasibility of proceeding with a small business procurement strategy. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The contract involves a single A-10C aircraft that previously served as a ground trainer and is being relocated for permanent static display at the Dyess Linear Air Park. The transportation timeline indicates an original completion target of April 17, 2025, though this appears to be outdated given the current RFI posting date. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating entry procedures at both military installations, with primary staging operations conducted at Dyess AFB through the designated Tye gate entry point, and final inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the Air Park curator upon successful reassembly.