AFGSC B-52H Phase Maintenance Stands

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command has published a Special Notice for the procurement of two custom-engineered maintenance stands specifically designed for B-52H Stratofortress engine pods. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and was posted on September 29, 2025. The maintenance stands will support phase maintenance operations at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 332312 for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing and PSC code 4920 for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Air Force Global Strike Command requires these stands to be precision-built to meet the unique structural, load-bearing, and operational demands of the B-52H platform.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire specialized equipment that ensures safe, stable, and efficient access to B-52H engine pods during scheduled inspections and servicing cycles. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their responses by September 30, 2025, providing an extremely tight one-day response window. Eligibility is restricted to small businesses that qualify under the total small business set-aside designation. The maintenance stands must be custom-engineered to meet the specific requirements of the B-52H Stratofortress, demonstrating the Air Force's need for highly specialized equipment that can accommodate the unique configuration and operational demands of this strategic bomber aircraft. This procurement supports critical maintenance operations for the Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber fleet stationed at two key strategic locations.