Hill AFB Museum Static Aircraft Restoration

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting restoration services for static aircraft displayed at the Hill Aerospace Museum in Utah. The contractor will provide comprehensive exterior restoration for multiple aircraft in varying conditions, including surface preparation, paint removal, corrosion treatment, and application of historically accurate military paint schemes and markings. The work involves both indoor aircraft (C-119, F-86, Mig-17, A-26, and T-28) and outdoor aircraft (B-1, T-29, C-131, RB-57, Mig-21, C-54, and U-3), with specific requirements for the F-86 to include complete paint removal and achieving a polished appearance. The contract will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method under a firm fixed price structure. Quotes are due by September 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with quotes remaining valid for 30 days and an estimated award date of September 4, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) with a size standard of $19,000,000. The contractor must complete restoration work within a maximum of five weeks per aircraft, with all selected aircraft to be finished within one year of contract award. Work must be performed on the museum grounds during normal operating hours (0630-1600), requiring the contractor to secure work areas and protect museum facilities while implementing stringent safety procedures. The place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with per diem rates based on federal standards for Davis County, Utah. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials, though the scope appears to encompass restoration of up to twelve aircraft total across both indoor and outdoor museum displays.