Museum Aircraft Painting

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is seeking comprehensive refurbishment services for three historic museum aircraft located at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana: one B-25J Mitchell Bomber, one EB-57B Canberra, and one KC-97. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, supervision, and equipment for major painting, corrosion removal, surface preparation, repairs, and sustainment work to restore these static display aircraft to museum-quality standards. Each aircraft requires complete exterior sanding, corrosion treatment, primer application, and high-gloss two-part polyurethane paint application according to military specifications, with strict environmental compliance and safety protocols including hazardous materials handling and anti-terrorism awareness training. The government will evaluate proposals based on price and technical acceptability, awarding to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer among the three lowest-priced quotes. Critical deadlines include a quote submission deadline of September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with no current funding available and the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation.

This opportunity is set aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns, particularly Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) enterprises, despite the original posting indicating a Total Small Business set-aside. The total contract value is established at $40,000,000 under a firm fixed-price arrangement, representing a substantial investment in aircraft preservation. The period of performance spans 365 calendar days from September 8, 2025, to September 7, 2026, requiring the contractor to complete all restoration work within this timeframe. All work must be performed on-site at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, with contractors responsible for maintaining specific environmental conditions during paint application (60-90°F temperature, 30-80% humidity) and providing detailed documentation including weekly progress reports, chemical inventory lists, and bi-weekly inspection reports to the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron. The contractor must also provide a two-year warranty against paint defects such as flaking, peeling, or cracking.