F-16 Static Display Renovation

The Department of the Army, through the 147 Attack Wing Base Contracting Office, is seeking quotes for the renovation of F-16 static display aircraft at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas. This firm-fixed-price procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 811310. The scope includes structural repairs, mounting, and historical paint restoration for four aircraft. Key tasks involve airframe inspections, plinth fabrication, bird proofing, and sheet metal encasement of stabilizers. Work must follow specific technical standards, including the use of MIL-PRF primers and historically accurate schemes. The project has a 120-day period of performance and requires deliverables such as a safety plan, environmental documentation, and a letter of guarantee. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, and will be evaluated on technical capability and price. This requirement covers the technical restoration of four F-16 static displays, including airframe repair, mounting, and painting. The solicitation follows FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items and will be awarded based on technical capability and price. The 147th Attack Wing requires the renovation of four F-16A static display aircraft at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. These aircraft, on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, require maintenance to address corrosion and structural stability issues that have developed since their last service in 2006.