Static Display Aircraft B-17 & SR-71 Restoration

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Background The contract is issued by the U.S. Air Force, specifically the Armament Museum located at Eglin AFB, FL. The mission of this contract is to restore the SR-71 aircraft to a museum-quality appearance in accordance with AFI 84-103. The goal is to ensure that the aircraft is preserved and presented in a manner that reflects its historical significance. Work Details The contractor shall perform the following tasks: - Limited disassembly of the SR-71 aircraft to locate and remove all areas of external and internal corrosion. - Clean the aircraft to remove dirt, debris, carbon, and contaminants. - Perform sheet metal repairs on damaged and corroded areas. - Treat all external and internal surfaces for corrosion prevention as specified in technical orders. - Reassemble all components. - Apply final chemical coating treatment to prevent further corrosion. - Protect the aircraft from environmental elements during restoration. - Provide color matching high gloss polyurethane paint touch-up maintenance. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, safety gear, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and chemical authorizations as required for aircraft restoration services at the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period leading up to September 28, 2026. Place of Performance Eglin AFB, FL Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the requirements for a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). They should possess relevant experience in aircraft restoration services, including knowledge of military specifications for painting and corrosion treatment. Additionally, contractors must have appropriate safety certifications and clearances as required for working on military installations.