SAM #FA460826QS019

Restoration Services for Avro Vulcan and KC-97 Aircraft at Barksdale Global Power Museum

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base is seeking contractor services for the restoration of two historic static display aircraft, the Avro Vulcan and KC-97, at the Barksdale Global Power Museum. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Global Power Museum - Contracting office: FA4608 2 CONS LGC - Services Requested: - Comprehensive paint restoration and minor repairs for Avro Vulcan and KC-97 aircraft - Surface preparation, sanding, priming, painting with industrial catalyzed urethane paint, clear coating, and repainting insignia and markings - Corrosion repair, bird proofing removal and replacement - Environmental compliance and hazardous waste management - Removal and installation of wiring harnesses - Quantities: - Restoration service for Vulcan: 1 - Restoration service for KC-97: 1 - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have 10+ years of historical aircraft restoration experience and provide references - Work is weather dependent and must comply with environmental regulations - Restoration aims to stabilize airframes, mitigate water intrusion and corrosion, and preserve aircraft for public display and educational purposes - Place of Performance: - Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana (Barksdale Global Power Museum) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The primary requirement outlined in the Statement of Work involves the comprehensive paint restoration of two static display aircraft --an Avro Vulcan and a KC-97 --located at the Barksdale Global Power Museum. The central objectives of this mission are to apply new paint and conduct minor repairs to stabilize the airframes, specifically targeting the mitigation of water intrusion and subsequent corrosion. By restoring these assets, the museum aims to maintain a high-quality display appearance for its airpark, ensuring these historical aircraft are preserved for public viewing and educational purposes.

CLIN 0001:  Restoration Static Display Vulcan and KC-97

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