SAM #M0026426Q0130

Disassembly, Transportation, and Relocation of AV-8B Harrier II Aircraft for the National Museum of the Marine Corps

This opportunity involves the U.S. Marine Corps seeking specialized services for the disassembly, transportation, and relocation of a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II aircraft (BuNo 165588) for the National Museum of the Marine Corps. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Marine Corps - Marine Corps University, National Museum of the Marine Corps - MCINCR-MCBQ, Director Regional Contracting - OEM Highlight: - McDonnell Douglas (manufacturer of the AV-8B Harrier II) - Vendors: No specific vendors named; requirement is open to qualified contractors with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Disassembly of AV-8B Harrier II aircraft (wings, stabilizers, inert ordnance removal) - Transportation from MCAS Yuma, AZ, to MCAS Cherry Point, NC, for restoration - Final delivery to NMMC Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, VA - Provision of transportation plans, insurance ($500,000), and qualified personnel - All necessary tools, equipment, machinery, and permits - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft weighs approximately 11,807 lbs - Contractor must provide detailed transportation plans and proof of insurance - Completion required by April 1, 2027 - Total small business set-aside - Restoration performed by Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC) at MCAS Cherry Point - No specific part numbers or products; focus is on specialized handling and logistics for a military aircraft

Description

NMMC has a requirement to relocate a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II BuNo 165588 from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma to NMMC. The aircraft is currently being stored on the flight line of MCAS Yuma.  It shall be disassembled and loaded at MCAS Yuma and transported to its first destination at MCAS Cherry Point.  After the aircraft undergoes restoration at MCAS Cherry Point by Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC), the same aircraft will be loaded at MCAS Cherry Point and delivered to the NMMC Museum Support Facility (MSF) in Dumfries, VA.

Please see attached solicitation, technical specifications and PWS for full details.

VENDOR QUESTIONS: Questions about this RFQ must be submitted via email to both David Laster and Michael Bogatyr at the following email addresses: michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil; david.laster@usmc.mil. In order to receive a response, the Email Subject Line of the submission must read "M0026426Q0130, Q&A for Harrier Jet Disassembly & Transport".

Questions shall be submitted no later than Thursday, August 20th, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. No late questions will be accepted. Any resultant responses from Q&A will be posted with the solicitation as an amendment to SAM.gov.

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