SAM #11052026

Air Force RFI for a phased B-52H “Torch II” heritage monument at Edwards AFB

The Department of the Air Force is researching sources to create a phased B-52H “Torch II” heritage monument at Edwards Air Force Base. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center, 412th Test Wing, through FA9301 AFTC PZIO, Edwards AFB. - Requested work: Design, fabricate, and deliver an outdoor monument featuring interim and permanent aircraft replicas, granite elements, and commemorative plaques. - Aircraft replicas: One 1/16-scale resin replica for the interim dedication and one 1/16-scale museum-grade silicon bronze replica for permanent installation. The interim replica is approximately 12 feet in wingspan and 10 feet long, with authentic markings and an integral mounting post; it will later transfer to the Edwards AFB Museum. - Monument elements: One polished granite octagonal pedestal and base stone, approximately 6,000 pounds combined, and one granite/masonry sighting wall, approximately 4,000 pounds, with sighting posts oriented toward the runway accident site. - Commemorative plaques: Eight crew biography plaques with metal prints and two dedication and mission narrative plaques for the sighting wall. - Scope split: The contractor designs the foundations beneath the pedestal and sighting wall. Base Civil Engineering performs earthwork, excavation, concrete placement, and plaza paving. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the provided information. - Notable requirement: The work is phased, with an interim resin replica followed by a permanent silicon bronze replica. - Opportunity type: Market research RFI; it is not a request for quotes. Respondents are asked to provide a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the technical requirements and delivery milestones.

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for quotes, and funds are not presently available for this effort. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is: 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (Size Standard: $9M) and the Product Service Code is 9930: Memorials.

Description:

The 412th Test Wing is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the design, fabrication, and delivery of an outdoor Heritage monument honoring the crew of B-52H "Torch II". The monument features a precision 1/16-scale replica aircraft mounted atop an octagonal granite pedestal, surrounded by commemorative bronze plaques and an aligned sighting wall.

Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a quote submission. This notice is intended to help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and confirm whether alternative solutions are available.

Technical Requirements

Phase 1 – Interim Dedication Replica (Interim Material/Rapid Fabrication):

<ul>
    <li>Deliver a full-scale 1/16-scale resin aircraft (approx. 12-ft wingspan, 10-ft length) aircraft with authentic markings and fitted with an integral mounting post.</li>
    <li><strong>Hard Delivery Deadline:</strong> <strong>May 7, 2027</strong> (to support an interim dedication)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Granite Elements:</strong>
<ul>
    <li>Solid polished granite octagonal pedestal with vertical core hole and base stone (~6,000 lbs combined).</li>
    <li>Granite/masonry sighting wall (~4,000 lbs) incorporating rear sighting posts oriented toward the runway accident site.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Commemorative Plaques:</strong>
<ul>
    <li>Eight (8) cast bronze crew biography plaques with metal prints.</li>
    <li>Two (2) bronze dedication and mission narrative plaques for the sighting wall.</li>
</ul>
</li>

*The Government will provide the information needed for these activities

Foundation Engineering & Boundary of Responsibility:

<ul>
    <li><strong>In Scope (Contractor):</strong> Design for the foundation beneath the pedestal and sighting wall.</li>
    <li><strong>Out of Scope (Completed by Others):</strong> Physical earthwork, excavation, concrete placement, and surrounding plaza paving will be executed by Base Civil Engineering.</li>
</ul>
</li>

Phase 1 Hard Delivery Deadline: May 7, 2027

Phase 2 – Permanent Bronze Replica:

<ul>
    <li>Deliver a museum-grade 1/16-scale silicon bronze replica.</li>
    <li>Replaces the Phase 1 Interim model, which will be turned over to the Edwards AFB Museum.</li>
</ul>
</li>

Phase 2 Delivery Timeline: Within one (1) year of contract award.

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties are requested to provide a capability statement clearly expressing their ability to fulfill all technical requirements described below within the stringent delivery deadlines. Please provide clear and unambiguous responses. All responses shall include: Business Name, CAGE code, and Point of Contact information. Active SAM registration is a mandaotry requirement for all federal contract awards.  Please submit all responses via email ONLY to both Suzanna Kussman (suzanna.kussman@us.af.mill) and Joshua Vasquez (joshua.vasquez.5@us.af.mil) no later than Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 3:00pm PST.

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