F-16 Static Display Renovation

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT F-16 Static Display Aircraft Structural Repair, Mounting on Plinths and Paint Restoration 18 June 2026 1. Purpose: It is the government’s intent for the contractor to perform a complete structural assessment, repairs, mounting the aircraft on plinths and restoration/reapplication of paints through standard industry practices and applicable technical data. When complete, the Texas Air National Guard F-16A static aircraft displays should resemble the workmanship and quality found on similar aircraft on other installations. 2. Scope: The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, paint, equipment, appliances, transportation and materials necessary to refurbish the 147th Attack Wing F-16A Static Display. All work shall be performed in accordance with this statement of work (SOW) and associated specifications and drawings. All work shall also be performed in accordance with international, federal, state, and local building codes, as well as applicable Air National Guard Engineering Technical Letters (ANGETL) and Technical Orders (TO). 3. Period and Place of Performance: 3.1. The contractor shall perform all work on the aircraft at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (EFJRB) in Houston, Texas. 3.2. Contractor shall coordinate material ordering and delivery schedule so that all work is completed no later than sixty (120) calendar days after receipt of order (ARO). This includes site clean-up and submission of letter of guarantee. 4. Background: The 147th Attack Wing is responsible for the care and upkeep of four static display aircraft that are on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). These displays were last painted in 2006 and overdue for maintenance (cleaning, repair, and painting). This requirement is for the restoration of one static display. 5. Performance Objectives: The contractor shall provide the following results: 5.1. Inspect the airframe and aircraft structures for corrosion, damage, water intrusion or conditions that would render an attempt at lifting or jacking the aircraft as unsafe. Provide a copy of this inspection to the contracting officer for review. 5.1.1. The contractor shall document paint deterioration, corrosion, composite degradation, surface dents, water intrusion, missing or loose components, bird- proofing deficiencies, canopy, hatch, and access panel deficiencies, and any structural conditions affecting lifting operations. -- 1 of 12 -- 5.2. Fabricate plinths for the one aircraft listed in this PWS, to support the weight of the airframe and lift the tires approximately two inches off the ground. 5.3. Lift or jack the aircraft to place on plinths, attach tethers. (See Figure 1). 5.3.1. The contractor shall submit a lifting and jacking plan, including plinth design drawings and load calculations, for Government review prior to lifting or jacking the aircraft. 5.4. Replace aircraft tires that are deteriorating. 5.5. Evaluate and repair security devices on all canopies, hatches, and panels on the aircraft. 5.6. Evaluate and repair all bird proofing measures (screening, plugging or covering vents, nozzles, wheel wells, intakes, air scoops and exhausts). 5.7. Secure retractable landing gears and doors on all aerospace vehicles that are in the down position with positive locking devices. 5.8. Encase, stabilize, or otherwise repair the left and right horizontal stabilizer as approved by the Government to prevent further delamination or degradation of carbon fiber components. 5.9. Inspect and document surface for flaws (paint deterioration, corrosion, and dents) and provide a copy of the inspection to the contracting officer for review. 5.10. Prepare surface areas for painting by performing full coating removal and treatment, corrosion removal, sanding, feather-sanding, surface repair, and dent repair, including scratches, gouges, and penetrations. Localized paint repair methods may only be used when specifically approved by the Government. 5.10.1. The contractor shall establish containment systems to capture paint chips, sanding dust, blasting media, chromium-containing materials, and other contaminants. The contractor shall prevent migration of contaminants to adjacent facilities, soil, drainage systems, groundwater, or surface waters. 5.11. Prime all prepared surface areas with PPG Desoprime Non-Chromate Primer, Sherwin Williams DTM or Government-approved equivalent. The contractor shall submit technical data sheets, safety data sheets, and application procedures prior to use. 5.12. Apply non-chromate polyurethane or automotive topcoat paint to properly prepared surfaces using methods consistent with aircraft restoration or aircraft refinishing industry practices. The preferred coating system is PPG Desothane Polyurethane Topcoat, Sherwin-Williams DTM, or Government-approved equivalent. 5.12.1. The aircraft shall be restored using the historically accurate Hill Gray camouflage scheme consisting of Dark Gray Federal Standard 16118 or 26118 and -- 2 of 12 -- Medium Gray Federal Standard 16270 or 26270. A single-color scheme shall not be used unless specifically directed by the Government. 5.13. Apply all final details (stripes, decals, etc. to return aircraft to historically accurate condition. The contractor shall coordinate paint scheme and final details with contracting officer’s representative prior to application. All markings shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative and applied in historically accurate locations prior to clear coat application. 5.14. Apply an ultra-violet-resistant clear coat protective sealant to the entire aircraft following completion of topcoat and markings. The preferred system is PPG CA9800 Gloss Clear Coat or Government-approved equivalent. 5.15. Clean and prepare aircraft and jobsite for final inspection. The contractor shall properly dispose of all waste mate…