What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor for the restoration and maintenance of a static display RF-4C Phantom II at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in aerospace vehicle maintenance and restoration. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must track the notice for updates and submit their quotes by 11:00 AM CDT on September 1, 2026.
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Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
RESTORATION OF
STATIC DISPLAY RF-4C PHANTOM II
CLEANING, PAINTING, MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA-Lackland)
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1. Description of Services:
The purpose of the RF-4C Phantom II Restoration and Maintenance Services for the 67th
Cyberspace Wing is to ensure one static display aerospace vehicle (SDAV) and related
equipment are safely and properly configured to accurately reflect USAF history, heritage, and
traditions in accordance with (IAW) this Performance Work Statement (PWS), DAFI 84-103
“Department of the Air Force Heritage Program”, and other applicable standards. The goals and
objectives are to ensure the SDAV and related equipment are inspected, cleaned, prepared,
maintained and painted to restore to original manufacturer’s or operational appearances for the
period depicted and control/prevent metal corrosion or other forms of surface deterioration that
are costly and can shorten SDAV life, hinder mission accomplishment or endanger personnel,
visitors, or the environment.
1.1. Contract Support. The Contractor shall:
1.1.1. Initial SDAV Services: Contractor shall perform records review, preparation,
inspection, and maintenance to ensure the SDAV is staged for cleaning and painting.
Review aircraft records in the Historian’s and Historical Property Custodian’s
offices at the 67th Cyberspace Wing prior to commencing inspection/work on
aircraft. In addition to accomplishing all requirements identified, contractor shall
also document all maintenance, part removals, and inspections on the AF Form
3581, USAF Heritage Program Aerospace Vehicle Static Display Maintenance Log
(LRA) IAW DAFI 84-103. Contractor shall perform services on the SDAV listed in
Appendix A. Contractor shall take 5-inch by 7-inch digital photographs of each
SDAV and identify areas needing specific maintenance. The interior and exterior of
the SDAV shall be thoroughly inspected and annotated. Identify necessary
maintenance to be performed ensuring the SDAV is restored to original
manufacturers or operational appearance. The SDAV shall be free from corrosion
and properly sealed to prevent further corrosion or deterioration. Preparation to
include sealing of all exposed areas shall occur prior to cleaning and painting. The
contractor shall adhere to the following specifications:
1.1.1.1. Contractor shall review aircraft records in Historian’s and Historical
Property Custodian’s offices prior to commencing inspection/work on aircraft.
In addition to accomplishing all requirements identified, contractor shall also
document all maintenance, part removals, and inspections on the AF Form
3581, USAF Heritage Program Aerospace Vehicle Static Display Maintenance
Log (LRA) IAW AFI 84-103. Contractor shall perform services listed in this
section on items listed in Appendix A.
1.1.1.2. Contractor shall take 5-inch by 7-inch digital photographs of at least the
front, rear, and both sides of each SDAV from no more than 50 feet (ft.) away
and submit legible copies to the Government POC within one (1) business day
prior to performing any surface cleaning on the SDAV.
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1.1.1.3. Contractor shall inspect, remove corrosion, scuff and lightly sand paint on
aircraft and metal support structures to prevent metal warping prior to painting
them.
1.1.1.4. Contractor shall follow T.O. 1-1-691 Cleaning and Corrosion Prevention
and Control, Aerospace and Non-Aerospace Equipment (Chapter 5) when
maintaining, repairing, and removing all corrosion from SDAVs, all technical
references shall be available from the 67th Cyberspace Wing History Office
through the Government POC.
1.1.1.5. Contractor shall take a 5-inch by 7-inch digital photograph of any portion,
component, or part of an SDAV that is to be replaced prior to replacing the
portion, component, or part from no more than 15ft away from the portion,
component, or part to be replaced, prior to removing any parts. Contractor shall
provide a 5-inch by 7-inch digital photograph to the Government POC prior to
start of work. Contractor shall provide a 5-inch by 7-inch digital photograph of
the completed work to the Government POC no later than one (1) business day
from completion of work.
1.1.1.6. Contractor shall obtain an inspection checklist from Government POC
prior to inspecting aircraft.
1.1.1.7. Contractor shall obtain approval from the Government POC and
Contracting Officer (CO) prior to purchasing for fabrication of replacement
part.
1.1.1.8. Contractor shall submit an AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, to
obtain approval from the Government POC and CO prior to purchasing a
replacement part. Hazardous Materials listed in the AF Form 3000, and their
associated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be forwarded to
502CES.CEIEA.HAZMAT@us.af.mil for review/approval PRIOR to work
commencing.
1.1.1.9. Contractor shall fabricate a replacement part only as a last resort and when
contractor has exhausted all other means of procuring an authentic replacement
part. Bubble Canopies may be purchased from a Military Aircraft Restoration
Corporation or equal to it, after approval from the Government POC and CO.
1.1.1.10. Contractor shall fabricate replacement parts to appear exactly as the
original parts appeared.
1.1.1.11. Contractor shall fabricate windshields, if needed, and shall use a
transparent thermoplastic such as Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) or sheet
metal that is painted with Federal Standard 595 (FS595) color “16132.”
1.1.1.12. Contractor shall fabricate SDAV replacement windows, if needed, and
Contractor shall use PMMA or sheet metal that is painted FS595 color
“16132.” This shall include, if needed, the windows for the aircraft’s camera
ports.
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1.1.1.13. Contractor shall install replacement windows and windshields such that
water and animals cannot enter, if needed.
1.1.1.14. Contractor shall reassemble broken aircraft light lenses, if needed.
1.1.1.15. Contractor shall replace b…
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