F-35A Lightning II Replica Models (Mini-Static Displays)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the fabrication, mounting, and delivery of three scaled, exterior-grade F-35A Lightning II replica sculptures ("mini-static displays") for the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) in South Burlington, VT. The selected contractor will design and construct a reusable production mold, fabricate three minimum 1:10 scale epoxy fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) models with internal welded steel frames, and create matching powder-coated steel mounting pedestals with heavy-duty base plates. The displays must be engineered to withstand harsh northern Vermont winter climates, including high winds and heavy snow loads, verified by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Visual requirements include high-fidelity exterior finishes using specific RAL gray colors, protective UV-resistant clear coats, and official VTANG/USAF insignia and decals. The project timeline is structured across phases covering design and engineering, mold creation, fabrication, and delivery. Key deliverables include CAD drawings and structural calculations within 30 days of award, with final delivery of the complete assemblies expected within 90 to 120 days after receipt of order (ARO). VTANG will perform receiving inspections, and the contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship and materials.

This document is a federal solicitation addendum (FAR 52.212-1) outlining the submission guidelines and evaluation criteria for a single-award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. Quotes must be submitted electronically to kristen.lucey.2@us.af.mil by September 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Questions are due by September 16, 2026, and prices must remain firm for 30 calendar days post-submission. The Government will utilize a Tradeoff source selection process to determine the best value, evaluating proposals without discussions based on four factors: 1. **Technical Capability & Engineering Approach (Highest Weight):** Assesses composite fabrication and tooling for freeze/thaw cycles, structural engineering compliance (including a licensed PE-stamped calculation package for a 4-inch pedestal), and weather-resistant surface coatings. 2. **Past Performance & Experience:** Evaluates 2–3 relevant projects from the last 3–5 years involving outdoor sculptures, fiberglass fabrication, or military static displays. 3. **Delivery Schedule & Project Management Plan:** Assesses the feasibility of the milestone schedule through final delivery to South Burlington, Vermont. 4. **Price / Cost:** Evaluates overall price reasonableness, including all fabrication, tooling, pedestals, crating, and shipping costs. Combined, all non-price factors are approximately equal to price. The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if the technical superiority or faster delivery schedule justifies the additional cost.

This federal solicitation document (Document Number W50S9C26QA021) outlines key contract clauses, representations, and instructions for a commercial products and commercial services acquisition. It incorporates numerous standard FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, addressing regulatory compliance areas such as Buy American requirements, cyber incident reporting, small business set-asides, and prohibitions on business operations with the Maduro regime or procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Three specific clauses are detailed in full text: - **DFARS 252.204-7017:** Requires offerors to represent whether they will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and to provide detailed disclosures if they do. - **DFARS 252.232-7006:** Outlines Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, establishing F87700 as the paying office and W50S9C as the issuing and administrative activity. - **FAR 52.212-2:** Establishes the evaluation factors for award, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and price. Additionally, FAR 52.219-2 applies to small business concerns, providing tie-breaker priority to bidders operating within designated Labor Surplus Areas (LSAs). This document establishes the compliance, invoicing, and evaluation framework for prospective contractors.

The National Guard (NG) Agency Protest Program provides an alternative dispute resolution forum designed to resolve contracting concerns internally rather than through the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external bodies. Filing an agency protest suspends contract award or performance under the same timelines as a GAO protest, with the National Guard aiming to resolve disputes within 35 calendar days. Protests must be timely filed under FAR 33.103 with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency’s Protest Decision Authority, but not both. Formal program protests must be sent to the National Guard Bureau's Office of the Director of Acquisitions/Head of Contracting Activity in Arlington, Virginia, or via the designated agency email. All other agency-level protests should be directed to the Contracting Officer listed in the solicitation.