F18 AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT SERVICES
ID: W50S9H26QA010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTCCAMP DOUGLAS, WI, 54618-5001, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER (V119)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the transport of one F-18 aircraft (BUNO 164903) from MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California, to Volk Field ANGB in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to safely transport the disassembled aircraft, including its fuselage, wings, and associated components, while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring the safe relocation of military assets. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by December 10, 2025, with an estimated contract value of $40 million, contingent upon the availability of funding. For further inquiries, contact Seth I. Swieter or Riley Smith via the provided email addresses.

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    The provided government file contains a series of measurements, including '14’', '14.3 FT', '54.0 FT', '10.5 FT', and '9.8 FT' designated as 'Distance from inboard of tires'. This document appears to be a technical specification or a component of a larger blueprint, likely related to vehicle dimensions, infrastructure, or equipment specifications within a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP context. The measurements delineate specific lengths and distances, which are critical for design, procurement, or logistical planning. Without additional context, the exact purpose remains broad, but it clearly details dimensional requirements for an unspecified object or space.
    The provided file is empty and contains no information. Therefore, a summary cannot be generated as there is no content to analyze or extract key details from.
    The document, W50S9H26QA010 - F18 Aircraft Transport Services Questions & Answers, provides critical information for the transportation of an F-18 aircraft. Key details include the aircraft's shipping dimensions (54 ft length, 11.8 ft width, 10.5 ft height, 26,500 lbs weight), with specific measurements for removed components like wings and horizontal tails. The declared value for insurance is $500,000. All fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluid will be drained prior to shipment, and the aircraft is not for static display. The wings and other components, such as ailerons and flaps, must be shipped separately, with specific crate dimensions provided for these items. Importantly, a crew will assist with both loading the F-18 onto the trailer at Miramar and unloading it at Volk Field. No alternate route planning for emergencies is required.
    This government solicitation, W50S9H26QA010, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide F-18 aircraft transport services. The core requirement is the transport of one F-18 BUNO 164903 from MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, to Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, with services to be completed between December 15, 2025, and January 30, 2026. The contract, with an estimated total award amount of $40,000,000.00, is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses by reference and full text, covering areas such as electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contractor responsibilities, and small business program representations. Key clauses include those related to Buy American, restrictions on foreign purchases, combating trafficking in persons, and equal opportunity for workers with disabilities. The evaluation will primarily consider price.
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for transporting one F-18 BUNO 164903 aircraft from MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA, to Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to transport the disassembled F-18, including its fuselage, wings, horizontal tails, and all associated parts. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with points of contact at both locations for pickup, delivery, and offloading, with crane support provided by MALS 11 and Volk Field. Key responsibilities include obtaining all required transportation permits and ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, local safety, OSHA, HAZMAT standards, and strict antiterrorism, operational security, and information protection policies, including AT Level I training for all personnel. Questions should be directed to the Volk Field Contracting Office.
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