Aircraft Preservation BAFB
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Air Force, 2D Contracting Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, is seeking a small business contractor to preserve and repaint a B-52 static display aircraft. The work includes inspection, corrosion and damage assessment, surface preparation, priming and topcoating, and reproducing insignia and markings to restore the aircraft’s operational appearance and support long-term preservation. The contractor must provide all personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment and comply with USAF technical orders, environmental requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; commercial coating equivalents may be used if they meet performance and approval requirements, and the project also requires proper waste disposal and documentation. Proposal questions were due May 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, and the solicitation closing date was extended to May 28, 2026.