Description
The United States Air Force is seeking a qualified contractor to fully restore a historic F‑86H static display aircraft to museum‑quality condition. The work includes complete disassembly, refurbishment, surface preparation, painting, and stenciling, performed on‑site at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY. This is a total small‑business set‑aside contract awarded to the lowest‑priced offer, with a performance window of roughly 60 calendar days after notice to proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 16 Sep 2026, and offers must be submitted by 21 Sep 2026. The contract may require a payment bond if the quoted price exceeds $35,000.
• Scope: Restoration, refurbishment, prep, paint, and stencil of one F‑86H static aircraft.
• Location: 174th Attack Wing, 6001 East Molloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, total small‑business set‑aside, awarded on lowest price.
• Performance period: 60 calendar days from notice to proceed.
• Submission deadline: 21 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM (sealed bid).
• Mandatory site visit: 16 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM (attendance confirmation required).
• Estimated contract value: likely under $100 k (payment bond threshold $35 k).