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F18 Aircraft Transport Services

ID: W50S9H26QA010 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Dec. 5, 2025, 11:32 a.m. EST

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached. Solicitation W50S9H26QA010 incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated 01 October 2025. This requirement is set aside 100% Small Business. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, with a size standard of $40.0 Million. All qualified Small Businesses under this industry are encouraged to submit quotes.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: One (1) Job F18 Aircraft Transport in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to Transport of one (1) F-18 BUNO 164903, from MALS 11, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, Cal, to Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI 54618.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation and Statement of Work for additional information and CLIN structure.

***Funding is not presently available for the acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funding is made available.

Contract Award will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

REFERENCES:

The following publications are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Offerors shall be required to return the attached Standard Form 1449 Solicitation, W50S9H26QA010 signed and filled in appropriately as their offer along with any additional information required to be submitted by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addendum 1 and any additional fill-in provisions.

All contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov database prior to submission of quotations in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

Quotes must include estimated delivery date, SAM Unique ID Number, and Tax Identification number.

Pricing must be valid until 30 January 2026.

QUESTIONS DUE DATE AND TIME:

All questions concerning this solicitation shall be sent via email to: WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil by 2 December 2025 at 01:00 PM CST.

A question and answer (Q&A) will be posted, if required, approximately 3 business days after all questions have been received.

OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME:

Offers are due 10 December 2025 at 01:00 PM CST.

Offerors MUST provide quote via e-mail only.

LATE OFFERS:

Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in this solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotations or modification of quotes received at the e-mail address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered (ref. FAR 52.212-1(f)).

CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:

All offers and questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by email to the following email address: WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil

12.05.2025 - ADDED UPDATED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DOCUMENT.

11.21.2025 - ADDED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DOCUMENT, F18 MEASUREMENTS DOCUMENT, F18 PICTURES DOCUMENT.

Posted: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:48 a.m. EST
Posted: Nov. 17, 2025, 1:21 p.m. EST
Background
This solicitation is issued by the United States Air Force for the transport of an F-18 aircraft. The contract aims to provide commercial services for the transportation of military aircraft, specifically from MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California, to Volk Field ANGB in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The agency's mission includes ensuring the safe and efficient movement of military assets.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary for the transport of one (1) F-18 BUNO 164903. The aircraft will be disassembled by MALS 11 at MCAS Miramar (wings and horizontal tails removed) to prepare it for loading onto a low boy trailer. Responsibilities include transporting the fuselage, wings, horizontal tails, and any parts required for reassembly.

The contractor must coordinate with a point of contact from MALS 11 for pickup details and with Volk Field ANGB for delivery and offloading. Specific tasks include:
1. Coordination with Volk Field POC for exact pickup location and base access at MCAS Miramar.
2. Ensuring compliance with antiterrorism and operational security requirements.
3. Coordinating movement from MCAS Miramar to Volk Field ANGB.
4. Obtaining necessary transportation permits.
5. Contacting Government POC upon arrival at Volk Field for escort onto the installation.
6. Observing all Department of Transportation regulations and local safety standards.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at two locations: MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California, and Volk Field ANGB in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.

Overview

Response Deadline
Dec. 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Nov. 17, 2025, 1:21 p.m. EST (updated: Dec. 5, 2025, 11:32 a.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Camp Douglas, WI 54618 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
93% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Army were awarded full & open.
On 11/17/25 Department of the Army issued Synopsis Solicitation W50S9H26QA010 for F18 Aircraft Transport Services due 12/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 488190 (SBA Size Standard $40 Million) and PSC V119.
Primary Contact
Name
Seth I. Swieter   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Riley Smith   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > NGB > W7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTC
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W50S9H
Source Organization Code
500044274
Last Updated
Dec. 25, 2025
Last Updated By
seth.swieter@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Dec. 25, 2025