Request for Information: B-52 Heritage Monument

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for quotes, and funds are not presently available for this effort. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is: 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (Size Standard: $9M) and the Product Service Code is 9930: Memorials.

Description:

The 412th Test Wing is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the design, fabrication, and delivery of an outdoor Heritage monument honoring the crew of B-52H "Torch II". The monument features a precision 1/16-scale replica aircraft mounted atop an octagonal granite pedestal, surrounded by commemorative bronze plaques and an aligned sighting wall.

Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a quote submission. This notice is intended to help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and confirm whether alternative solutions are available.

Technical Requirements

• Phase 1 – Interim Dedication Replica (Interim Material/Rapid Fabrication):
  • Deliver a full-scale 1/16-scale resin aircraft (approx. 12-ft wingspan, 10-ft length) aircraft with authentic markings and fitted with an integral mounting post.
  • Hard Delivery Deadline: May 7, 2027 (to support an interim dedication)
• Granite Elements:
  • Solid polished granite octagonal pedestal with vertical core hole and base stone (~6,000 lbs combined).
  • Granite/masonry sighting wall (~4,000 lbs) incorporating rear sighting posts oriented toward the runway accident site.
• Commemorative Plaques:
  • Eight (8) cast bronze crew biography plaques with metal prints.
  • Two (2) bronze dedication and mission narrative plaques for the sighting wall.

*The Government will provide the information needed for these activities

• Foundation Engineering & Boundary of Responsibility:
  • In Scope (Contractor): Design for the foundation beneath the pedestal and sighting wall.
  • Out of Scope (Completed by Others): Physical earthwork, excavation, concrete placement, and surrounding plaza paving will be executed by Base Civil Engineering.

Phase 1 Hard Delivery Deadline: May 7, 2027

• Phase 2 – Permanent Bronze Replica:
  • Deliver a museum-grade 1/16-scale silicon bronze replica.
  • Replaces the Phase 1 Interim model, which will be turned over to the Edwards AFB Museum.

Phase 2 Delivery Timeline: Within one (1) year of contract award.

Submission Instructions:

• Interested parties are requested to provide a capability statement clearly expressing their ability to fulfill all technical requirements described below within the stringent delivery deadlines. Please provide clear and unambiguous responses.
• All responses shall include: Business Name, CAGE code, and Point of Contact information. Active SAM registration is a mandaotry requirement for all federal contract awards. 
• Please submit all responses via email ONLY to both Suzanna Kussman (suzanna.kussman@us.af.mill) and Joshua Vasquez (joshua.vasquez.5@us.af.mil) no later than Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 3:00pm PST.