The U.S. Air Force awarded a $63,764 firm fixed-price purchase order to Doc's Friends, Inc. on July 10, 2017, for the FY17 Airshow B-29 Act. The contract, which reached completion on September 17, 2017, was performed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and involved no set-aside designation, meaning the award was competed in the open market. Doc's Friends, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, specializes in the preservation and public display of the historically significant B-29 "Doc" Superfortress bomber aircraft from World War II.
Under this contract, Doc's Friends, Inc. provided services related to the B-29 aircraft display and demonstration at the airshow, leveraging its expertise in historical aviation preservation and education. The organization's typical service offerings include static aircraft displays, guided educational tours led by FAA-certified personnel, and aerial performances that showcase the restored B-29 bomber to military personnel and civilian audiences. This award reflects the Air Force's interest in supporting historical preservation initiatives and public education regarding the significance of the B-29 bomber in military aviation history.