MiG-17 JA 1_Redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification document details a contract for Fighter Jets Inc. to perform at the Shaw AFB Air Show from 27-29 March 2026. The procurement is for one MiG-17 aircraft performance at the air show, with a total contract value over 20,000 total flying hours. Fighter Jets Inc. is the sole source vendor due to their unique qualifications, including 34 years of airshow experience, over 20,000 total flying hours, and 1,500+ performances. The company is owned by Randy Ball, a pilot with specific aerobatic credentials, and is the only North American pilot holding a Level I Jet Aerobatic Day and Night certification. The Department of the Air Force (DAF) conducted market research at the ICAS 2025 conference and could not locate alternative MiG-17 operators capable of meeting the performance requirements. The contracting officer, Mar Rodriguez (GS-12), determined on 15-Dec-2025 that only a single source is reasonably available for this specific airshow performance requirement.