2025 JBA Air Show Narrator

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Solicitation number
FA286025Q4030
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
JB Andrews, Maryland, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington is seeking a professional air show narrator for the 2025 Joint Base Andrews (JBA) Open House scheduled for September 12-14, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing professional narration services during the air show, including crowd control announcements, flying activity descriptions, safety information broadcasting, and media relations. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of air show experience and familiarity with the National Capital Region. Responses to the Sources Sought notice were due by 4:30 PM EST on May 2, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to specified Air Force email addresses. Evaluation criteria will include the contractor's capability statement, past performance information, and ability to comply with FAR clause 52.219-14 regarding small business participation.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 711510 with a $9 million size standard. The government will provide lodging in double-occupancy rooms from September 11-15, 2025, and potentially provide rental vehicles. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50% of the contract effort. The scope of work includes coordinating with the Air Boss, performers, and sound system to broadcast narration across multiple media platforms. No admission fees or donations will be allowed during the event, and the contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive narration services that highlight the significance of military aircraft demonstrations during the air show.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. THIS IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Andrews Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 711510. The size standard is $9 million.

The 2025 Joint Base Andrews (JBA) Open House is scheduled to occur September 12-14, 2025. This event will feature aerial demonstrations and static displays of significant military aircraft in USAF history. In support of this effort, the purpose of this procurement is to secure the services of a contractor that can narrate the performance and inform the crowd of what aircraft are flying, what maneuvers and demonstrations they are performing, and what is their significance according to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference "Air Show Narrator" and shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

2. Unique Entity ID, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. GSA contract number, if applicable.

3. Size of business – Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hub-zone, Woman-owned and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned. A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Commercial and Government Entity, and Reps/Certs.

4. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the products or services, to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 5 years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this Sources Sought.

Note: The Government is still determining the acquisition strategy. If this acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. A key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14.

If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

NOTE: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 04:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, on 2 May 2025.Responses will be accepted via electronic means only to andrea.begens@us.af.mil and abigail.melvin@us.af.mil.

Files

File Type Posted
1. 2025 Air Show Narrator_Performer PWS 25 April 2025 - DRAFT.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
2025 JBA Air Show Narrator Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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