2025 Keesler AFB Airshow - BAC Jet Provost Performer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F2J0W85168A015
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking a contractor to provide a static aircraft display featuring a BAC Jet Provost performer for the 2025 Keesler AFB Thunder Over the Sound-Air & Space Expo scheduled for October 31 through November 2, 2025. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other necessary items to deliver the static aircraft performance in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004 guidelines and the Performance Work Statement requirements. Key contractor responsibilities include obtaining base access credentials, completing Tier 1 security clearance requirements, adhering to all safety regulations, and maintaining proper documentation throughout the engagement. The government will provide lodging in double-occupancy non-smoking rooms, meals and refreshments, fully insured transportation, aircraft fuel (100LL/Jet-A/JP8), and oil for contractor personnel and equipment. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 30, 2025, with responses due by August 6, 2025, providing contractors with a seven-day window to submit their proposals.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors capable of providing BAC Jet Provost aircraft display services. The contract encompasses a Friday rehearsal and Family Day event followed by two public performance days on Saturday and Sunday, creating a three-day total engagement period. The contractor will be eligible for full compensation even if unable to perform due to circumstances beyond their control, provided they are on-site and prepared to display as required. Additional revenue opportunities exist for the contractor through merchandise sales related to the aircraft and acceptance of unsolicited donations from air show attendees. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 711510 for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers and PSC category G003 for Social-Recreational services, indicating the entertainment and educational nature of this military air show contract.
Notice text
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services to provide a static aircraft performer with the BAC Jet Provost. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see attached.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1. PWS - 2025 Air Show -BAC Jet Provost Warbird Performer.pdf |
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