2026 HAFB WoW Air Show Sound & Visual

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting proposals for a complete turnkey public address and sound system solution for the 2026 Warriors Over the Wasatch Airshow at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contractor must provide all equipment, personnel, transportation, installation, operation, maintenance, and teardown services for a professional audio system capable of covering up to 2,500 linear feet of crowd line with audio extending at least 500 feet into the crowd over aircraft and ambient noise. Key equipment requirements include self-powered full-range speakers positioned at 90-120 foot intervals, amplifiers, multi-channel audio mixer, wireless and wired microphones, generators, a dedicated Air Boss communication package with dual-channel VHF radio, weather monitoring equipment, and an elevated platform trailer accommodating 5-10 personnel. Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process based on technical acceptability (price, past performance at similar events, and technical approach), with award going to the responsible offeror offering the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers. The deadline for submitting proposals is February 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST, with the final deadline for questions having been February 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. MST.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The contract contains a single Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 0001) for Airshow Audio and Sound System services with firm fixed pricing, though no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Performance services are scheduled for June 26-28, 2026, with setup beginning June 24 and teardown completion required by 10:00 p.m. on June 28, supporting an expected daily attendance of 60,000 people. The place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, located in Utah at 84056, with the contractor required to obtain necessary base permits and licenses, comply with safety regulations, and provide background checks and REAL ID driver's license information for all personnel. The contractor must also arrange all transportation, lodging, and personnel sustenance for the duration of the contract period.