2026 Wings Over Solano (MIG-17 Air Show Performer)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA442726QZ019
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Travis AFB, California 94535, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking an aerial demonstration act to perform at the Wings over Solano Airshow at Travis Air Force Base on April 25-26, 2026. The contractor must provide a complete performance package featuring a single vintage MIG-17 jet aircraft in historically accurate military livery, performing a 10-minute solo aerobatic routine with smoke effects. The pilot must hold an active surface-level aerobatic waiver and an unrestricted Level I Statement of Competency card, and the contractor must conduct one rehearsal on April 24th followed by two public performances. The government will award this contract on a firm-fixed-price basis using a Request for Quotation, with the award going to the offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements and represents the best value to the government. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 3, 2026, with a deadline of March 18, 2026 for interested parties to express interest.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is identified in the available materials. While no specific budget range is provided, the government will furnish certain support elements including up to 1,000 gallons of Jet-A/100LL fuel, 60 gallons of smoke oil, two hotel rooms, a rental vehicle, and airshow amenities. The contractor must provide all personnel, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for the performance, maintain personal liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per aircraft, and be available for at least one hour before or after each performance for fan interaction and media engagement. The performance window spans from the contractor's arrival by April 23rd through departure by 0800 on April 27, 2026, encompassing the full rehearsal and two-day public airshow schedule.
Notice text
1.This is a presolicitation notice only. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is not soliciting quotes or proposals at this time.
2. The Government anticipates this will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside
3. Codes for Services
a. Product Service Code (PSC): G003 - SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL
b. NAICS Code: 711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
4. Description
(a)Travis Air Force Base is seeking a dynamic and professional aerial demonstration act to be a featured performer at its "Wings over Solano" Airshow, scheduled for April 25-26, 2026. The requirement is for a complete performance package centered around a vintage MIG-17 jet.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a single MIG-17, presented in a historically accurate military livery, to perform a thrilling 10-minute solo aerobatic routine complete with a smoke system. The performance schedule includes a full rehearsal on Friday, April 24th, followed by public demonstrations on both Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th. The pilot must be highly qualified, holding both an active surface-level aerobatic waiver and an unrestricted Level I Statement of Competency (SAC) card.
(b) The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The award basis is anticipated to be based on the offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements IAW the PWS and represents the Best Value to the Government.
(c) Trade Agreements Language: Not Applicable.
(d) Technical Data: Not Applicable
(e) Construction Contract Information: Not Applicable
(f) Statement Regarding Responsible Sources: All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(g) Competitive Status: This is a competitive action
(h) Qualification Requirements: See attached Performance Work Statement for more clarifications.
NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Air Show Performer -MIG 17 Performance Work Statement.pdf |
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