Air Operations Support (Air Boss)
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AirBossRFI
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- R799 Support- Management: Other
- Place of performance
- Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08641, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 87th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, is seeking market research through a Sources Sought Notice and RFI for air operations support at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) Open House 2027, with responses due 16 November 2026 at 0600 Eastern Time. The notice's Set Aside line is Total Small Business. The notice is not an RFQ, no solicitation is available, and the Government is not obligated to award.
The services cover the air show portion of the Open House, with on-site work at JB MDL, New Jersey. Sound performance testing is due by 1400 on 27 May 2027, setup must be complete by 1500 on 27 May, and teardown must be complete by 1100 on 31 May. The Open House runs 29-30 May 2027, with a rehearsal on 28 May. The requirement includes four services: a Certified Air Boss with current FAA Recognized Air Boss - Multi-Venue (RAB-MV) recognition at the time of performance; an Air Show Announcer who delivers draft scripts seven calendar days before the event, subject to Government approval before performance; a Sound Provider supplying full-range speakers along approximately 5,000 feet of crowd line, supporting up to 100,000 spectators per show day, with VHF/UHF air-to-ground radio interface, two press audio outputs, and primary and backup generators; and a Non-Standard Operations Subject Matter Expert. Offerors must possess relevant experience with large military or civilian air shows, including coordination with military demonstration teams such as the USAF Thunderbirds or USN Blue Angels. The contractor must carry at least $1 million in liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage and provide all equipment, transportation, and lodging except as specified.
Responses go by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil and must address capability to meet all requirements, proof of FAA RAB-MV certification, availability for the on-site dates, and small business size status under NAICS 711320, including any socioeconomic program registrations. The notice is classified under NAICS 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities) and PSC R799.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Air Operations Support Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) Open House 2027
The 87th Contracting Squadron is seeking information from industry for the purpose of conducting market research for Air Operations Support in support of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) Open House 2027.
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or any other type of contractual document.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Statement of Characteristics
The Government requires air operations support services for the air show portion of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) Open House 2027. The requirement encompasses comprehensive support including an Air Boss, Air Show Announcer, Sound Provider, and non-standard operations subject matter expertise associated with aerial and ground demonstration activities. The selected contractor must possess relevant experience supporting large military or civilian air shows involving complex military flying operations, high spectator attendance (up to 100,000 spectators per show day), and close coordination with FAA and military stakeholders, including military demonstration teams such as the USAF Thunderbirds or USN Blue Angels.
Specifications
The Government is seeking sources capable of providing air operations support meeting the following core characteristics:
- Air Boss: Certified Air Boss holding current FAA Recognized Air Boss - Multi-Venue (RAB-MV) recognition at the time of performance to manage flying schedules, coordinate emergency and airfield services, conduct safety briefings, and control all aerial and ground demonstration activities.
- Air Show Announcer: Professional announcer to prepare scripts, coordinate with performers and Public Affairs, integrate aircraft narrative data, and provide continuous live narration.
- Sound Provider: Turnkey sound system capable of clear, intelligible coverage along an approximately 5,000-foot crowd line, including an elevated control viewing platform, air-to-ground VHF/UHF radio communication interfaces, and primary/backup generator power.
- Non-Standard Operations SME: Advisory support for air show operational planning, FAA waiver processing, site layout, performer integration, and military demonstration coordination from award through the post-show debrief.
For full requirement details, please refer to Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) Air Operations Support.
Anticipated Period of Performance
The anticipated Period of Performance is 21 December 2026 - 31 May 2027. On-site event support at JB MDL, NJ will occur 27 May 2027 through 31 May 2027, with the Open House scheduled for 29-30 May 2027 (rehearsal on 28 May 2027).
- NAICS Code: 711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
- PSC: R799 - Other Management Support Services
Information Requested
a) Capability of providing Air Boss, Air Show Announcer, Sound Provider, and non-standard operations SME support meeting or exceeding the requirements outlined above and in the attached PWS, including proof of current FAA Recognized Air Boss - Multi-Venue (RAB-MV) recognition.
b) Confirmation that the contractor is available and can perform on-site at JB MDL, NJ during the required dates (27-31 May 2027) within the 21 December 2026 - 31 May 2027 Period of Performance.
c) Small business size status of the company under NAICS 711320, including any small business socioeconomic contracting programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) that your firm is registered under.
Response Guidelines
Responses must specifically describe the contractor's capability to fulfill the requirement as stated above and in the attached Performance Work Statement. Companies who wish to respond to this notice should send responses via email no later than 16 November 2026 at 0600 Eastern Time to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil.
Questions
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses.
Disclaimer
The issuance of this sources sought notice is being done strictly for the purpose of market research. This notice will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available and is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. All information contained in this notice is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Issuance of this notice will not result in contract award and is not to be construed as any form of commitment on behalf of the Government. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses.
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