Air Show Aerial Performance : Two (2) T-28 Trojans

The 55th Contracting Squadron, under the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, is seeking to procure aerial performance services featuring two T-28 Trojan aircraft for the 2026 Offutt AFB "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show scheduled for August 8-9, 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to conduct minimum daily performances of 10-15 minutes each, including rehearsal flights on August 7, 2026. Key contractual obligations include delivering a digital press/media kit with high-resolution images, providing HD/DVD video content for local television, coordinating media interviews, and submitting required Civil Aircraft documentation (DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402) prior to landing. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to meet performance specifications and provide comprehensive media support; however, formal evaluation methodologies are not detailed in this preliminary announcement. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 19, 2026, with a deadline of March 2, 2026, for interested vendors to respond if they believe they can fulfill the requirement or to challenge the market research findings that currently identify only one capable contractor.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and prior market research has identified Trojan Phlyers Inc (CAGE: 1TJV9) as the sole source currently capable of providing these services. The contract period of performance spans from Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, through Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2026, with required arrival by 12:00 PM CST on August 7 and departure no later than 12:00 PM CST on August 10. The Government will provide significant in-kind support including up to 600 gallons of aviation fuel (100LL), up to 60 gallons of smoke oil, up to four non-smoking hotel rooms, two automobiles with fuel, meals for performers, and aircraft security and crowd control services. The contract terms specify that the contractor receives full performance payment if on-site and ready to perform regardless of weather-related cancellations, or a 100-percent deposit return if physically unable to perform due to circumstances beyond their control. Specific award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.