Air Show - MiG-17F and F-4 Fighter Jet Aerobatic Demonstration

The 55th Contracting Squadron intends to solicit a contract on a sole-source basis for a jet aerobatic demonstration at the Offutt Air Force Base "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show, with responses due by June 25, 2026. The procurement is set aside for total small business.

The Government intends to award to Fighterjets Inc (3BRB8), identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting requirements. Fighterjets Inc pilot Randy Ball holds a Level I (unlimited) Jet Aerobatic Day and Night certification from the FAA—the only such certification held by a fighter jet demonstration pilot in North America—required to perform extreme, high-performance stunt maneuvers in jet aircraft during day, evening, and nighttime air shows without sequence restrictions. No other entity on the air show circuit is known to provide a fighter jet aerobatic demonstration using a MiG-17F and F-4 aircraft combination.

The air show will be held at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on August 8 and 9, 2026. The period of performance runs from August 7 through August 10, 2026, with mandatory arrival by 10:00 AM CST on August 7 and departure by 12:00 PM CST on August 10. The contractor must perform a minimum of one 10-15 minute flight performance per day, including rehearsal flights. All personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, aircraft insurance, landing permits, and hold harmless agreements are contractor-supplied. The contractor receives 100 percent of the performance fee if on site and ready to perform, regardless of weather conditions preventing flight.

Although sole-source award is intended, the Government will consider quotations from all responsible entities demonstrating similar FAA certification to perform fighter jet aerobatics. Responses shall be submitted via email to the point of contact with the Notice ID in the subject line.