Air Show Static Aircraft: a-37 Dragonfly

The 55th Contracting Squadron, operating under the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, is seeking to procure one A-37B Dragonfly aircraft for static display at the 2026 Offutt Air Force Base "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show scheduled for August 8-9, 2026, in Nebraska. Interested contractors must submit entity information including their name, UEI/CAGE number, business size designation, and point of contact via email to the contracting officer. Key requirements include FAA certification compliance, adherence to Approved Warbird guidance per AFI 10-1004, provision of all necessary personnel and equipment for aircraft display, submission of required federal forms (DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402) prior to landing, and delivery of comprehensive media support materials including high-resolution digital images, HD video content, and participation in pre-show and in-show media activities. The aircraft must arrive by 12:00 PM CST on Friday, August 7, 2026, and depart no later than 12:00 PM CST on August 10, 2026. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 20, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The government will provide up to 400 gallons of Jet A aviation fuel and 4 quarts of 120W aviation oil at no cost to the contractor, limited hangar space on a non-interference basis, one vehicle with a full tank of gas for local transportation, and meals for performer personnel on August 8-9. The contractor will receive 100% of the performance fee upon arrival and readiness to perform, regardless of weather or mechanical conditions that may prevent actual flight operations. While no specific award value or budget range is stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the contractor's compensation will be contingent upon successful on-site presence and fulfillment of all contractual obligations related to the static aircraft display and associated media support requirements.