F-4U, P-38, and SBD Dauntless Aerial Static Demonstration Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA442726QZ015
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711219 Other Spectator Sports
- 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 aerial static demonstration services for the 2026 Travis Air Force Base Wings over Solano Airshow. The contractor must provide comprehensive services to display one F-4U, one P-38, and one SBD Dauntless aircraft as static exhibits throughout the airshow event scheduled for April 24-26, 2026. Key requirements include providing all necessary personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and logistics support, with contractor personnel required to arrive by April 23, 2026, and depart no later than 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026. The contractor must comply with all airshow rules and regulations, implement a risk management plan, maintain employee safety and health protocols, and provide comprehensive liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per aircraft. Award will be based on both technical merit and price considerations, with the government anticipating award on or about March 20, 2026. The due date for quotation responses is March 18, 2026.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and is designated as a noncompetitive action with Planes of Fame Air Museum identified as the intended source due to their capability to provide all three required legacy warbirds and their favorable geographic proximity to the airshow location. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on an anticipated Request for Quotation process. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contractor must provide supporting documentation addressing specific underlined items including the number of required rental cars, vehicle passes, aircraft fuel gallons, hotel rooms, and performer passes needed for the operation. All contractor personnel must satisfy federal security requirements and provide appropriate identification documentation for base access clearance.
Notice text
1. This pre-solicitaion notice is in accordance with FAR 5.101(c). 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. Description:
The TAFB Wings over Solano Airshow requires Static Demonstration services of one F-4U, one P-38, and one SBD Dauntless. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary for Aerial Static Demonstration services.
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive services for the 2026 Travis AFB Air Show from April 24-26, 2026. This includes all planning, practice, and execution phases. Personnel must arrive on or before April 23, 2026, and depart no later than 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026.
See Performance Work Statement for full requirement details.
3. Procedures for Award:
The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The award basis is anticipated to include Technical and Price. The Government anticipate to award on or about 20 March 2026.
4. Trade Agreements Language: Not Applicable.
5. Technical Data: Not Applicable
6. Construction Contract Information: Not Applicable
7. Statement Regarding Responsible Sources: All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
8. Competitive Status IAW FAR 5.101(c)(4)(vii): This is a noncompetitive action. The intended source is Planes of Fame Air Museum due to their capbility to provide all three required aircrafts: F-4U, P-38, and SBD Dauntless. Additionally, the proximity of their location assures that the period of performance is met.
9. Qualification Requirement: See PWS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-4U_P-38_SBD Dauntless Static Displays PWS.pdf |
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