Holloman AFB FY26 Airshow - P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt, and OV-10 Bronco
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480126Planes
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711219 Other Spectator Sports
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 88330, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 49th Contracting Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a multi-ship civilian jet aerobatic demonstration team for the 2026 Air Show & Open House scheduled for April 16-19, 2026. The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command seeks a fully-formed, established aerobatic team with significant experience performing together to deliver demonstrations using a P-40 Warhawk and P-47 Thunderbolt, along with an OV-10 Bronco for static display. Required qualifications include current FAA Statement of Aerobatic Competency (SAC) cards for all pilots, appropriate FAA ratings, valid DoD-recognized airshow certification, and the ability to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance compliant with federal regulations. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for these services. Interested parties must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages via email by February 27, 2026, with no formal evaluation criteria specified in this pre-solicitation notice.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The award value and budget range have not been disclosed in this market research announcement. The vendor must be capable of performing one demonstration per show day (two total performances across the April 16-19 event) with each standard performance lasting approximately 20 minutes in duration, and must also maintain a modified, shorter routine for inclement weather contingencies. Interested parties should include their company information, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), point of contact details, and business size designation in their capability statements.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The 49th Contracting Squadron at Holloman AFB, NM is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a multi-ship civilian jet aerobatic demonstration team for the upcoming 2026 Air Show & Open House, scheduled for April 16-19, 2026.
2.0 REQUIREMENT
The Government is seeking qualified performers capable of providing 2 aircraft for performances (P-40 and P-47) and 1 aircraft for a static display (OV-10).
The required services include, but are not limited to:
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Performing one (1) demonstration with both P-40 and P-47 per show day (two total). The standard performance shall be approximately 20 minutes in duration. The team must also have a modified, shorter routine for inclement weather.
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The team must be a fully-formed, established team with significant experience performing together.
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All pilots must possess current FAA Statement of Aerobatic Competency (SAC) cards and all necessary ratings.
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The vendor must be able to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance compliant with FAR 52.228-5, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation.
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The team must possess current and valid DoD-recognized airshow certification and be able to provide DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402 upon request.
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for this service.
3.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties who consider themselves fully qualified to provide this service must submit a capability statement. The statement shall be submitted via email to the point of contact listed below and should not exceed five (5) pages.
The capability statement must include:
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Company Information: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
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Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.
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Business Size: Business size and any applicable socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned, etc.).
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Narrative: A detailed narrative demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements listed in Section 2.0. This narrative should include:
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A description of the aircraft team.
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A list of at least three (3) similar performances at DoD-sponsored or other major North American airshows within the last three (3) years.
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Confirmation of all required FAA and DoD certifications.
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4.0 DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Information submitted will not be returned. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice.
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