Intent to Sole Source Lift Tickets/Wind Tunnel

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, specifically the 4th Fighter Wing Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Vampire Aviation LLC. The contract involves procuring a De Havilland Vampire aircraft for show performance and static display purposes. This procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13, utilizing the provision for other than full and open competition. The government has determined that Vampire Aviation is the sole source capable of meeting the specific requirements for this contract. The notice emphasizes that while this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties are welcome to submit information demonstrating their ability to provide similar services.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure an aircraft and pilot services for military demonstration and training purposes. The deadline for submitting potential alternative proposals is November 4, 2025, at 1600 EST, with interested contractors required to submit written information describing their capabilities directly to the specified contracting points of contact: Kelsie Papst and Aaron VanVynckt. Eligibility for consideration appears to be open to contractors who can demonstrate comparable aircraft and pilot capabilities, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to pursue competitive procurement. The Statement of Work accompanying the notice indicates detailed requirements including maintaining aircraft with current annual inspections, providing experienced and certified pilots, ensuring exclusive use of aircraft during military operations, and adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Contractors should be prepared to meet comprehensive operational and safety standards consistent with USAF Military Freefall Regulations and FAA standards.