JBSA 2026 Airshow

The 502d Contracting Squadron, operating under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, has issued a Special Notice regarding a direct award for services related to the 2026 Great Texas Airshow. This is a sole source contract opportunity classified as a Total Small Business set-aside. The notice announces the intent to award a direct contract to Ace Maker Airshows for T33 Warbird performances at the airshow. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source exists to meet the government's specific requirements under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1. This Special Notice was posted on February 17, 2026, and represents the government's transparency in announcing its contracting intentions prior to award.

The purpose of this notice is to allow interested parties an opportunity to identify their capabilities and express interest in participating in the 2026 Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph. While this is not a competitive solicitation or a request for quotes, interested contractors are invited to submit their vendor name, CAGE code, personnel qualifications, and available services to demonstrate their capability. Interested parties must submit their information to the point of contact, Rheame Griffin, at rheame.griffin.2@us.af.mil. The due date for expressions of interest is February 19, 2026, providing a two-day window for response. The contract opportunity falls under NAICS code 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) and is available exclusively to small businesses as part of the Total Small Business set-aside program.