Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source-De Havilland-115 Vampire Aerial Act
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Randolph, Texas, United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command's 502d Contracting Squadron has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Vampire Aviation, INC. for aerial demonstration services. This Special Notice, posted on March 11, 2026, indicates the agency's intention to proceed with a non-competitive procurement under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The sole-source determination is based on the unique capabilities and specialized knowledge required to safely execute the requested services. Vampire Aviation, INC. has been identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements due to the nature and complexity of the work involved.
The primary objective is to secure an authentic de Havilland-115 Vampire aircraft for acrobatic demonstrations or static display at the 2026 Great Texas Airshow hosted by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to fulfill this requirement have until March 16, 2026, to submit information demonstrating their qualifications, including details on personnel, supervision, and resources necessary to provide the aircraft and associated services. While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, the Government retains discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on information received from interested parties. Contractors should direct inquiries to Contracting Specialist Brianna McBride at brianna.mcbride@us.af.mil or Contracting Officer Mercedes Perez at mercedes.perez.1@us.af.mil. The requirement is classified under NAICS 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) and PSC G003 (Social-Recreational).
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The 502d Contracting Squadron intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Vampire Aviation, INC. (cage code 7STB7), under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). This is a sole-source purchase order based on only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Contracting Officer (CO) may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). Due to the unique capability and nature of the requirement, Vampire Aviation, INC. has direct knowledge of the type of services needed to accomplish aerial demostrations being requested at JBSA Randolph to ensure a safe and entertaining air show.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes nor a solicitation for offers. Interested persons may identify their interest and capabilities for fulfilling this requirement. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement and is solely within the discretion of the Governement. Interested parties stating capability shall provide the following, but not limited to:
All personnel, supervision, and other items to provide an authentic DH-115 Vampire for acrobatic demo or static display during the 2026 Great Texas Airshow hosted by Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Randolph.
Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement as is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any interested party may inquire with the below point of contact –
Contracting Specialist - Brianna McBride, brianna.mcbride@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer - Mercedes Perez, mercedes.perez.1@us.af.mil
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