Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 2025 Keesler AFB T-6 Airshow Performer
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
- 711219 Other Spectator Sports
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for a T-6 aerobatic performance at the 2025 Keesler Air Force Base Airshow. This non-competitive procurement is being implemented under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) because only one source has been identified as capable of meeting the specific requirement. The government intends to award the contract to Tailwinds Services and Commodities LLC for providing a "WarBird" T-6 aerobatic demonstration. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive quotes, though the government will consider any responses received by the specified deadline. The procurement falls under the "Other Spectator Sports" NAICS category and covers aerial demonstration services scheduled for October 31 through November 2, 2025.
The primary objective is to secure specialized aerial entertainment for the Keesler AFB airshow featuring vintage T-6 aircraft performing aerobatic maneuvers. Interested parties may submit capability statements or quotes via email to joshua.brown.138@us.af.mil by 3:00 PM CST on September 12, 2025. Market research conducted by the 81st Training Wing found no alternative vendors capable of providing the specific two-ship T-6 aerobatic performance due to the limited vintage aircraft market and unique performance requirements. While this procurement is being handled as a sole source award, the contracting activity has indicated plans to consider a wider variety of historic aircraft display options for future events to enhance competition opportunities. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with the non-competitive award based on any responses received to this notice.
Notice text
This Is a Notice Of Intent To Award A Sole Source Contract And Is Not a Request For Competitive Quotes.
This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Tailwinds Services and Commodities LLC for Keesler AFB Airshow T-6 Aerobatic Performance.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received by the date specified herein will be considered by the Government.
Interested parties may identify their interest and may submit a quote and/or capability statement by 3:00 PM CST, 12 September 2025. Capability statements and quotes shall be sent via email to joshua.brown.138@us.af.mil.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ - T-6 Performer_Redacted.pdf |
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