Notice of Intent to Sole Source "Tora Tora Tora" Performance
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
-
Reserve Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- PSC
- G003 Social- Recreational
- Place of performance
- Homestead ARB, Florida 33039, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for the "Tora Tora Tora" performance at the Wings Over Homestead Air Show scheduled for 5-6 April 2025 at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. The notice specifically targets the Commemorative Air Force, located in Dallas, TX, as the sole source provider for this historical reenactment. The performance will involve eight replica Japanese aircraft and a comprehensive reenactment of the Pearl Harbor bombing, complete with pyrotechnics, historical narration, and sound effects. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.103-1(b)(1). The notice is classified under the NAICS code 711510 for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, with a small business size standard of $9,000,000.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide transparency in the government's intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to the Commemorative Air Force. Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements or market research proposals by close of business on 13 December 2024, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement. The notice emphasizes that while responses will be considered, this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes or proposals. Contractors wishing to express interest or demonstrate capability should contact the designated point of contact, Amanda McKaig, at amanda.mckaig@us.af.mil. If no responses are received by the specified deadline, the Air Force Reserve Command will proceed with the sole source contract to the Commemorative Air Force. The notice underscores that the government does not intend to pay for any information provided and that this synopsis is for notification purposes only.
Notice text
- Homestead Air Reserve Base intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price, contract to COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, 5661 Mariner Dr., Dallas, TX 75237-4728, United States for the “Tora Tora Tora” performance at Wings Over Homestead Air Show 5-6 April 2025, at Homestead ARB, FL. Tora Tora Tora is a reenactment of the bombing squad at Pearl Harbor. “Tora Tora Tora” will be providing a full reenactment of a WWII air-to-ground attach with pyrotechnics and their own announcer. The act will consist of eight replica Japanese air craft for the performance. The Tora announcer provides the historical narration. Music and sound effects are supplied by the contractor
- This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.103-1(b)(1). The procurement is for the Air Show performance and services. Commemorative Air Force is the only company that performs the Tora Tora Tora act. Only one responsible source has been identified as reasonably available to provide the service that will satisfy the agency requirements. Therefore, Homestead ARB seeks to issue a sole source firm fixed price contract to COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE for the Tora Tora Tora performance.
- Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 711510 and the Small Business size standard is $9,000,000.
- Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This Notice of Intent is neither a request for competitive quotes nor a solicitation for offers. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notice to the Contracting Officer by COB, 13 December 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any interested party may inquire with the below point of contact. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement and market research proposal/quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no responses are received by COB, 13 December 2024, a Sole Source contract will be pursued with COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE.
- For any questions in regard to this intent, please contact Amanda McKaig at amanda.mckaig@us.af.mil.
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