Offutt AFB FY26 Air Show: TBM Avenger for Static Display

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, through the 55th Contracting Squadron, is seeking to procure one TBM Avenger aircraft for static display at the 2026 Offutt Air Force Base "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show. The aircraft must comply with all FAA guidelines, certification requirements, and Approved Warbird guidance per AFI 10-1004, and the contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for the display. Key requirements include providing civil aircraft certification of insurance (DD Form 2400), a civil aircraft landing permit (DD Form 2401), and a civil aircraft hold harmless agreement (DD Form 2402) prior to landing, as well as delivering a comprehensive digital press and media kit with high-resolution images and HD video footage. The evaluation criteria center on the contractor's ability to meet the specified aircraft requirements and comply with all regulatory and contractual obligations. The Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on March 26, 2026, with a response deadline of April 6, 2026, allowing interested parties approximately eleven days to express interest and contact the point of contact for additional details.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The performance period spans from Friday, August 7, 2026, with aircraft arrival required by 12:00 PM CST, through Sunday, August 9, 2026, with departure no later than 12:00 PM CST on August 10, 2026. The Government will provide up to 275 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel, 5 gallons of 120W aviation oil, up to three non-smoking hotel rooms, one automobile with full tank of gas for ground transportation, one meal per performer on event days, and limited hangar space on a non-interference basis. The contractor receives 100% of the performance fee if on site and ready to perform regardless of weather or mechanical conditions, with any deposit fully refunded if the contractor is unable to perform. No specific award value is disclosed in the Pre-Solicitation Notice, though the contract structure indicates a fixed performance fee arrangement with Government-provided logistics and support.