P-63 and C-74A Aerial Static Demonstration Services

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA442726QZ018
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
711219 Other Spectator Sports
Place of performance
Travis AFB, California 94535, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command seeks contractor services to provide Aerial Static Demonstration Services featuring a P-63 and C-47A aircraft for the Travis Air Force Base Wings over Solano Airshow scheduled for April 24-26, 2026. The contractor must provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and comprehensive services including planning, practice, and execution phases for the static aircraft display. Key requirements include supplying a pilot with active surface-level aerobatic waiver certification and maintaining $1,000,000 in personal liability insurance per aircraft occurrence for bodily injury or property damage. The Government will evaluate proposals based on both Technical and Price factors and anticipates award on or about March 20, 2026. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 3, 2026, with a response deadline of March 18, 2026; the Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation and award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order following this pre-solicitation period.

This is a noncompetitive action with no set-aside designation, and the intended source is the Palm Springs Air Museum, selected based on their capability to provide both required aircraft and their geographic proximity ensuring performance requirements can be met. Contractor personnel must arrive on or before April 23, 2026, and depart no later than 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026, representing a total performance period of approximately five days. The Government will provide ground transportation, lavatory facilities, credentials and base access, a public address system, aircraft fuel, hotel rooms, and rental cars, with specific fuel quantities to be determined based on contractor specifications. The solicitation does not disclose an anticipated award value or budget range. All responsible sources are invited to submit quotations, though the competitive status indicates this action was designed specifically for Palm Springs Air Museum's unique capability to fulfill the requirement.

Notice text

1. This pre-solicitation notice is in accordance with FAR 5.101(c). This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is not soliciting quotes or proposals at this time.

2. Description:

The TAFB Wings over Solano Airshow requires Static Demonstration services of a P-63 and C-47A. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary for Aerial Static Demonstration services.

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive services for the 2026 Travis AFB Air Show from April 24-26, 2026. This includes all planning, practice, and execution phases. Personnel must arrive on or before April 23, 2026, and depart no later than 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026.

See Performance Work Statement for full requirement details.

3. Procedures for Award:

The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order. The award basis is anticipated to include Technical and Price. The Government anticipate to award on or about 20 March 2026.

4. Trade Agreements Language: Not Applicable.

5. Technical Data: Not Applicable

6. Construction Contract Information: Not Applicable

7. Statement Regarding Responsible Sources: All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

8. Competitive Status: This is a noncompetitive action in accordance with FAR 5.101(c)(4)(vii). The intended source is Palm Springs Air Museum due to their capability to provide both required aircraft: P63 and C-47A. Additionally, the proximity of their location assures that the period of performance is met.

9. Qualification Requirement: See PWS.

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