Production/broadcast, sound, and narration

The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command's 81st Training Wing at Keesler AFB, Mississippi is seeking professional production, broadcast, sound, and narration services for the "Thunder Over the Sound/Air & Space Expo" air show scheduled for November 1-2, 2025. The event will feature the Thunderbirds aerobatic team and showcase "A Legacy of Air Force Innovation" through flying demonstrations and static aircraft displays at two locations: Keesler AFB and Biloxi Beach. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience with at least six large air shows serving 50,000+ attendees and four Air Force installation shows within the past two years. The technical requirements are comprehensive, including a minimum of six broadcast cameras, multiple long-lens cameras, a 48-input audio desk, cockpit audio/video integration capabilities, and DOD/FAA-compliant onboard camera systems. The services must include 2.5-3.5 hours of live streaming coverage, live interviews with base leadership and performers, sports-style flight demonstration coverage, and immersive content with on-screen graphics. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by September 15, 2025, with contractor arrival required by October 30, 2025, to support local promotions and arrival programs.

This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to full and open competition among qualified contractors. The Statement of Work does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the anticipated award value. The contractor will be responsible for providing sophisticated broadcast production equipment and personnel to deliver professional-quality coverage across multiple venues over the two-day event period. Key deliverables include live streaming production, integration of sponsor messaging, collaboration with 81st Training Wing and City of Biloxi Public Affairs for USAF messaging and marketing content, and consultation services throughout the event. The timeline spans from contractor arrival on October 30 through completion of services on November 2, 2025, representing a concentrated four-day service period. The technical scope requires coordination between two separate locations while maintaining broadcast-quality standards for both live streaming and recorded content production.