Pyro (Air Show 2027)

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is conducting market research for pyrotechnic services to support the 2027 Beale Air Show scheduled for April 16-18, 2027 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The primary service requirement involves choreographing and deploying a "Wall of Fire" synchronized with single-ship fighter demonstrations and coordinated effects with multiple aircraft types including F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35, U-2, T-38, and warbirds such as the P-51. Contractors must maintain flexibility to adapt to aircraft scheduling changes, comply with Defense Explosives Safety Regulation 6055.09 and Department of the Air Force Manual 91-201, obtain Air Combat Command approval as a designated "Shooter in Charge," and maintain all required qualifications, certifications, and proof of insurance. All pyrotechnic operations must maintain a minimum 500-foot distance from parked aircraft and be executed as precisely timed and choreographed performances integrated with flight and ground team activities. This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only, and interested parties must submit a capabilities statement and relevant past performance indicators to Teresa Romig (teresa.romig@us.af.mil) and SSgt Jacob Duderstadt (jacob.duderstadt@us.af.mil) by the March 27, 2026 deadline, along with a Rough Order of Magnitude pricing estimate using the provided Excel template.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, and no incumbent contractor or current contract award value has been identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The anticipated contract will be issued as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with the suggested NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) and PSC code 1370 (Pyrotechnics), though contractors may suggest alternative classifications. The government will furnish 400 gallons of 100 low-lead AVGAS for the Wall of Fire, estimated smoke oil, air show layout maps, work locations, courtesy vehicles, all-access credentials, lodging at double occupancy, meals, and water facilities. Contractors are required to provide all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, management, and supervision for the complete pyrotechnic display, submit an Entry Access Listing within five business days prior to the event, and ensure all personnel are listed on the base Entry Access Listing beginning April 14, 2027 at 1200 hours with completed background checks. This sources sought notice explicitly states that no contract will be awarded from this notice and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.