Six Ship L-39 Aerobatic Demonstration

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking a contractor to provide a six-ship L-39 formation aerial aerobatic demonstration during the 2026 Fairchild AFB Open House and Air Show on June 6-7, 2026. The contractor must perform daily demonstrations lasting 10-15 minutes between 1000 and 1600 PST, maintain a static display when aircraft are not performing, and facilitate spectator engagement through autographs and photos. Key contractor responsibilities include coordinating with the Air Boss, maintaining current performer documentation and pilot certifications, submitting personnel names for security clearances within two weeks of award, and arranging their own commercial travel to Spokane, Washington. The government will evaluate offers based on price and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessment, with quotes due by April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT and questions due by April 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Offerors must submit quotes via email to Nathaniel Bond and Benjamin Hampton, hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quote due date, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 711219 (Other Spectator Sports) with a size standard of $16.5 million and PSC G003 (Social Recreational). The RFQ structure includes two contract line items: CLIN 0001 for the L-39 formation demonstration and static display under Firm Fixed Price with FOB Destination, and CLIN 0002 for optional lodging and transportation also at Firm Fixed Price, though no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract performance period spans two days (June 6-7, 2026), with contractor personnel required to arrive by June 5, 2026 for crew rest prior to safety briefing. The place of performance is Fairchild AFB, WA 99011, where Fairchild AFB will provide lodging at the base hotel, vehicle passes, military escort access to flight line, and coordination of aircraft fuel, smoke oil, engine oil, oxygen, and nitrogen supplies. All contractor employees must obtain DBIDS cards through the 92d Security Forces Squadron with Real ID Act-compliant identification, and foreign nationals require 4-6 weeks of additional security processing.