CY25 Air Show - Aircraft for Static Display
ID: FA9401-25-Q-0018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9401 377 MSG PKKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4b13f697efea4f37b653e507bb27bdc9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the provision of static display aircraft for the CY25 Air Show at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, scheduled from May 30 to June 1, 2025. The primary requirement includes one B-17, one B-25, and one TBM Avenger, with optional displays for a C-47 and an A-26, each to be quoted as separate line items. This procurement aims to enhance public engagement and promote military aviation heritage during the air show, reflecting the government's commitment to community involvement through military events. Quotes are due by March 21, 2025, and interested vendors should contact SrA Derick Jones at derick.jones.2@us.af.mil or Dakota Powell at dakota.powell@us.af.mil for further details, noting that funding availability will influence contract awards.

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    Combined synopsis solicitation.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of static display aircraft for the CY25 Air Show at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, scheduled from May 30 to June 1, 2025. Required aircraft include one B-17, one B-25, and one TBM Avenger, with optional availability for a C-47 and an A-26, which can be executed as separate line items. Quotes are due by March 21, 2025, with an emphasis on participation from small businesses within the NAICS code 711510. The government warns of the absence of funds currently available for this procurement, subjecting any award to the availability of appropriated funds. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price, with preference given to offers demonstrating compliance with solicitation guidelines. Offerors must submit their quotes electronically, ensuring they meet all required representations and certifications. Overall, this solicitation aims to attract qualified vendors for a key public military event, facilitating competition and transparency in the procurement process.
    Quote Sheet with Options.xlsx
    The KAFB CY25 Air Show document outlines requirements for static displays of military aircraft at the event. The basic requirement includes three static displays: a B-17, a B-25, and a TBM Avenger, each requiring one unit. Additionally, there are two separately priced options for static displays of a C-47 and an A-26, also with a quantity of one each. The document specifies pricing structures but does not provide actual cost figures, leaving total quoted prices for both the primary requirement and the options unspecified. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for these aircraft displays, essential to enhancing the air show experience while promoting military aviation heritage. It reflects federal efforts to engage the public and foster community interest through military events.
    Static Display SOW_3 Feb 2025.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for a contractor to provide three specific aircraft for a static display at the Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) Air Show, scheduled for May 29 - June 1, 2025. The contractor is responsible for all necessary resources and must comply with FAA regulations. The display will feature one B-17, one B-25, and one TBM Avenger, with potential additional requests for a C-47 and an A-26. Compensation will occur post-event via WAWF, without advance payments, and contractors cannot solicit donations unless qualified as "War Bird" organizations. They may sell limited merchandise related to their aircraft while adhering to public safety standards. The contractor must also maintain a $1 million liability insurance, provide details on required fuel and oil without including those fees in their quote, and confirm lodging and transportation needs, which will be supplied by the government. The SOW also emphasizes the necessary documentation for employees, security compliance, and conditions for possible contract cancellation. This document serves as a formal agreement framework for ensuring safe and effective participation in the airshow, aligning with government contracting practices and regulations.
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