Air Boss and Related Services - TAFB Wings Over Solano 2026

The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA4427-26-Q-1004 for a Firm Fixed Price contract for Air Boss and Related Services to support the 2026 “Wings Over Solano” Air Show. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 488111 – Air Traffic Control. Quotes are due by December 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST. Evaluation will prioritize Past Performance and Technical Capability. Offerors must be registered in SAM, complete FAR 52.212-3 representations, and provide detailed service descriptions and certifications. The solicitation includes clauses on telecommunications equipment prohibitions (FAR 52.204-24, -25, -26) and an Ombudsman provision (DAFFARS 5352.201-9101).

Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) outlines stringent security requirements for contractor access, effective September 2024. All contractors must undergo identity proofing and vetting, including NCIC and CLETS checks, unless they possess a verifiable government security clearance. Contractors must also have proper credentials for U.S. employment. The REAL ID Act of 2005 dictates acceptable state-issued IDs, with specific California driver's license markings detailed. Disqualifying factors for base access include terrorism links, unverified identity, prior federal installation bans, outstanding warrants, and convictions for serious crimes such as espionage, murder, sexual assault, or extensive criminal history. Primary contractors are responsible for their employees' conduct, ensuring adherence to entry requirements, notifying the 60th Contracting Squadron of status changes, and promptly reporting lost passes. Obtaining a base pass requires an Entry Authority List (EAL) submitted 45 days prior to the contract start. Contractors are subject to random screenings, increased security measures during heightened Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs), and may require restricted area badges (RABs) for unescorted access to specific areas. Subcontractors and unbadged contractors require escorts. All personnel must complete initial and annual antiterrorism awareness training and adhere to information protection and operations security (OPSEC) protocols. Misuse or loss of passes incurs penalties, and contractors must comply with all security provisions without compensation for associated delays.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for an Air Boss and associated services for the 2026 Wings over Solano Airshow at Travis AFB, CA. The service provider must be ICAS-certified, have experience with military jet teams, possess a minimum of one million dollars in liability insurance, and have conducted at least one airshow in the past three years. Key tasks include developing the airshow schedule and layout, conducting safety briefings, liaising with FAA and emergency personnel, providing direct control of performers, and assisting with necessary documentation like waiver requests and NOTAMs. The government will provide a location, courtesy vehicle, radios, and lodging. The airshow is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026, with practice on Friday and shows on Saturday and Sunday.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5655, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Solano County, California. It details compliance requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts awarded before or after January 30, 2022, with annual adjustments. The document specifies hourly wage rates for various occupations across administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical fields. It also details fringe benefits, including health and welfare, vacation, and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), uniform allowances, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications.