Tora Tora Tora Airshow performance
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4419 97 CONF CCALTUS AFB, OK, 73523-5002, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

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https://sam.gov/opp/63c4074060a3494aa8f6833cdcf22bd3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 97 Air Mobility Wing, intends to award a contract to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for a "Tora Tora Tora" aerial performance display at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This unique performance features eight replica Japanese aircraft and pyrotechnics, making it a distinctive offering that no other agency can replicate within the required timeframe. The CAF's proven safety record and extensive experience in air shows are critical for the event's success, and the government has determined that a single-source procurement is the only viable option for this requirement. Interested parties must submit capability statements by November 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST, via email to the primary contacts, Cole Santee and Katharine Lewis, as detailed in the notice.

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    Single Source Justification Tora Tora To.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a single-source contract awarded to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for their "Tora, Tora, Tora" WWII reenactment performance at Altus Air Force Base. This performance features eight replica Japanese aircraft, complete with pyrotechnics and a dedicated announcer, making it unique in its offering. The justification emphasizes that CAF is the only agency with such an extensive setup and a proven safety record, which is crucial for the event's success. Research conducted identified no other comparable acts capable of delivering the same performance within the required timeframe, leveraging insights from the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and electronic resources. The contracting officer, Lori Ann Clinton, ultimately confirmed that due to these criteria, a single source was the only reasonable option available for procurement. Future procurement will incorporate broader market research to explore other prospective acts or organizations that may develop similar capabilities, thus striving to foster competition and prevent reliance on a single source for upcoming air shows.
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