Intent to Sole Source - Warbird Bombers
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Other Spectator Sports (711219)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f1a71ce159945fd9519d9d8fdb082c6/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to sole source a contract for services related to Warbird Bombers directly to the Arizona Commemorative Air Force. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific service requirements at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, as outlined in the attached Sole Source Justification. The services are crucial for maintaining and operating historical aircraft, which play a significant role in commemorative and educational activities. Interested businesses that believe they can meet these needs are encouraged to contact the primary point of contact, Adam Lynn, at adam.lynn@us.af.mil or 520-228-4183, or the secondary contact, Erick Ramirez Millan, at erick.ramirez_millan@us.af.mil or 520-228-4967, by the specified deadline.

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Sole Source Justification - Redacted.pdf
Jan 16, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
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