Intent to Sole Source - Warbird Bombers
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

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Other Spectator Sports (711219)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9f1a71ce159945fd9519d9d8fdb082c6/view
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    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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