Oshkosh Airshow 2025
ID: FA300225P0013Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3002 338 ESS CCJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

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All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

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LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has awarded a contract to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for the setup and teardown services of rental equipment for the 2025 EAA AirVenture Airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This contract is unique as EAA is the sole source capable of providing the necessary services due to their exclusive agreement with the airshow. The procurement is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of one of the largest aviation events in the United States, which attracts thousands of attendees and showcases various aircraft. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Cameron Fernald at cameron.fernald@us.af.mil or Liliana Gonzales at liliana.gonzales.3@us.af.mil.

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