Pyrotechnics Airshow 2026

The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for Firewalkers International Pyro to provide pyrotechnics displays for the Shaw AFB Air Expo 2026. The contractor must adhere to Shaw AFB Safety Office and United States Air Force Explosives Safety standards, and be on the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and Air Combat Command (ACC) approved list of “Shooters-in-Charge.” The SOW details specific pyrotechnic displays, including double bombs, regular bombs, strafes, and napalm bombs, to be performed a minimum of three times daily from March 23-29, 2026. The government will provide a firm fixed price, transportation, lodging, volunteers, meals, and fuel. The contractor is responsible for pre-show briefings, coordination with safety offices, post-show cleanup, providing storage for pyrotechnics, and maintaining a minimum of one million dollars in personal liability insurance. Any incidents of damage, destruction, injury, or death must be reported immediately.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA480326Q0007, effective February 26, 2026, modifies the original solicitation dated February 23, 2026. This amendment primarily addresses two key changes: the addition of Contractor Questions and Government Responses as Attachment 02, and an update to the Statement of Work (SOW) title now presented as Attachment 01. Specifically, the previous SOW,

The Statement of Work outlines requirements for a contractor to provide pyrotechnics displays for the Shaw AFB Air Expo 2026. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for a minimum of three pyrotechnic displays daily, complementing aerial demonstrations. Key requirements include adherence to Shaw AFB Safety Office and USAF Explosives Safety standards, with the contractor's "Shooters-in-Charge" being on the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and Air Combat Command (ACC) approved lists. The period of performance is from March 23-29, 2026, with all equipment needing to be in place between March 23-26. The government will provide a firm fixed price, transportation, lodging, volunteers, meals, and approximately 1,000 gallons of automotive fuel. The contractor is responsible for pre-show briefings, post-show cleanup, providing storage for pyrotechnics, and maintaining a minimum of one million dollars in personal liability insurance. All incidents of damage, destruction, injury, or death must be reported promptly.

The document addresses a contractor's questions regarding Solicitation FA480326Q0007, "Pyrotechnics Airshow 2026," specifically clarifying the quantity of pyrotechnic effects. The contractor sought clarification on the number of "hot strafes," "regular strafes," and "double bombs" mentioned in the Statement of Work (SOW). The government's response clarifies that the numbers in the SOW represent total quantities for the entire weekend or per day, not repetitions of a performance. For example, "sixteen double bombs (8 per day)" means a total of 16 double bombs for the weekend, with 8 deployed each day. Similarly, for strafes, the numbers refer to the total count per day or for the weekend, not a repeated sequence of 16-hit strafes.

This government solicitation (FA480326Q0007) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services, specifically pyrotechnics displays for the Shaw Air Expo 2026 Air Show. Issued by the Department of the Air Force, it is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 325920 and a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation was issued on February 23, 2026, with quotes due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services in accordance with the Statement of Work. Inspection and acceptance will occur at Shaw AFB, SC, with delivery and performance scheduled from March 23-29, 2026. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest price among technically acceptable offers. The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects such as electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contractor access to Air Force installations, and prohibitions on Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. Offerors must submit pricing, a technical approach, discount terms, company information, completed representations and certifications, and a signed SF 1449.