CY25 Air Show – TBM Avenger Aircraft for Static Display
ID: FA9401-25-Q-0023Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9401 377 MSG PKKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

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Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

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SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for a TBM Avenger aircraft to be used as a static display at the Kirtland Air Force Base Air Show, scheduled for May 30 to June 1, 2025. The contractor is required to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, maintain active registration in SAM.GOV, and provide substantial liability insurance, among other responsibilities outlined in the Statement of Work. This procurement aims to enhance community engagement and provide a historical aviation display for the public during the event. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via email by April 2, 2025, and can contact SrA Derick Jones at derick.jones.2@us.af.mil or Dakota Powell at dakota.powell@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the responsibilities of a Contractor to provide a TBM Avenger aircraft for static display at the Kirtland Air Force Base Air Show from May 30 to June 1, 2025. The Contractor must ensure compliance with FAA regulations and maintain active registration in SAM.GOV. Payment terms include no advance payments, with invoices submitted after the aircraft's arrival, typically processed within 30 days. The Contractor may not solicit donations unless affiliated with a specific organization, but can accept unsolicited donations. They also have the right to sell maritime-themed items related to the aircraft. The Contractor is required to maintain substantial liability insurance and provide necessary documentation for aircraft operation. Additional provisions cover details on fuel, lodging, transportation, employee identification, confidentiality, contract cancellation, and security requirements. Ultimately, the SOW emphasizes the partnership between the Air Force and Contractor while outlining necessary protocols for event participation.
    The document pertains to the KAFB CY25 Air Show, specifically detailing the requirement for a static display of a TBM Avenger aircraft. The primary focus is on the solicitation for one unit of the TBM Avenger as specified in the contract line item number (CLIN) 0001. The document outlines the quantity, unit of issue, and a space for price information, facilitating bidders to provide their total quoted price for this display. This RFP serves as a means for the federal government to secure a historical aviation display for the public during the event. The succinct structure emphasizes the basic requirement without additional context or extensive details about the air show itself, reflecting the straightforward nature of many government solicitations.
    The Department of the Air Force, through the 377th Air Base Wing, is soliciting quotes for a TBM Avenger aircraft for static display at the Kirtland AFB Air Show, scheduled for May 30 to June 1, 2025. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is fully open to competition, particularly encouraging small businesses, as defined by a $9 million size standard. The solicitation will not be finalized until appropriated funds are available, and the government reserves the right to cancel it at any point. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via email by April 2, 2025, conforming to the specified instructions. Evaluation criteria include technical acceptability and fair pricing, with the possibility of further evaluations based on the lowest priced offers. Offerors are also required to verify compliance with representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services to meet regulatory requirements. This solicitation underscores the Air Force's commitment to enhancing community engagement through the air show while ensuring adherence to federal procurement protocols.
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