USAFADS Smoke Oil
ID: F3GHDA5314AG01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

PSC

LIQUID PROPELLANTS AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE (9130)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/821683c269594e45bea65370cc1f6856/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is seeking quotes for the procurement of smoke oil to support the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), commonly known as the Thunderbirds. The requirement includes 460 55-gallon drums of specific brand-name smoke oil, which must adhere to USAF Technical Orders to prevent aircraft contamination, with deliveries scheduled to three locations: Truth or Consequences, NM, Edwards AFB, CA, and Nellis AFB, NV. This procurement is critical for the Thunderbirds' training and performance at over 30 airshows annually, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by December 8, 2025, and direct any questions to SrA Carlos Burnes at carlos.burnes@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Carlos Burnes
    carlos.burnes@us.af.mil
    SSgt Chase Brandt
    chase.brandt@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for providing smoke oil to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), also known as the Thunderbirds. The USAFADS requires 55-gallon drums of smoke oil for their F-16 C/D model aircraft for training and over 30 airshows annually. Deliveries are required at the Thunderbird hanger at Nellis AFB, NV, and two additional winter training locations: Truth or Consequences Spaceport America, NM, and Edwards AFB, CA. The document specifies acceptable smoke oil brand names, vendor contact and delivery procedures, contractor qualifications, security measures during transport, and access hours for deliveries. All work must meet provided specifications and will be inspected by a USAF Thunderbirds member.
    Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics.pdf
    This document outlines a request for 460 55-gallon drums of smoke oil to be shipped to three USAF bases: Truth or Consequences, NM (125 drums), Edwards AFB, CA (125 drums), and Nellis AFB (210 additional drums upon request). The request specifies that freight and shipping must be included. The smoke oil must adhere to USAF Technical Orders, which only permit specific brands and product codes to prevent aircraft contamination. Acceptable brands include Chevron U.S.A., Inc Canopus 13 04BH0, Shell Oil Company Aeroshell Smoke Oil 5W416, Copper State Petrol. CSP Aviation Smoke Oil 6TAZ7, W.S. Dodge Oil Company Smoke Oil C13 0XAK2, PetroBlend Corporation Pure White Smoke Oil 7G4W2, and Petro-Canada Paraflex HT10 Fluids 0NVS1. Each barrel must be individually checked during acceptance.
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