2026 Offutt AFB Air Show Narrator
ID: FA4600_Air_Show_NarratorType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/711da541e7f9402cbaef38badd288c06/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 55th Contracting Squadron, is seeking a qualified narrator for the 2026 Offutt Air Force Base "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show, scheduled for August 8 and 9, 2026. The selected contractor must possess a minimum of five years of airshow narration experience, along with expertise in crowd management, event coordination, and media relations, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work. This role is critical for ensuring a professional and engaging presentation during the airshow, which is a significant event for the local community and military engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement to Tyler Imhoff at tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil or call 402-294-6005, as this opportunity is part of a total small business set-aside initiative.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tyler Imhoff
    (402) 294-6005
    tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Statement of Work.pdf
    This agreement outlines the responsibilities for providing an Air Show Narrator for the Offutt Air Force Base “Defenders of Freedom” Air and Space Show from August 6-9, 2026. The Narrator must have at least five years of airshow narration experience, multi-year experience in entertaining, informing, and managing crowds, and be able to coordinate various aspects of the event, including aircraft reviews, flight schedules, introductions, incident response, and media relations. They must also develop a narration script, participate in safety briefings, and provide proof of one million dollars in personal liability insurance. All media releases must be coordinated with Offutt Public Affairs. The Organizer will provide lodging, ground transportation, airport pickup/return, credentials, a ramp-approved vehicle, a golf cart, lavatory facilities, an air show layout map, and an elevated platform with power, water, and a trash can for the Narrator.
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