2025 Airshow Announcer Tinker AFB
ID: JT01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8101 AFSC PZIOATINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9125, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d7f58445ae14272819ab537e9df7b21/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide professional air show narration services for the 2025 Tinker Air Show, scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The contractor will be responsible for enhancing the production value of the event through effective communication with aircraft, managing crowd engagement, and coordinating with event staff and emergency services. This opportunity is critical for ensuring a safe and entertaining experience for spectators, emphasizing the importance of skilled narration at high-attendance events. Interested parties should contact Javon Tharps at javon.tharps@us.af.mil or Christopher Collins at christopher.collins.91@us.af.mil for further details, as this contract is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Javon Tharps
    javon.tharps@us.af.mil
    Christopher Collins
    christopher.collins.91@us.af.mil
    Files
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    2025 SOW - Announcer Lt Collins Edits.docx
    The 2025 Statement of Work for the Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) Air Show details the contractor's responsibilities for providing professional air show narration services from June 26-29, 2025. The contractor must supply equipment for narration, ensure effective communication with aircraft, coordinate with event staff and emergency services, and manage crowd engagement throughout the show. Key requirements include prior experience with at least 25 complex air shows and collaboration with Department of Defense-sanctioned demonstration teams. The government will cover lodging and provide essential equipment but will not advance payments or cover deposits. If the contractor is present but cannot perform due to uncontrollable circumstances, full compensation is guaranteed, whereas other failures result in non-payment. This document establishes the framework for a federal RFP, emphasizing the importance of skilled narration at high-attendance events while ensuring safety and effective communication with the audience during performances.
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