B-29 Airshow
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

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https://sam.gov/opp/145711ca3b7947e596aa33b29426eddc/view
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    The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to Docs Friends Inc. for the provision of internet services related to the B-29 Airshow scheduled for 2025 at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for supplying a B-29 aircraft and crew for both practice performances and daily demonstrations during the airshow, as the government has determined that only one source is reasonably available for these specific needs. This procurement underscores the importance of specialized services in facilitating military-related public events and showcases the capabilities of the B-29 aircraft. Interested firms may challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating their capabilities, with all inquiries directed to the primary contact, Jonathan Schrank, at jonathan.schrank@us.af.mil or by phone at 318-456-6840, or to the secondary contact, Krystal Ruiz-Velez, at krystal.ruiz_velez.1@us.af.mil or 318-456-4011.

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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Doc Friends Inc..pdf
    The 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) has announced its intent to award a sole source contract to Docs Friends Inc. for the provision of internet services related to the B-29 Airshow scheduled for 2025. This decision is based on the determination that only one source is reasonably available for the specific needs of this project, as outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b). The contractor will be responsible for supplying a B-29 aircraft and crew for both a practice performance and daily demonstrations at the airshow. Although this notice is not a solicitation for offers, it invites firms to challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating their capabilities and the advantages of competition. All inquiries should be directed to designated contracting personnel, with the caveat that costs incurred in responding to this notice will not be reimbursed. This procurement emphasizes the government's discretion in determining whether to pursue competitive bidding based on the responses received.
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