Wings and Eagles Thunderbird Smoke Oil
ID: W50S8Z-25-Q-0015Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NW USPFO ACTIVITY ORANG 173KLAMATH FALLS, OR, 97603-2108, USA

NAICS

All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324199)

PSC

FUEL OILS (9140)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/acdb381d568b49159bb8275a22a7f4e5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors to supply smoke oil for the Thunderbirds' performance at the Wings and Eagles Air Show, scheduled for July 17-21, 2025, at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base in Oregon. The selected contractor must deliver the smoke oil by June 30, 2025, and will have the option to return any unused product after the event. This procurement is part of a market research effort to identify responsible sources and assess the potential for a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 324199, which encompasses All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and relevant past project examples, to the designated contacts by 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on March 31, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Caitlin Thinnes
    (541) 885-6495
    caitlin.thinnes.1@us.af.mil
    Jason Rice
    (541) 885-6496
    (541) 885-6600
    jason.rice.27@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Form-Thunderbird Smoke Oil.docx
    The 173d Fighter Wing is issuing a Sources Sought Information Request for a vendor to supply smoke oil for the Thunderbirds' performance at the Wings and Eagles Air Show from July 17-21, 2025, at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base. Bidders must ensure delivery of the smoke oil by June 30, 2025, and have the option to return any unused product after the event. Interested firms are required to provide company details—including SAM registration, socio-economic status under NAICS code 324199, and examples of relevant past projects. Firms must outline their resources and key personnel, and certify their intention to propose as prime contractors. The submitted information will assist in market research and is not a formal Request for Proposal or contract award. The submission should be emailed to the specified contact and is strictly for government use.
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