2025 Tinker Air Show Fuels, Smoke and Oil
ID: 2025TASFuel_Smoke_OilType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

PSC

FUEL OILS (9140)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide and deliver aircraft smoke oil and engine oil for the Tinker Air Force Base Airshow scheduled for June 28-29, 2025. The procurement includes a specified quantity of various oils, such as smoke oil, Mobil Jet Oil II, and multiple grades of Aeroshell and Phillips oils, which must be delivered to the Tinker AFB warehouse by June 16, 2025, during designated delivery hours. This logistical support is crucial for the successful execution of the airshow, reflecting the Air Force's commitment to operational readiness for military events. Interested vendors should contact Christopher Collins at christopher.collins.91@us.af.mil or Javon Tharps at javon.tharps@us.af.mil for further details and to access the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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    The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 72D Logistics Readiness Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, issued a Performance Work Statement for the procurement of aircraft smoke oil and engine oil to support an upcoming airshow scheduled for June 28-29, 2025. The contractor must deliver a specified quantity of various oils, including smoke oil, Mobil Jet Oil II, and multiple grades of Aeroshell and Phillips oils, to the Tinker AFB warehouse prior to June 16, 2025. Deliveries are permitted Monday through Friday between 0730 and 1630 hours. This document outlines the required services, delivery schedule, product quantities, and locations for the airshow's operational needs, reflecting the Air Force's commitment to ensuring the success of the event through logistical support. The request for proposals highlights the importance of timely and compliant delivery to fulfill operational requirements for military events.
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