2025 Tinker Air Show Fuels, Smoke and Oil
ID: 2025TASFuel_Smoke_OilType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8101 AFSC PZIOATINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9125, USA

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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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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the provision and delivery of aircraft smoke oil and engine oil to support the Tinker Air Force Base Airshow scheduled for June 28-29, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for delivering specific oil products, including smoke oil in 55-gallon drums and various types of engine oil packaged in cases, to a designated warehouse by June 16, 2025, adhering to military specifications to ensure quality and safety. This procurement is critical for the successful execution of the airshow, emphasizing the importance of timely delivery and compliance with specified product standards to prevent aircraft contamination. 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 note that this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

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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.
    The Department of the Air Force's 72D Logistics Readiness Squadron is soliciting delivery services for various types of aircraft oils and smoke oils to support the Airshow at Tinker Air Force Base, scheduled for June 28-29, 2025. The requirement includes the delivery of specific oil products to the designated warehouse by June 16, 2025, during specified operational hours. The contractor must supply smoke oil in 55-gallon drums and different types of engine oil packaged in cases. Acceptance of smoke oil is regulated with specific brands listed to avoid aircraft contamination. This RFP outlines a clear expectation for timely delivery and conformity to military specifications, emphasizing the importance of quality and safety in products utilized during the airshow event.
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