Intent to Sole Source 2025 Air Show AvGas
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4809 4TH CONS SQ CCSEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB, NC, 27531-2456, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

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HOUSEKEEPING- FUELING AND OTHER PETROLEUM (S204)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract for the provision of aviation fuel logistics for the 2025 Wings over Wayne Air Show, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering approximately 2,300 gallons of 100LL Aviation Fuel, including all necessary transportation and equipment, while maintaining detailed records of aircraft fueling operations. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of fuel supply during public aviation events, and the contractor must comply with environmental regulations and confidentiality requirements. Interested parties can contact Deandre Fuller at deandre.fuller@us.af.mil or 919-722-5607, or Nelson Sosa at nelson.sosa@us.af.mil or 919-722-1750 for further details.

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    The 2025 Wings over Wayne Air Show, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, requires a fuel supplier to provide aviation fuel logistics. The selected supplier will deliver approximately 2,300 gallons of 100LL Aviation Fuel, including transportation, equipment, and a documented record of aircraft fueling—capturing details such as type, tail marking, and quantity. Seymour Johnson will offer a parking area and personnel for coordination during refueling operations from 0800 to 2000 hours. Additionally, the contractor must ensure compliance with identification requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act and maintain confidentiality regarding the contract terms. The supplier is liable for cleanup and must adhere to environmental regulations concerning fuel transport and spills. The agreement may be canceled by designated officials without penalty due to specific uncontrollable circumstances. This arrangement highlights government efforts to ensure safety and efficiency at public aviation events.
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