The Department of the Air Force has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for professional pyrotechnic services for the CY25 Kirtland AFB Air Show, with the solicitation number FA9401-25-Q-0014. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is exclusively open to small businesses, with a response deadline set for March 7, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their quotes via email, ensuring that their proposals remain valid until June 3, 2025. The requirements include travel, explosives and storage, and performance fees. Offerors must provide technical submissions in a designated format and adhere to specific evaluation criteria, focusing first on technical approach followed by price. The awarding process will favor the lowest price proposal that is technically acceptable. This acquisition emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, necessitating that offerors are registered in SAM and meet all prescribed terms and conditions. Various clauses and provisions are incorporated into the solicitation to ensure proper standards are enforced, including provisions on telecommunications equipment and service pricing. This procurement process illustrates the Air Force’s commitment to executing public events with safety and professionalism while involving small businesses in government contracting.

The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a pyrotechnic display to be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base during the Open House on May 31 and June 1, 2025. The contractor is responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and materials for two daily shows of approximately 30 minutes each, adhering to USAF safety standards and possessing necessary licenses. Pyrotechnic displays will include various explosions and effects, detailed in a specified breakdown for each day. Key requirements include coordination with base personnel for logistics and a mandatory pre-show briefing. Incidents of injury or property damage must be reported promptly, with liability insurance of at least $1 million required. Compensation policies address potential cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances, while the government will provide lodging and cover associated costs. The overall purpose of the document is to establish clear guidelines and expectations for contractors responding to the RFP for the pyrotechnic display, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective execution during the event. This aligns with the government's commitment to organizing successful public events while maintaining high safety standards.