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Air Show - MiG-17F and F-4 Fighter Jet Aerobatic Demonstration
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The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base is seeking a jet aerobatic demonstration featuring one MiG-17F and one F-4 Phantom II aircraft for the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show scheduled for August 8 and 9, 2026, in St. Columbans, Nebraska. Although the Government intends to award the contract on a sole source basis to Fighterjets Inc due to their unique capability and the exclusive Level I (unlimited) Jet Aerobatic Day and Night certification held by pilot Randy Ball—required to perform unrestricted high-performance maneuvers in daylight, evening, and nighttime conditions—all responsible entities may submit quotations. To qualify as responsible, any offeror must hold a comparable certification for fighter jet aerobatics, and submissions must be sent via email with the Notice ID in the subject line by the deadline of June 25, 2026. The requirement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 711320 and FAR 19.5. Performance must occur between August 7 and August 10, 2026, with arrivals required no later than 10:00 AM CST on August 7, at least one 10-15 minute performance per day on August 8 and 9, and potentially one or two additional performances on the day prior. Departure is required no later than 12:00 PM CST on August 10. The contractor must provide a digital press/media kit on CD-ROM, high-definition video or Beta roll for media use, and must comply with AFI 10-1004 for aircraft paint schemes. All aircraft and crew must adhere to FAA guidelines and applicable waivers, and the contractor is required to submit DD Form 2400 for civil aircraft insurance, DD Form 2401 for landing permits, and DD Form 2402 for a hold-harmless agreement prior to operations on base. The contractor assumes responsibility for all costs related to aircraft operations, excluding fuel, lodging, and ground transportation, which are to be provided by the Government. No contract value is specified, and no formal pricing structure is included in the solicitation.
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St Columbans, NE, 68113, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The 55th Contracting Squadron has an ongoing requirement to acquire a jet aerobatic demonstration for an air show utilizing one MiG-17F and one F-4 aircraft. The Offutt Air Force Base “Defenders of Freedom” Air and Space Show will be held at Offutt AFB, Nebraska on August 8 and August 9, 2026.
The Government intends to award a contract for these services on a sole source basis to Fighterjets Inc (3BRB8). Fighterjets Inc is believed to be the only responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Fighterjets Inc is the only known entity on the air show circuit that can provide a fighter jet aerobatic demonstration involving a MiG-17F and F-4 aircraft. Fighterjets Inc pilot Randy Ball is the only fighter jet demonstration pilot in North America to hold a Level I (unlimited) Jet Aerobatic Day and Night certification. This highly exclusive FAA certification is required to perform extreme, high-performance stunt maneuvers in jet aircraft during day, evening, and nighttime air shows. This certification allows Fighter Jets Inc to perform jet aerobatics without sequence restrictions.
Although the Government intends to award a contract on a sole source basis, all responsible entities may submit a quotation which will be considered by the contracting activity. In order to be determined responsible, entities must present similar certification to perform fighter jet aerobatics. Responses shall be sent via email to the listed point of contact via email and shall use the Notice ID in the subject line.
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