R -- Aerial Demonstration

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, plans to issue a firm-fixed price sole source contract to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, located at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston, Texas. The contract involves a performance and appearance featuring a fleet of ten vintage World War II aircraft, including notable Army Air Force planes such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-40 Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, and C-47 Skytrain, as well as Naval Aviation aircraft like the SBD Dauntless, TBM Avenger, F6F-5 Hellcat, and F4U-5 Corsair. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole source acquisition due to the unique capabilities of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Interested vendors who believe they can provide the same service are invited to respond by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 2, 2004; if no other responses are submitted by that deadline, the contract will be awarded directly to Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Toxie H. Courtney, who can be reached via email, phone, or fax at Maxwell AFB. This effort is part of the Department of Defense's activities through the 42nd Contracting Squadron and ensures a specialized aerial demonstration showcasing historically significant warbirds for official events or public appearances.