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USAF Band Norway Shipment
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The contract involves providing specialized transportation services for the United States Air Force Band, specifically for moving 10 to 15 pallets of cargo to Oslo, Norway. The cargo includes personal luggage, musical instruments—some of which are temperature-sensitive—and fragile audio and production equipment. Key requirements include secure pickup, palletization, climate-controlled transport where necessary, white-glove handling, and guaranteed time-definite delivery to ensure the protection of high-value and sensitive items against environmental and physical damage. The contractor must also provide appropriate insurance coverage to safeguard these valuable assets during transit. This contract is issued by the 11th Contracting Squadron at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., with solicitation number FA706026R0003 and an NAICS code of 481112, which covers scheduled air transportation services. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026. The contract may lead to recurring service opportunities, as vendors demonstrating consistent and reliable support for both continental U.S. and overseas transport could be considered for future requirements. Interested parties can direct questions to designated points of contact via email, with a deadline for inquiries set for May 12, 2026, and answers provided by May 14, 2026.
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Place of Performance
Bolling AFB, DC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The United States Air Force Band requires specialized transportation services for the movement of approximately 10 -15 pallets of cargo, including personal luggage, musical instruments (to include temperature-sensitive items), and fragile audio/production equipment to Oslo, Norway.
Required services include secure pickup, palletization, climate-controlled transport (as needed), white-glove handling, and time-definite delivery. The contractor must be capable of protecting high-value, sensitive equipment from environmental and physical damage and provide appropriate insurance coverage.
This requirement may result in recurring service needs. Vendors capable of providing consistent, reliable support for both CONUS and OCONUS movements may be considered for future requirements.
All questions related to this solicitation are due on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 by 2:00 PM. Responses will be posted by end of business on Thursday, 14 May 2026. Due to an unforseen delay, a partial response to the questions has been posted and a full response shall be posted by end of business on Monday, 18 May 2026.
