W -- 2006 JSOH War Bird Performers

The government intends to award sole source contracts for the participation of various historic warbird aircraft and an experienced air show announcer in support of the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, scheduled for May 19-21, 2006. The aircraft involved include a range of World War II and Cold War-era planes such as the B-29 Superfortress, B-24 Liberator, F-86 Super Sabre, B-17 Memphis Belle, P-51 Mustang, Japanese "Zero," F4U-5NL Corsair, a squadron of seven T-28 aircraft known as the Lima Lima Lima team, Douglas C-54, Lockheed Super G Constellation, P-47 Thunderbolt, A-26 Invader, Supermarine Spitfire MK IX, Curtiss P-40E Flying Tiger, Grumman TBM Avenger, and PBY-5A Catalina. Interested contractors are invited to submit proposals for these performance contracts, which fall under the NAICS code 711510, related to performing arts and event production services. The announcement directs potential bidders to contact SSgt Eric A. Hinsch or Lt. Brian W. Bishop via email for more details. This contract supports a high-profile military open house event designed to showcase historic military aircraft and aviation heritage to the public.