2026 Tora Tora Tora Air Show Performance

SOL #: FA301626Q7034Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA3016 502 CONS CL
JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, United States

Place of Performance

DWG, TX

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

Recreational Services (G003)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 17, 2026
2
Action Date
Feb 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force intends to issue a direct award to Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for the 2026 Tora Tora Tora Air Show Performance at JBSA, TX. This special notice, issued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), indicates CAF is the sole known source capable of providing the unique and realistic Pearl Harbor reenactment, including pyrotechnic expertise, while meeting stringent Air Force safety regulations. This is not a request for proposals. Interested organizations may submit evidence of their ability to provide these services by February 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for a realistic reenactment of the Pearl Harbor attack for the 2026 Great Texas Airshow & Open House. Key aspects include:

  • Providing the only composition of replica Japanese aircraft for a realistic airfield attack.
  • Incorporating historical narration and ground-based pyrotechnics.
  • Ensuring high-level experience to meet Air Force safety regulations for aerial acts.
  • Delivering a safe and entertaining performance.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source
  • Intended Awardee: Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
  • Set-Aside: None (Direct Award)
  • Product Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services)
  • Response Due: February 24, 2026, 12:00 noon CST
  • Published: February 17, 2026
  • Place of Performance: DWG, TX (JBSA)

Evaluation

This notice is for informational purposes only; no solicitation is available. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses. However, interested organizations may submit clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the needed performance services. Any costs incurred in responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed.

Additional Notes

Contact the listed POCs via email for inquiries, as they are currently teleworking. This notice is not a request for quotations/proposals.

People

Points of Contact

Parris F. WatsonPRIMARY
Michael SimingtonSECONDARY

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