Air Show transportation Services
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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, 366 Contracting at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Air Show Transportation Services for "Gunfighter Skies 2026." This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The requirement is for shuttle services, including ADA-compliant vehicles, to transport an estimated 50,000 guests daily. Quotes are due April 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide continuous and reliable shuttle services for the "Gunfighter Skies 2026" Open House on May 16-17, 2026, at Mountain Home AFB, ID. This includes:
- Providing 20 buses/shuttles, with at least two being ADA compliant, each accommodating 44-60 passengers. An option for up to 25 vehicles exists.
- Ensuring adequate staffing, prioritizing passengers with disabilities.
- Supplying all necessary management, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor.
- Maintaining, fueling, and repairing vehicles in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Responding to inoperable vehicles within two hours.
- Providing legally licensed, insured, and professional drivers.
- An onsite technician must be available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on May 16-17, 2026, with a two-hour response time.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Period of Performance: On-site support from May 16-17, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-aside
- NAICS Code: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM Local time (MST)
- Published: March 25, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value based on Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Past performance exceeding three years will not be evaluated. Quotes must be emailed, clearly identifying RFQ# FA489726QC042 in the subject line. Technical proposals and all supporting documents shall not exceed 10 pages. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and agree to hold pricing firm for 60 days.
Important Notes
Bidders must consider Wage Determination No. 2015-5513, Revision No. 27, which updates wage rates for Idaho and includes requirements for Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Federal Contractor Minimum Wage) for 2025. These updates will impact labor costs. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, Employee Listing, and driver/vehicle information due after contract award and prior to the event.