FY26 Joint Base Charleston Airshow - Fuel
SOL #: FA441826Q0025Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4418 628 CONS PK
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, United States
Place of Performance
Charleston AFB, SC
NAICS
Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)
PSC
Liquid Propellants And Fuels, Petroleum Base (9130)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 19, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 10, 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 is seeking proposals for aviation fuel and services for the FY26 Joint Base Charleston Air Show. This unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires contractors to provide AVGAS 100LL and JET A fuel, along with fuel trucks, operators, and standby services. Offers are due March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive aviation fuel services for the Joint Base Charleston Air Show from April 29 to May 4, 2026 (0900-2200 daily), at the Fixed Base Operator on-site at Charleston International Airport. Key requirements include:
- Delivery of up to 4,500 gallons of 100LL fuel and up to 1,500 gallons of Jet A fuel.
- Provision of one roadworthy refueling truck and driver for each fuel type (100LL and Jet A).
- On-call standby fuel services throughout the performance period.
- Tracking fuel consumption and invoicing only for actual gallons used.
- Removal of all unused fuel by the end of the event (May 4, 2026).
- Ensuring fuel pricing does not exceed market rates and assuming liability for any fuel-related damage to aircraft.
- Contractor employees must be English-speaking, present a neat appearance, and have authority to act on contractual matters.
- A list of personnel requiring base access must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Solicitation Number: FA441826Q0025
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product Service Code (PSC): 9130 (Liquid Propellants And Fuels, Petroleum Base)
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Airport Operations)
- Period of Performance: April 29, 2026 – May 04, 2026
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC, 29404
- Delivery Terms: F.O.B Destination
- Offers Due: March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 05, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to madison.nerenberg@us.af.mil and taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil.
- Required Documents: Offerors must utilize Attachment #01 – RFQ Pricing Sheet to submit pricing and company information (name, address, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, POC details). A statement agreeing to all terms and conditions of the RFQ is also required.
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Priced quote.
- Interchanges: The Government intends to award without interchanges but reserves the right to hold them with any or all offerors.
- Financing: Contract financing will not be provided.
Additional Notes
- This acquisition is not DPAS rated.
- Attachment #03 provides a list of solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Bidders should review these for compliance, payment procedures (WAWF), and base access requirements.
People
Points of Contact
Madison NerenbergPRIMARY
Taylor K. McDanielSECONDARY
Files
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 5, 2026
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 19, 2026