L-39 Albatross Aerial Performance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically the 60 CONS LGC at Travis AFB, CA, has issued a Sources Sought notice for L-39 Albatross Aerial Performance Services. This is a market research effort to identify potential sources, including small businesses, capable of providing aerial demonstrations for the 2026 Travis AFB Wings over Solano Airshow. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Aerial Demonstration Services for the Travis AFB Wings over Solano Airshow in 2026. This includes providing full and complete services for 6-7 L-39 jets, encompassing all necessary personnel, tools, materials, and supervision. Key aspects include:
- Aircraft must be in legacy warbird livery.
- Aerial display approximately 26 minutes long, showcasing L-39 aircraft in USAF livery.
- Coordination with the Travis Airshow Team for planning, arrival/departure, and parking.
- Performances on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a rehearsal on Friday, April 24, 2026.
- Provision of an aerobatic performer with an active surface level aerobatic waiver and a surface unrestricted level I Statement of Competency (SAC) card.
- Availability for fan interaction, autograph signing, photos, and media functions.
- Provision of a STEM component to the aviation event.
- Pyrotechnics are prohibited.
Performance Standards
Contractor must implement an applicable Risk Management Plan, maintain personal liability insurance ($1,000,000.00 per aircraft/occurrence), and provide required documentation (pilot licenses, Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD 2401, DD 240-2, DD Form 2400) upon request. All personnel entering Travis AFB must undergo background checks and adhere to security directives.
Period & Place of Performance
- Location: Travis AFB, CA 94535.
- Period: During the planning, arrival, practice, and execution of the 2026 Travis AFB Air Show, from April 24-26, 2026.
- Arrival: On or before April 23, 2026.
- Departure: No later than 0800 on April 27, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research is assessing availability of small businesses (including socioeconomic subsets) for potential future set-aside strategies.
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation for offers or proposals. Responses will be used for market research only to determine industry capabilities. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.
Required Response Information
Interested parties must submit the following via email by the due date:
- Business name and address
- Company representative name and title
- Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable)
- Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Cage Code
- Capability package demonstrating ability to perform the required services
- Proof of SAM Registration
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: SSgt Socrates Rosimo (socrates.rosimo.1@us.af.mil, 707-424-7727).