Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - AVGAS
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 soliciting proposals for AVGAS with truck rental and shipping for the Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show, scheduled for March 19-23, 2026, in Leuppx, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due January 29, 2026, at 1500 EST.
Purpose and Scope
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide AVGAS 100LL (regular and NAF), including 3000-gallon truck rental, shipping, and associated labor. The service is specifically for the 56th Fighter Wing Air Show. A key condition is that the Government will only be charged for fuel actually used; unused fuel will be returned to the contractor.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ FA488726Q0008)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 9140 (Fuel Oils)
- NAICS: 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) with a 1500-employee size standard.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Place of Performance: Leuppx, AZ.
- Amendments: Amendment 0001 removed past performance from evaluation criteria. Amendment 0002 extended the proposal due date and modified quantities for several line items (0001, 0002, 0003, 0005, 0006).
Submission and Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to the listed Points of Contact by January 29, 2026, at 1500 EST. Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.
- Offerors must provide a full Capabilities statement of the capability being offered to demonstrate technical acceptability.
- Technical acceptability will be scored between 1-10, with a score of 5 or better required, based on meeting overall specifications.
- Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with a "Green" or better Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) rating and the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP). If SPRS is unavailable, CPARS will be used.
- Past performance is explicitly NOT an evaluation factor.
Important Notes
- Funding: Funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors.
- Compliance: Bidders must review and adhere to the Luke AFB Environmental Guide for Contractors and be aware of the Anti-Terrorism Pamphlet (AF Eagle Eyes Program) for security and operational considerations.
- Contact: Primary contact is 2d Lt Jalen Johnson (jalen.johnson.17@us.af.mil, 623-856-2730).