Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Smoke Oil
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, 56 CONS CC, is soliciting quotes for Smoke Oil for the Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show in Leuppx, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery of specific quantities of smoke oil by March 19, 2026. This includes 24 barrels of "Copper State Petrol CSP Aviation Smoke oil 6TAZ7" for the Thunderbirds, 2 barrels of "Chevron Regal HH 13 formerly Canopus 13" for "Tora Tora Tora", and 3 barrels of "Chevron Regal HH 13 formerly Canopus 13" for "Aaron Deliu/Folds of Honor/Third Strike Wingwalking". Amendment 0001 clarifies that Aeroshell is also an acceptable fuel type for all line items. A key condition is that only fuel used by the Government will be charged; unused fuel will be returned to the contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 9150 - Oils And Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, And Hydraulic
- Place of Performance: Luke Air Force Base, Leuppx, AZ, United States
- Quote Submission Deadline: January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Delivery Deadline: On or before March 19, 2026
- Published: January 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. Technical acceptability requires a full Capabilities statement of the "Similatior" (as stated in the original description) for Government review. Offerors must also have a Green or better Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) rating. Evaluation criteria are detailed in FAR clause 52.212-2.
Additional Notes
Funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for costs. An "Anti-Terrorism Pamphlet" is attached to the solicitation, providing insight into security awareness protocols. Proposals must be submitted via email to the listed Points of Contact.