NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-MiG17 Air Show 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 502d Contracting Squadron has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for MiG-17 Air Show Services for the 2026 Great Texas Airshow at JBSA Randolph. The agency intends to award a sole-source purchase order to FighterJets, INC. (CAGE Code 3BRB8) due to their unique capability and direct knowledge required for commemorative flying services. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit their capabilities by March 13, 2026, for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for all personnel, supervision, and other items necessary to provide an authentic MiG-17F/T-37 for acrobatic demonstrations or static display. These services are intended to commemorate Vietnam heritage during the 2026 Great Texas Airshow hosted by Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Randolph.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: FighterJets, INC. (CAGE Code 3BRB8)
- Authority: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)
- Product/Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: JBSA Randolph, TX
Purpose of Notice
This notice serves to inform the public of the agency's intent to award a sole-source contract. It is not a solicitation for offers. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capabilities for fulfilling this requirement. Information received will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive requirement is feasible, which is solely at the Government's discretion.
Required Information from Interested Parties
Parties stating capability must provide details on their ability to supply all personnel, supervision, and other items to provide an authentic MiG-17F/T-37 for acrobatic demo or static display to commemorate Vietnam heritage during the 2026 Great Texas Airshow.
Contact Information
- Contracting Specialist: A1C Seth James (seth.James.1@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Mercedes Perez (mercedes.perez.1@us.af.mil)