Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Commemorative Air Force
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 354th Contracting Squadron/PKB has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source contract to Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for demonstration and static displays at the Arctic Lightning Open House 2026 at Eielson Air Force Base, AK. This firm fixed-price contract will cover the provision of specific vintage aircraft and associated services. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a statement of capabilities by March 18, 2026, 1300 AKDT.
Scope of Work
The intended contract requires CAF to provide the following aircraft for the 2026 Air Show:
- 1943 AT-6D Texan
- 1952 Harvard Mk IV (T-6G)
- 1942 Consolidated BT-13
- 1946 L-13 Dragon Fly
Services include:
- Demonstration/Static Displays: Aircraft will be used for both flying demonstrations and static displays.
- "Morning Wake Up" Flight: A 30-minute flight involving two of the four aircraft.
- Airshow Flying: Demonstrations during the air show, involving two of the four aircraft.
- Appearance Fee: For all four aircraft.
- Logistics: Provision of trucks, trailers, engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and smoke oil.
- Pilot Participation: Pilots must participate in daily safety briefings, flying schedules, and "hot wash" sessions, adhering to AF Man 10-1004.
- Aircraft Arrival: Assets must arrive at Eielson AFB no later than July 30, 2026.
- Performance Dates: Practice Day (July 31, 2026), Air Show Days (August 1-2, 2026).
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Intended Awardee: Commemorative Air Force (CAGE: 06JG4)
- Justification: Market research, including discussions with industry SMEs and personnel at the International Convention of Air Shows, indicated that CAF was the only business both willing and able to perform the required services, particularly given the travel to interior Alaska. The Government is not aware of other vendors capable of meeting the criteria without compromise.
- Authority: FAR Part 6, specifically FAR 6.103-1(b) and 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Eielson Air Force Base, AK 99702.
Response for Interested Parties
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, any interested party capable of providing these services without compromising the required criteria may submit a statement of capabilities. This statement must include:
- The Air Frames listed above.
- A written plan for the Air Show.
- A price list.
Submissions will be considered by the 354th Contracting Squadron to determine if the proposed requirement should remain sole source.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, by 1300 (AKDT)
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Primary Contact: SrA Gonzalo Loaiza Alzate (gonzalo.loaiza_alzate@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: 2nd Lt Gerrit Tamminga (gerrit.tamminga.1@us.af.mil)
All materials must be emailed to the provided contacts.