Offutt AFB FY26 Air Show: TBM Avenger for Static Display

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of a TBM Avenger aircraft for static display at the 2026 Offutt AFB Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show. The requirement is ongoing and the estimated value is $22,000,000.00.

• One (1) TBM Avenger aircraft for static display.

• The aircraft is for the 2026 Offutt Air Show, scheduled for August 8-9, 2026.

• Product Service Code: G003

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: August 7, 2026, to August 9, 2026.

• Estimated Value: $22,000,000.00 (NAICS Size Standard).

• Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

• Submission Method: Email to tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil. Offerors must verify receipt.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

  • Price: Quotations will be ranked by total evaluated price.
  • Technical Capability: Offerors must submit a plan demonstrating how they will meet the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. The plan should be no more than three (3) pages.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days.

• This acquisition is currently UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation includes FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF), service contract labor standards, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

• Attachments include a Statement of Work (dated March 26, 2026) and an SCA Wage Determination (dated December 3, 2025).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This agreement outlines the responsibilities and major actions for an open house promoter to provide aircraft display and/or demonstrations at the Offutt Air Force Base “Defenders of Freedom” Air and Space Show.

• The agreement covers general support for demonstrations at the airshow.

• Performers must meet FAA guidelines and certification requirements for airshow aircraft and aircrew.

• Aircraft paint schemes must comply with Approved Warbird guidance.

• Contractors will provide one (1) aircraft for static display: a TBM Avenger.

• Period of Performance: Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, through Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2026.

• Arrival: No later than rehearsal start time at 12:00 PM CST on August 7, 2026, for check-in and setup.

• Departure: No later than 12:00 PM CST on August 10, 2026.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and services for aircraft display/demonstration.

• Perform within Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and any applicable waivers.

• If on site and ready to perform, performers are due 100% of the performance fee, regardless of whether the airshow flies.

• Provide a digital press/media kit (CD-ROM) with high-resolution images and text descriptions.

• Provide a video in HD (DVD or Beta).

• Be available for media interviews before and during the show.

• Arrive at least one day in advance for local promotions and media support.

• Provide Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance (DD Form 2400).

• Provide Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (DD Form 2401) and Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement (DD Form 2402) before landing.

• All media (social media, websites, news posts) must be coordinated through Offutt Public Affairs.

• Provide aviation fuel (100LL) up to 275 gallons for performance, rehearsal, and top-off.

• Provide 5 gallons of 120W aviation oil.

• Provide hangar space at Offutt AFB, understanding that space is extremely limited and may not be available for all aircraft.

• The Organizer/Government is not responsible for damages caused by natural occurrences.

• Provide aircraft security on the parking ramp and crowd control.

• Provide up to three (3) non-smoking hotel rooms for the performer.

• Provide one (1) automobile with a full tank of gas for ground transportation.

• Provide one (1) meal per performer on the actual days of the event (August 8-9, 2026).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5005, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Iowa (Counties of Harrison, Mills, Pottawattamie) and Nebraska (Counties of Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services in the specified geographic areas and is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding hourly wage rates and notes that fringe benefits are required for all listed occupations. It also includes information on paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706) and minimum wage requirements (Executive Order 13658), as well as details on vacation and holiday pay.

Key information includes:

• Specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations (e.g., administrative, automotive, health, IT, maintenance, protective services).
• Required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Provisions for paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments under Executive Orders.
• Guidance on the conformance process for unlisted occupations.