Pyrotechnics Airshow 2026
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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 Pyrotechnics Displays for the Shaw Air Expo 2026 Air Show at Shaw AFB, Charleston AFB, SC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for pyrotechnic displays. Quotes are due March 6, 2026, at 02:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide pyrotechnic displays for the Shaw Air Expo 2026, performing a minimum of three displays per day. Specific pyrotechnic requirements include: sixteen double bombs, twelve regular bombs, sixteen 16-hit regular strafes, four 16-hit hot strafes, three 300-foot napalm bombs, and two 1,000-foot napalm bombs. Post-show, the pyrotechnic area must be cleaned of debris. Performance standards mandate adherence to Shaw AFB Safety Office requirements, United States Air Force Explosives Safety standards, and approval as an International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and Air Combat Command (ACC) "Shooter-in-Charge."
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1370 (Pyrotechnics)
- NAICS Code: 325920, Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 (no earlier than 1200L) to March 26, 2026 (no later than 1700L). All units must be removed by March 31, 2026, 1000L.
- Place of Performance: Flight line of Shaw AFB.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 6, 2026, 02:00 PM Local Time.
- Contractor Questions Cutoff: February 25, 2026, 02:00 PM EST.
- Quote Validity: Through March 30, 2026.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include pricing for CLIN 0001, a written technical approach (max 5 pages) demonstrating SOW compliance, discount terms, contractor information (name, address, CAGE code, GSA Schedule if applicable), contractor point of contact, completed Reps & Certs, and a signed SF 1449 and any amendments.
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be assessed based on the technical narrative. The government will evaluate the first three lowest-priced offers for technical acceptability, continuing until three acceptable offers are found.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The contractor must attend daily pre-show briefings, schedule EOD familiarization training, coordinate with the 20th Fighter Wing Weapons Safety Office, and provide appropriate storage for pyrotechnics. The contractor must maintain personal liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The government will provide approximately 1,000 gallons of automotive gas, lodging (8 rooms), meals/beverages for the pyro team and volunteers, and 8-10 local volunteers.
Primary Contact: Mar Rodriguez (maria_del_mar.rodriguez_martinez@us.af.mil) Secondary Contact: Uriah Hinton (uriah.hinton@us.af.mil)