Pyrotechnics (Pyro) Service - Airshow 2027
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is soliciting proposals for Pyrotechnic Services for the 2027 Beale Air Show at Beale Air Force Base, CA. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) for professional pyrotechnic displays, including a "Wall of Fire," synchronized with aerial demonstrations. Offers are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) to procure complete pyrotechnic services for the 2027 Beale Air Show. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, management, and supervision. Key services include choreographing and deploying effects, such as a "Wall of Fire," synchronized with aerial demonstrations. The contractor must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes and aircraft availability, collaborating with the Air Show Director and pilots.
All services will be performed during the planning, arrival, practice, and execution phases of the 2027 Air Show, specifically from April 16-18, 2027. A paramount component is ensuring absolute safety and regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, DoD, and Air Force regulations (e.g., DESR 6055.09, DAFMAN 91-201). This includes legal transportation, handling, and storage of explosive materials, requiring necessary certifications, proof of insurance, and detailed explosive information for risk assessment. Coordination with base safety offices is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA468626Q0007)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 713990, Size Standard $9M)
- Place of Performance: Beale AFB, CA
- Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 – May 3, 2027
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST
- Offers Due: April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST
- Published Date: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best-Value Tradeoff approach, considering Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, focusing on Documentation of Liability Insurance and Shooter in Charge Qualification.
- Past Performance: Assesses recent and relevant performance for large-scale public events, specifically pyrotechnics for military airshows within the last two years.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1 - Solicitation: Contains line items, PWS, and delivery/performance schedules.
- Attachment 3 - Wage Determination: WD 2015-5659, Rev 25, for Sutter and Yuba Counties, CA, detailing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
- Attachment 4 - Past Performance Summary Sheet: Form for offerors to detail relevant past contracts.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Teresa Romig (teresa.romig@us.af.mil, 530-634-3405)
- Contract Specialist: SSgt Jacob Duderstadt (jacob.duderstadt@us.af.mil, 530-634-2485)