Sources sought, total small business set-aside
Holloman AFB FY26 Airshow - 6-ship L-39 Aerial Demonstration
F2E0FM5337A002
Department of the Air Force, FA4801 49 Cons PK. Other Spectator Sports.
Response deadline
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
Closed 244 days ago. Posted January 12, 2026. Scheduled to archive January 31, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The 49th Contracting Squadron at Holloman AFB, NM is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a multi-ship civilian jet aerobatic demonstration team for the upcoming 2026 Air Show & Open House, scheduled for April 16-19, 2026. 2.0 REQUIREMENT The Government is seeking qualified performers capable of providing a six-ship civilian-owned and operated jet aerobatic team flying L-39 Albatros aircraft. The required services include, but are not limited to:
Performing one (1) six-ship aerobatic demonstration per show day (two total). The standard performance shall be approximately 25-30 minutes in duration. The team must also have a modified, shorter routine for inclement weather. The team must be a fully-formed, established team with significant experience performing together. All pilots must possess current FAA Statement of Aerobatic Competency (SAC) cards and all necessary ratings.
The vendor must be able to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance compliant with FAR 52.228-5, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation. The team must possess current and valid DoD-recognized airshow certification and be able to provide DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402 upon request. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for this service.
3.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested parties who consider themselves fully qualified to provide this service must submit a capability statement. The statement shall be submitted via email to the point of contact listed below and should not exceed five (5) pages. The capability statement must include:
Company Information: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.
Business Size: Business size and any applicable socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned, etc.).
Narrative: A detailed narrative demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements listed in Section 2.0. This narrative should include:
A description of the six-ship L-39 demonstration team. A list of at least three (3) similar performances at DoD-sponsored or other major North American airshows within the last three (3) years. Confirmation of all required FAA and DoD certifications. 4.0 DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Information submitted will not be returned. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice.
Publications
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January 12, 2026
Sources sought
Due January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice f89061888a4b42f58709b012db2e3d26
Points of contact
- SSgt Alex Coulombealex.coulombe@us.af.mil5755720183
- JOHNNIE WALKERjohnnie.walker.2@us.af.mil5755720047
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