# P-51D Aircraft for Aerial Demonstration and Static Display

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa4600p51gufighterfy26

- Solicitation number: FA4600_P51_Gufighter_FY26
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4600 55 Cons PKP (FA4600)
- NAICS: 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
- Product or service code: G003 Recreational Services
- Place of performance: Offutt AFB, Nebraska
- County: Sarpy County (FIPS 31153). https://abierto.us/counties/sarpy-county-ne-31153
- City: Offutt AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/offutt-afb-ne-3135875
- First posted: March 5, 2026
- Last posted: March 5, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c78d550cb4f4c5194dcb51afe6d1b39/view

## Description

The 55th Contracting Squadron has an ongoing to to acquire a P-51D Gunfighter aircraft for the 2026 Offutt AFB "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show. Show dates are August 8th and August 9th, 2026. Responsibilities include a 10-15 minute aerial demonstration for each show date. When not performing, the P-51D Gunfighter shall assume the role of a static display with crew available to engage with spectators.

As this is for Offutt, the government requires the paint scheme to reflect the colors of the 55th Fighter Wing during World War II. The paint scheme of the aircraft shall also be in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004, paragraph 4.2.4. Previous market research resulted in a sole source award to Commemorative Air Force (CAGE: 06JG4) as they were the only vendor that could provide the requested aircraft for the 2024 show. If your entity can provide the requested aircraft, please email the listed point of contact stating such.

## Publications

- March 5, 2026: Sources sought, due March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 1c78d550cb4f4c5194dcb51afe6d1b39. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c78d550cb4f4c5194dcb51afe6d1b39/view

## Points of contact

- Tyler Imhoff, tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil, 4022946005

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