P-51D Aircraft for Aerial Demonstration and Static Display
| Location: | Nebraska |
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| Posted: | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | FA4600_P51_Gufighter_FY26 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Mar 05, 2026 02:40 pm CST
- Original Response Date: Mar 12, 2026 01:00 pm CDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: G003 - SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL
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NAICS Code:
- 711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
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Place of Performance:
Offutt AFB , NE 68113USA
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.
- ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 402 232 6459 106 PEACEKEEPER DR BLDG 3 STE 2N3
- OFFUTT AFB , NE 68113
- USA
- Tyler Imhoff
- tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 4022946005
- Mar 05, 2026 02:40 pm CSTSources Sought (Original)
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