Air Force Anniversary Event

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for a new Balance Block, as described in the Introduction paragraph below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Leslie R. McGowan

100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for contracting with an Air Show Management Firm to coordinate at least one civilian flyovers for the 75th Air Force Anniversary scheduled Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., CDT. The technical requirements for portable toilets, trash, tents, and chain of command schedule shall reference Atch 1 – Technical Specifications. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition.

This sources sought is for the set up and tear down of 10 Tents; 30 Portable Toilets, 4 handwashing stations, and 4 ADA compliant portable toilets; Trash; one aerial event; seating for Change of Command Ceremonies and six (6) charter buses with drivers. See Atch 1- Technical Specificaitons.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts Without Facilities. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is R499, Support-Professional.

Submission Details:

Responses should include:

1. Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, and e-mail address.


2. Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 332510.


3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.


4. SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).


5. Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 – Technical Requirements.


6. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)


7. Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement.


8. To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.