B-17 Performance with capabilities of dropping jumpers

24 Jan 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS FROM: 7 CONS/PKB 381 Third Street, Bldg 7238 Dyess AFB, TX, 79607-1581 SUBJECT: Sources Sought- Air Show B-17 performance This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This is for a market survey only; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis and no contract shall be awarded from this synopsis. The U.S. Air Force, Dyess Air Force Base, has been tasked to identify potential sources, market capabilities and market conditions for the acquisition of an Air Show B-17 performance contract. The period of performance will be May 11-12. Interested and capable commercial sources are being sought to determine the level of interest to perform a B-17 performance with the capability of dropping jumpers. This is not a solicitation for bid. The proposed requirement is anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract. Any resulting solicitation will be posted electronically to this site. The NAICS is 711310 - Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of vendors to compete for and execute a Firm-Fixed Price contract to perform the requirements of an air show aerial demonstration contract. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform an air show B-17 performance with capabilities of dropping jumpers. All work performed by the contractor shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, instructions, and commercial practices. All submittals received will be reviewed for informational purposes. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. The Government must determine and ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of interested, capable commercial companies. Responses are to be emailed to [email protected] or mailed and addressed to: 7th Contracting Squadron/PKB, Attn: A1C Corey White, 381 Third St, Bldg 7238, Dyess Air Force Base, TX 79607. Negative responses are not required. Capable and interested sources must respond to this Sources Sought no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 30 Jan 2018 COREY T. WHITE, A1C, USAF Contract Specialist