Opportunity
SAM #FA481426Q0048
Battlefield Effects, Pyrotechnics, and Support Services for 2026 SOF Capabilities Demonstration (CAPE DEMO)
Buyer
Fa4814 6 Cons Pk
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
FA481426Q0048
NAICS
711320
This opportunity involves the Department of the Air Force and United States Special Operations Command seeking commercial vendors to provide battlefield effects and support services for the 2026 SOF Capabilities Demonstration (CAPE DEMO) in Tampa, Florida.
Government Buyer:
- Department of the Air Force, 6th Air Refueling Wing (AMC), MacDill Air Force Base
- United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- Contracting office located at FA4814 6 CONS PK, Tampa, FL
OEMs and Vendors:
- No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are identified in the solicitation or attachments.
Products/Services Requested:
- Battlefield Effects Equipment:
- 18 AK-47 rifles with slings, Hollywood-style blank firing adaptors, and magazines
- 32 M-4 rifles with slings, Hollywood-style blank firing adaptors, and magazines
- 1 pneumatic crew served weapon (Hollywood-style prop)
- 1,700 rounds of 5.56mm blank ammunition
- 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm blank ammunition
- 1 Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT) structure (12x12x8 ft, tan, breachable)
- Pyrotechnics & Boat Services:
- CAPE DEMO pyrotechnics and boat services (1 project unit)
- Services:
- Battlefield effects technician services (setup, operation, and safety for explosions and weapon simulations)
- Explosion effects/simulations (including three independent indirect fire explosions and door charges)
- Rehearsal and demonstration support (including ROC drills and live execution)
Unique or Notable Requirements:
- Technicians must safely operate all battlefield effects and weapon simulations
- Permits and rehearsals are required prior to the live demonstration
- Demonstration involves multiple vessels and a breachable urban terrain structure
- All activities are scheduled around SOF Week, with specific vessel and structure availability dates
- 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 711320
Place of Performance:
- MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL
- Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Bay Dock, Tampa, FL
- All activities occur in and around Tampa, Florida
Description
This is a new service requirement for a Cape Demo. See attachments for full requirement breakout.