SAM #FA4497-27-Air_Boss_Dover

Sole-source Air Boss and airshow support services for the 2027 Dover AFB Open House

Dover AFB plans a sole-source award to WM. David Schultz for professional services supporting the 2027 First State Airshow. - Agency and approach: Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 436th Contracting Squadron; the notice announces an intent to award to WM. David Schultz on a sole-source basis. - Services: Air Boss operations, show scheduling and performer direction, FAA coordination and approvals, liaison with air traffic control and emergency services, aircraft and vehicle movement management, pilot safety briefings, narration, sound, and ground operations support. - Dates: Contractor arrival and practice support begin June 4, 2027. The Open House is June 5–6, with ground operations support from 0900 June 4 through 1730 June 6. - Requirements: The contractor must have substantial military airshow experience, including experience with military jet teams and large events, and be familiar with Dover airspace and installation procedures. Contractor-provided VHF radio equipment is required. Services depend on suitable weather and site conditions. - Government-provided support: Dover AFB will provide seven non-smoking rooms and one insured pickup truck. - Pricing and quantities: The notice provides no contract value or product purchases. The attachment lists one each of four service categories; any contract-value range below is a rough estimate, not a published amount.

Description

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, along with any additional items required, in order to meet the requirements specified below for this Service: Air Boss Services at Dover AFB, DE. Open House on dates specified in paragraph 5 of this PWS provided weather and site conditions permit.

All-In-One Airshow Services to include Air boss, narration, sound, ground support, and FAA approval with extensive military airshow experience to the 2027 First State Airshow Air Boss.

The Air Boss is the individual who, under operational authority delegated to him or her by the responsible person, has primary responsibility for control of air show operations (does not include transient/non-participating aircraft) on the active taxiways, runways, the air show demonstration area, and for coordination with the jurisdictional air traffic control facility and Federal Aviation Administration inspector-in-charge while the certificate of waiver and associated Class D Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect. 

Contractor is subject to all requirements listed in the PWS and must be familiar with Dover Air Space and Dover AFB protocol, policies and procdures. 

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