Notice Of Intent - Air Show Smoke Oil F2MRAU6086A002
Summary
AI-generated · Apr 02, 2026Direct award to the Commemorative Air Force Flight Line Service Detachment to provide flight-line services for air-show operations, including delivery, storage, and application of aerobatic smoke oil and engine oil. Fluids are transported on base from Harlingen to Randoph by the contractor, who also supplies pumping equipment to inject the fluids into aircraft. The fluids create white or colored smoke during aerobatic displays to improve visibility of maneuvers and enhance the show, and the vendor maintains a broad range of fluids to support large events.
This is a single-source action under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) with no solicitation. Interested organizations may submit clear and convincing evidence of capability to perform in writing to the designated contracting offices by the stated deadline; responses are not anticipated, and any costs to respond are not reimbursed. A Statement of Work is attached.
The 502d Contracting Squadron intends to issue a direct award to Commemorative Air Force (CAF), 5661 Mariner Drive, Dallas, Texas 75237- 4728 (SAM UEI: RR3MM8ZLJSA8) for Flight Line Services. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Flight Line Service Detachment (FLSD) provides high quality smoke & engine oil services. The aerobatic smoke oil and engine oil are transported on base from/to Harlingen by the contractor. These fluids are used during aerobatic displays to highlight plumes, maneuvers with white or colored smoke to enhance the displays. It's safe for performances because it provides better visibility of the aircrafts. The Flight Line carries a wide range of fluids to support large events such our airshows and they bring in their own equipment to pump the fluids into the aircrafts. The vendor is local, and pricing is cheaper to haul the oils to Randoph from an instate vendor than an out of state vendor. This notice is not a request for quotations/proposals or an invitation for bids and no solicitation is available. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Soliciting from a single source. Interested organizations may submit clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the needed performance services in writing to davion.blanks@us.af.mil and jermayne.gordon@us.af.mil.no later than 10:00 am (CST), 3 April 2026. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Please see attached Statment Of Work.
From Special Notice posted on Apr 01, 2026Notice history
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