P-51D Aircraft for Aerial Demonstration and Static Display

The Department of the Air Force, 55th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research under solicitation number FA4600_P51_Gufighter_FY26 to identify sources capable of providing a P-51D Gunfighter aircraft. This requirement supports the 2026 Offutt AFB "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show in St. Columbans, Nebraska, scheduled for August 8 and August 9, 2026. The scope of work includes a 10-15 minute aerial demonstration on each show date, with the aircraft serving as a static display and the crew engaging with spectators during non-performance hours.

The aircraft must feature a paint scheme reflecting the colors of the 55th Fighter Wing during World War II in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004, paragraph 4.2.4. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities and PSC G003 SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Previous market research for the 2024 show resulted in a sole source award to Commemorative Air Force (CAGE: 06JG4) as the only vendor capable of providing the specific aircraft.

Interested entities capable of providing the requested aircraft must email the point of contact, Tyler Imhoff, by the response deadline of March 12, 2026. One attachment, titled Statement of Work P-51 3 Mar 2026.pdf, was posted with the notice on March 5, 2026.