USAF Band Norway Shipment

The Department of the Air Force, through the 11th Contracting Squadron, is seeking specialized transportation services for the United States Air Force Band under solicitation number FA706026R0003. This requirement involves the movement of approximately 10 to 15 pallets of cargo from Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., to Oslo, Norway. The cargo includes personal luggage, musical instruments, and fragile audio and production equipment that require protection from environmental and physical damage. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 481112 for Scheduled Freight Air Transportation and PSC V111 for Air Freight Transportation, Travel, and Relocation.

Contractors must provide secure pickup, palletization, climate-controlled transport for temperature-sensitive items, white-glove handling, and time-definite delivery. The provider is also responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for the high-value equipment. While this solicitation focuses on the Norway shipment, the requirement may lead to recurring service needs for both domestic and international movements. Four attachments have been issued for this notice, including the Performance Work Statement, the primary solicitation document, and two sets of questions and answers.

The response deadline for this combined synopsis and solicitation is May 26, 2026. Questions regarding the requirement were due by May 12, 2026, with final responses to those inquiries posted on May 19, 2026. Christopher Finik serves as the point of contact for this procurement.