Opportunity

The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is conducting market research to explore the feasibility of partnering with industry experts for turnkey airshow management services. This initiative aims to transition the extensive logistical, safety, marketing, and administrative requirements of major public airshows to professional contractors, allowing military personnel to prioritize primary duties. The agency seeks information regarding industry capabilities, management approaches, and cost structures to inform a potential future acquisition strategy and statement of work.

This requirement is identified under NAICS 711320 for Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities and PSC R499 for Support- Professional: Other. Performance is centered in St. James, Maryland, under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force, HQ ACC AMIC. Interested parties may participate in a Pitch Day event scheduled for May 14, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, or submit responses to the Request for Information (Airshow-001) to the designated point of contact, Anita Rochford.

The response deadline for this notice is May 13, 2026. Available documentation includes three attachments: registration forms for the Pitch Day and the Small Business Summit, along with a PDF document detailing the Airshow Support Pitch Day at the AFDW Small Business Summit Event. All materials were published on April 10, 2026.