Airshow Support Pitch Day Event at AFDW Small Business Summit

The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is conducting market research to explore the feasibility of partnering with an industry expert for turnkey airshow management services. These events serve as a critical community outreach platform, and AFDW seeks specialized support for logistical, safety, marketing, and administrative functions to allow military personnel to remain focused on primary duties. This special notice facilitates gathering information on industry capabilities, approaches, and cost structures, ranging from initial concept development through post-event analysis, to help shape a potential future acquisition strategy and statement of work.

The Department of the Air Force, specifically HQ ACC AMIC, will host an Airshow Support Pitch Day on May 14, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews in St. James, Maryland, as part of the AFDW Small Business Summit. If unable to attend the event, industry partners may provide responses to RFI notice Airshow-001 to the identified point of contact, Anita Rochford. The response deadline for this notice is May 13, 2026.

This requirement is categorized under NAICS 711320 for Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities and PSC R499 for Other Professional Support services. Three attachments accompany the notice, including registration forms for both the Pitch Day and the Small Business Summit, along with a PDF document providing event details.