This request is to explore the availability of "Warbirds" to participate in an airshow located at the 187th Fighter Wing, Montgomery, Alabama 6 - 9 September 2018. Performer will be expect to participate in a STEM day/practice event on 7 September the airshow on 8 September. It is the goal to have a cross section of aircraft that coincide with the history of the 187th Fighter Wing.

Definition: Warbirds. A warbird is defined as a privately-owned vintage military aircraft (or likeness thereof) that has been used in a military conflict or which is of significance in the history of military aviation. Warbirds could be a US military aircraft or that of a foreign government. The narration during the show must clearly note the aircraft‘s military significance. Warbirds will be painted in a military paint scheme, a minor sponsor logo is permitted keeping in mind the need to avoid commercialization of the event. Examples of are:

F-86 Sabre
F-4 Phantom
T-6 Texan
J-3 Cub
T-28 Trojan
A-4 Skyhawk
T-33 Shooting Star
F4U Corsair
F-104 Starfighter
T-38 Talon
MIG-17

The following are base requirements for any aircraft/performer to participate:

1. Performer Qualifications (CONUS events only). The FAA IIC is responsible for ensuring the FAA qualification of civilian performers and their aircraft. The IIC may accomplish this when reviewing the application for waiver. These qualifications include:

2. Valid pilot certificate.

3. Valid medical certificate.

4. A current FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Acrobatic Competency, or Transport Canada Aviation (TCA), Form 26-0307, Statement of Aerobatic Competency.

5. Formation and safety team (FAST) card or formation flights annotated on the statement of aerobatic competency if performing formation.

Note: Non-DoD aircraft are required to have a DD Form 2401, Civil Aircraft Landing Permit. Obtaining this permit is the responsibility of the host base and aircraft owner/operator. See AFI 10-1001 Civil Aircraft Landing Permits.

6. Civilian Aerobatic Formation Flight (CONUS events only). Formation aerobatics may be performed only if the team meets the practice and proficiency requirements established in FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 6. All teams or individuals conducting formation aerobatics must have demonstrated or substantiated their skills and have the -formation aerobatics‖ notation placed on their statement of acrobatic competency.

7. Non-Aerobatic Formation Flight (CONUS events only). Civil pilots who wish to conduct non-aerobatic formation flight in waivered airspace for an open house must possess a FAST card or a similar valid host nation formation training and evaluation credential that is acceptable to the FAA.

8. Aircraft in airworthy conditions with all necessary paperwork to meet FAA Requirements

9. Parachute with current repack

10. Proof of Airshow Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.

Please provide a capability statement and a picture of your aircraft. Also note any special requirements that you may require for participation, i.e. lodging, vehicles, consumables.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOTOFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY