Intent to Award Sole Source - Air Boss to WM. David Schultz
- Client
- Dept of Defense
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 711320
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- Gabrielle Dimaio
Description
AI GeneratedThe Air Force indicates an intent to award a sole-source contract to WM. David Schultz for All-In-One Airshow Services for the 2027 First State Airshow at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The required scope encompasses Air Boss duties, narration, sound, ground operations support, FAA coordination and waiver assistance, schedule production, pilot safety briefings, and ground movement management for the Open House scheduled from 5–6 June 2027, with ground support starting 4 June 2027. Eligible contractors must meet strict training and experience criteria, including 200 hours working with Warbirds as a pilot or air traffic controller, a documented air traffic control background or at least 10 years of experience as an Air Boss for military shows, experience with large airshows exceeding 100,000 attendees, and prior operations with Military Jet Teams. Additionally, the contractor must supply VHF radio equipment, hold at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance, maintain familiarity with Dover Air Force Base protocols, and submit invoices electronically through Wide Area Workflow. The provided text does not state application submission procedures, question deadlines, proposal evaluation criteria, contract term, or specific budget figures.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from DRAFT - Dover AFB Air Boss PWS 2027.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The contractor will provide Air Boss Services for the Dover AFB 2027 Open House. Services include air boss management, narration, sound, ground support, and assistance with FAA approvals. The performance period covers the airshow from June 5 to June 6, 2027, with mandatory arrival on June 4, 2027.
- Issued by
- Dover AFB
- Ground operations support start
- 0900 on Friday, 4 June 2027
- Contractor arrival date
- Friday, 4 June 2027
- Open House start date
- Saturday, 5 June 2027
- Open House end date
- Sunday, 6 June 2027
- Ground operations support end
- 1730 on 6 June 2027
- Submission details
- Invoices for payment must be submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Contract term
- 4 June 2027 through 6 June 2027
- Place of performance
- Dover AFB, DE
- Insurance and bonding
- Liability insurance for individual or company in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
Scope of work
- Produce an Open House schedule using allotted time
- Direct Open House performers within the set schedule
- Assist in obtaining FAA waivers, certifications, and approvals
- Liaison with FAA (FSDO), Air Traffic Control, and Emergency Services personnel
- Manage ground movements of taxiing aircraft and vehicular traffic
- Conduct mandatory Pilot Safety Briefing prior to each show
- Provide narration services during flight demonstration hours and practice sessions
- Provide ground operations support, servicing, marshalling, and sound services
Minimum qualifications
- 200 hours experience working with Warbirds at airshows as a pilot or air traffic controller
- Documented experience with Air Traffic Control Procedures and Airspace requirements or 10 years experience as Air Boss with military shows
- Experience with large Airshows (100,000 + attendees)
- Ability to provide VHF radio equipment for use at the show
- Experience conducting operations with Military Jet Teams (Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, or Snowbirds)
Documents to include with the bid
- Operational Risk Management Assessment Form (ORM)
- Vehicle registration
- Proof of insurance
- Valid driver's license
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- FA4497-27-Air_Boss_Dover
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the AIR Force › FA4497 436 Cons LGC
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 7, 2026
- NAICS
- 711320 · Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
- Product/service code
- G003
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Dover AFB, DE, 19902
- Contracting contact
- Gabrielle Dimaio
gabrielle.dimaio@us.af.mil - Additional contact
- Holly Chisenhall
holly.chisenhall.1@us.af.mil
3026775211
Read the official notice description
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, along with any additional items required, in order to meet the requirements specified below for this Service: Air Boss Services at Dover AFB, DE. Open House on dates specified in paragraph 5 of this PWS provided weather and site conditions permit. All-In-One Airshow Services to include Air boss, narration, sound, ground support, and FAA approval with extensive military airshow experience to the 2027 First State Airshow Air Boss. The Air Boss is the individual who, under operational authority delegated to him or her by the responsible person, has primary responsibility for control of air show operations (does not include transient/non-participating aircraft) on the active taxiways, runways, the air show demonstration area, and for coordination with the jurisdictional air traffic control facility and Federal Aviation Administration inspector-in-charge while the certificate of waiver and associated Class D Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect. Contractor is subject to all requirements listed in the PWS and must be familiar with Dover Air Space and Dover AFB protocol, policies and procdures.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 711320, performed in DE
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| WM. DAVID SCHULTZFA449724P0008 · AIRBOSS AND GROUND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 2024 DOVER AFB AIR SHOW. | $36,270 | May 20, 2024 |
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