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This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for drone show services to be held on July 4, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the US Embassy's Freedom 250 celebration. The services should enhance the celebration, display the event's message, and promote America's image in Thailand. The drone show must be highly visible, creative, and utilize approximately 300 drones. Key requirements include creative design, securing all necessary permits and permissions from local authorities (including NBTC, CAAT, and BMA), obtaining insurance (including DBA insurance), providing a full animated preview by June 10, 2026, and a preview show for final approval by June 19, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Offerors must be registered in the SAM system for award management (SAM. gov) prior to proposal submission. Proposals must be in English and submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, not exceeding 25MB per file. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by March 30, 2026. Quotations are due by April 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM Bangkok local time.
The drone show is scheduled for the evening of July 4, 2026. Specific deliverables have earlier deadlines, such as the initial creative design by May 22, 2026, a full animated preview by June 10, 2026, and a preview show for final approval by June 19, 2026. Proof of authorization from local authorities is due by June 10, 2026, and proof of insurance is due by July 3, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment shall be made within 30 days after receiving services and proper invoices. Payment will be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT).
The bid notice states that Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror.
Offerors must be registered in the SAM system for award management database at www. ***. *. * prior to submittal of their offer/proposal. They must also demonstrate the ability to perform by providing information such as the name of a project manager, evidence of an established business in Thailand, a list of clients over the past two years with relevant past performance information and references, and evidence of the ability to provide necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources. Offerors must also address their plan to obtain all required licenses and permits.
The closing date for question submission will be March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Bangkok local time.