176WG - Sources Sought/Intent to Award Sole Source for Strategic Community Sponsorship Program: People Mover Bus Wraps

The U.S. Air Force 176th Wing (Alaska Air National Guard) is conducting market research for a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide a full‑bus wrap advertising package on Anchorage’s People Mover transit system. The contract will cover design finalization, production, installation, and annual placement of one bus wrap, with maintenance and compliance to municipal specifications. The award is intended for Alaska Channel Inc., the exclusive holder of the municipal advertising rights, but other firms may submit capability statements proving they have equivalent legal authority and technical capability. The period of performance is one base year (12 months) with up to four optional one‑year extensions, totaling up to five years. The effort supports recruiting and community outreach for the Air National Guard. • Scope: design, produce, install, and maintain a full‑bus wrap on the People Mover fleet each year. • Required legal authority to place exterior advertising on Anchorage municipal buses. • Must meet Municipality of Anchorage formatting, safety, and artwork specifications (Adobe Illustrator, CMYK, 1:10 scale, 3″ bleed, etc.). • Deliverables include proof of installation, final formatted design proof, and a designated contract manager. • Performance measured via Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with specific attendance, compliance, and maintenance metrics. • Base year runs 16 Sep 2026 – 15 Sep 2027; four optional years follow consecutively.