2026 Charleston Air Show Golf Carts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (628 CONS PK) is soliciting quotes for the rental of sixty-four (64) golf carts and utility vehicles to support the FY26 Joint Base Charleston Air Show in South Carolina. This is a Firm Fixed-Price procurement set aside for Total Small Business. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide sixty-four (64) gas-powered vehicles, including:
- 24 Two-passenger golf carts
- 32 Four-passenger golf carts
- 4 Gator/Polaris-type vehicles (minimum 4-person capacity)
- 4 Gator/Polaris-type vehicles with tow hitch/hook connections
Key requirements include on-base delivery and removal, providing two on-site representatives for vehicle management, and maintaining a 24-hour point of contact. Vehicles must be delivered clean with full fuel tanks. The contractor is responsible for all maintenance, with a required 30-minute local response time and a 2-hour limit for repairs before a replacement is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 27, 2026, to May 4, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 532111)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price and Past Performance. The government will evaluate the lowest-priced offer first; if that vendor receives a "Substantial Confidence" past performance rating, the award may be made without further consideration of other quotes. Past performance is evaluated based on recency (within 3 years) and relevancy to the scope of work.
Additional Notes
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Wage Determination 2015-4427 applies. Delivery drivers must meet base access requirements, including valid licensing and no felony records. Payments will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).