Audio/Visual Equipment Rental and Services - 2026 Corona Top Heraldic Dinner
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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 is soliciting quotations for Audio/Visual Equipment Rental and Services for the 2026 Corona Top Heraldic Dinner Event. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532490) for commercial services. The event will take place on June 11, 2026, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the rental and operation of audio/visual equipment, specifically a high-quality, reliable wireless UHF voice augmentation and sound reinforcement system. Key deliverables include:
- Providing a minimum of forty-five (45) wireless microphones with a sound augmentation system.
- Supplying all necessary support equipment to equalize, operate, maintain, monitor, adjust, and integrate a complete audio package for a 100-foot dining table and guest speakers.
- Ensuring the audio system is distortion and feedback-free, with some microphones programmed to non-standard UHF frequencies.
- Providing three (3) wireless transmitters/receivers for 2-way communication.
- Operating and maintaining all equipment discreetly, with contractor personnel dressed in "Black Tie" attire.
- Using only professional-grade equipment.
Period of Performance: Equipment setup is required on June 10, 2026 (after 2:00 PM), with operational testing by 4:00 PM on June 11, 2026. Tear down and cleanup must be completed by 6:00 AM on June 12, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 532490, Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000.00.
- Product Service Code: W059 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components).
- Place of Performance: National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
Submission & Eligibility
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil and amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil.
- Email Requirements: The entire quotation must be contained in a single email not exceeding 5 megabytes, with the subject line "FA860126Q0061 - Audio/Visual Equipment Rental and Services - 2026 Corona Top Heraldic Dinner". Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx attachments are permitted; compressed files (.zip, .exe) are not allowed.
- Required Documents: Offerors must fully complete and return the 'Required Information Sheet' attached to the solicitation.
- Content: Quotes must include a description/detail of the supply/service, not just pricing.
- SAM Registration: Mandatory. Offerors must be registered in SAM, with current, complete, and accurate information updated within the preceding 12 months.
- CMMC Level 1: Mandatory minimum requirement. Offerors must self-certify compliance with the 15 basic safeguarding requirements for Federal Contract Information (FCI) and record this in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module within PIEE.
- Background Checks: All contractor personnel must undergo a thorough security background check. Full Name, Date of Birth, and Place of Birth for each employee must be submitted with the proposal to TSgt Daniel E. Waid (daniel.waid.1@us.af.mil).
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the quote due date.
- Tariffs: Customs duties on eligible items are prohibited from inclusion in the quote price.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the quality of quotations received and whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges, make no award, or cancel the solicitation. Quotes must include the aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINs (if requested) and conform to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure.
Special Requirements
- Event Operations Experience: Offerors must demonstrate past performance in providing audio equipment for at least three (3) senior executive functions (e.g., Fortune 100 C-level executives or senior Department of Defense personnel).
- Crew: An experienced crew, including at least one (1) senior audio engineer and one (1) audio technician, is required.
- Operational Security (OPSEC): Adherence to AFI 10-701 and the 88th Air Base Wing OPSEC Plan is mandatory.
- Commercial Vehicle Delivery: Vehicles larger than a large pick-up truck require inspection at the WPAFB Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG).