Distinguished Visitors Chalet - Tables, Tents, Chairs, Equipment Rentals - Joint Base Charleston 2026 Air Show
SOL #: FA441826Q0011Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4418 628 CONS PK
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, United States
Place of Performance
Charleston AFB, SC
NAICS
All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)
PSC
Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous (W099)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 6, 2026, 9:00 PM
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 is soliciting proposals for Distinguished Visitors Chalet Equipment Rentals for the Joint Base Charleston 2026 Air Show. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the provision of tables, tents, chairs, and other equipment, including delivery, setup, servicing, and pick-up. Proposals are due March 06, 2026, at 04:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, supplies, materials, and transportation for the Distinguished Visitors Chalet. This includes:
- Delivery and set-up of equipment by 1200 on May 1, 2026.
- Pick-up of all equipment by 1630 on May 3, 2026.
- Regular servicing, clean-up, and maintenance of sites.
- Key equipment includes various sizes of tents, dining and prep tables, folding chairs, linens, tent ballast, umbrellas, fencing, a generator, executive portable restrooms, handwashing stations, and trash cans.
- All equipment must be heavy-duty with stability/anchoring systems. Defects must be repaired/replaced within 24 hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: May 01, 2026 to May 03, 2026
- NAICS Code: 532289 (Rental and Leasing of Consumer Goods)
- Size Standard: $12,500,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Distinguished Visitors Chalet, Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 06, 2026, 04:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Email proposals to barnave.thanis@us.af.mil and matthew.michel@us.af.mil.
- Required Submission Information: Total quoted price (with breakdown), list of past performance references (within past three years), company details (name, address, SAM UEI, Cage Code, POC), completed Representations and Certifications (via SAM.gov), acknowledgment of amendments, and statement of assent to all terms.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance. The Government will evaluate price for reasonableness and past performance for recency and relevancy. Award may be made to the lowest-priced vendor receiving a "Substantial Confidence" rating for past performance.
Additional Notes
- This solicitation includes a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for South Carolina, which bidders must adhere to for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- A Past Performance Questionnaire is provided, outlining the criteria evaluators will use to assess a vendor's past performance on similar temporary event rental contracts.
- Contractor personnel require base identification and vehicle passes; requests must be submitted to the Contracting Officer.
- Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
People
Points of Contact
Matthew MichelPRIMARY
Barnave ThanisSECONDARY
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Posted: Feb 27, 2026