PKB Vehicle Rentals SOF Week SOCOM

SOL #: FA481426Q0046Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4814 6 CONS PK
TAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, United States

Place of Performance

Tampa, FL

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles (W023)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 1, 2026, 2:00 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, on behalf of USSOCOM, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for vehicle rental services to support SOF Week in Tampa, Florida. This requirement is for 12 rental vehicles for distinguished visitor transportation from May 14-23, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide 12 fully functioning, clean, and fueled rental vehicles for the duration of SOF Week. These vehicles will be used for pick-up and drop-off services between the airport, lodging, and conference venues, with storage at MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB) when not in use. The U.S. Government will provide licensed drivers.

Specific vehicle requirements include:

  • Three (3) 12-passenger vans
  • Three (3) 7-passenger vans
  • Five (5) full-size black luxury-level SUVs (e.g., Suburbans) with black exterior, leather/vinyl interior, and captain's chairs in the second row.
  • One (1) full-size car

Vehicles must be delivered to the MAFB Visitors Center by 9:00 AM EST on May 14, 2026, and picked up by 12:00 PM on May 23, 2026. Rentals must utilize the U.S. Government Rental Car Agreement, and the Government will not cover pre-paid fuel or additional insurance beyond the administrative rate supplement.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS: 532111 (Size Standard: $47.0M)
  • Product Service Code: W023 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
  • Period of Performance: May 14, 2026 - May 23, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Tampa, FL, including MacDill Air Force Base and local hotel locations.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
  • Submission Method: Email quotes to Contract Specialist Christopher Sheetz (christopher.sheetz@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Derek N Botelho (derek.botelho.2@us.af.mil). Zip files are not accepted.
  • Quote Validity: 60 calendar days.
  • Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering price and technical capability. Technical acceptability will be rated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
  • Award Intent: The Government intends to award without discussions.
  • Required Documents: Proposals must include the provided form as a cover sheet and conceptual/"mock-up" drawings for technical consideration.

Additional Notes

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Funds are not presently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Bidders must review all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

People

Points of Contact

Christopher SheetzPRIMARY
Derek N BotelhoSECONDARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 28, 2026
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