Rental Services - Bleacher and Outdoor Fan Rental
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for rental services of two (2) ten-row bleachers and eight (8) outdoor fans. This market research aims to support the INR 250 Reception on the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing:
- Two (2) sets of 10-row bleachers, each approximately 15-20 feet wide by 10 feet deep, capable of seating about 140 people.
- Eight (8) outdoor cooling fans.
- Delivery, assembly, setup, disassembly, and off-load support by vendor personnel.
- Items must be available for delivery by June 25, 2026, prior to the ship's departure. Offload is scheduled for July 8, 2026, upon the ship's Return To Home Port (RTHP).
- Delivery location is Naval Station Norfolk, Pier 14. The SOW also notes potential shipping to New York, NY, and back to Norfolk, VA.
- Personnel must meet security requirements for access to Naval Station Norfolk.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 532289 - All Other Consumer Goods Rental (Size Standard: $12.5M)
- PSC: W078 - Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Recreational And Athletic Equipment
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Delivery Required By: June 25, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact, phone, and email.
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID.
- Business size under NAICS 532289.
- A capability statement demonstrating ability to meet SOW requirements.
- Details on ability and process for personnel to meet Naval Station Norfolk security requirements.
- Feedback on the draft SOW, including recommended changes based on commercial practices.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The U.S. Government is not committed to procure these items and will not pay for information submitted.