Rental Services - Bleacher 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 (FLC) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research to identify capable sources for bleacher rental services. This potential future procurement, anticipated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks two (2) ten-row bleacher rentals for an event on the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) sets of 10-row bleachers, each approximately 15-20 feet wide by 10 feet deep, capable of seating about 140 people. Services include delivery, assembly, set-up, disassembly, and off-load support. The bleachers must be available for delivery to Naval Station Norfolk by June 25, 2026, for a reception on July 4, 2026, with offload by July 8, 2026. The vendor must also accommodate shipping the bleachers to New York, NY, and then back to Norfolk, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (SSN) – for market research only, not a solicitation.
- Anticipated NAICS: 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental) with a $12.5M size standard.
- Product/Service Code: W078 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Recreational And Athletic Equipment).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- SSN Response Due: June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Bleacher Delivery Date: June 25, 2026.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit responses via email to Shaina Sollenberger (shaina.m.sollenberger.civ@us.navy.mil). Responses must include:
- Company name, address, POC, phone, and email.
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID.
- Business size under NAICS 532289.
- A capability statement addressing the draft SOW requirements.
- Details on personnel security for Naval Station Norfolk access.
- Any supporting documentation.
- Feedback on the draft PWS based on commercial practices is encouraged.
Additional Notes
This SSN is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure any services. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and respondents will not be notified of results.