SkyFest 26' Public Address System
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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 quotes for Public Address (PA) System Services for the SkyFest 2026 event at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, and services necessary for the sound PA system. Quotes are due March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive sound services for the Fairchild SkyFest 2026, including personnel, tools, materials, supervision, setup, teardown, and operation of a PA system. Key performance requirements include:
- Providing a self-contained sound system and control point trailer.
- Covering a 4500ft x 125ft spectator area and a 370ft x 50ft Distinguished Visitor (DV) area with quality PA coverage.
- Supplying a 10-channel sound mixing system with 3 mics + 2 wireless remote mics (5 total) and auto ducking.
- Ensuring redundant UHF/VHF radios for pilot air-to-ground voice communications.
- Providing an Air Boss/Narrator workstation with a clear view of the runway.
- Supplying all necessary generators for sound systems and direct interface with other systems for wide area coverage.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Setup by June 5, 2026; Air Show June 6-7, 2026; Rehearsal Show June 5, 2026; Teardown by June 8, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a $40M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Fairchild AFB, WA.
- FOB: Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically by March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Questions are due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the government, considering Price and SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System). All offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov. The provided Wage Determination (2015-5537, Rev 27) is critical for bidders to accurately price labor costs, including minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Spokane and Stevens Counties, WA.
Key Clarifications
- The Air Boss/Narrator workstation requires a clear view of the entire runway.
- The Control Point Trailer is a central, self-contained operations center for the PA system.
- Audience area dimensions (4500' wide x 125' deep) are confirmed.
- Air Force radio frequencies typically operate between 225-400 Mhz (AM for Air to Ground, FM for LMR).
- Bid submission instructions are on the first page of the "Combo" document and FAR 52.212-1.