Tents, Tables, and Chairs (Rental) at Columbus AFB
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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, 14 CONS LGCA, is soliciting proposals for the rental of Tents, Tables, and Chairs for the 2026 Columbus AFB Freedom Fest at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532289, size standard $12.5M) and seeks a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation for delivery, setup, teardown, and removal of rental items.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply and manage the rental of:
- 24 Tents: Including 11x 20x40 frame tents, 10x 10x10 pop-up tents, and 2x 20x20 frame tents. Tents must be fire-retardant, secured for 35 MPH winds, and have waterproof tops. Staking is not authorized; alternative securing methods are required.
- 1,100 Folding Chairs: Black or white plastic.
- 150 Folding Tables: 8-foot rectangular.
Services include delivery, full setup by July 4, 2026 (starting July 1, 2026), and teardown/removal by July 6, 2026 (starting July 5, 2026). The work area must be hazard-free, and the site returned to its original condition. Performance will occur at Harpe Blvd and the Walker Center (bldg. 1030) on Columbus AFB.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (FA302226Q0008)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: W099 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – July 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, MS 39710
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, by 12:30 PM CDT.
- Quote & Capability Statement Due: May 20, 2026, by 12:30 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Email to Trayona Love (trayona.love@us.af.mil) and CC SSgt Dylan Booth (dylan.booth.1@us.af.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-5157 (Revision #29, April 29, 2026) for labor costs in Mississippi counties, including Lowndes.
Important Notes
Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR clauses, and payment requests will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).