USCGC CALHOUN CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
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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 US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking quotations for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order to provide event support services for the USCGC CALHOUN Change of Command Ceremony in North Charleston, SC. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, requires the provision of all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the ceremony. Quotations are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete setup, operation, and breakdown of event infrastructure on the USCGC CALHOUN flight deck. This includes:
- Setup and Installation: A 40’ x 60’ white ceremony tent, 200 folding chairs, two podiums with microphone capability, four speakers, four 48”+ drum blower fans, and a 4’ x 8’ table for audio equipment. Setup of the tent, table, and chairs is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, between 7 am and 8 pm. Podiums, audio equipment, speakers, and fans must be set up by 8 am on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
- Equipment Requirements: Provision of ample water bags/weights/drums to secure the tent and padding to protect the flight deck at all contact points.
- Breakdown and Cleanup: Complete removal of all equipment and cleanup of the site, commencing no earlier than 2 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and completed by 4 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
- Logistics: Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment from the pier to the flight deck for setup and back to the pier for breakdown.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ 70Z08526P000003)
- Contract Vehicle: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, under $250,000)
- NAICS Code: 532284 (Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Quotations Due: May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Ceremony Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (10 am - 11 am)
- Place of Performance: CALHOUN Flight deck at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Pier Papa, 1050 Register Street, North Charleston, SC 29405.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Attendance: Anticipated 200 guests.
- Power: 110V electrical power is available from the ship; a stand-alone generator is not required.
- Personnel: Contractor personnel require security vetting (information due 5 days prior to work), must sign in/out, and show valid identification. All work must be performed by experienced personnel adhering to best standard practices.
- Compliance: Adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, Department of Labor Wage Rates, and OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) is mandatory.
- Communication: Written notification to the Contracting Officer is required for activities posing fire/explosion risks, reducing fire-fighting capability, introducing hazardous materials, or blocking egress routes. Inclement weather may allow for contract period adjustment with written authorization. No oral modifications are valid.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered or willing to register with SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Lorence L Boynes, Lorence.L.Boynes@uscg.mil, Phone: 813-613-2311.