2026 TAFB Air Show Tents, Tables, Chairs and Linens Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, 60th Contracting Squadron (60 CONS), Travis AFB, CA, is soliciting quotations for the rental of tents, tables, chairs, and linens for the 2026 Wings Over Solano Air Show. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Offers are due by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide, install, set up, tear down, and remove event tents, tables, chairs, and table linens. All equipment must be new. Installation is scheduled for April 23, 2026 (0700-2000), with removal by April 26, 2026 (2359). Teardown operations can commence no earlier than 1700 on April 26. Specific equipment includes various tent sizes (e.g., 40'x80' Commander's Tent, 40'x40' Main Venue Entry Tent), 20 cocktail tables, 774 white folding chairs, and linens for cocktail and 6ft round tables. Linens must be uniform (all blue or all black), and tables, chairs, and tents must be uniform white. The contractor is responsible for providing their own water source for tent anchoring systems.
Contract Details
This acquisition is for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The period of performance is April 23, 2026 – April 26, 2026. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Travis AFB. The anticipated award date is March 20, 2026. The Product Service Code (PSC) is W071 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Furniture), and the NAICS code is 532289 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing).
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit their proposals electronically via email to both points of contact. Required submissions include:
- Completed Vendor Information and Pricing section.
- Contractor Responsibility Verification form (Attachment 2).
- A Technical Capability Statement demonstrating ability to meet SOW requirements.
- Past Performance List of References (Attachment 4), ensuring references complete and submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (Attachment 3).
- All equipment provided must be new; refurbished equipment is not accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government, considering:
- Past Performance: Evaluated based on recent (within 3 years) and relevant contracts, including CPARS, PPQs, and CO knowledge.
- Technical Capability: Assessed on the sufficiency of the Technical Capability Statement to fulfill SOW requirements.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Key Dates & Contacts
- RFQ Response Deadline: March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
- Questions Deadline: March 3, 2026, 4:30 PM PST (deadline passed).
- Primary Contact: Shepard Hicks (shepard.hicks@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: SSgt Alexander Love Gaunt (alexander.love_guant@us.af.mil)
Important Notes
An amendment (Amendment 01, dated March 4, 2026) added an "RFI Questions and Answers" attachment, clarifying that teardown can begin no earlier than 1700 on April 26, 2026, and that vendors must secure their own water source for tent ballast.