JHS/GAS 2026 Venue
ID: FA706026P0001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7060 11TH CONTRACTING SQ PKWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

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LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a concert hall for its annual Guest Artist and Jazz Heritage concert series in 2026. The venue must be located within 15 miles of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, accommodate at least 900 attendees, and feature a stage of no less than 2,500 square feet, along with specific ancillary equipment and services such as a concert grand piano, custodial services, and security. This procurement is crucial for the USAF Band's mission to foster international relationships and inspire patriotism through musical performances. Interested parties should contact Christopher Finik at christopher.finik@us.af.mil or 978-424-8572, or Roberto Rongavilla at roberto.rongavilla.1@us.af.mil for further details, with the performance period spanning from January 28 to April 9, 2026.

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    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a vendor to provide a concert hall for The U.S. Air Force Band in 2026. The Band's mission is to foster international relationships and inspire patriotism through musical performances. The vendor must provide a concert hall within 15 miles of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, with an audience capacity of at least 900 and a stage of at least 2,500 square feet. The requirement also includes specific ancillary equipment such as a 9’ Concert Grand Piano, projector, stage blacks, music stands, risers, chairs, and a Marley Dance Floor. Additionally, the vendor is responsible for back-of-house personnel, custodial services, security, and free on-site event parking. The hall will be needed for multiple rehearsals and performances between January 28, 2026, and April 16, 2026.
    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential venues for its annual Guest Artist and Jazz Heritage concert series in 2026. The USAF Band requires a concert hall in the National Capital Region, within 15 miles of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, with an audience capacity of at least 900 and a stage size of at least 2,500 square feet. The venue must also provide specific ancillary equipment, back-of-house personnel, custodial service, security, and free on-site event parking. The USAF aims to increase competition and determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement, which is not unique to the military and can be fulfilled by any business type. Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center is excluded from consideration.
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