Performing Concert Hall Rental
ID: PAN013241Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (X1JZ)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors for a concert hall rental to support the U.S. Army Band "Pershing’s Own" 75th Anniversary event scheduled for September 18, 2025, at The Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The contractor must provide a venue that accommodates at least 500 attendees and includes necessary facilities such as dressing rooms, a warm-up area, and a stage meeting specific dimensions, while ensuring overall readiness for the concert. This event is significant as it aims to showcase the U.S. Army's premier military orchestra to the Washington D.C. community, emphasizing the importance of quality and compliance in service delivery. Interested parties must respond to the sources sought notice by 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on March 18, 2025, and can contact Kenneth Lutes or Sheu Mojeed via email for further information.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the rental of a concert hall for the U.S. Army Band "Pershing’s Own" 75th Anniversary event, which is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at The Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The contractor must ensure adequate seating for at least 500 attendees and provide necessary facilities, including dressing rooms, a warm-up area, and a stage meeting specific dimensions. The contractor is responsible for all services, equipment, and personnel to set up, support, and tear down the concert, with performance evaluation based on established quality control and assurance measures. Key personnel, such as an Event Coordinator, must be designated to maintain contract compliance. Additionally, the government will furnish some equipment and labor support but expects the contractor to ensure overall readiness for the concert. The PWS emphasizes the importance of compliance with performance standards and includes a framework for surveillance of contractor performance. This document is reflective of government practices in RFPs and contract management, focused on ensuring quality and accountability in service delivery.
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