Airshow Narrator & Sound/ Audio Technician
ID: FA480326Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4803 20 CONS LGCASHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, USA

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for Airshow Narrator and Sound/Audio Technician services for the Shaw Air & Space Expo scheduled from March 27-29, 2026. The contractor is required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services, including a narrator with a minimum of five years of airshow experience and a public address/audio system capable of supporting over 50,000 spectators. This procurement is critical for ensuring effective crowd control and narration during the event, which is expected to draw significant public attendance. Interested parties, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses, should note that the total award amount is $9,000,000, and proposals must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation guidelines. For further inquiries, contact Jeesenia Nauta Criollo at jeesenia.nauta_criollo@us.af.mil or 803-895-5623.

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    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide an Airshow Narrator and a comprehensive sound/audio system for the Shaw Air Force Base Air and Space Expo from March 27-29, 2026. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and services, including an experienced narrator (minimum five years of airshow experience) for crowd control, narration of flying activities, and media relations. The audio system must support over 50,000 spectators in the general crowd box and vendor areas, with additional support for a 100-person VIP pavilion. The system requires a central control, remote/auxiliary PA systems interconnected via RF link, and standalone generators. The contractor must coordinate with Shaw AFB personnel and adhere to Air Force Thunderbirds' support requirements. Compensation will be a lump sum after performance, with no deposits, and payment within 30 days of invoicing. Cancellation clauses address circumstances beyond either party's control, while negligence or equipment failure does not excuse performance. The contractor is prohibited from soliciting donations or charging admission.
    This government solicitation, FA480326Q0001, issued by FA4803, seeks proposals for Airshow Narrator & Sound/Audio Technician services for the Shaw Air & Space Expo from March 27-29, 2026. The contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with a NAICS code of 711320 and a size standard of $9,000,000.00. Key requirements include a narrator with at least five years of airshow experience and a public address/audio system used for airshows for at least three years. The document outlines specific clauses for electronic payment, export control, and various FAR and DFARS regulations, including those related to supply chain security, combating trafficking in persons, and environmental standards. It also details contractor access to Air Force installations and includes an ombudsman clause for dispute resolution. The total award amount is USD 9,000,000.00.
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