Cape Canaveral Space Force Station - 10 Miler Marathon Services
ID: FA252125QB095-8Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2521 45 CONS PKPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2dcde6547dfe4c73848623e6d739a905/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide services for the annual 10 Miler marathon at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The required services include transportation via buses, fencing, audio equipment, and tent/staging setup for the event. This procurement is part of a small business set-aside program, and interested vendors are invited to submit a capabilities package detailing their business size, status, relevant experience, and any teaming arrangements by May 5, 2025, at 9 AM EST. Responses must be submitted electronically to the designated contacts, Cynthia Whittaker and Hannah Gaddie, and should not exceed five pages in length.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cynthia Whittaker
    cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil
    HANNAH GADDIE
    hannah.gaddie@spaceforce.mil
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    25QB095-8 Sources Sought.pdf
    Patrick Space Force Base has issued a Sources Sought notice for a potential requirement under a small business set-aside program, referencing RFP number FA252125QB095-8. The base seeks a single vendor to provide services for their annual 10 Miler marathon, which includes transportation (buses), fencing, audio, and tent/staging setup. Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities package detailing their business size, status (e.g., small business, 8(a)), relevant experience, and any teaming arrangements, while clarifying whether they are suppliers or manufacturers. The government emphasizes that this notice is for informational purposes only and not an invitation to bid, and it will not reimburse any costs incurred in response. Responses must not exceed five pages and are due by May 5, 2025, at 9 AM EST. The document underlines the importance of registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility in future contract awards. Interested respondents should send their submissions electronically to specified contacts. This outreach reflects the government's intent to gauge interest and capabilities before formal procurement actions.
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