FIREWORKS DISPLAY - MWR DLA SUSQUEHANNA
ID: NAFUA1-26-I-0002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYRICHMOND, VA, 23297, USA

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Explosives Manufacturing (32592)

PSC

PYROTECHNICS (1370)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fad25c14c6694a0a95b64bf5c874ff46/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking vendors to provide a professional fireworks display for the Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Susquehanna Summerfest 2026, scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the Defense Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the fireworks show, including design, setup, execution, and cleanup, ensuring a visually stunning experience for an expected audience of 3,000-3,500 attendees, with a display duration of 20-30 minutes. This event is particularly significant as it will celebrate the United States' Semiquincentennial, and vendors must comply with all safety regulations, secure necessary permits, and provide proof of liability insurance. Interested parties should submit their responses, including company information and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate, by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, via email to Elizabeth Sheffield at Elizabeth.Sheffield@DLA.mil.

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    Elizabeth Sheffield
    (445) 737-9651
    elizabeth.sheffield@dla.mil
    Michael Thompson
    (571) 643-3754
    michael.3.thompson@dla.mil
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    NAFUA1-26-I-0002 - SUMMERFEST FIREWORKS - DLA SUSQUEHANNA.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking information for a potential fireworks display at the FMWR Susquehanna Summerfest 2026, celebrating the United States' Semiquincentennial. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather data from vendors to plan future procurement for a professional, visually stunning, and safe fireworks show. The event, held at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026, expects 3,000-3,500 attendees. The display should last 20-30 minutes, incorporate various effects, colors, and patterns, with potential musical integration and celebratory themes. Vendors must handle all aspects from design to clean-up, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, obtaining permits, providing safety barriers, and having liability insurance. Responses, including company information and a rough cost estimate, are due by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, submitted electronically to Elizabeth.Sheffield@DLA.mil. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.
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