2025 Keesler AFB - RENTING Inflatable Air Show Markers
ID: F2JT535176AW01Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3010 81 CONS CCKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

PSC

MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT (4220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bd67f8b5e55e41b3ad8ef4fd17ddff5c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to rent three inflatable air show markers for the Air Force Thunderbirds at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The procurement requires that each marker measures 50 feet long, 10 feet high, and 10 feet wide, constructed from 20oz to 24oz white vinyl material, designed to float, and includes a detachable inflation device. These markers are crucial for marking the show center and "bomb burst" areas during air shows, ensuring visibility and safety during events. Interested vendors should contact Joshua Brown at joshua.brown.138@us.af.mil or Nicholas Akins at nicholas.akins.3@us.af.mil for further details regarding the specifications and requirements.

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    Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics V2.pdf
    This document outlines the specifications for a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning the procurement of three (3) inflatable show line markers. Each marker must be 50 feet long, 10 feet high, and 10 feet wide, constructed from 20oz to 24oz white vinyl material. They must be sealed, inflatable, and include a detachable inflation device. Additionally, these markers must be designed to float on water and feature reinforced metal eyelets in all four bottom corners for stability in a horizontal position. Internal reinforcement is necessary to maintain their rectangular shape once inflated. The RFP emphasizes the functional and material requirements essential for the intended use of these markers, likely for events or competitions that require visible boundaries. The clarity in specifications indicates a goal for precise procurement to meet safety and operational standards.
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