2025 Air Show Sound
ID: FA4861-25-SOUNDType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

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Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199)

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PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL (T016)

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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 sound support services for the 2025 Nellis Air Show, scheduled to take place at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, from April 4 to 6, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing a high-quality sound system, including both wired and wireless speakers, conducting sound checks, and coordinating with event personnel, with setup required by April 2, 2025. This procurement is significant as it ensures effective sound coverage for a major public event, emphasizing safety and professional standards in an operational airport environment. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by November 12, 2024, and direct any questions to 1st Lt Vincent McDonough at vincent.mcdonough.2@us.af.mil, noting that funding availability is a prerequisite for contract award.

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    The document outlines a solicitation (RFQ) from the federal government for sound support services under solicitation number FA4861-25-SOUND, emphasizing that no awards will be made until sufficient funding is available. This solicitation is explicitly set aside for small businesses, with a specific NAICS code of 512199 and a size standard of $28.5 million. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price, with delivery expected at Nellis AFB, NV, by April 2, 2025. Proposals must comply with FAR 52.212-1, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award. Quotes are due by November 12, 2024, with evaluations based on lowest-priced, technically acceptable criteria. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse costs incurred by offerors. Questions must be directed to a specified contact by a certain deadline for proper consideration. The document includes detailed provisions and clauses regarding contract management, fund availability, and compliance, ensuring a thorough understanding of the requirements for prospective vendors. This solicitation serves to enhance the operational capabilities of government activities while providing small businesses with valuable contracting opportunities.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide sound services at the 2025 Nellis Air Show, to be held at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, from April 4 to 6, 2025. The contractor is responsible for assembling, managing, and disassembling all sound equipment, ensuring a high-quality sound system with both wired and wireless speakers. Key tasks include conducting a sound check by April 3, providing wireless microphones, hand-held radios, and an elevated platform for key personnel, and coordinating with Thunderbird Communications for performance connections. The contractor must arrive on April 2 for setup and perform sound checks daily before the event. Installation access requires background checks for contractor personnel. The cost of lodging will be the contractor’s responsibility, while rental car expenses will be covered by the event organizers. The document specifies liability insurance requirements, including a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence. It also outlines protocols for reporting any incidents that occur during the event. This comprehensive document serves as a guide for contractors looking to propose sound services for this significant event, underscoring the government's emphasis on safety and professional standards in public displays.
    The document outlines essential logistical details for a sound production project, specifically related to audience coverage at an event. Key elements include a request for detailed area drawings, a basic production schedule, and specifics regarding setup and load-in times. The contractor is permitted to begin positioning sound equipment on April 3, with an emphasis on safety around airport operations, as a meeting will determine where equipment can be placed. Additionally, there is a request for top-view photographs of the venue to ensure effective planning. The document highlights the importance of both wired and wireless sound systems, including audience crowd line management and the layout of sound equipment. Overall, this file serves as a guide for contractors tasked with ensuring effective sound coverage while adhering to safety regulations in an operational airport environment.
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