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

NAICS

Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199)

PSC

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 seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide sound support services for the 2025 Nellis Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The contractor will be responsible for assembling, managing, and disassembling sound equipment, ensuring high-quality audio with both wired and wireless systems, and conducting sound checks prior to the event. This opportunity is significant as it supports a major public display, emphasizing the need for professional standards and safety protocols during the event. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by November 1, 2024, and are encouraged to direct any questions to 1st Lt Vincent McDonough at vincent.mcdonough.2@us.af.mil, with a deadline for inquiries set for October 24, 2024.

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    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.
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