2026 Offutt AFB Air Show - Event Tent Rentals
Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Nebraska)
Solicitation ID:sam_1b2f98e0b0db4406a2bebd8597f9fb7b
RFP Description
Location: 0, Nebraska. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The 55th Contracting Squadron has an ongoing requirement to rent event tents for use at the 2026 Offutt Air Force Base "Defenders of Freedom" Air and Space Show. The Government requires the rental of: One (1) 40ft x 80ft tent - will serve as our command tent (GRASS) One (1) 40ft x 75ft tent - will serve as our STEM tent (GRASS) Three (3) 15ft x 30ft tent - will serve as our security tents (CONCRETE) One (1) 40ft x 135ft tent - will serve as FSS Sponsor tent (Grass) In addition to the tents, the contractor will be responsible for providing weight ballasts (concrete or water) for all tents placed on the concrete. For all tents placed on grass, the contractor will be responsible for proving anchors and the coordination of a dig permit with the Offutt Air Show Office and 55th Civil Engineering Squadron. In accordance with the Statementt of Work, all labor and materials must be delivered no later than 3:00 PM CDT on 6 August 2026. All tents shall be set up/installed no later than 8:00 AM CDT on 7 August 2026. Removal of tents shall begin no earlier than 3:00 PM CDT on 9 August 2026. Additional information on this requirement can be found in the Statement of Work. --- Please submit all offers in response to this solicitation via email to Tyler Imhoff at tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil. Offers are due no to the contracting activity no later than 11:00 AM CDT on 16 June 2026. To ensure the contracting activity receives your submission, please put the Notice ID, FA460026Q0050, in the subject line. Offerors are responsible for confirmation of submission.
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Nebraska. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Nebraska). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/16/2026.
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