USCGC CALHOUN CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. USCGC Calhoun located in North Charleston; SC intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 for: Commissioning Ceremony USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759).

The work consists of providing all labor, materials and equipment as required to support CALHOUN Change of Command ceremony.

Anticipated attendance estimated 200. Ceremony will be held on CALHOUN Flight deck at Craver Maritime Shipping Company Pier Juliet,1400 Pierside Street, North Charleston, SC 29405 Setup and installation 40’ x 60’ Ceremony Tent, 40’ x 60’ green outdoor carpet, audio equipment w/ speakers /table (200) folding chairs on CALHOUN flight deck: Tent, outdoor carpet, podiums, speakers, fans, and chairs setup shall take place Friday June 07, 2024, at 7am and completed prior to 4pm.

The contractor shall provide ample water bags/weights/drums to secure tent and padding to preserve flight deck. Padding shall be placed at all points of contact with flight deck to prevent potential delamination. 110V Electrical power is available from ship’s power. A stand-alone generator is not required for this event. Contactor is responsible for transporting equipment from pier to flight deck for setup and from flight deck to pier for breakdown.

Breakdown and cleanup of party tent and furniture: Breakdown shall occur Wednesday June 12, 2024, no earlier than 7am and completed prior to 4pm. All materials and supplies to be furnished are as follows:

One (01) 40’ x 60’ White Tent (Flight Deck) One (01) 40’ x 60’ Green Outdoor Carpet Two hundred (200) Folding chairs, Color: Bone (ex. Samsonite). Two (02) Podiums equipped with microphone capability. Four (04) Speakers to project sound from microphones to cover tent area. Four (04) 48” or greater Drum blower fans. One (01) 4’ x 8’ Table for Audio equipment.