AUSA 2026 Exhibit BUILD

The contract, titled AUSA 2026 Exhibit BUILD with solicitation number HQ003426QE148, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561920 for the design, construction, support, and tear down of an 800-square-foot island exhibit booth at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., during October 2026. The work is being performed for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency under a Firm Fixed Price contract with a performance period from July 15 to October 14, 2026, during which the contractor must deliver initial and two final design renders, a Quality Control Program, complete construction by October 11, 2026, and provide on-site support through October 14. The exhibit must adhere to strict specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement and the show’s Exhibitor Manual, including booth dimensions, fire safety standards, and security protocols requiring a Secret Facility Clearance and compliance with DD Form 254. All packaging, shipping, drayage, and material handling must follow the show organizer’s rules, with FOB destination terms applying. The contractor is responsible for personnel, equipment, supplies, and non-personal services without reliance on government-provided office space. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2026, structured into five volumes with strict formatting rules: single-spaced, 10-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, numbered pages, and a glossary in each volume. The Administrative Volume requires SAM registration, CAGE code, UEI, OCI certification, and completed FAR/DFARS clauses including 52.209-2, 52.219-1, and 252.204-7017, while the Pass/Fail Volume mandates signed commitment letters for key personnel dated within ten days of the proposal deadline—failure to meet this renders the proposal ineligible. Technical and Past Performance volumes have page limits of 10 and 9 pages respectively, with pricing required via Attachment 4’s Excel template, rounded to the nearest dollar. Evaluation prioritizes Technical Approach and Past Performance as equally weighted and significantly more important than Price, with award based on best overall value. Invoicing must be processed electronically using WAWF with the Invoice 2in1 format for fixed-price deliverables, and the Contract