--Lease or Rental of Facilities

The contract involves the award of a firm fixed price lease with Gund Arena, located in Cleveland, Ohio, for use as an event facility. The arena must be within 35 miles or a 45-minute drive from Cleveland, and it is required to be an indoor, air-conditioned venue. Key specifications include a seating capacity of 15,000 after setup of stage and backdrops, arena-style seating arranged in a bowl configuration with the performance area centralized, and the capability to handle live animals. The facility must also provide sufficient power and pre-wiring to support video and lighting needs, as well as dressing rooms and staging areas sufficient for 350 performers. The rental period is scheduled for September 19-25, 2005. This contract, posted by the Department of Defense office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, falls under NAICS code 711310, which pertains to leasing or rental of facilities. The contract was awarded on a sole source basis, indicating that Gund Arena was the only provider considered. The objective is to secure a venue meeting specific logistical and technical requirements for an event within the specified timeframe.