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USCGC CALHOUN CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
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The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting a firm fixed price purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the complete support of the Change of Command Ceremony aboard USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) in North Charleston, South Carolina. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to stage, operate, and dismantle a ceremonial event for approximately 200 attendees on the ship’s flight deck at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Pier Papa. Key deliverables include a 40’ x 60’ white tent, 200 bone-colored folding chairs, two podiums with integrated microphone systems, four speakers, four 48-inch or larger drum blower fans, and a 4’ x 8’ audio table. Setup must begin no earlier than June 22, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. and be fully completed by 8:00 a.m. on June 24, 2026, while breakdown must start no earlier than 2:00 p.m. on June 24 and be entirely finished by 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026. All equipment must be transported by the contractor from the pier to the flight deck and back, with no stand-alone generator permitted—power must be drawn exclusively from the ship’s 110V electrical supply. The tent must be secured with water bags or weights, and all contact points with the flight deck must be protected with padding to prevent damage. The contractor is also responsible for complete cleanup and removal of all debris. The contract is awarded under FAR Subpart 12.6 and incorporates mandatory clauses covering contingent fees, subcontractor sales restrictions, anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and contract payment terms, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All contractor personnel must be vetted and their identification submitted to the Contracting Officer at least five days prior to work commencement, with mandatory sign-in/sign-out procedures for ship access. A written safety program compliant with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) must be approved by the CALHOUN Safety Officer before any work begins, and no oral modifications to the contract are permitted—changes require written authorization. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a
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North Charleston, SC, 29405, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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: Change of Command 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 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Pier Papa, 1050 Register Street, North Charleston, SC 29405.
Setup and installation 40’ x 60’ Ceremony Tent, table , audio equipment, Four (04) speakers, Two (02) Podiums, Two hundred (200) folding chairs, Four (04) fans on CALHOUN flight deck: Tent, table and chairs setup shall take place Monday June 22, 2026, between 7am and 8pm. Podiums, audio equipment, speakers and fans can be set up at contractor degression based on weather conditions, however must be completed by 8am on Wednesday June 24, 2026. 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 beginning Wednesday June 24, 2026, no earlier than 2 pm and completed prior to Thursday June 25, 2026 at 4 pm.
All materials and supplies to be furnished are as follows:
- One (01) 40’ x 60’ White Tent (Flight Deck)
- 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.
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