Grissom ARB Airshow - Golf Cart Rentals

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is attached.

The 434th Contracting Flight at Grissom Air Reserve Base (ARB), Indiana, has a requirement to procure a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for the rental of gas-powered utility and passenger golf carts in support of the 2026 Grissom ARB Airshow.

Scope of Work:
The contractor shall provide all commercial equipment, transportation, and optional on-site maintenance support necessary to meet the requirement. The period of performance is August 24, 2026, to September 1, 2026.

The requirement is structured with Base CLINs and Optional Surge CLINs:

• Base Requirement: 8 Gas Utility Carts (w/ Cargo Bed) and 17 Gas Passenger Carts (4-Seater).

• Surge Options: The Government reserves the right to exercise options for up to 40 additional Gas Utility Carts and up to 40 additional Gas Passenger Carts on or before August 14, 2026.

• Optional Maintenance: The Government may exercise an option for daily on-site event maintenance. (Note: The Service Contract Act applies to this specific CLIN).

Critical Instructions to Offerors:
Please carefully review the attached solicitation (Section L) for explicit pricing and submission instructions. Key highlights include:

1. All-Inclusive Freight: Freight, delivery, and setup for all Optional Surge CLINs must be fully burdened into the unit price.

2. Teaming Agreements: If utilizing a subcontractor to fulfill any portion of this requirement (including providing surge cart inventory), offerors must submit signed, certified teaming agreements or subcontracts with their proposal.

3. Pass-Through Prohibition: Offerors must provide a "Value-Added Narrative" demonstrating compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) or Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33).

Basis for Award:
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, representing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

Submission Details:
Quotes are due no later than 3 July 2026 Local Time by 5:00pm. Submit quotes via email to the Contracting Officer.

Attachments:

1. Solicitation FA465426Q0010

2. Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3. Wage Determination (Applicable to CLIN 0006 only