USCGC CALHOUN CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

The United States Coast Guard, through the SFLC Procurement Branch 2, is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial services to support the USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) Change of Command ceremony in North Charleston, South Carolina. This combined synopsis/solicitation, identified as solicitation number 70Z08526P000003, involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment for an event with an estimated attendance of 200 people. The requirement is classified under NAICS 532284 for Recreational Goods Rental and PSC W071 for Lease or Rental of Equipment- Furniture.

The scope of work involves the rental, setup, and breakdown of event equipment on the vessel's flight deck at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Specific requirements include a 40’ x 60’ white tent, at least 200 folding chairs, drum blower fans, a table for audio equipment, two podiums, and four speakers. The contractor is responsible for transporting all items from the pier to the flight deck and must use weights and padding at all contact points to protect the deck from delamination. Installation for the tent, tables, and chairs is scheduled for June 22, 2026, with final equipment setup due by the morning of June 24, 2026. Breakdown must be completed between the afternoons of June 24 and June 25, 2026.

Responses to this solicitation are due by May 28, 2026. The procurement is managed by Lorence L. Boynes and includes four attachments: a Statement of Work, a ceremony plan, provision and service clauses, and the SF18 solicitation form. This acquisition follows simplified acquisition procedures for requirements not exceeding $250,000. Ships' power will provide 110V electrical service, eliminating the need for a stand-alone generator.