Request for Information: AFM Feather Banners and Trusses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. The objective is to identify potential sources capable of providing feather banners and trusses, including installation, tear-down, and storage services, for the United States Air Force Marathon and other events produced by the USAF Marathon staff. This is for a potential non-appropriated fund (NAF) purchase, meaning Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules and set-asides do not apply. Responses are due by June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing rental items such as various message feather banners, patriotic banners, international/state/armed forces flags on 15’ poles, communication banners (e.g., Volunteer, Info Banner), multicolored alert level L-Poles, and specific feather banners for different event areas. Additionally, the contractor must provide one 30’ rental truss with double uprights and a double truss across the top for clocks, and one 10’ high, 10’ wide PR Bell Truss with a minimum 10” brass bell. Banners must withstand winds up to 30 mph. Services encompass setup, monitoring, immediate post-event pick-up, removal, and storage. The period of performance spans multiple years, from June 2026 through September 2030, at locations including WPAFB and Cape Canaveral SFS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Funding: Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) purchase; FAR rules and set-asides do not apply.
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and Cape Canaveral SFS.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and services as outlined in the draft Statement of Work. The package should explicitly state that offered products/services meet specifications and provide detailed technical compliance information. The response must not exceed five (5) pages.
Submission Details:
- Email To: ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil and amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil
- Subject Line: RFI - USAF Marathon Feather Banners and Trusses
- Email Size Limit: Single email not exceeding 5 megabytes, including attachments.
- Allowed Attachments: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, or .xls documents only.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only and is not a request for quotation or proposal. A solicitation does not currently exist, and the Government is not obligated to pay for information submitted. The attached 'Instructions' document details required information for the capabilities package, including company information, ownership, manufacturer details, warranty, sales history, facility capabilities, past experience, product/service viability, and market pricing. All questions should be directed to Ms. Amanda Hoyng at amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil, using the specified subject line.