What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking venue rental services for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Apprenticeship Graduation and Awards Ceremony from 2026 to 2030, accommodating 1,200 to 1,400 attendees. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating a competitive bidding process is required, and they must be prepared to provide comprehensive services including security, technical support, and facility amenities.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Venue rental for Norfolk Naval Shipyard 2026-2030 Apprenticeship
Graduation and Awards Ceremony.
PERIOD OF PERFORMACE
Years 2026-2030: Any weekday (monday-friday) between September 01 through December 05.
STATEMENT OF WORK
• Total attendance can range between 1200 to 1400 people (stadium seating only and no outdoor
facilities).
• Facility shall be available for the Government’s use during the hours of 09:00 AM to 9:30 PM
• A separate room shall be provided for a pre- and post-ceremony reception to accommodate a
minimum of 15 personnel. Refreshments are the responsibility of the Government.
• A separate area shall be provided for graduate gown check-out/check-in.
• Venue shall provide a podium, microphone and an American Flag to be used during the ceremony.
• Venue shall provide three (3) tables for placement of awards and certificates.
• Venue shall provide an adequate area for a local high school band to set up and perform before and
after ceremony.
• Ceremony time 6:00 PM till 9:00 PM
• Rehearsal 09:00 AM Date TBD
• The venue shall provide dressing room for Apprentice staff.
• The venue should provide adequate stage lighting allowing a clear view of all personnel on stage.
• The venue should provide VIP parking spaces for 15 guests.
• The venue should provide 5 radios (walkie talkies) for apprentice staff.
• Venue staff is to collect tickets along with NNSY volunteers within the first two hours of doors
opening to venue
Quote price shall include the above-mentioned items as well as the following:
• Clean-up
• Security (6-armed police officers, one metal walk thru metal detector and one wand and baggage
checker located at all entries into venue)
• Production –technical support for lighting and sound from beginning to the end of venue
• House equipment – lights, sound, tables and portable communication devices.
• Prior to the event a bomb sensing K-9 unit will conduct an initial sweep of the building two hours
prior to event commencement.
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