DSCA Farnborough International Air Show Exhibit BUILD

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), through Washington Headquarters Services, is soliciting proposals for the design, construction, support, and teardown of an exhibit booth at the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show in the United Kingdom. The contractor must design and construct a custom 99-square-meter booth featuring eight major elements including a reception area, Distinguished Visitor lounge, three meeting rooms, storage, exhibit walls, flooring, and electrical systems, with final designs due by May 25, 2026 and on-site support during the July 20-24 show. The procurement requires two key personnel: an Exhibit Designer with a bachelor's degree in graphic or industrial design or five years of trade show experience, and an Exhibit Project Manager with a bachelor's degree and minimum five years of project management experience. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Approach & Capability and Past Performance (weighted equally and significantly more important than price), with Marginal or Unacceptable technical ratings and Limited Confidence past performance ratings rendering proposals ineligible. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by March 16, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time, and the contract performance period running from April 30, 2026 through July 24, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside as a total Small Business contract under NAICS code 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers) with no identified incumbent contractors. The estimated contract value is up to $20,000,000, and the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value considering price and other factors on a firm-fixed-price basis. The contractor bears all responsibility for personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, travel, visa requirements, show organizer fees, packaging, shipping, and post-show dismantling, with daily cleaning and beverage service included. The place of performance is listed as Arlington, VA 22202, though the actual exhibit construction and support activities will occur at the Farnborough International Air Show facility in the United Kingdom. Proposals must be organized into five volumes including Administrative, Pass/Fail Criteria, Technical, Past Performance (with references valued at $7 million or higher), and Price sections, with all text formatted in 12-point Times New Roman and proposals remaining valid for 120 calendar days after submission.