International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) 2026 Exhibit Build

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service is soliciting proposals for the design, construction, and support of an exhibit booth for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile. The procurement covers comprehensive exhibit services including a custom 81 square meter island booth with specific requirements such as a reception area, distinguished visitor lounge, storage closet, two meeting rooms, exhibit walls with backlit military service seals, LED lighting, and electrical systems that must reflect U.S. flag colors and incorporate DSCA branding. Contractors will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff methodology with technical ratings of either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on compliance with minimum requirements, followed by price evaluation to determine fair and reasonable pricing. The solicitation originally required responses by September 8, 2025, but has been amended to extend the deadline to September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM, with questions due by September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. All submissions must be made electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website and include administrative, technical, past performance, and pricing volumes.

This procurement is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 561920 for Convention and Trade Show Organizations, with a size standard of $20 million. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available pricing template, the solicitation operates as a firm-fixed price contract requiring 120-day price validity. The contract performance period spans 210 days from award through April 13, 2026, covering the trade show event dates of April 7-12, 2026. The contractor must provide complete booth management including daily maintenance during show hours with 15-minute response times to issues, beverage and snack service, and complete teardown after the event. Performance will take place in Santiago, Chile, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, on-site support, and coordination with show organizers throughout the exhibition period.