Venue for Naturalization Ceremonies, San Francisco, CA
ID: 70SBUR24I00000016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38aefec547d34b71847e39a05cc84c1b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking vendors to provide a venue for hosting monthly naturalization ceremonies at the San Francisco Field Office. The selected venue must accommodate up to 3,000 participants for each of the twelve ceremonies scheduled annually, ensuring accessible facilities within a 20-mile radius, along with necessary audio-visual equipment, seating arrangements, and house staff to assist USCIS personnel. This initiative underscores USCIS's commitment to delivering dignified citizenship ceremonies, which include traditional elements such as the Oath of Allegiance and the presentation of Certificates of Naturalization. Interested vendors should respond to the Sources Sought notice with a cover letter including their company details and capabilities by the specified deadline, and can contact Marianne Green or Dean Seggay for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marianne Green, Contract Specialist
    Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov
    Dean Seggay, Contracting Officer
    Dean.M.Seggay@uscis.dhs.gov
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    SOW - SFR Nat Ceremony Draft.docx
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its component United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), seeks a venue for hosting monthly naturalization ceremonies at the San Francisco Field Office. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement for a venue capable of accommodating up to 3,000 participants, including naturalization candidates and guests, for each of the twelve scheduled ceremonies annually. Key specifications include accessible facilities within a 20-mile radius of the office, provision of audio-visual and sound systems, seating arrangements, and house staff to assist USCIS personnel. The ceremony aims to honor the significance of citizenship, featuring various traditional components such as the Oath of Allegiance and the presentation of Certificates of Naturalization. The proposed contract spans a base year with four option years, mandating the venue to facilitate both check-in and pre-ceremony preparations. Contractors must ensure a professional environment free from religious or political affiliations. This initiative reflects USCIS's commitment to providing dignified and memorable citizenship ceremonies, enhancing the experiences of new citizens.
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