PTAG INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: August 2026 USPTO Leadership Forum in Philadelphia, PA

Room and Conference Package Mandaue City Cebu

State, Department Of

The US Embassy in Manila is seeking quotations for a Room and Conference Package in Mandaue City, Cebu. The contract, planned to be awarded in the fourth week of August 2024, aims to secure accommodations and conference facilities. Prospective vendors must register in the SAM database and adhere to the specified file format and size limitations for their offers. The Embassy requires a comprehensive package that includes accommodations and conference spaces, essential for conducting official business in the region. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. This opportunity is specifically for accommodations and conference services in the Philippines, crucial for diplomatic engagements and operations. Vendors interested in responding to this pre-solicitation notice should ensure their SAM registration and prepare their offers in the specified format. Contact details are available for Steven L. Ovard and RANDY D. DAYRIT at the US Embassy, Manila. The solicitation is expected to include further details, with a firm fixed price contract anticipated.

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 2025 Conference

Education, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking proposals for hotel meeting space and guest accommodations for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 2025 Conference, scheduled for September 15-19, 2025. The procurement requires a venue capable of hosting over 1,100 attendees, providing at least 600 sleeping rooms, extensive meeting space, and essential amenities such as audiovisual support and food services. This initiative is significant for enhancing engagement with HBCUs and has historically attracted thousands of participants since its inception in 1980. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 2:00 pm EST on February 12, 2025, to Gary Weaver at Gary.Weaver@ed.gov, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Conference Event

Commerce, Department Of

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking contractor support for a conference event by procuring exhibit space at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) conference scheduled for March 5-9, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The procurement involves two double-wide exhibiting booths, which will include amenities such as tables, chairs, booth identification signage, and complimentary tickets, with an estimated total value of $30,000. The NSBE is uniquely positioned to serve the black engineering community, making it the sole provider for this event, and the USPTO will utilize the Alternate Competition Method for this non-competitive procurement due to its exemption from the Competition in Contracting Act. Interested parties should direct any inquiries to Yen Nguyen at yen.nguyen1@uspto.gov by January 30, 2025, as this notice does not invite competitive proposals.

Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) Services

Commerce, Department Of

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking proposals for Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) Services under solicitation number 1333BJ25R00150007. The procurement aims to engage a contractor to provide a Program Manager and staff with expertise in intellectual property and patent processes, facilitating operations and support for inventors through various services, including managing inquiries at USPTO events. This initiative is crucial for enhancing inventor support and ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards, with performance expected to extend until April 2030, including options for renewal. Interested parties can contact Mike Spatuzzi at Michael.Spatuzzi@uspto.gov or Kelly Gustafson at Kelly.Gustafson@uspto.gov for further details.

Enterprise Command Leadership Forum

Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking proposals for facility rental services to host the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Command Leadership Forum (CLF) scheduled for March 18-20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a venue that accommodates up to 200 attendees, including a general session room, breakout rooms, and necessary audio-visual equipment, along with IT and maintenance support. This procurement is crucial for facilitating high-level discussions and decision-making within the Navy, reflecting the government's structured approach to organizing significant events. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 27, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mia Barela at maria.p.barela3.civ@us.navy.mil.

Solicitation for General Construction Services for the Plaza Renovation Project at the Mid-Atlantic Social Security Center in Philadelphia, PA

General Services Administration

The General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting proposals for general construction services for the Plaza Renovation Project at the Mid-Atlantic Social Security Center in Philadelphia, PA. The project involves extensive renovations to multiple plazas and the replacement of steel girders, with an estimated construction cost exceeding $10 million. This procurement is significant as it aims to enhance government infrastructure while adhering to sustainability standards outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizing the use of low-embodied carbon materials. Interested small businesses must submit their technical proposals by January 28, 2025, following a pre-proposal conference on December 18, 2024, and a site visit on January 8, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Stephen Zorzi or Stephen Kohri via email at stephen.zorzi@gsa.gov and stephen.kohri@gsa.gov.

2025 & 2026 EXCEL Conference

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking a contractor to organize the annual EXamining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Training Conference for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The contractor will be responsible for providing a full-service training facility that includes lodging, meeting and exhibitor space, food and beverage services, audio/visual equipment, and business center support for an expected attendance of 600 to 1,000 registrants, along with additional staff and exhibitors. This conference is crucial for training federal agencies and private employers on employment laws enforced by the EEOC, emphasizing the importance of effective education and compliance in the workplace. Interested parties must submit their quotations by February 5, 2025, with inquiries directed to John Adams at John.Adams@eeoc.gov or Rashelle Anderson at R.Rashelle.Anderson@eeoc.gov.

USSC - EVENT REGISTRATION SOFTWARE REQUEST 2025

The Judicial Branch

The United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) is seeking proposals for an off-the-shelf Event Registration Software solution to facilitate the management of two training seminars in fiscal year 2025, with an expected attendance of approximately 1,250 participants. The software must include features such as an online registration website, a mobile application, survey capabilities, and gamification elements to enhance attendee engagement, while also supporting simultaneous event registrations and customization without HTML coding. This procurement is crucial for improving the Commission's event management processes and ensuring compliance with federal standards, including data security and real-time analytics for assessing registrant feedback. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 27, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Simona Eldridge at SELDRIDGE@USSC.GOV or Alex Mark at AMARK@USSC.GOV for further information.

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE - Multiple Award General Construction Services Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Design Build Capabilities for PA/NJ/DE

General Services Administration

The General Services Administration (GSA) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on General Construction Services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This contract will encompass a wide range of construction activities, including commercial office construction, renovations, MEP repairs, and demolition, with a maximum ordering limit of $75 million over a five-year period. The procurement aims to award between four to eight contracts, with specific reservations for socioeconomic concerns such as 8(a) participants and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Jennifer Silkensen or Erin Watson via email, with proposals expected to be due around March 7, 2025, and contract awards anticipated by August 30, 2025.

Three (3) Bedroom Serviced Apartment

State, Department Of

The US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, is seeking submissions for a contract to secure a three-bedroom serviced apartment. The primary purpose of this contract is to obtain suitable lodging for official use. Opportunity Details This pre-solicitation notice provides an advance notice that the full solicitation package will be released during the second week of August 2024. The quotation deadline will be specified in the official solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who meets the required qualifications. The contract type will be firm fixed price. All interested parties must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database before the contract is awarded. This is a mandatory requirement, with the registration link provided for ease of access: https://www.sam.gov. Scope of Work The awarded contractor will provide a three-bedroom serviced apartment, including furnishings and amenities, for official use by the US Embassy. The apartment must be located in a safe and accessible area, close to the embassy's current location in Manila. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this contract, applicants must have a valid registration in the SAM database and meet the necessary technical requirements. Experience in providing serviced apartments or similar accommodations for diplomatic or government use is advantageous. Funding and Contract Details Funding for this opportunity is expected to come from the State Department's annual budget. The contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement. Submission Process Electronic submissions are permitted and encouraged. Responses must be submitted via email to manilapurchasing@state.gov. Offerors must ensure their submissions are in the specified format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF), with a maximum file size of 10MB. If the file size exceeds this limit, it must be split into smaller emails. The submission deadline will be detailed in the official solicitation released in August 2024. Evaluation Criteria The evaluation of submissions will give the highest priority to the offered price, with technical qualifications also being considered. To be considered technically acceptable, applicants must meet all essential requirements outlined in the solicitation. Contact Information For any questions or clarifications, interested parties can contact the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, via email at manilapurchasing@state.gov or telephone on 63253012000. The US Embassy encourages potential offerors to register and submit their expressions of interest promptly.

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