2025 Government Industry Annual Meeting
ID: 693JJ925RQ000041Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Public Relations Agencies (541820)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

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    The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is planning to award a sole-source Purchase Order to SAE International for organizing the 2025 Government Industry Annual Meeting and Cybersecurity Workshop, scheduled for January 28-30, 2025. This annual conference aims to facilitate discussions between government officials and auto industry representatives regarding the implications of government actions on vehicle design, particularly in areas of safety, emissions, and energy conservation. The event serves as a neutral platform for sharing information prior to the drafting of new regulations, and NHTSA will reimburse SAE International for audio-visual needs and related expenses. Interested parties must submit their responses within ten days of the publication date to be considered, with the contract period extending until January 31, 2025. For inquiries, contact Thomas J. Bub at nhtsa.OAM@dot.gov or call 202-366-9571.

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    Thomas J. Bub
    (202) 366-9571
    nhtsa.OAM@dot.gov
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    The United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is set to award a sole-source Purchase Order to SAE International for organizing the 2025 Government Industry Annual Meeting and Cybersecurity Workshop from January 28-30, 2025. This annual conference aims to bring together government officials and auto industry representatives to discuss the impact of government actions on vehicle design, focusing on safety, emissions, and energy conservation. The event serves as a neutral platform for communication before new regulations are drafted. The NHTSA intends to reimburse SAE International for audio-visual needs and related expenses associated with the workshop as part of its support mission. This synopsis indicates that there will not be a competitive bidding process, unless responses from interested firms demonstrate their capabilities. The period of performance for this contract runs until January 31, 2025, and will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Interested parties must submit their responses within ten days of the publication date to be considered.
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