USDA Farm Service Agency State-Employee Training Conference Venue/Event Space
ID: 12FPC124Q0069Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d04b11d6fd594a5699f462d88b030847/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking quotes for a venue to host its Arkansas State-Wide Employee Training Conference, scheduled for September 23-26, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The selected venue must accommodate over 282 attendees, provide complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, and be located within 20 miles of Clinton National Airport, while also offering various meeting configurations, audio-visual equipment, and light refreshments that meet dietary restrictions. This procurement underscores the FSA's commitment to employee development and training, with a focus on supporting small businesses through a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 11, 2024, and can contact Nancy Deberry at Nancy.Deberry@usda.gov or Brantt Lindsey at brantt.lindsey@usda.gov for further information.

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    The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is soliciting quotes for a conference venue in Little Rock, Arkansas, for its State-Wide Employee Training Conference scheduled from September 23 to September 26, 2024. The venue must accommodate over 280 attendees and offer amenities such as complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and adequate breakout rooms, while complying with various federal safety and accessibility regulations. Quotes are due by September 11, 2024, with preference given to small businesses and evaluations based on the lowest price meeting technical requirements.
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