2025 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI)
ID: SPE1C1-25-R-JAPBIType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77be932d06554ce6b7942618baec9555/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is conducting market research for the 2025 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI), scheduled for November 18-20, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The procurement involves securing lodging for approximately 600 attendees at federal per diem rates, along with meeting spaces, audio-visual equipment, and internet connectivity, while adhering to federal regulations and potential COVID-19 directives. This event is crucial for facilitating industry engagement and collaboration within the defense sector. Interested vendors should contact Catherine Dillon at 445-737-1691 or via email at Catherine.Dillon@dla.mil for further details and to express their interest.

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    Catherine Dillon445-737-1691
    Catherine.Dillon@dla.mil
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    JAPBI SOW 2025.pdf
    The DLA Troop Support is organizing the 2025 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI) from November 18 to 20, 2025, and outlines specific requirements for lodging, meeting spaces, audio-visual equipment, and internet connectivity. The event will require lodging for attendees at federal per diem rates, with a total of approximately 600 rooms reserved over the three days. The hotel must provide registration areas, various meeting rooms configured for different capacities, and necessary audio-visual equipment to support presentations. Notably, the hotel must accommodate potential attendance adjustments in response to state COVID-19 directives. Additional requirements include comedy-free food and beverage services, with the possibility of cash beverage options during breaks. This document serves as a guide for prospective vendors to understand the scope of work necessary to support the JAPBI 2025 meeting while ensuring adherence to federal regulations on event planning. Compliance with the requirements outlined ensures the event's success and attendee safety.
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