2025 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI)

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.