J9 Symposium Source Sought
ID: HC102825RSSN1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (W059)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking small businesses to provide audio-visual (AV) services for the upcoming Hybrid Cloud Solutions Symposium 2025, scheduled for March 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Virginia. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and installing various AV equipment, ensuring high-speed internet access, and managing setup and breakdown operations for approximately 400 attendees. This symposium is crucial for showcasing new technologies and services available through DISA to mission partners, emphasizing the need for high-quality AV support to ensure a successful event. Interested small businesses should submit a capability statement to Ronald Witt at ronald.e.witt4.civ@mail.mil, as a formal solicitation will be issued at a later date.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing audio-visual (AV) services for the DISA Hybrid Cloud Solutions Symposium 2025, scheduled for March 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, VA. The event, lasting two and a half days, aims to showcase new technologies and services available through DISA for mission partners, involving approximately 400 attendees. The contractor is responsible for AV equipment and services, which include the supply and installation of various technical equipment, streaming capabilities, and setup and breakdown operations. Specific tasks require the provision of customized internet links, high-speed internet access (HSIA), and staffing for effective operation throughout the event. Detailed performance standards include testing all equipment and ensuring readiness, with the expectation of a 100% inspection rate to maintain quality. The document emphasizes non-personal service provision while highlighting security requirements, noting that the event is unclassified and does not necessitate security clearances. Overall, the PWS serves as a formal RFP for potential contractors to deliver specified AV services at the upcoming symposium to ensure its success.
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