Event Planning Services for Industry Day FY2026
ID: W9126G-26-N-OSBPType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7de205cc512c406cb46297f0e247abe1/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified entities to provide Event Planning Services for an Industry Day event scheduled for February or March 2026. The primary objective is to identify capable organizations, particularly small businesses, to manage logistics, publicity, and post-event reporting for approximately 350-400 attendees, with no cost to the government. This initiative emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the Army Corps and industry stakeholders to enhance procurement opportunities. Interested parties must submit their responses detailing past experience and capabilities by August 25, 2025, via email to Christina Frey at Christina.J.Frey@usace.army.mil or Ali Marshall at Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil.

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    Sources Sought-Event Planning Services FY2026.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Event Planning Services aimed at conducting Government-Industry Engagement events. This notice serves as market research rather than a solicitation for proposals. The primary goal is to identify capable entities, particularly focusing on small businesses, to organize and execute an event for approximately 350-400 attendees, providing logistics, publicity, and post-event reports, with no cost to the government. The event is tentatively set for February or March 2026, necessitating planning starting up to one year prior. Interested entities should provide details on their past experience, capabilities, and business status, with an emphasis on small business participation as per federal guidelines. Responses are due by August 25, 2025, via email, and must comply with various federal regulations. This initiative underscores the importance of collaboration between the Army Corps and industry stakeholders in enhancing procurement opportunities.
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