2026 Senior Leaders Meeting
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is soliciting quotations for a full-service facility to host its 2026 Senior Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C. from July 14-17, 2026. This Unrestricted procurement seeks a venue capable of providing meeting spaces, a lodging block, audio-visual equipment and support, and comprehensive food and beverage services for approximately 70-85 attendees. Quotations are due by March 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a full-service meeting facility, including:
- Meeting Spaces: Plenary room (up to 100 participants), breakout/meeting room (40-50 people), registration area, reception space (100 people), and support staff workspace (6 people). All rooms must be ADA compliant, with specific AV and setup requirements detailed in the "AV Room and Equipment Chart" attachment.
- Audio-Visual (AV) Equipment & Support: Comprehensive AV setup for all meeting rooms, including microphones, projection screens, audio mixers, laptop connections, power strips, and reliable Wi-Fi. Technical assistance for setup and operation is required.
- Food & Beverage: Daily continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, sit-down plated lunches (with a boxed lunch on Day 3), and a reception with hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Catering is for 70-85 individuals daily. An all-day food and drink package with a per-person rate is required.
- Lodging: A block of 40 sleeping rooms per night for three nights (July 14-17, 2026) at or below the federal per diem rate. Participants will pay directly, but the contractor must provide the room block and tax exemption for government IDs. Secure luggage storage on Day 3 is also required.
- General Requirements: ADA accessibility throughout the facility, transportation options/parking (max $48/day), and an assigned on-site event coordinator.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: From contract award date through the execution of the 2026 conference.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET.
- Questions Due: March 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET.
- Anticipated Award: On or before March 20, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, using a tradeoff approach. The evaluation factors, in order of importance, are:
- Technical Capability: Assesses ability to meet contract requirements (lodging, meeting space, F&B, AV, business center, ADA compliance, customer service, facility upkeep), location (central, affordable transport, nearby restaurants, safety/security), and availability of dates.
- Past Performance: Requires three references for similar services within the past three years, evaluated on timeliness, customer service, and corrective actions.
- Price: Evaluated against the Independent Government Price Estimate (IGPE) using the provided pricing sheets. Technical and Past Performance combined are more important than price.
Submission Requirements & Contacts
Quotations must be submitted in three separate volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. A detailed cost breakdown using the provided "2026 EEOC SLM Pricing List" and "Schedule of Supplies and Services Price Breakdown" attachments is mandatory. Any supplemental agreements must be included with the quotation. Electronic invoicing will be required via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Submit quotations and questions via email to Steven McClellan (steven.mcclellan@eeoc.gov) and Doreen Starkes (Doreen.Starkes@eeoc.gov). Telephone inquiries are not accepted.