Hotel Lodging and Conference Rooms
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Hotel Lodging and Conference Rooms to host a conference from August 24-28, 2026. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government seeks information from potential sources capable of providing accommodations for 150 guests, a main conference room for 200 attendees, and eight breakout rooms for 30 people each, all with Wi-Fi connectivity. Responses are due June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Accommodation: 150 single rooms at or below the US government per diem rate for Washington, D.C., for check-in August 24, 2026, and check-out August 28, 2026. Individual attendees will pay for their rooms.
- Event Space: One large conference area for 200 attendees and eight breakout rooms, each seating 30 persons. Wi-Fi connectivity is required for all participants.
- Audio/Visual:
- Main Conference Room: Requires 2 screens, a projector, podium, speakers, at least 4 microphones, and wired internet for video/audio teleconferencing.
- Break-Out Rooms: Each requires 1 screen, 1 projector, a speaker, at least 4 microphones, and wired internet for video/audio teleconferencing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, by 2:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Conference Dates: August 24-28, 2026
Location Preference
- Virginia, Washington D.C., or Maryland
- 10-20 miles from JB Andrews, MD.
Special Requirements
- Hours of Operation: Services required between 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. during the conference.
- Security: Routine entry and exit of the venue should be monitored by hotel staff.
- Contingency Operations: Contractor must be prepared for emergency and special event services upon notification by the Contracting Officer (CO), priced separately.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): The US Government will not provide any equipment, fuel, personnel, utilities, or facilities.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement to the listed POCs, including SAM registration information and business size/status (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUB Zone, WOSB, SDVOSB). This is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.