HUD 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Event Planning, Logistics, and Graphics/Marketing
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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. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for event planning, logistics, and graphics/marketing support for the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase. This multi-day event on the National Mall will feature state-of-the-art building technologies. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide end-to-end event planning and logistics support, including event production, media support, communications, and broader event coordination. Key deliverables encompass project management, pre-event planning, event logistics management, and post-event support. Specific tasks involve site selection and permitting (National Mall assumed), program development, marketing, public engagement, audio/visual support, and on-site event operations. The contractor is also responsible for providing necessary equipment such as cranes, forklifts, generators, tents, and AV equipment. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for site layout, setup/teardown plans, inclement weather plans, and crowd management.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: One year
- Place of Performance: National Mall, Washington, D.C. (20410)
- Set-Aside: None specified. However, offerors must demonstrate familiarity with NPS permitting, previous experience performing these services on the National Mall, and approval to perform services on the Mall in September.
- Product/Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Questions Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, via email to Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov. Proposals Due: Monday, May 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST, via email to Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov.
Required Submission Items:
- All information requested in clause 52.212-2 (found on page 58 of the solicitation).
- Event pricing worksheet (Attachment 1).
- Evidence of ability to perform on the National Mall, including recent past performance and a reference at NPS who can confirm eligibility.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Quality Control Plan, Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must use the provided templates for the cost proposal (Attachment 1) and past performance information (Attachments 2 & 3). The solicitation includes a draft PWS and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).