IDR 2026 - Event Planner
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 U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires is planning to issue a solicitation for Event Planner Services for "IDR 2026". This is currently a Presolicitation notice, indicating that the full solicitation is not yet ready but will be launched on SAM.gov when available. The resultant contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed-Price type. The response date for the future solicitation is April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive event planner services to support the "IDR 2026" initiative. Specific details regarding the scope will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: March 6, 2026
- Response Date (Anticipated Solicitation): April 8, 2026, at 17:00:00Z
- Place of Performance: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Evaluation
Award may be based on the initial offer without discussions. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation.
Additional Notes
- A pre-quotation conference is planned, with the date to be announced in the solicitation.
- All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer.
- Electronic submissions are permitted. Offers should be submitted via email, ensuring each email does not exceed 30 MB.
- Primary Contact: Timothy Dougherty, BNS-Procurement@state.gov
- Secondary Contact: Zeny Montoya, BNS-Procurement@state.gov