July 2026 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Hiring Fair
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 Education - Federal Student Aid (FSA) is seeking proposals for conference/meeting space and associated support services to host an in-person Hiring Event in July 2026. This event aims to facilitate engagement between prospective applicants and hiring officials, including informational sessions and structured panel interviews. The required venue must be ADA compliant and located in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia, within a five-to-ten minute walking distance to the Metro. Proposals are due June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected venue shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and management to provide:
- Meeting rooms
- Audiovisual support
- Logistics coordination
- Furniture setup
- Internet connectivity
- Janitorial services
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Period of Performance: July 21, 2026, to July 22, 2026 (Target event dates)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Questions Due: June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Proposals Due: June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Evaluation
This requirement will be competed as a Simplified Acquisition using a Best Value approach. Offerors should refer to "Attachment 3 - Evaluation Rubric.pdf" for detailed evaluation criteria.
Additional Notes
Offerors are encouraged to review "Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf" for detailed requirements and "Attachment 2 - Instructions to Offerors.pdf" for submission guidelines.