DRAFT RFQ - AFMEDCOM POM Working Group Conference Support
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
FA800326Q0010-DRAFT
NAICS
561920
PSC
R708
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 15, 2026
Response due
July 20, 2026
Place of performance
Falls Church, VA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking conference support services for the AFMEDCOM POM Working Group, under NAICS code 561920. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small firms looking to engage with federal contracting. As a presolicitation notice, interested vendors should monitor the opportunity closely for the formal solicitation release, as this indicates the government is preparing to accept bids.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
for
AIR FORCE MEDICAL COMMAND
(AFMEDCOM)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE MEMORANDUM (POM)
WORKING GROUP CONFERENCE
SUPPORT SERVICES
Solicitation # FA800326Q0010-DRAFT
Version: 8 July 2026DRAFT - FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
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1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / GENERAL INFORMATION
The Contractor shall provide turnkey event planning and execution services to include securing
conference space, reserving a dedicated lodging block, and providing fully integrated
Audio/Visual (A/V) multimedia support for a Department of the Air Force (USAF) conference.
The Contractor shall act as the primary liaison with the hotel/venue and is solely responsible for
all third-party coordination, facility fees, and technical setup.
Geographic Boundary Constraint: All services, meeting spaces, and lodging blocks must be co-
located within a single commercial hotel facility proposed by the Contractor and approved by the
Government. This facility must reside within a five (5) mile driving radius of the Defense Health
Headquarters (DHHQ) located at 7700 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042.
2.0 SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Venue and Space Accommodations. The Contractor shall secure the following dedicated
spaces within their proposed and approved hotel facility:
• Main Conference Space: A single, dedicated room available continuously from 14 September
2026 through 17 September 2026.
• Capacity & Layout: Must comfortably accommodate 80 attendees with a minimum of
15 square feet per attendee (minimum 1,200 sq. ft. total).
• Furnishings: The room must be configured in a "School House" (classroom) setting
with tables and seating that facilitate notetaking. All seating must face a clearly defined,
highly visible focal point for the presenter (an elevated stage is optional, but lines of
sight must be unobstructed).
• Secondary/Breakout Space: A dedicated space co-located in the same building as the main
conference space, available concurrently from 14-17 September 2026.
• Capacity & Layout: Must accommodate up to 10 personnel. Furnishings must be
configured to facilitate collaborative, in-depth discussions and small-group note-
taking.
2.2 Lodging Block Management. The Contractor shall secure a dedicated block of lodging rooms
within the proposed hotel facility.
• Quantity & Duration: Approximately 35 standard single-occupancy rooms available for
check-in on 13 September 2026 and check-out on 18 September 2026 (5 nights).
• JTR Compliance: The daily rate for these rooms must not exceed $275.00 per night (the
published GSA/JTR maximum lodging per diem rate for Falls Church, VA in September
2026, found at: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates). The Contractor
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shall ensure NO conference space rental costs or A/V fees are bundled, loaded, or absorbed
into the individual lodging rates.
2.3 Multimedia and Audio/Visual (A/V) Support. The Contractor shall provide, install, and
support all A/V equipment necessary to augment or supplement the main conference space.
• Audio Projection: Microphones and speakers must project the presenter’s voice clearly and
legibly across the entire space (minimum 1,200 sq. ft.) with zero vocal strain required by
the speaker.
• Visual Display: Visual mediums (e.g., projectors/screens or large monitors) must display
facilitator-provided media from a standard government laptop. The media must remain
clearly legible to attendees seated up to 50 feet away.
• Synchronization: If multiple displays are utilized to meet the legibility requirement, the
Contractor must ensure all displays are technically synchronized to the presenter’s laptop
with no latency.
• Operational Readiness: All A/V services, installation, and testing must be completed,
rendering the space fully multimedia-capable no later than 0800 on 14 September 2026.
(The Contractor may utilize a “Day 0” setup on 13 September 2026 if required by the
venue).
2.4 Facility Coordination and Risk Management. The Contractor is solely responsible for
verifying and complying with all venue-specific policies prior to execution.
• The Contractor shall coordinate all load-in/load-out times, union labor requirements, and
technical restrictions directly with their proposed hotel's event staff.
• The Government will NOT pay any auxiliary hotel-imposed fees (e.g., electrical drop fees,
internet patch fees, or exclusive vendor penalties) that are not explicitly priced in the
Contractor's firm-fixed-price proposal.
3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS / SERVICE SUMMARY (SS)
The following table outlines the Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) for this requirement. Failure to
meet these standards may result in a reduction of the contract price or negative Past Performance
documentation.
Performance
Objective
PWS
Reference Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Inspection Method
Timely
Operational
Readiness
2.3
100% of A/V equipment is installed,
tested, and fully operational by 0800
on 14 Sep 2026. Zero delays
permitted.
Direct Government
Observation prior to
event start
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A/V Legibility &
Clarity 2.3
Visuals are legible at 50 feet; audio
is clear across the entire room
without speaker vocal strain. Zero
technical interruptions lasting longer
than 10 minutes.
Periodic
Government
Observation /
Attendee Feedback
Space
Configuration 2.1
Rooms are set up in the required
"School House" configuration with
correct attendee capacities prior to
0800 on Day 1.
Direct Government
Observation
JTR Lodging
Compliance 2.2
100% of rooms in the block are
available at or below the $275.00
GSA per diem lodging rate.
Review of lodging
agreement / invoices
4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY / INFORMATION
The Government will provide the laptops and the presentation media (e.g., PowerPoint slides). The
Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary standard connection cables (e.g., HDMI) to
interface with the Government laptops.
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