What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide hotel lodging and conference room space for a medium-sized conference expected to host 150 attendees in the National Capitol Region from August 24-28, 2026. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 72111. Interested businesses should note that this is a Sources Sought notice, indicating that the government is gathering information rather than soliciting bids at this time, which may help in preparing for future proposals.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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PERFORMANCE WORK
STATEMENT FOR HOTEL
ROOMS AND CONFERENCE
ROOMS SPACE
24 – 26 August 2026
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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.................................................................................................. 3
2 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 3
3 SERVICES SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. 4
4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES .................................... 4
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1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools,
materials, vehicles, supervision, and services necessary to host a medium-sized conference (150
attendees expected) in the National Capitol Region from 24-28 August 2026. Performance shall
be in accordance with all applicable laws, standards, instructions, executive orders, commercial
practices, and requirements contained in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
1.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1.1 150 Single Rooms to be paid by individual attendees, at or below the US government per
diem rate for Washington, D.C from 24 August (check-in) to 28 August 2026 (check-out).
1.1.2 Event Space for Meetings / Breakouts: 1 large conference area capable of hosting 200
attendees. 8 break-out rooms with seating capable of 30 persons each. Wifi connectivity for all
participants.
1.1.3 Audio/Visual Requirements:
Main Conference Room: 2 screens, projector, podium, speakers, at least 4 microphones,
wired internet connectivity with sufficient speed to enable video/audio teleconferencing
Break-Out Rooms: 1 screen, 1 projector, speaker, at least 4 microphones, wired internet
connectivity with sufficient speed to enable video/audio teleconferencing
2 GENERAL INFORMATION:
2.1 HOURS OF OPERATION: The contractor shall perform and provide the services required
under this contract during the following hours: 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M throughout the duration of
the contract.
2.2 Security Requirements: Routine entry in and out of the venue should be monitored by hotel
staff.
2.3 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING CRISIS. In the event the contractor is unable to perform
his daily operations due to peacetime emergency and/or wartime contingency disturbances, etc.,
neither the Government nor the contractor shall take action for non-compliance with contract
requirements. Upon notification by the CO, the contractor shall perform emergency and special
event services, contingencies, operational readiness exercises or inspections. Emergency and
special event services will be priced separately from routine services
2.4 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The CO shall follow Revolutionary Federal Acquisition
Regulation Overhaul 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial
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Services for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-
conforming services.
3 SERVICES SUMMARY:
Performance Objective
(The Service required—usually a shall statement)
SS # 1.
150 Single Rooms to be paid by individual attendees, at or below the US government per diem
rate for Washington, D.C from 24 August (check-in) to 28 August 2026 (check-out).
SS # 2
Event Space for 3 days of Meetings / Breakouts: 1 large conference area capable of hosting 200
attendees. 8 break-out rooms with seating capable of 30 persons each. Wifi connectivity for all
participants.
SS # 3
Audio/Visual Requirements:
Main Conference Room: 2 screens, projector, podium, speakers, at least 4 microphones,
wired internet connectivity with sufficient speed to enable video/audio teleconferencing
Break-Out Rooms: 1 screen, 1 projector, speaker, at least 4 microphones, wired internet
connectivity with sufficient speed to enable video/audio teleconferencing
4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES: The US Government
will not provide any equipment, fuel, personnel, utilities or facilities to the contractor for the
execution of this contract. Should an emergency arise, only the necessary basic life saving and
life support measures will be provided during the emergency.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.