SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Industry Partner or Event Planning Service
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2024 2:05:39 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- DLA LAND AND MARITIME COLUMBUS OH 43218-3990 USA
- ZIP Code
- 43218-3990
- Solicitation Number
- Market_Survey_Multi-Year_Conference_RFI
- Response Due
- 8/30/2024 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/14/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jeremy Swonger, Phone: 6146926164, Megan Mielke, Phone: 6146929889
- E-Mail Address
-
jeremy.swonger@dla.mil, Megan.Mielke@dla.mil
(jeremy.swonger@dla.mil, Megan.Mielke@dla.mil)
- Description
- Defense Logistics Agency Supplier Conference � Multi-year Market Survey Objective: To find an industry partner or event planning service provider to co-host a supplier conference in May of each year for two years. The locations will alternate between DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia in 2027 and DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio in 2028. The goal of the conference is to stimulate industry interest and deepen understanding about Defense Supply Centers Richmond and Columbus as well as deepen the understanding of responsibilities and goals governing Defense Logistics Agency in supporting the Services while generating collaborative exchanges between DLA, DoD, and the Defense Industry. Background: Three-day conference to be held in either: 2027 Greater Richmond Convention Center (or similar space in surrounding area) 2028 Greater Columbus Convention Center (or similar space in surrounding area) Annual event (occurring in May for both locations) Estimated Attendees: 1,200 Proposed schedule: Day one: Late AM/early PM event area open for set-up (booths, ballroom, breakouts) Day two: Continental breakfast, commence conference, lunch, breaks, end of day reception Day three: Continental breakfast, commence conference, lunch, breaks Capacity for 100 exhibits (10�x10�) 1x reception, 2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 3x breaks (day two and day three) 275 complimentary DLA registrations (including breakfast and lunch) 10 complimentary registrations for guest speakers (including breakfast, reception, lunch) 125 complimentary access passes to reception Complimentary passes for DLA (breakfast/lunch/reception � not included) 12 complimentary booths 16 onsite parking passes Required Tasks: Website and marketing operations Registration both pre-conference and onsite Maintain conference registration database Booth registration, management, and shipping support Assist with providing Defense Industry speakers Site contracts, logistics, operations, and management Exhibit management Catering Audio Video Services Photographic and videographic services Handouts and/or online app access to applicable content Financial Management and accounting services Regular pre-conference progress meetings with DLA Please provide answers to the following: Is your business a for profit or not for profit? What experience does your firm have managing DoD conferences? What is your strategy to attract the Defense Industry to this conference? What is your strategy to increase small business focus and participation? Please provide price and costing per below by year: Estimated price per registration Estimated price per 10�x10� booth Estimated event total cost Please respond by August 30, 2024, 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Direct questions and responses to Jeremy Swonger at Jeremy.Swonger@dla.mil
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/efec68f405644ab28f9142982f2d0d89/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Columbus, OH 43218, USA
- Zip Code: 43218
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07150282-F 20240802/240731230120 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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