Solicitation N6227120Q1132  is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for a venue and logistics support for 18th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium and is prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Description of Product / Service:

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has a requirement for contractual support services for a venue and conference space, audiovisual equipment, and technical support during the annual Acquisition Research Symposium to be held May 12-13, 2021. The scope of this requirement is for a room block at the federal per diem rate; technical audiovisual equipment and support; facility event coordination support; a completed event plan; the reservation of venue space to accommodate an expected 350 individual participants on both days of the event and the hanging of six (6) event banners.  

Space requirements each day are below;

1. One (1) large ballroom for three hundred and fifty (350) individuals
2. Three (3) break-out session spaces for one hundred (100) to one hundred and twenty (120) individuals
3. One (1) break-out room for up to fifteen (15) individual
4. One (1) break-out room for up to eight (8) individuals
5. Two (2) break-out room for up to forty (40) individuals
6. One (1) large space to support lunch for one hundred and eighty (180) individuals
7. One (1) large space to support a social for at least one hundred and fifty (150) individuals
8. One (1) room for storage

Note: Dividing the large ballroom space into three rooms for break-out sessions is preferred.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-87-1 and DFARS Publication Notice 20160325. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.  

The NAICS code is 721110, with a small business size standard of $35 (millions of dollars).

FULL REQUEST FOR QUOTE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHED.