SAM #1232SA26Q0357

This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), seeking Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services for its Financial Management and Agreements Division (FMAD), Travel Policy and Systems Branch (TPSB): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Financial Management and Agreements Division (FMAD), Travel Policy and Systems Branch (TPSB) - Services Requested: - Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services - Preparing and reviewing conference packages - Assisting with annual conference planning and reporting - Researching travel schedules, lodging, and airfare - Ensuring compliance with travel regulations and policies - Utilizing ARS systems such as ATIS, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, AFMCSP, and ConcurGov - Providing customer service support - No products or OEMs are specified; only professional services are required - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have expertise in federal travel regulations and ARS-specific systems - Services may be performed on-site at the George Washington Carver Center (GWCC) in Beltsville, MD, or remotely with a fully trained workforce - Place of Performance: - George Washington Carver Center (GWCC), 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705

Pre-solicitation for Commercial Services – Prepared in Accordance with FAR Part 12

This notice is an informational Pre-solicitation notice only. It is not a solicitation and does not request quotes at this time.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to issue a BPA Call for Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services. The intended sources are existing BPA holders under which multiple BPAs were awarded: 1232SA23A0003, 1232SA23A0004, and 1232SA23A0005.

A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued to these BPA holders ONLY.  Award will be made to the BPA contract holder that provides the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable response to the Government for these services.

Description of Services

USDA requires a Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services to Support ARS, AFM, FMAD Travel Policy and Systems Branch (TPSB). The contractor is responsible for preparing and reviewing conference packages, assisting with REE Annual Conference planning and reporting, and providing excellent customer service.

This task can be executed on-site at the following location:

USDA/ARS

George Washington Carver Center (GWCC)

5601 Sunnyside Ave.

Beltsville, MD  20705