Opportunity
Alabama Procurement Portal #SRC0000033444
Vendor Support for Alabama Business Development Mission to UAE and Saudi Arabia
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 03, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000033444
NAICS
541618, 541690, 541613
This opportunity seeks a vendor to support the Alabama Department of Commerce's Business Development and Market Exploration Mission to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. - Government Buyer: - Alabama Department of Commerce, Office of Global Business - Scope of Work: - Provide market research and intelligence for six Alabama SMEs and Commerce representatives - Arrange and coordinate meetings with well-qualified companies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia - Manage all scheduling, logistics, and on-the-ground support during the mission - Facilitate networking events with buyers, partners, and investors - Prepare participants with pre-mission briefings and track meetings/outcomes - Deliver a post-mission summary and support follow-up activities - Vendor Requirements: - Must be located in the UAE or Saudi Arabia and present during the mission - Responsible for proactive communication and issue resolution throughout - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for event coordination, market research, and business matchmaking - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Vendor must be physically present in the target market during the mission - Emphasis on measurable outcomes and post-mission reporting
Description
The Alabama Department of Commerce is soliciting vendors to support a Business Development and Market Exploration Mission to the UAE and Saudi Arabia scheduled for November 5-13, 2026. The vendor will provide market research, coordinate well-qualified company meetings, manage scheduling and logistics, facilitate networking events, and support follow-up activities. The mission includes pre-arranged B2B and B2G meetings in Riyadh and Dubai, with vendor presence required on the ground to coordinate and assist participants. The solicitation is open for bidding with responses due by April 3, 2026.