Opportunity
SAM #HH52620261124
No-Cost Event Management for Defense Manufacturing Focused Conference (DMFC)
Buyer
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
HH52620261124
NAICS
561920
The Department of Defense is seeking industry input for a no-cost contract to support the annual Defense Manufacturing Focused Conference (DMFC) under the ManTech Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Manufacturing Technology Program Support - Scope of Work: - Organize, plan, and execute the annual DMFC - Venue selection and management - Agenda development and management - Marketing and attendee registration - On-site event operations, including audio-visual and security support - Post-event reporting and analytics - Management of 1,400-2,400 attendees and approximately 200 exhibitor booths - Development of a dedicated event website and mobile app - Contract Structure: - No-cost contract; contractor recoups costs through registration and exhibitor fees - Estimated period of performance: 18-month base period with two 18-month option periods (up to 54 months total) - Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive event management for a large-scale, high-visibility defense manufacturing conference - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers identified in the notice or attachments - Place of Performance: - Primary work in Arlington, Virginia, with some activities at contractor site - Contracting office located at the Pentagon, Washington, DC
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is issuing this notice to obtain information to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition method. This Sources Sought Notice is seeking support for a NO COST CONTRACT, required by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program.This acquisition is a follow-on effort that WHS/AD awarded to Arctos Technology Solutions, LLC. The Contract Number HQ0034-21-P-0103. The estimated period of performance for this requirement is for an 18-month base period with two 18-month option periods. Reference the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for specific details as it pertains to the requirements of this request.