Opportunity
SAM #TAIA0000-26-00085
Comprehensive Economic Impact Study of FIFA World Cup 2026 Tourism
Buyer
Department of Commerce
Posted
June 11, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
TAIA0000-26-00085
NAICS
541910, 541690
The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration and National Travel and Tourism Office, is seeking a contractor to deliver a comprehensive economic impact study of tourism related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - National Travel and Tourism Office - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers with expertise in economic impact analysis and tourism research. - Requested Service: - Comprehensive, data-driven economic impact study focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Analysis to include: - National and regional economic impacts - Visitor spending and tourism-related economic activity - Sector-specific effects and employment impacts - Implications for U.S. travel exports and international visitation - Regional and host-city analysis, scenario modeling, and visitor surveys - Deliverables: - Reports, data visualizations, and actionable insights - Stakeholder engagement and support for leadership decision-making, interagency coordination, and strategic communications - Unique Requirements: - Study must be defensible, transparent, and actionable - Contractor must demonstrate expertise in economic impact analysis, tourism research, and project management - Emphasis on scenario modeling and regional/host-city breakdowns - No products or hardware are being procured; this is a specialized research and analysis service opportunity.
Description
The objective of this requirement is to obtain a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the economic impact of tourism related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the U.S. economy. The study shall assess national and regional impacts, including visitor spending, tourism-related economic activity, sector-specific effects, employment impacts, and implications for U.S. travel exports and international visitation.
The study shall provide the National Travel and Tourism Office and the International Trade Administration with defensible, transparent, and actionable analysis to support leadership decision-making, interagency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.