SAM #AP4478

Department of Education seeks venue and support services for Federal Student Aid Hiring Fair

This opportunity is for the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office to host a two-day in-person hiring fair in the Washington, DC or Northern Virginia area. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), Contracts and Acquisition Management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; venue and service providers are sought - Products/Services Requested: - Conference/meeting venue rental (ADA compliant, within 5-10 minute walk to Metro) - Large ballroom (capacity for 250 people, AV support, podium, microphone, tables, signage) - Registration space (tables, waste baskets) - Six interview rooms (tables, Wi-Fi, electrical access) - Administrative workspace (minimum 1000 sq ft, multifunction printer access) - Logistics support (site walkthrough, floor plans, room setup, operational support, post-event closeout) - Event management personnel (onsite event manager) - Furniture setup - Internet connectivity (complimentary Wi-Fi preferred) - Janitorial services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Venue must be ADA compliant - Located in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia, within walking distance to Metro - Preference for complimentary Wi-Fi, office space, and discounted AV services - Contract is firm-fixed price and set aside for small business categories (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB) - Evaluation based on technical capability, past performance, and price - No specific products or part numbers; all requirements are service-based

Description

The Department of Education - Federal Student Aid is seeking a conference/meeting space and associated support services to conduct an in-person Hiring Event in July 2026. This hiring event will provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to engage with hiring officials, participate in informational sessions, and complete structured panel interviews in support of workforce planning and staffing priorities. Venue shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, and management necessary to provide meeting rooms, audiovisual support, logistics coordination, furniture setup, internet connectivity, and janitorial services.

The period of performance is July 21, 2026, to July 22, 2026.

Target event dates: July 21-22, 2026

The place of performance must be an ADA compliant venue in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia that is within five-to-ten minute walking distance to the Metro.

This requirement is competed as a Simplified Acquisition using a Best Value approach.

Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price.

Questions for this solitiation are due no later than Monday June 22, 2026 at 10:00 am EST. 

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