Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-700-7023-2680
Airline Tickets and Travel Services for Department of Health Staff Conference Attendance
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-700-7023-2680
NAICS
561599
This procurement opportunity is for airline tickets and related travel services for the US Virgin Islands Department of Health staff attending major conferences. - Government Buyer: - US Virgin Islands Department of Health (STD HIV TB Division) - Office of the Commissioner - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or travel vendors named - American Airlines referenced as a carrier in supporting documentation - Products/Services Requested: - Airline ticket for staff member Jason J Henry (St. Thomas to Los Angeles) - Administrative leave and travel for ten staff members to attend the United States Conference on HIV/AIDS in Anaheim, CA - Includes meals, transportation, conference registration, hotel, and airfare - Travel and related expenses for staff attending the IRS 2026 Nationwide Tax Forum in Orlando, FL - Includes lodging, meeting fees, ground transportation, and airfare - Quantities: - 1 reserved-type airline ticket (STX to LAX) - 10 staff travel packages for HIV/AIDS conference - 1 staff travel package for IRS Tax Forum - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement funded by federal grant funds (no local funds used) - Adherence to lowest cost or special rate for airline ticket - All quotes must be submitted via GVIBuy portal - Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation - Travel dates align with conference attendance - Administrative leave authorized for staff travel - Total estimated travel cost for HIV/AIDS conference: $50,899.90
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of airline tickets for a Department of Health staff member, specifically for travel from St. Thomas (STX) to Los Angeles (LAX) from September 16, 2026, through September 21, 2026. The procurement is conducted as an informal quotation under Title 31 Section 239(a)(4) of the Virgin Islands Code. Quotes must be submitted via GVIBuy by September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, and inquiries can be directed to Delony Penn at the provided contact number.