Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-700-7023-2660
Airline Tickets and Travel Services for USVI Department of Health Staff to HIV/AIDS Conference and IRS Tax Forum
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-700-7023-2660
NAICS
561599
This opportunity involves the procurement of airline tickets for Virgin Islands Department of Health staff to attend the United States Conference on HIV/AIDS in Anaheim, CA. - Government Buyer: - Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Health (Communicable Disease Division) - Office of the Commissioner - OEMs and Vendors: - American Airlines (preferred carrier for airfare) - Products/Services Requested: - Reserved-type airline tickets (economy class) for travel from US Virgin Islands to Anaheim, CA - NIGP code 86070 - Supporting documents indicate travel for ten staff members - Tickets must be provided at the lowest available fare or special rate - Additional travel services for attendance at IRS 2026 Nationwide Tax Forum in Orlando, FL - Includes lodging, meeting fees, ground transportation, and airfare - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All costs covered by federal grant funds (High Impact HIV Surveillance and Prevention Grant) - No local funds will be used - Quotes must be submitted through the GVIBUY procurement portal - Travel dates align with specific event periods - Economy class tickets only; lowest available fare required - Administrative leave authorized for staff travel - Estimated total travel and conference costs: $50,899.90 for ten staff members - No other OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of airline tickets for travel to attend a US conference on HIV/AIDS scheduled for September 16, 2026. The bid includes a single line item for reserved type tickets. The solicitation is conducted pursuant to Title 31 Section 239(a)(4) of the Virgin Islands Code. All quotes must be submitted via GVIBuy by September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contact for inquiries is Delony Penn at (340) 774-9000 Ext. 729.