Opportunity
SAM #FY26-0275
Award for Urgent Event Logistics Services for DHS Career Expo
Buyer
Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II
Posted
September 16, 2026
Identifier
FY26-0275
NAICS
561920
This award notice details the Department of Homeland Security's urgent procurement of event logistics services for the DHS Career Expo in Buffalo, NY. - Award made to Hale Expo Services, LLC for logistical support of the DHS Career Expo - Services included rigging, design/layout, electrical setup (generators and cables), equipment rentals, washroom trailers, tent structures, signage, pamphlets, and dismantling - Contract value: $655,518.55 - Awarded under unusual and compelling urgency authority due to a last-minute venue change - Only one source was solicited; justification provided for other than full and open competition - Period of performance: five days (August 29, 2026 to September 3, 2026) - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or purchase quantities listed - Services covered setup, event days, and post-event dismantling
Description
The Department of Homeland Security awarded purchase order 70RDA226P00000018 on August 29, 2026, using the unusual and compelling urgency authority after soliciting only one source, to support an urgent requirement for event logistics support including design, rigging, electric, and equipment rentals, for the DHS Career Expo held on September 1-2, 2026.
Justification & Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition attached.