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Industry day and market research for potential FY27 lodging services in the New Orleans area

The Louisiana Air National Guard is gathering market information about lodging capacity for anticipated Fiscal Year 2027 operational needs. - Agency and office: Louisiana Air National Guard, 159th Mission Support Contracting Office. - Opportunity: Market research and planning for potential lodging requirements in New Orleans, Harvey, Gretna, and surrounding Louisiana commuting zones. - Potential approach: The Guard is assessing local lodging capabilities, room capacity, and availability to inform a possible FY27 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). No room quantities or contract value are provided. - Industry day: November 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time. - Potential participants: Hotels, lodging providers, property managers, and travel and hospitality businesses serving the identified areas. The event is informational and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Description

1. Purpose:

The Louisiana Air National Guard (LAANG), 159th Fighter Wing, announces an upcoming Industry Day to engage with industry partners, provide information regarding potential contracting opportunities, and facilitate communication between the Government and interested vendors.

The event is intended to increase industry awareness of potential procurement opportunities, discuss general mission requirements and anticipated acquisition needs, and encourage participation from qualified businesses, including small businesses.

2. Event Information:

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central Time

Location: NAS JRB New Orleans, Building 473, 400 Russell Ave, Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Meeting Location: Visitor Center at the Main Gate

3. Registration and RSVP Deadline:

Interested vendors must submit their RSVP no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, November 9, 2026.

To facilitate attendance coordination and installation access procedures, vendors should include the following information with their RSVP:

- Company name

- Attendee name(s)

- Email address

- Telephone number

- Business size and socioeconomic status, if applicable

Registration information and any additional instructions regarding visitor access, identification requirements, and meeting arrangements will be provided to registered attendees, as applicable. Vendors should allow sufficient time for installation access coordination.

4. Participation:

Interested businesses, including small businesses, are encouraged to participate. Industry Day provides an opportunity to learn about potential contracting opportunities and engage with Government representatives regarding general acquisition-related information.

Attendance does not guarantee consideration for, or award of, any future Government contract.

5. Disclaimer:

This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Government reserves the right to amend or cancel the event. The Government will not reimburse participants for any costs associated with attending Industry Day.

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