HUD 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Event Planning, Logistics, and Graphics/Marketing
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for event planning, logistics, and graphics/marketing support for the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase. This multi-day event on the National Mall will feature state-of-the-art building technologies and housing solutions aimed at making homeownership more affordable. The contract requires end-to-end support, including event production, media, communications, and coordination. Proposals are due Monday, May 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive event management for the Innovative Housing Showcase, planned for September 2026. Key responsibilities include:
- Event Planning & Logistics: Project management, pre-event planning, site selection (assumed National Mall), permitting (NPS familiarity required), program development, and post-event support. This includes developing site layout, setup/teardown plans, inclement weather plans, and crowd management.
- Event Production: Provision of necessary equipment such as cranes, forklifts, generators, tents, and AV equipment. This specifically covers staging, sound, lighting, and rigging, with HUD's professional broadcast team supplementing efforts.
- Marketing & Communications: The contractor is responsible for attendee marketing and advertising, including digital signage and geo-located digital ads. Sponsorships are encouraged to support advertising costs.
- On-site Operations: Ensuring 24/7 on-site security (including Park Police costs) and providing medical staffing during public event hours.
- Coordination: Broader event coordination and an active role in shaping the Showcase's presentation and promotion.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a one-year period of performance.
- Place of Performance: National Mall, Washington D.C. (20410).
- Set-Aside: None specified. However, offerors must demonstrate previous experience performing these services on the National Mall and be approved to do so in September.
- Product/Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services).
- Incumbent: A previous requirement existed with Effort LLC, though with a reduced scope.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, via email to Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov.
- Proposals Due: Monday, May 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST, via email to Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov.
- Required Submission Items:
- Information requested in clause 52.212-2 (page 58 of solicitation).
- Event pricing worksheet (Attachment 1), detailing personnel, overhead, travel, equipment, consultants, subcontracts, and other direct costs. Offerors should include estimated costs for