USACE Senior Leader Forum 3rd Quarter FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting proposals for venue space and related services for its Senior Leader Forum (U-SLrF) 3rd Quarter FY26. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for hotels to host 180-200 attendees in the Washington D.C. metro area. Proposals are due May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a clean, well-maintained venue for the USACE Senior Leaders Forum. Key requirements include:
- Plenary Meeting Space: For 180-200 attendees, preferably in a banquet style (10-person table rounds) with a stage and podium. A classroom configuration is an acceptable alternative.
- Breakout Rooms: Up to four rooms for smaller groups (6-10, 10-20, 20+ people).
- Support Services: Provision of necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision.
- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Accommodation for USACE-provided A/V and IT equipment, including shipping, storage, and overnight security for rooms containing GFE.
- Connectivity: Public Wi-Fi access or options for Wi-Fi services.
- Food & Beverage: Lunch and light snacks are required.
- Parking & Lodging: Options for reserved parking and, if a hotel, the ability to offer rooms at the US Government per diem rate.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W912HQ26QA004), awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
- Period of Performance: May 25-29, 2026.
- Event Schedule: Setup on May 26; Main event May 27-28 (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM); Teardown on May 29 (7:30 AM - 1:00 PM).
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (hotel) in the Washington D.C. metro area, ideally near DCA/IAD airports and WMATA stops.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 721110 (Hotels, except Casino Hotels, and Motels) with a $40,000,000 size standard.
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due (Past): May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Key Updates
Amendment 01 (dated May 6, 2026) provided answers to questions, confirming the specific event schedule, daily time periods, and clarifying that lunch and light snacks are required. It also stated this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must email their proposals to the Points of Contact by the deadline. Submissions must include an offer using the provided CLIN structure (Attachment C), a technical description of services, and a statement of agreement with the terms and conditions. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Primary: Giorgiana Chen (Giorgiana.Chen@usace.army.mil, 703-428-7131) Secondary: Jordan Baker (Jordan.D.Baker@usace.army.mil, 703-428-6372)