August 2026 National Assessment Governing Board Quarterly Meeting - RFQ 91995926Q0009

The Department of Education is seeking a small business contractor to provide hotel, conference, and audiovisual services for the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) Quarterly Board Meeting in August 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial services. The government requires a venue within the Washington, DC metropolitan area to host the event from August 6-7, 2026, with a performance window of August 4-8 to include setup and teardown. The scope includes 72 guest room nights at federal per diem rates, specific meeting space configurations, catering, and technical audiovisual support. A formal amendment has been issued to clarify requirements for third-party bidders and specific equipment like OWL devices. Quotes are evaluated based on technical acceptability and price, with a submission deadline of June 15, 2026. The Department of Education is procuring hotel and conference services for the August 2026 National Assessment Governing Board meeting. The requirement includes lodging, meeting space, catering, and audiovisual support at a single property within the Washington, DC metro area. This is a small business set-aside with fixed dates and specific technical standards for the venue and equipment. Provide a single hotel property in the Washington, DC area to host both the guest room block and all meeting sessions.