National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT EVENT MANAGEMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting professional services for the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) Pickleball competition under solicitation number 36C10X26Q0052. This requirement, which has no designated set-aside, is classified under NAICS 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities and PSC R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER. The contractor will provide comprehensive onsite tournament event management and labor in Tampa, Florida, from June 26 through July 1, 2026. Responses to this solicitation are due by February 27, 2026.

The scope of work includes managing a pickleball tournament for up to 400 participating Veterans. Support staff will operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to accommodate setup, breakdown, and active competition. The event features male, female, and mixed doubles categories, with athletes competing across eight age groups ranging from 55 to 90-plus years old. Specific skill divisions within these age groups will be finalized following the close of registration.

The tournament is structured as a double-elimination format, generally consisting of the best two out of three games played to 11 points, winning by two. This format is subject to adjustment based on final registration volume. Supporting documentation for this solicitation includes the primary statement of work, a past performance questionnaire, a question and answer template, and a management-specific spreadsheet. Jaime Bennett is the designated point of contact for this requirement.