2026 TBAC NIGP Reverse Trade Show

The 2026 Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP Reverse Trade Show is an event solicitation issued by the City of Tampa’s Purchasing Department under solicitation number 26-X-01234, with a submission deadline of June 25, 2026. The event is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at the Egypt Shrine Center in Tampa, Florida, and is designed to facilitate direct interaction between government procurement professionals and suppliers through a reverse trade show format. Participation is open to suppliers who must register electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal, with early bird registration priced at $125 until June 15, 2026, and late registration at $150. Sponsorship opportunities are available in Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers, each offering varying levels of visibility including logo placement, booth location, and inclusion in the TBAC Membership Directory, with fees of $675, $450, and $300 respectively. All sponsor artwork must be submitted in JPEG format at 8.5x11 inches by June 15, 2026. The solicitation does not include formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contract clauses, structured evaluation criteria, contract line items, or government funding mechanisms; instead, it functions as a procedural guide for vendor participation, with all fees being paid by participants rather than the government. The primary point of contact is Lewina Woodard, Procurement Analyst, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. No Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications, or compliance with military standards are required, and the document does not specify inspection criteria, packaging standards, or invoicing protocols. Acceptance of participation is contingent on completing a certification of understanding and authorization, with no additional reporting obligations triggered. The event is administrative in nature, relying on registration and sponsorship participation rather than traditional contract award processes.