2026 Winter Federal Student Aid Training Conference (FSATC)

The Federal Student Aid office within the Department of Education is seeking a venue to host the 2026 Winter Federal Student Aid Training Conference, commonly referred to as FSATC, which is scheduled to accommodate between 5,000 and 7,000 financial professionals, higher education partners, and federal staff over multiple days. The selected location must offer comprehensive conference facilities including lodging for attendees, full-service food and beverage operations, and state-of-the-art audio-visual infrastructure to support large-scale presentations, breakout sessions, and interactive training modules. The venue must be capable of managing the logistical demands of a high-volume, multi-day federal training event with professional-grade technical support and accessible accommodations. The solicitation number for this requirement is 91003126Q0030, with bids due by July 28, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 13, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 721110, indicating a focus on lodging establishments, and there is no set-aside designation, meaning open competition is allowed. The contract will be managed from the agency’s office in Washington, D.C., with the primary point of contact being Kenneth McCurdy and secondary contact Michael Pigram, both reachable via their respective email addresses. The event is expected to take place in the Washington, D.C. area, specifically within the 20202 zip code, and interested parties can access additional details via the SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation.