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AmeriCorps Large Conference Planning & Logistics

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CNS-26-0183Federal

Submission Closed08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # QQ-107251

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Solicitation # AMC-2026-FIP

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DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Solicitation # 27-324630-DELHI-SL

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Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

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AI Contract Overview

AmeriCorps is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of managing a large-scale conference in Washington, D.C., scheduled for August 2028. The project requires comprehensive services for approximately 3,500 attendees, including event planning, logistics, and lodging arrangements. This notice is for information-gathering purposes only and is not a formal solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must respond by August 18, 2026, to the Corporation for National and Community Service. No contracts will be awarded directly from this notice, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Potential offerors are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any future formal solicitations related to this requirement under solicitation number CNS-26-0183.

General Info

AmeriCorps seeks qualified vendors for a 3,500-attendee Washington D.C. conference in August 2028.

Agency

Corporation For National And Community Service → Cncs

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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AmeriCorps Meeting and Conference Planning BPA Performance Work Statement

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AmeriCorps Sources Sought Notice for Large Conference Planning August 2028

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 12

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 18

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Submission Closed

08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyCorporation For National And Community Service → Cncs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

Organization / AgencyCorporation For National And Community Service → Cncs

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice for market research purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals and NO contract will be awarded from this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future procurement. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information.

AmeriCorps is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of planning, coordinating, and managing a large-scale conference for approximately 3,500 attendees in Washington, D.C., scheduled for August 2028. The event will require comprehensive services including conference planning, logistics, and lodging arrangements for attendees.

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