AmeriCorps Large Conference Planning & Logistics

AmeriCorps is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide large-scale conference planning, facilitation, and logistics services. The primary objective is to manage an event for approximately 3,500 attendees in Washington, D.C., with a scope of work encompassing site selection of at least three potential venues, lodging and meal negotiations based on government per-diem rates, comprehensive registration management, and budget development. The anticipated contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month options, not to exceed a total of 60 months. Performance will occur through a combination of virtual work, contractor facilities, offsite event venues, and AmeriCorps facilities in Washington, D.C., as well as NCCC campus locations in California and Colorado. The government intends to award up to three BPAs based on best value, evaluating vendors on corporate experience with events of 3,500 or more attendees, technical capabilities, staffing approach, and past performance. Key requirements include strict adherence to Section 508 and ADA accessibility standards, the ability to provide language translation, and compliance with federal security and privacy regulations regarding Controlled Unclassified Information. Contractors must maintain a quality control program monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with specific performance standards for accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, the contract emphasizes the maximum practicable opportunity for small business participation and requires a robust risk management plan for contingencies such as technology failures or medical emergencies.