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DHS Career Expo Logistical Services

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FY26-0275Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security, through the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II, awarded purchase order 70RDA226P00000018 to Hale Expo Services, LLC for a total amount of 655,518.55 dollars. This firm-fixed-price contract was issued on August 29, 2026, under the authority of unusual and compelling urgency, which allowed for a non-competitive solicitation of a single source. The award was necessitated by a last-minute venue change for the DHS Career Expo held on September 1-2, 2026, in Buffalo, New York. The scope of work focused on critical event logistics support, specifically encompassing design, rigging, electrical setup, and equipment rentals. Classified under NAICS code 561920, the procurement ensured the necessary infrastructure was in place for the event's successful execution. The action was documented via Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition under solicitation number FY26-0275.

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DHS awarded Hale Expo Services $655,518.55 for urgent event logistics in Buffalo, New York.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division Ii

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

J&A FY26-0275 Career Expo Logistics Support

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PostedSep 16

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AwardedOct 17

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division Ii

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20528, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division Ii

Office AddressWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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Paula Nusbaum

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The Department of Homeland Security awarded purchase order 70RDA226P00000018 on August 29, 2026, using the unusual and compelling urgency authority after soliciting only one source, to support an urgent requirement for event logistics support including design, rigging, electric, and equipment rentals, for the DHS Career Expo held on September 1-2, 2026.

Justification & Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition attached.

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