MANTECH NO COST CONFERENCE

Solicitation HQ003426QE242, issued by the Washington Headquarters Services for the Department of Defense Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, seeks a contractor to provide no-cost support services for the planning, execution, and reporting of the annual Defense Manufacturing Focused Conference and DMSMS Symposium. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price award with a five-year period of performance from November 5, 2026, to November 4, 2031. The scope involves managing an annual four-day event for 1,400 to 2,400 attendees and up to 200 vendors, requiring the contractor to handle all logistics, including venue selection, agenda management, and audio-visual coordination. As a no-cost contract, the government bears no financial liability; the contractor must recover all operating costs through registration fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. The procurement is open to all under NAICS 561920 and utilizes simplified acquisition procedures. Evaluation is based on a combined technical/risk rating method, prioritizing technical approach and past performance over the compensation matrix. Key requirements include the designation of an Event Coordinator and an Audio Visual Coordinator, both requiring at least five years of relevant experience. Strict security protocols are in place, including mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreements, Conflict of Interest disclosures, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Amendment 0003 updated the quote submission deadline to 3:00 PM EDT on October 16, 2026, and incorporated revised versions of the Performance Work Statement, Special Contract Requirements, and Sections L and M.