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ManTech Program Conference

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HH52620261124Federal

Submission Closed06/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, through Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for the ManTech Program Conference to gather information that will help determine the appropriate acquisition method for a no-cost contract. This effort is a follow-on to a previous award to Arctos Technology Solutions, LLC under contract HQ0034-21-P-0103, and is intended to support the Defense Manufacturing Focused Conference, which brings together government, academia, and industry participants. The anticipated period of performance includes an 18-month base period with two optional 18-month extensions, and the work is to be performed entirely at the contractor’s site during standard business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for alternate arrangements based on mission needs. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, and must be submitted as a capabilities statement addressing experience, staffing, and technical capabilities via email to the designated government inbox with a specific subject line format. The contract requires full compliance with federal and defense regulations including FAR clauses 52.227-14 and 52.203-13, DFARS clauses 252.227-7015 and 252.204-7012, DoD Instruction 5200.48 on Controlled Unclassified Information, and FAR Subpart 9.5 on Organizational Conflict of Interest. Contractors must implement a quality control program within 30 days of award and submit any modifications for written approval. Performance metrics include a 95% on-time delivery rate for all deliverables, 100% compliance in venue procurement through competitive best-value selection, 99% uptime for digital platforms, and zero tolerance for unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information, which must be transmitted through DoD SAFE or equivalent. All personnel must sign a WHS/AD Non-Disclosure Agreement within five working days of award or onboarding. While no government-furnished property is provided, contractors are responsible for all supplies, equipment, facilities, software, and licenses needed to perform. The notice seeks responses only from entities possessing relevant experience in organizing large-scale technical conferences under similar federal constraints, and responders must provide their CAGE code, UEI, NAICS code, and indicate if they are a small business with any socioeconomic designation. The final acquisition strategy and evaluation criteria

General Info

Department of Defense seeks industry input for no-cost ManTech contract, 18-month base, Arlington location.

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Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters ServicesView Agency

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show OrganizersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, USA

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NONE

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Performance Work Statement for Defense Manufacturing Focused Conference Planning

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Sources Sought Notice for ManTech Conference Support

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 12

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Submission Closed

06/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Chris Smith

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Full Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is issuing this notice to obtain information to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition method. This Sources Sought Notice is seeking support for a NO COST CONTRACT, required by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program.This acquisition is a follow-on effort that WHS/AD awarded to Arctos Technology Solutions, LLC. The Contract Number HQ0034-21-P-0103. The estimated period of performance for this requirement is for an 18-month base period with two 18-month option periods. Reference the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for specific details as it pertains to the requirements of this request.