State-of-the-Science Conference Planning & Execution

The contract calls for the planning and execution of a national hybrid conference in Year 4 to share findings from disability employment research and foster meaningful engagement with stakeholders in policy and practice. This event will serve as a strategic platform for disseminating critical insights, promoting dialogue among researchers, advocates, policymakers, and individuals with disabilities, and advancing evidence-based approaches to employment equity. The conference will be conducted in a hybrid format to maximize accessibility and participation across geographic and ability-based barriers. The subcontract is issued under the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 561920 indicating it falls under administrative and support services. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026. No specific location or set-aside provisions are detailed, but the emphasis on hybrid delivery and stakeholder engagement implies a nationwide scope with inclusion as a core principle. The successful contractor will be expected to manage all logistical, technical, and programmatic elements of the event to ensure broad reach and impact in advancing disability employment outcomes.