VENDOR OPPORTUNITY - DLA HQ Holiday Social Event
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters is soliciting for a vendor to support a holiday social event. Under NAICS code 541990, this opportunity falls under "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services," a broad category that encompasses event planning and management services, among other specialized business services. The contract will be performed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, DLA's headquarters location.
The DLA is the Department of Defense's combat logistics support agency, responsible for worldwide logistics operations. Holiday social events at military headquarters typically involve venue coordination, catering management, entertainment, décor, and guest services for agency personnel and invited guests. The specific scope of services—such as expected attendance, event duration, or included services beyond basic venue provision—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense |
| Notice type | Solicitation (final stage before award) |
| Solicitation number | NAFUA1-27-I-0001 |
| NAICS | 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST |
| Place of performance | Fort Belvoir, VA |
Who can bid
This solicitation is fully open competition with no set-aside program, meaning businesses of any size may submit proposals. Small businesses compete directly against large businesses and other qualified entities. There is no preference for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or 8(a) participants in the evaluation.
To bid, your firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have any required facility clearances or base access credentials for Fort Belvoir, see the solicitation. NAICS 541990 typically requires no special size standard beyond the general small business threshold, which is generally 150 employees or $19 million in average annual receipts, depending on specific sub-activity; verify the applicable size standard at SBA.gov.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an open-competition event services contract, emphasize these elements:
Demonstrate event execution capability. Provide detailed examples of comparable holiday or corporate events you've produced, preferably for federal agencies or large organizations. Include attendee counts, venue types, and any security-cleared personnel who managed sensitive-location events.
Address Fort Belvoir access requirements. Military installations require contractor personnel to meet DoD installation access standards. Clarify whether your team already possesses Common Access Cards (CAC), Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials, or can complete the vetting process before the event date.
Present transparent pricing. With no set-aside to limit competition, price sensitivity increases. Structure your cost proposal to show itemized costs for venue, food and beverage, labor, equipment, and any contingencies. Clearly identify which costs are firm versus variable.
Highlight contingency planning. Government event contracts value reliability. Describe your backup plans for catering failures, weather issues, or last-minute attendance changes.
Verify your SAM registration is current and that your NAICS 541990 designation is active in your profile.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number NAFUA1-27-I-0001. Review the statement of work, packaging and marking requirements, and applicable clauses. Note the firm response deadline of November 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are typically inadmissible in DoD solicitations. Submit questions through SAM.gov if any requirements are unclear.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →