VMFA shall secure and pay directly for roundtrip economy-class airfare and lodging for each Alvin D…

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) awarded contract PO05470706 to Allison Braun on September 16, 2026, with a cumulative value of $1,000.00. Under this agreement, the VMFA serves as the contracting organization and will procure roundtrip economy-class airfare and lodging directly for Alvin D. Loving, Jr. Scholar Convening participants. The scope includes securing and paying for transportation and accommodations for both the contractor and one accompanying caregiver guest on a coordinated itinerary. Ground transportation for group activities scheduled for October 2, 2026, will be provided by the VMFA.

Allison Braun will receive a single lump-sum payment of $1,000.00 in compensation for all services rendered, which encompasses a per diem allowance at the Commonwealth of Virginia rate to cover all incidental costs incurred by the contractor and guest throughout the contract period. The deliverable is to be provided to Hillary Zell. The contract period encompasses the scholar convening activities, with October 2, 2026, identified as a key date for group activities and ground transportation services.