Lease/Rental Of Conference Space And Facilities

The Product Service Code X1AB (Lease/Rental of Conference Space and Facilities) encompasses contracts and opportunities related to securing venues, meeting spaces, conference rooms, and associated support services for government organizations. This category typically involves procuring physical spaces for events, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and meetings, along with necessary audiovisual equipment, technical support, and related logistical services. The solicitations and awards range from small regional meetings to large national conferences requiring comprehensive facility management.

The federal contract awards demonstrate a consistent pattern of conference and meeting space procurement, predominantly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal agencies. Most awards are firm-fixed-price contracts or blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) with values ranging from approximately $10,000 to $50,000, typically supporting peer review meetings, scientific conferences, and professional development events. The most frequent contractors include hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, with many awards not utilizing specific set-aside designations. The majority of performance locations are concentrated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with some events in other major cities like San Diego, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.

The federal contract opportunities reflect a diverse range of conference and meeting space requirements across various agencies. Recent opportunities include the U.S. Army National Guard seeking venues for Yellow Ribbon events in Nevada and Utah, the Department of State requesting conference facilities in Mexico and Malaysia, and the Navy soliciting spaces for military leadership and technical conferences. Agencies are typically seeking comprehensive services including room configurations, audiovisual equipment, catering, lodging, and technical support. Performance locations span multiple states and international destinations, with most opportunities using full and open competition or small business set-aside procurement strategies.