July 2026 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Hiring Fair
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AP4478
- Agency
-
Contracts and Acquisition Management
Department of Education
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20202, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Education seeks a conference and meeting venue with associated support services for an in-person Federal Student Aid Hiring Fair on July 21–22, 2026, with quotations due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time and questions due June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
The procurement is unrestricted (no set-aside). Place of performance is an ADA-compliant venue in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia located within a five-to-ten minute walking distance to the Metro. The venue must furnish labor, materials, equipment, and management to provide multiple meeting rooms, audiovisual support, logistics coordination, furniture setup, internet connectivity, and janitorial services.
Required spaces include an Expo & Plenary Hall of 2,500 square feet accommodating 250 persons with screen projection, audio support, podium, and microphone capability; a registration space; six private interview rooms each accommodating 5–6 persons with Wi-Fi and electrical access; and administrative workspace of at least 1,000 square feet with access to a fully equipped multifunction printer. An Event Manager must be assigned and deliverables must include site walkthrough, floor layouts, event schedule, technical support plan, and post-event summary. Preferred concessions include complimentary Wi-Fi, office space, discounted audiovisual services, multifunction printer access, and hardwired internet.
The NAICS code is 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings except Miniwarehouses); PSC code is X1AB (Lease/Rental of Conference Space and Facilities). The contract is firm fixed-price, competed as a Simplified Acquisition under Best Value evaluation criteria: Technical Capability and Approach (subdivided into meeting room requirements, furniture and equipment comprehensiveness, and deliverables completeness), Past Performance, and Price, each scored on a five-point scale. Anticipated award date is July 7, 2026.
Notice text
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**Questions and responses have been attached as per information provided below.**
The Department of Education - Federal Student Aid is seeking a conference/meeting space and associated support services to conduct an in-person Hiring Event in July 2026. This hiring event will provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to engage with hiring officials, participate in informational sessions, and complete structured panel interviews in support of workforce planning and staffing priorities. Venue shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, and management necessary to provide meeting rooms, audiovisual support, logistics coordination, furniture setup, internet connectivity, and janitorial services.
The period of performance is July 21, 2026, to July 22, 2026.
Target event dates: July 21-22, 2026
The place of performance must be an ADA compliant venue in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia that is within five-to-ten minute walking distance to the Metro.
This requirement is competed as a Simplified Acquisition using a Best Value approach.
Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price.
Questions for this solicitation are due no later than Monday June 22, 2026 at 10:00 am EST.
Update #1 ·
The Department of Education - Federal Student Aid is seeking a conference/meeting space and associated support services to conduct an in-person Hiring Event in July 2026. This hiring event will provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to engage with hiring officials, participate in informational sessions, and complete structured panel interviews in support of workforce planning and staffing priorities. Venue shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, and management necessary to provide meeting rooms, audiovisual support, logistics coordination, furniture setup, internet connectivity, and janitorial services.
The period of performance is July 21, 2026, to July 22, 2026.
Target event dates: July 21-22, 2026
The place of performance must be an ADA compliant venue in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia that is within five-to-ten minute walking distance to the Metro.
This requirement is competed as a Simplified Acquisition using a Best Value approach.
Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price.
Questions for this solitiation are due no later than Monday June 22, 2026 at 10:00 am EST.
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