U. S. -kenya creative economy leaders network event series

This pre-solicitation notice seeks a vendor to coordinate a creative economy leaders network event series for the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. The Department of State requires the contractor to plan and facilitate four leadership sessions and networking events between April and December 2024 in Nairobi and Mombasa. Responsibilities include gathering participants, facilitating sessions, coordinating with cultural and business events, procuring food and drinks, providing audiovisual support, and developing entertainment elements. Evaluation criteria emphasize the offeror's event experience, relationships within relevant industries, portfolio demonstrating coordination of catering and AV capabilities, and capacity to implement the vision for these programs. The request for quotations is forthcoming on February 21, 2024.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. Services will be conducted under NAICS code 561920, Other Event Planners and Services, with the primary PSC code being R499, Other Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services. As the incumbent is unknown, possible award values cannot be determined, but the contractor must coordinate all aspects of four distinct events over the 2024 calendar year in the specified cities.