UAE -Northern Emirates 250th Anniversary Engagements

The Department of State's U.S. Consulate General in Dubai issued RFQ 19TC1225Q0016 seeking event production services to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence through five high-impact events across the Northern Emirates of the UAE under the "America 250" theme. The contractor must plan, produce, and report on events in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah, showcasing different aspects of American culture including film and storytelling, sports, coastal innovation, adventure tourism, and literature and arts. Key requirements include venue provision, technical production, talent management, marketing, and post-event reporting, with each event targeting 250-350 attendees while generating at least 3 media pickups and over 2,500 social media impressions. The government intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror, with contractors required to be registered in SAM.gov prior to proposal submission. However, the solicitation has been completely cancelled as of September 22, 2025, with the government indicating it may reissue a new solicitation with revised requirements in the new fiscal year.

This procurement opportunity carried no set-aside designation and was open to all qualified contractors. The contract performance period was originally planned from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026, with all five events taking place across the Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. The solicitation required separate submission of technical and pricing packages in English, with quotations originally due by 3:00 PM local time on September 16, 2025, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 8, 2025 at the U.S. Consulate in Bur Dubai. No specific contract value or budget range was disclosed in the available documentation, and no current incumbents or contractors were identified. The cancellation notice indicates that potential contractors will need to await the reissuance of a revised solicitation in the upcoming fiscal year if the government decides to proceed with the procurement.