VENDOR OPPORTUNITY - DLA HQ Holiday Social Event
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NAFUA1-27-I-0001
- Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DLA FMWR) is soliciting vendor tabling and sponsorship participation for the 2026 McNamara Headquarters Complex Holiday Social, with responses due November 18, 2026 by 4:00 PM EST. No set-aside is used, but participation requires a binding Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) contract administered through the DLA NAF Contracting Office to confirm a vendor's participation.
Place of performance is Fort Belvoir, Virginia, at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, where the event takes place December 10, 2026. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM indoors, with setup by 9:00 AM. The government description cites an audience of over 7,000 Department of War personnel, Warfighters, and families from DLA, DCAA, DTIC, and DTRA, with anticipated attendance of 1,000+.
Vendors must provide their own tablecloths, displays, signage, and payment processing. All vendor personnel must present valid REAL ID-compliant identification or authorized federal credentials to access Fort Belvoir. Commercial vehicles are subject to physical inspection, and background vetting forms must be submitted promptly after contract award.
Vendor tabling is priced at $250 per table, including one 6-foot table and two chairs. Sponsorships are custom packages, and commercial event advertising is priced at variable rates. Contract finalization and full payment of $250 per table are due November 24, 2026.
Interested parties complete the Vendor Response Form at the bottom of RFI #NAFUA1-27-I-0001 and return it to Marta Picarra Vargues at Marta.PicarraVargues@dla.mil. The attachment lists (571) 926-3123 as a contact number. No evaluation criteria are stated.
Notice text
**THIS IS A HOLIDAY SOCIAL EVENT/TABLING OPPORTUNITY. READ THE DETAILS IN THEIR ENTIRETY**
Dear Prospective Vendor,
The Defense Logistics Agency Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation invites you to participate in the 2026 McNamara Headquarters Complex (HQC) Holiday Social, taking place on December 10, 2026, at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
This annual event is a prime opportunity for your organization to showcase its products and services directly to a captive audience of over 7,000 Department of War (DoW) personnel, Warfighters, and their families. The HQC footprint is home to four major defense agencies:
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
- Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
The Holiday Social will feature holiday-themed crafts, gifts, artisanal vendor, as well as corporate sponsors and advertisers, creating a highly engaging environment for our defense community. We anticipate an active attendance of 1,000+ personnel throughout the event.
Participation Opportunities Include:
- Vendor Tabling: $250 per table (includes one 6-foot table and two chairs)
- Sponsorships: Custom, high-visibility packages to align your brand with the DoW workforce
How to Participate:
- Review the RFI: Please review the attached Request for Information (RFI) #NAFUA1-27-I-0001 for complete event details, security/base access requirements, and submission instructions.
- Submit the Form: If you are interested in joining us, please complete the Vendor Response Form located at the bottom of the RFI.
- Return Email: Send the completed form to Marta Picarra Vargues at Marta.PicarraVargues@dla.mil.
- Deadline: No later than November 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our defense community. We look forward to partnering with you!
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI NAFUA1-27-I-0001.pdf |
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