Direct Marketing Productions, Inc.

The Florida Department of Commerce is conducting a single-source procurement through Direct Marketing Productions, Inc. for Exhibition Hall Space and Diamond Sponsorship at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled from May 11-14, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. The procurement specifically involves securing space and sponsorship for FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida to showcase the state's investment opportunities in a global context. The event is described as the most prominent investment facilitation event in the United States, designed to connect thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts. Procurement details indicate the use of specific UNSPSC codes for meeting planning services (80161502), meeting planners (44112004), and meeting events (80141902). The procurement was posted on 4/18/2025 with a final receipt date of 5/9/2025, and will remain posted for at least 15 business days in compliance with Florida Statutes. The key objectives include attracting potential business investments, building long-term partner relationships, and positioning Florida prominently in the global investment landscape.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source acquisition without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated dollar value for this sponsorship and exhibition space is $42,682.00, which covers the comprehensive engagement at the investment summit. The document indicates approval from multiple levels of state government, including the Administrative Assistant, Deputy Secretary, Purchasing Director, and Chief of General Services. No specific incumbent vendors beyond Direct Marketing Productions, Inc. are mentioned, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement seems focused on a specific event-based sponsorship rather than a long-term contractual arrangement. The procurement was initiated by Leon County within the state of Florida, with the procurement process managed by the Florida Department of Commerce to maximize the state's visibility and economic development potential at a national investment summit.