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The Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits & Evaluations needs a small business to rent conference space and facilities for a meeting in Houston, TX.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits & Evaluations needs a small business to rent conference space and facilities for a meeting in Houston, TX. The event will accommodate at least 106 attendees, and will include plenary sessions, breakout rooms, and catering services.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be for a period of performance from August 23, 2026 to August 28, 2026, including setup and teardown time. The contract type is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- How will they pick the winner? The award will be made to the offeror responsible whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability to meet requirements, past performance, and price.
- When and how do you bid? Interested vendors shall submit a capabilities statement including facility location and capacity details, floor plans and photos, pricing, business size and socio-economic status, and past performance references for similar events. Submissions must be sent via email to Contracting Officer Antoinette Ingram and Contract Specialist Gerald Liddell no later than July 15, 2026, 1PM EST.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has a proven track record of hosting large events
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory submission deadline of July 15, 2026, 1PM EST.
- Submissions must be sent via email to Contracting Officer Antoinette Ingram and Contract Specialist Gerald Liddell.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar events you've hosted before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
Antoinette Ingram
Email
antoinette.ingram@va.gov
Phone
(202) 714-7032