J4 2026 Event Production Services
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF • STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region • 1000 Belgium. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 711310 • PSC R799.
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Description
The United States Government, U.S. Embassy, Brussels requires the services of an event production company to support the implementation of July 4th 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Full description, scope of work and additional documents can be found in the attachements.
The U.S. Government intends to award a firm fixed price IDIQ to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer with a trade-off evaluation. The Government may award a contract based on initial quotations without holding discussions; however, we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if necessary.
The site visit will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10.00am at Parc du Cinquantenaire. Prospective offerors/quoters should contact BrusselsBids@state.gov for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.
Quotations are due by Friday February 27, 2026 at 2.00pm. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Your quotation must be submitted electronically to BrusselsBids@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
Volume 1:
- A completed offer, in which the SF-18 cover page (blocks 11e, 11f, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 14, 15, 16a, 16b and 16c as appropriate, plus SF30, amendment, if any), and Section I, Pricing, has been filled out.
- Completed Price Proposal Breakdown (Attachment A). Provide a comprehensive breakdown of the price proposal the total of which shall match that of the firm fixed-price inserted in Section 2, Pricing. Adjust the breakdown sheet as necessary.
- Completed Section 5 Representations and Certifications.
- Provide the evidence of SAM registration as required in FAR 52.204-7. The SAM status must be “active”.
- Completed form W-14 (Attachment B) if the offeror has represented that it is not a U.S. person and is eligible for exemption from the 2% excise tax.
Volume 2:
- Technical Capability & Strategic Plan: A thorough and clear description of the methods, processes, and procedures for ensuring performance meets the standards of the SOW
- Ability to provide necessary personnel and financial resources needed to perform the work.
- Offeror’s plan to obtain necessary license and permits as required by local law.
- Strategic plan for the services as required in the SOW.
- Ground mapping of the event based on the SOW.
- Prior Experience and Past Performance
- Company Profile
Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.
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The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is seeking an event production company for the July 4th, 2026 celebration, outlined in solicitation number 19BE2026Q0004. Proposals must be submitted by February 27, 2026, and include a comprehensive breakdown of pricing, technical capability, and strategic planning. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 9, 2026, allowing bidders to assess event conditions firsthand.
The buyer aims to secure a firm fixed price contract for event production services to successfully implement the July 4th, 2026 celebration at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels.
- Conduct site visit on February 9, 2026.
- Submit proposals by February 27, 2026.
- Prepare Volume 1: Pricing and documents including SF-18 and Price Proposal Breakdown.
- Develop Volume 2: Technical Capability & Strategic Plan addressing SOW requirements.
- Demonstrate prior experience and past performance in similar events.
- Volume 1: Completed offers including SF-18 and pricing breakdown.
- Volume 2: Technical Capability & Strategic Plan.
- Evidence of active SAM registration.
- Completed W-14 if applicable.
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- Detailed scope of work and attachment links not fully specified.
- No additional context provided for specific performance metrics.
- Clarification on local law requirements for licenses and permits.
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