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Department of State

J4 2026 Event Production Services

Solicitation: 19BE2026Q0004
Notice ID: e655fbb2b14841939ee543b96e392d82
TypeCombined Synopsis SolicitationNAICS 711310PSCR799DepartmentDepartment of StatePostedFeb 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 27, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCCloses in 4 days

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.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 711310 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 71.

12-month awarded value
$43,353
Sector total $6,409,230 • Share 0.7%
Live
Median
$43,353
P10–P90
$43,353$43,353
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.7%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($43,353)
Deal sizing
$43,353 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region • 1000 Belgium
Contracting office
Washington, DC • 20520 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Andrew Malandrino
Email
BrusselsBids@state.gov
Phone
Not available
Name
Michael Abrahams
Email
BrusselsBids@state.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
US EMBASSY BRUSSELS
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Washington, DC
20520 USA

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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:

  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.
  2. 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.
  3. Completed Section 5 Representations and Certifications.
  4. Provide the evidence of SAM registration as required in FAR 52.204-7. The SAM status must be “active”.
  5. 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:

  1. Technical Capability & Strategic Plan: A thorough and clear description of the methods, processes, and procedures for ensuring performance meets the standards of the SOW
    1. Ability to provide necessary personnel and financial resources needed to perform the work.
    2. Offeror’s plan to obtain necessary license and permits as required by local law.
    3. Strategic plan for the services as required in the SOW.
    4. Ground mapping of the event based on the SOW.
  2. Prior Experience and Past Performance
  3. 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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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is seeking an event production company for the July 4th, 2026 celebration. This opportunity is outlined in solicitation number 19BE2026Q0004, with proposals due by February 27, 2026. The contract will be a firm fixed-price IDIQ, awarded based on initial quotations with the possibility of discussions for competitive offers.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer intends to procure comprehensive event production services to effectively implement the July 4th event in 2026 at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels.

Work breakdown
  • Prepare event production proposal with detailed pricing breakdown
  • Develop technical capability and strategic plan
  • Provide evidence of prior experience and past performance
  • Confirm compliance with local laws for necessary permits
  • Ground mapping based on the scope of work requirements
Response package checklist
  • Completed Volume 1: Offer including SF-18 and SF-30 if needed
  • Detailed Price Proposal Breakdown as outlined in Attachment A
  • Completed Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  • Evidence of active SAM registration
  • Completed form W-14 if applicable
  • Volume 2: Comprehensive technical capability description
Suggested keywords
event productionJuly 4th celebrationU.S. Embassy Brusselsfirm fixed-price IDIQgovernment contract
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific financial limits for proposals
  • Identity of decision-makers for evaluation
  • Exact location details for the event beyond the embassy
  • Information on local partnerships that may be required
  • Clarification on what's included in the scope of work documents
  • Project timeline details post-award

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