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Department of Agriculture

Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services

Solicitation: 1232SA26Q0357
Notice ID: f085d6747d0f4525934c336f37f7d1b7

Presolicitation from AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE • AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Mar 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541611 • PSC R699.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541611 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$4,392,255,741
Sector total $5,897,831,023,048 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$6,990,715
P10–P90
$2,081,985$16,462,444
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
-80%(-$2,957,824,786)
Deal sizing
$6,990,715 median
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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
Beltsville, Maryland • United States
State: MD
Contracting office
Beltsville, MD • 20705 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MD20260039 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Garrett
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
Rate
CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
+75 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 75 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MD20260039 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Garrett
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
Rate
CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
Rate
CEMENT MASON
Base $30.12Fringe $21.35
+74 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260128 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Worcester
Rate
BALANCING TECHNICIAN
Base $26.25Fringe $8.29
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $30.54Fringe $18.76
+53 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260124 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • St Mary's
Rate
BALANCING TECHNICIAN
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $34.41Fringe $14.55
Rate
CARPET LAYER
Base $34.12Fringe $14.86
+46 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260060 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Anne Arundel
Rate
SOFT FLOOR LAYER (CARPET)
Base $34.12Fringe $14.54
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $26.20Fringe $7.43
Rate
CARPENTER, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation
Base $17.80Fringe $0.31
+17 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Shalunda Mix
Email
shalunda.mix@usda.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Subagency
USDA ARS AFM APD
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Beltsville, MD
20705 USA

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Description

Pre-solicitation for Commercial Services – Prepared in Accordance with FAR Part 12

This notice is an informational Pre-solicitation notice only. It is not a solicitation and does not request quotes at this time.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to issue a BPA Call for Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services. The intended sources are existing BPA holders under which multiple BPAs were awarded: 1232SA23A0003, 1232SA23A0004, and 1232SA23A0005.

A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued to these BPA holders ONLY.  Award will be made to the BPA contract holder that provides the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable response to the Government for these services.

Description of Services

USDA requires a Conference Support Assistant and Travel Services to Support ARS, AFM, FMAD Travel Policy and Systems Branch (TPSB). The contractor is responsible for preparing and reviewing conference packages, assisting with REE Annual Conference planning and reporting, and providing excellent customer service.

This task can be executed on-site at the following location:

USDA/ARS

George Washington Carver Center (GWCC)

5601 Sunnyside Ave.

Beltsville, MD  20705

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