Conference and Lodging Services IHS Nursing Summit
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
ACQ-OMAS-2026-SAT-0025
NAICS
561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Classification Code
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Additional Details
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The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Nursing Services (DNS), in collaboration with the Office of Quality and the National Nurse Leadership Council (NNLC), is seeking information from qualified vendors to support the planning and execution of the 2026 Nursing Leadership Summit. This procurement, issued as a Sources Sought notice under procurement identifier ACQ-OMAS-2026-SAT-0025, aims to identify capable providers of comprehensive conference and lodging services to facilitate a large-scale educational event dedicated to advancing nursing leadership within the IHS community.
The primary objective of the Nursing Leadership Summit is to provide an educational forum that enhances nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes across a broad spectrum of healthcare topics. The summit will focus on delivering current, practical, and clinically-oriented evidence-based practice information, with particular emphasis on nursing leadership, advanced practice nursing, inpatient and ambulatory nursing, as well as public health nursing. The intended outcome is to equip nursing professionals with the latest insights and best practices, thereby strengthening the quality of care delivered across IHS facilities.
Key requirements for this procurement include the provision of conference and lodging services suitable for a professional healthcare audience. Vendors should be capable of organizing and managing all aspects of a large-scale conference, including but not limited to venue selection, lodging accommodations, meeting space arrangements, and logistical support. The scope of services is expected to encompass all elements necessary to ensure a seamless and impactful event experience for attendees.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), reflecting the need for specialized expertise in event management and hospitality services. The procurement is being managed by the OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Professional Services, a federal office within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR). Interested parties are encouraged to direct inquiries to the primary point of contact, Daniel Weingarten, at [email protected].
The notice is currently active, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026. Contractors considering this opportunity should review the associated attachments available on the official SAM.gov listing (Opportunity ID: 82c3a7b84a834e60a2c634941010a529) for further details regarding submission requirements and event specifications. While the notice references a BICiv set-aside, additional details regarding eligibility or special considerations are not provided in the current summary.
This procurement represents a significant opportunity for experienced convention and trade show organizers with a proven track record in supporting large-scale, mission-driven healthcare events. Contractors with the requisite capabilities in conference logistics, hospitality management, and event coordination are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice to express their interest and demonstrate their qualifications.