Department of Defense–Corrosion Prevention Technology and Innovation Symposium Support Services

Background
The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD), is issuing this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of the Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. This notice seeks to gather information and assist in identifying the most suitable acquisition method for support services related to the biennial DoD-Corrosion Prevention Technology and Innovation Symposium.

The Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight (CPO) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating DoD-wide efforts to prevent and mitigate corrosion in military assets, recognizing the significant operational and economic impacts of corrosion on military equipment and infrastructure.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, space, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to produce the DoD Corrosion Prevention Technology and Innovation Symposium. Key tasks include:

- Planning
- Marketing
- Technical program development support
- Event production
- Conducting site evaluations
- Managing logistics for accommodation, transportation, catering
- Producing educational workshops
- Facilitating networking opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Conducting post-event evaluations
- Engaging with established corrosion control communities
- Providing administrative support including financial operations and dissemination of promotional materials.

The contractor must have established relationships within both national and international corrosion control technical communities.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance includes a 15-month base period followed by two 24-month option periods. The base period is expected to begin in April 2026.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at various locations as determined by the venue selected for the symposium.