July 2026 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Hiring Fair

The Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, has issued solicitation AP4478 to secure conference and meeting space and associated support services for an in-person hiring event. Scheduled for July 21 through July 22, 2026, this event is designed to support workforce planning and staffing priorities by allowing prospective applicants to engage with hiring officials, attend informational sessions, and participate in structured panel interviews. The procurement is classified under NAICS 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses), and PSC X1AB, LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES. There is no set-aside (NONE) assigned to this requirement.

The selected venue must be an ADA-compliant facility located in Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia, situated within a five-to-ten minute walking distance of a Metro station. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and management necessary for meeting rooms, audiovisual support, logistics coordination, furniture setup, internet connectivity, and janitorial services. This requirement is being competed as a simplified acquisition using a best value approach, resulting in a firm-fixed-price contract.

The response deadline for this solicitation is June 24, 2026, and any questions regarding the requirement must be submitted by June 22, 2026, at 10:00 am EST. Erika Auro-Romillo is the designated point of contact for the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office. Documentation associated with this notice includes eight attachments, such as a Statement of Work, Instructions to Offerors, and an Evaluation Rubric.