Freedom 250 Reception and Fireworks Event – 19JA7027Q0002

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19JA7027Q0002
Agency	Department of State
Office	American Consulate Sappo
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 10, 2026
Bids due	November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC+09:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Staffing & administrative support (NAICS 561920)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Matthew J. Hafner · HafnerMJ@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

[Updated on 11/10/2026] The Q&A list has been uploaded. [Updated on 10/21/2026] Cover Letter and RFQ19JA7027Q0002 (F250 Reception and Fireworks) has been uploaded. This is a firm-fixed-price contract for the Contractor to provide comprehensive event management, venue, hospitality, entertainment, fireworks, permitting, transportation, parking, photography/videography, technical, safety, and on-site coordination services for a Freedom 250 commemorative event on February 5, 2027. The event will consist of a two-hour reception at Nouvelle Pousse at Okurayama followed immediately by a 20-minute professional fireworks display beginning at 8:00 p.m. The contractor shall coordinate all elements necessary to deliver a safe, professional, and well-integrated event, including coordination with Nouvelle Pousse, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture, local police and other relevant authorities. The…

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