Federal Business Council, Inc.

General Information

The Federal Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone and women-owned businesses.

GPC is the largest and longest-running conference for small businesses looking to do business with the government and its prime contractors. This unique one-day event attracts more than 3,000 people including:

More than 500 government attendees representing 50 Federal, State and Local agencies
2,500+ participants from all over the United States including: Government (Federal, State and Local), Industry (Prime Contractors and Small Businesses) and Academia
Prime Contractors with teaming and mentor-protégé opportunities
Hundreds of small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, 8a businesses and HUBZone businesses
Participating firms have the benefit of marketing their products and services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from federal agencies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to increase your exposure!

Event Prospectus

Pricing Marketing Services Package Fee:

$0 Government Exhibitor
$895 Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package
$1,595 Prime Contractor/Large Business/Other
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (1 available)
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (2 available)
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration
$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room
$6,500 Silver Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$8,500 Gold Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$11,000 Platinum Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$13,000 Diamond Sponsor (includes exhibit space) (1 available)

$0 Government Exhibitor

$895 Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package

$1,595 Prime Contractor/Large Business/Other

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (1 available)

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (2 available)

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration

$5,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room

$6,500 Silver Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$8,500 Gold Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$11,000 Platinum Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$13,000 Diamond Sponsor (includes exhibit space) (1 available)

Marketing Service Package

Each Marketing Service Package Includes:

Increased brand awareness from face-to-face networking
Promotion by FBC to potential attendees
Access to exhibit hall – mix of small businesses, prime contractors and approximately 100 government booths
One 6' x 2.5' skirted exhibit table in a 10 ft (wide) by 10 ft (deep) exhibit space
8' High Back Drape and 3' High Side Rails, two chairs and wastebasket
One company sign
Opportunity to participate in Matchmaking sessions, while space is available
Access to seminars
Registration for two company reps*
Conference materials – Conference Program with contact information, conference badge, lanyard and tote bag
Please note: In an effort to give our participants more choices, lunch is not included in the registration fee.

* Additional participants must pay Attendee Registration Fee. No exceptions.
* Due to ongoing privacy policy updates and concerns, the attendee list may not always be available. Please collect any names and POC information at your booth.

To view the conference floor plan click here

Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

To view the Conference Prospectus go here

Bronze Co-Sponsorships Options ($5,000 Each):

Conference Bag - also includes company logo on the bag
Conference Lanyard - also includes company logo on the lanyard
Digital Advertising Sponsor - also includes advertisement on digital signage during the course of the conference
Conference Program - also includes full-page ad in the Conference Program
Seminar Room - also includes recognition on signage in one of the seminar rooms
Registration - also includes recognition on signage in the registration area

All the Bronze Co-Sponsorships above include:

One sponsorship table space of your choice (other than premium table spaces)
Recognition on appropriate signage at the event
Acknowledgment (logo) in the Conference Program & during the course of the conference proceedings
Conference admission for 2 company representatives

All Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels receive the following items:

One premium table space of your choice
Recognition on Signage throughout the Conference and Registration area
Recognition during the course of the Conference Proceedings.

Silver Sponsor $6,500

Recognition in Exhibit Listing/Conference Program (includes quarter-page ad)
Sign for table identifying you as a Silver Sponsor
Conference admission for 4 company representatives

Gold Sponsor $8,500

Recognition in Exhibit Program (includes half-page ad)
Co-Sponsorship of seminar room
Sign for table identifying you as a Gold Sponsor
Conference admission for 6 company representatives

Platinum Sponsor $11,000

Co-Sponsorship of Exhibit Listing/Conference Program (includes full-page ad)
Sign for table identifying you as a Platinum Sponsor
Conference admission for 8 company representatives

Diamond Sponsor $13,000 (Only one available: One exclusive Prime Contractor)

Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full-page, 4-color ad with premium placement. Ad dimensions must be 8.5"(W) x 11"(H) with ¼” bleed.)
Co-Sponsorship of the Exhibit Hall
Sign for table identifying you as a Diamond Sponsor
Conference admission for 10 company representatives

Matchmaking Sponsor $15,000 (Only 3 available)

Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full page color ad with premium placement)
Co-Sponsorship of the Matchmaking Area
Buyer Matchmaking Table for the entire event (Prime Contractor)
Sign for table identifying you as a Matchmaking Sponsor
Conference Admission for 10 company representatives

Exhibit List Ad Sponsorships:

Quarter-page - $750 (does not include table space)
Half-page Ad (horizontal) - $1,000 (does not include table space)
Full-page Ad - $1,500 (does not include table space)

Location

Please make sure to submit your badge information for this event

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001

Setup time: 10/26: 11 AM – 4 PM
Exposition: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Teardown: 10/27: 4 – 6 PM

Registration will take place outside of Exhibit Hall D on the L Street Bridge.

There will NOT be a separate registration for Industry Exhibitors vs. Industry Attendees. Please look for signs leading you to Industry Registration.

Exhibit Staff Badge Information There are no formal security requirements for this event. Please complete an FBC Badge Form by the due date given below.

Go to Badge Form

Government exhibitors must register all participants individually as government attendees (no charge).

Each industry exhibit package includes two representatives. Additional exhibitor representatives not included with your package must register as attendees.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be locked overnight. Security guards will be provided. However, it is a public building. We advise you to remove any small equipment (i.e. laptops, palm pilots, etc.) at the conclusion of your set-up. FBC as well as The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to any equipment.

A coat-check/baggage check WILL NOT be available at the conference. Due to security reasons, participants cannot leave their bags/coats unattended or at the conference registration area for any reason. Please plan accordingly.

BADGE DUE DATE: Friday, October 22, 2021 by 12:00 p.m. EST

Directions

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown DC, right across from the new City Museum. The address is 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. We recommend taking the METRO if possible. For detailed driving directions, METRO directions and parking click here.

DRIVING FROM MARYLAND:

From Points North: Take I-95 south to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (exit 22B) toward Washington. Take the Washington exit - US 50 West (on the right). US - 50 West becomes New York Avenue. Proceed on New York Avenue. New York Avenue becomes Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right.

From Points South: Travel Southwest on MD - Route 2. Make slight right onto MD Route 4N. 4 N becomes Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Take ramp toward I-395 and merge onto Southeast Freeway (I-395). Take 7th street exit. Proceed north on 7th Street 10 blocks and make left on Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right.

From Points East: Take US - 50 West. US - 50 West becomes New York Avenue. New York Avenue becomes Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right.

From Points West: Take I - 270 to the Washington Beltway 495 West toward Northern Virginia. Take the George Washington (GW) Parkway exit to 395 North. Take the 12th Street exit. Proceed on 12th Street and then turn right on Massachusetts Avenue. Massachusetts Avenue will become Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your left.

DRIVING FROM VIRGINIA:

From Points North: Take I-495 to I-66 East. Take I-66 East to Washington, DC. Take Route 50/Constitution Avenue exit. Proceed on Constitution Avenue to 7th Street. Turn left on 7th Street. Proceed 9 blocks on 7th Street to Mt. Vernon Place. Turn left on Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right.

From Points South: Take I - 495 to 395 North. Take 395 North to Washington, DC. Follow 395 North across the 14th Street Bridge. Stay in the right lanes and proceed across the 14th Street Bridge to Independence Avenue. Turn right on Independence Avenue and proceed 2 blocks to 7th Street. Turn left on 7th Street and proceed 10 blocks to Mt. Vernon Place. Turn left on Mt. Vernon Place. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right.

Public Transportation

WE RECOMMEND TAKING THE METRO, IF POSSIBLE! PARKING IS LIMITED IN THE AREA.

Click here for a map of the DC Metro system.

Take the Yellow or Green line to Mt Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center.
Exit the train at the Mt Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center.
Upon exiting the Mt Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center Metro Station, the entrance to the Convention Center will be directly in front of you.
Use the stairs or take the elevator to the Street Level (Level 1)
Registration will take place on Level 2 outside of Exhibit Hall D.

For more information on METRO access, please call 202-962-1234 or go to www.wmata.com

Parking and Equipment

Equipment/materials that can be brought in on one cart may be hand carried into the convention center and brought into the Exhibit Hall. You may choose to park at a local parking lot and walk your equipment in (1-3 blocks). Another option is to carpool so that one person can unload the equipment on L Street while the other person parks the vehicle. Please bring your own handcart as there will not be one available for your use. Companies bringing in their own equipment will be responsible for delivering items to their own booths.

If you have a large display or materials that require shipping, you must ship through our decorator, Shepard Exposition. If you ship through the decorator your materials will be delivered to your booth. Vendors MAY NOT ship directly to the Convention Center. FBC and Shepard are not responsible for companies that do not follow this. After the event, if you are using an outbound carrier other than Shepard Exposition and that carrier fails to check in or refuses to accept your shipment by 6 p.m. on October 27th your freight will be rerouted to Shepard or returned to their warehouse pending further advice. Exhibitors will be charged accordingly for this service, and no liability will be assumed by Shepard Exposition as a result of such rerouting and handling. Once your shipment is packed and labeled and ready for pick-up, please obtain a material handling form (bill of lading) from the Shepard service desk and follow the directions provided by our service representative on site to ensure that your materials are loaded onto your designated carrier. Shipments left on the floor without a validated Shepard bill of lading will be returned to the warehouse or rerouted to Shepard at our discretion. Applicable charges will apply. FBC will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to any equipment shipped through Shepard Exposition. Please refer to the Exhibitor Kit for detailed information on shipping, electricity, internet and lead retrieval.

Please be aware that there is a cost difference between ordering electricity and additional booth items on-site vs. pre-show! Payment must be received 21 days in advance of the conference (Tuesday, September 28th) in order to receive the earlier incentive rates. Please limit your displays to items that can fit on a 6-ft. table or directly behind it. Spaces will be 10 x 10.

The Washington Convention Center has identified over 3000 parking spaces in a three block radius of the facility. These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage attendees to use the public parking facilities, so that it does not impact the limited residential parking. There are also approximately 100 metered parking spaces within close proximity to the facility.

For a map of available parking in the area, CLICK HERE.

There is no parking available on-site and parking will not be validated for this event. There are twelve designated public parking spaces designated for vehicles displaying disability parking placards/permits or license tags in the following locations: North end of 7th Street between L and Mt Vernon Streets (3 metered spaces), South end of 9th Street between Mount Vernon Place and L Street (3 metered spaces), South end of 9th Street between L Street and M Street (3 metered spaces), South end of 9th Street between M Street and N Street (3 metered spaces).

Parking signs are posted indicating that the spaces are for two-hour parking from 7:00am - 6:30pm daily.

Conference Information

Please refer to the following links on the conference website for important information:

Procurement Opportunities

Tips for the Conference

Sponsorship Details

Opportunities still available to increase your exposure at this premiere event! Hotel Information There is not a room block for this conference. Please CLICK HERE to view a list of hotels in the area.

Additional Information There is a cost difference between ordering electricity and additional booth items on-site vs. pre-show. Click here to view the Exhibitor Kit

Promotional Supplies

Have you ordered your show supplies yet? To order event giveaway items, logo'd wearables, trade show materials or show printing, please contact Tricia Snyder at tricia.snyder@proforma.com or call (240) 841-2203. For ideas please visit www.proforma.com/promolink. FBC has a special arrangement with Promolink to provide the highest levels of customer service, including special shipping to the show and discounts. A full array of government-friendly and green giveaway products are available.

Contact Prior to the start of the event, please direct any questions to your FBC Account representative at (800) 878-2940. The Event Manager contact information will be posted here the day of the event for event logistical support or issues.

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