Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Size Standard: $22 million
NAICS code 561591 covers Convention and Visitors Bureaus and similar organizations, but in government contracting context, this code is used for convention and meeting planning services. Government agencies hold thousands of conferences, training events, and official meetings requiring professional planning support.
Federal agencies spend billions annually on conferences, training sessions, and official meetings. Following increased scrutiny of conference spending, agencies require professional planning to ensure compliance with regulations while achieving event objectives.
Major buyers include agencies with significant training requirements (DoD, HHS, DHS), research agencies holding scientific conferences (NIH, NSF, NASA), and regulatory agencies conducting stakeholder meetings. General Services Administration provides contracting vehicles for meeting and event services.
Contractors under NAICS 561591 provide comprehensive event planning including venue selection, logistics coordination, registration management, speaker coordination, catering arrangements, and post-event reporting. Compliance with GSA conference guidance is essential.
The size standard of $22 million makes this accessible for event planning companies. Small businesses with specific agency experience or regional expertise compete effectively in this market.
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Federal Training Conference Support
- Scientific Conference Planning
- Agency Meeting Management
- Stakeholder Event Coordination
- Registration and Logistics Services
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 561591:
What conference planning services do government agencies need?
Agencies need venue selection, logistics coordination, registration management, speaker coordination, catering, AV support, accessibility accommodations, and compliance with conference spending regulations.
What is the size standard for NAICS 561591?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 561591 is $22 million in average annual receipts, making it accessible for professional event planning companies.
What are government conference spending rules?
OMB M-12-12 and GSA guidance restrict conference spending, requiring cost justification, approval processes, and transparency reporting. Contractors must help agencies comply while achieving event objectives.
What training conference opportunities exist?
DoD, DHS, HHS, and other agencies with large workforces hold extensive training conferences. Scientific agencies like NIH and NSF sponsor research conferences. These are recurring annual requirements.
How do registration and logistics services work?
Contractors provide online registration systems, attendee communication, hotel room blocks, transportation coordination, on-site support, and post-event surveys and reporting.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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