Request for Information

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

HEADQUARTERS

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221

4200
DM-Q

30 Oct 2026

Request for Information (RFI): 2026 McNamara Headquarters Complex Holiday Social RFI Number: NAFUA1-27-I-0001
BLUF: Defense Logistics Agency Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DLA FMWR) is conducting market research to identify eligible commercial vendors, local craft merchants, corporate sponsors, and advertisers for the annual McNamara Headquarters Complex (HQC) Holiday Social taking place on December 10, 2026.
This RFI solicits capabilities, product offerings, and expressions of interest from local merchants, particularly holiday-themed craft, gifts, artisanal vendors—as well as corporate sponsors and advertisers seeking visibility across our campus community of 6,000 personnel, with an anticipated event attendance of 1,000+ patrons. All vendor registration proceeds directly support our Warfighters and their families through DLA FMWR morale and quality-of-life programs.

1. Event Overview

• Event Name: 2026 HQC Holiday Social
• Host Activity: DLA Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) • Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
• Event Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Setup no later than 9:00am) • Location: McNamara Headquarters Complex, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd. Fort Belvoir, Virginia (indoor event)
• Event Theme & Focus: Seasonal holiday gathering featuring local gift and craft markets, festive activities, and community outreach.

2. Background

• The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA): DLA is a global combat support agency within the Department of War responsible for providing logistics, acquisition, and technical services to the U.S. military and federal partners. DLA supports worldwide operations through supply chain management, contracting, and enterprise logistics solutions that sustain readiness across the Joint Force.
• The DLA Headquarters Complex (HQC): Located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the HQC is home to multiple tenant organizations and federal partners supporting national defense logistics missions. In addition to DLA Headquarters, the complex supports personnel from other Department of War and federal activities operating within the HQC footprint. • DLA Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR): DLA FMWR programs support the readiness, resilience, and quality of life of the DLA workforce and their families by providing community-building activities, recreational programming, and workforce engagement initiatives across the DLA enterprise. DLA FMWR delivers