DC Buys is a unique opportunity for the local and regional vendor community to market their goods and services directly to the program managers and procurement personnel who ultimately make purchasing decisions on behalf of District agencies. Invited agency representatives will staff tables where information about their specific needs and upcoming solicitations will be made available to vendors. Throughout the day, we will also host concurrent sessions to share with vendors how to do business with agencies under Office of Contracting & Procurement (OCP)’s authority, independent agencies, and additional programs and initiatives that are useful to the vendor community.

Why should I attend?

DC Buys: Reverse Trade Fair is a prime opportunity to maximize your marketing effort. For companies interested in doing business with the District, this is a fantastic opportunity to find out about upcoming contracting opportunities. No appointments, no driving to various locations, just representatives from District agencies, in a single room waiting to meet you!

DC Buys Pre-Registration is CLOSED. On- site registration will be available on Friday starting at 8 am.

Who should attend the Reverse Trade Fair?

Any professional seeking to do business with the District of Columbia.

 Which agencies are participating in DC Buys?

• Office of Contracting and Procurement
• Department of Small and Local Business Development
• University of the District of Columbia
• Office of the Chief Technology Officer
• District of Columbia Public Schools
• Department of Parks and Recreation
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Human Resources
• Office of the State Superintendent of Education
• Department of the Environment
• Department of Forensic Sciences
• Office on Aging
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Public Works
• Department of Employment Services
• Office of Community Affairs
• DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
• Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Department of Insurance Securities and Banking
• DC Public Libraries
• Washington Metropolitan Airport Authority (WMATA)
• Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Public Services Commission
• Office of Human Rights
• Department of Healthcare Finance
• Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
• Department of General Services
• District of Columbia Water and Sewage
• Department of Behavioral Health
• Metropolitan Police Department

When is the event?

Friday, April 10, 2015 from 8:30 am – 5 pm.

Click here for full conference agenda.

Location Details: DC Buys Reverse Trade Fair will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC. 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 Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Metro Access: Take the Yellow or Green line to Mt. Vernon Sq. /7th St. Convention Center.
Parking: The Convention Center has identified over 3,000 parking spaces in a three block radius of the facility. These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage exhibitors and 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.

Tips to Help Make the Most of This Conference

• Participate -- OCP has a whole slate of informational opportunities planned for attendees. Plan to participate in both the concurrent sessions and circulating with program and procurement staff in the Exhibit Hall. Check out the agenda online. It will be updated with speakers and workshop details as they become available.
• Be Prepared -- Have a clear, concise capability statement that includes business type, NIGP codes, and a description of your products and services.
• Travel light A coat/luggage check is NOT available. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. You’ll be doing a lot of networking!
• Bring lots of business cards!
• Use the METRO -- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is conveniently located on the Yellow Line

Contact

For more information about DC Buys, please send an email to [email protected]or  contact Elizabeth Anderson, Vendor Relations Manager, directly at (202) 299-3963, or [email protected].